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Plaistow/West Ham area advice!!

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Swanfield2 · 05/07/2025 12:42

My partner and I have had an offer accepted on a house between Plaistow station and West Ham Park. We love the house and the area seemed ok when we visited but would love to hear what other people think. We’ve heard mixed opinions on safety and crime. We’re thinking of having children in a couple of years, so we’d like to stay there for at least the next 5+ years. We’ve looked at other areas (e.g. Leytonstone, north of Forest Gate, Penge etc) but can’t afford them. Any feedback would be appreciated! Thanks!

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NotGalinda · 05/07/2025 17:05

I've got friends who live there, different life stage to you, their kids are grown up, but they love it. It's not the prettiest or smartest area, but amazingly well connected through Stratford or Plaistow. I stayed with them the night before a holiday, 15 mins on the bus to City airport. When I'm there it feels up and coming, but still real and interesting. And close to areas like Hackney

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