Chant Square London, Newham
27 addresses across 2 postcodes (E15), about 100 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 22201340.
- Energy: 18 homes have an energy certificate (C: 15, D: 3).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band A; Band D in Newham costs £1,944 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Stratford (London), about 460 m (0.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Stratford Park, is about 220 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 21.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 9.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 6 m above sea level.
- Noise: 21 of its 27 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Stratford Village Surgery, about 420 m (0.3 miles) away, with 11 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 350 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 11% of households owned their home and 38% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 1,060 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
18 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 91 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (10); House, end-terrace (5); Flat (2). Built: 1983-1990 (17); 1967-1975 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (private) (13); rented (social) (5).
Each home's certificates and sales (14 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in Newham in 2026-27: Band D £1,944 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,296 | £1,512 | £1,728 | £1,944 | £2,376 | £2,808 | £3,240 | £3,888 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (30% of about 1,310 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- 42 West Ham Lane, Stratford, London, E15 4PT: up to 14 homes, not permissioned (350 m)
- 42 West Ham Lane, Stratford, London, E15 4PT: up to 14 homes, not permissioned (350 m)
- Baptist Tabernacle, West Ham Lane, Stratford, London, E15 4PT: up to 17 homes, permissioned (570 m (0.4 miles))
- 11 - 13 Upton Lane, Forest Gate, London, E7 9PA: up to 13 homes, permissioned (690 m (0.4 miles))
- The Cart And Horses 1 Maryland Point Stratford London E15 1PF: up to 29 homes, permissioned (720 m (0.4 miles))
- PDZ12, and adjacent to, Rick Roberts Way, permissioned (760 m (0.5 miles))
- Garages 3 To 38 Opposite, 1 - 15 David Street, Stratford, London, E15: up to 35 homes, permissioned (760 m (0.5 miles))
- Garages 3 To 38 Opposite, 1 - 15 David Street, Stratford, London, E15: up to 35 homes, not permissioned (760 m (0.5 miles))
Roadworks
Planned, as of 31 October 2026
- 16 December 2026 to 18 December 2026: THAMES WATER, Utility asset works, some carriageway incursion, on the carriageway (minor works)
Finished in the last three months
- 26 September 2026: LONDON BOROUGH OF NEWHAM, Highway repair and maintenance works, no carriageway incursion, on the footway (minor works)
- 13 August 2026: VIRGIN MEDIA, Utility asset works, no carriageway incursion, on the footway (minor works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 3 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| E15 4RT | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 2 | unlikely |
| E15 4RS | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 6 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E15 4RS | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| E15 4RT | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Stratford (London) 51 million journeys in 2024–25 | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
| Maryland 4.1 million journeys in 2024–25 | 790 m (0.5 miles) | |
| Stratford International 2.7 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | |
| Underground, metro or tram | Stratford High Street DLR Station | 250 m |
| Stratford DLR Station | 450 m (0.3 miles) | |
| Stratford Underground Station | 460 m (0.3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 16 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 56 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Stratford Broadway | 110 m |
| Bus or coach station | Park View Road (N17) Tottenham Hale | 7.3 km (4.5 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | East India Pier | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) |
| Car parks | Stratford International Station Car Park | 850 m (0.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | 26 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Allego Charging Station | 270 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London City Airport LCY | 5.3 km (3.3 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Heathrow Airport LHR | 33 km (20 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 11 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Stratford Village Surgery | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 16 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Www.your-Chemist.com | 280 m |
| NHS dentists | 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest NHS North East London Icb | 250 m |
| Hospital | East Ham Memorial Hospital | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
| Police station | Stratford Police Station | 150 m |
| Cash machines | 5 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest ATM | 160 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Stratford Park 4.3 ha | 220 m |
| Play area | 14 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 590 m² | 160 m |
| Playing field | Memorial Recreation Ground 13 ha | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Allotments | Pudding Mill Allotments 9,730 m² | 850 m (0.5 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 4 parks and gardens, 5.7 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is The Theatre Royal, a listed building (Grade II*), 360 m north. 33 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I and 3 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Theatre Royal | Listed building, Grade II* | 360 m north |
| Church of All Saints | Listed building, Grade I | 570 m (0.4 miles) south-east |
| University House, University of East London (West Ham Precinct) | Listed building, Grade II* | 690 m (0.4 miles) north-east |
| Stratford Langthorne Abbey (part of area within precincts), Baker's Row, West Ham | Scheduled monument | 730 m (0.5 miles) south |
| Abbey Mills Pumping Station | Listed building, Grade II* | 1 km (0.6 miles) south |
| West Ham Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) east |
| Victoria Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) west |
| Tower of London | World Heritage Site | 6.4 km (4 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Abbey Creek | Tidal water | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south |
| Prescott Channel | Lake or reservoir | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) south-west |
| Wick Field | Wood | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) north-west |
| Bow Creek | Tidal water | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) south |
| Hackney Cut | Lake or reservoir | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) north-west |
| Main Marsh | Wetland | 3 km (1.8 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 21.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 9.5 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 15.7 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; all three are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road, rail and aircraft noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways | Aircraft |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 14 | 0 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 6 | 27 | 27 |
21 of the street's 27 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Newham: see them on the Newham page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis School 21 | All-through | 4–18 | 190 m | No overall grade (Apr 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| London Academy of Excellence | 16 plus | 16–19 | 230 m | No published inspection |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) | 16 plus | 16–99 | 510 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Sarah Bonnell School | Secondary | 11–16 | 620 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Carpenters Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 630 m (0.4 miles) | No overall grade (Apr 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| West Ham Church Primary School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 670 m (0.4 miles) | Report card (Mar 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Rebecca Cheetham Nursery and Children's Centre | Nursery | 2–5 | 670 m (0.4 miles) | Outstanding (Oct 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Stratford Manor Primary School & Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | 840 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 940 m (0.6 miles) | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Colegrave Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Francis' Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Ranelagh Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No overall grade (Apr 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travelodge London Stratford Centre E15 4BQ | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 80 m | 5 Very good | 31 Jan 2026 |
| Just Homes Charity E15 4RY | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 120 m | 4 Good | 10 Jan 2025 |
| Super Best Meze & Grill E15 4BQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 120 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 26 May 2025 |
| Chinese Overseas Restaurant E15 4QZ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 120 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Artizian Catering Services Ltd E15 4PH | Other catering premises | 120 m | 5 Very good | 14 Jan 2025 |
| Harrison Catering Services Limited E15 4PH | Other catering premises | 120 m | 5 Very good | 29 Sep 2025 |
| Xix Nineteen E15 4QZ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 130 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 25 Nov 2025 |
| Queens Head E15 4PH | Pub/bar/nightclub | 140 m | 5 Very good | 28 Jun 2025 |
| I Fratelli E15 4PG | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 150 m | 5 Very good | 8 Feb 2025 |
| Sawmill Cafe E15 4PH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 150 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 29 Apr 2026 |
| Eggfree Cake Box E15 4PH | Retailers - other | 150 m | 4 Good | 18 Jul 2026 |
| Kay Viva Ltd E15 4PH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 150 m | 5 Very good | 14 Jan 2025 |
| Wraps & Wings Limited E15 4PH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 150 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 12 Sep 2025 |
| The Duck Shop E15 4PH | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 150 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 14 May 2026 |
| Cafe Olympic E15 4PH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 150 m | 4 Good | 28 Jun 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 216 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 204 |
| Theft from the person | 145 |
| Other theft | 135 |
| Public order | 61 |
| Drugs | 54 |
| Shoplifting | 52 |
| Vehicle crime | 49 |
| Robbery | 46 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 28 |
| Burglary | 25 |
| Bicycle theft | 24 |
| Other crime | 12 |
| Possession of weapons | 9 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Tramway Avenue (408); On or near Service Route No 1 (247); On or near West Ham Lane (63); On or near Chant Street (56); On or near Further/Higher Educational Building (53).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 14% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 11% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 6% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 6% | 1% |
| Social rented | 57% | 17% |
| Private rented | 26% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 47% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 13% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 16% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 5% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 33% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 12% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 33% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 49% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 7% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 78% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 3% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 38% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 19% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 3% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 78% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 4% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 2 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
- Roadworks Street works permit: THAMES WATER: Utility asset works, 16 December 2026 to 18 December 2026 (some carriageway incursion) found 3 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Chopwell Close · Bryant Street · Chant Street · Victoria Street · Widdin Street · Mark Street · Tramway Avenue · New Mount Street · Lilliput Road · Pitchford Street · Station Street · Whales Yard
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.