Agnes Street
Tower Hamlets, Greater London, England
Reality check: This is a transit node, not a neighbourhood. Not suitable for settled living.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Decent connectivity, but walkability (45) could be better.
Transit hub — not suited for settled living. High footfall, noise, and crime make this unsuitable regardless of nearby schools or services.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Decent connectivity, but walkability (45) could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Moderate investment case — 1% growth, stable market.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Transit hub — not suited for settled living. High footfall, noise, and crime make this unsuitable regardless of nearby schools or services.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £348,500, affordability is the main stretch. Transport (100) and services (30) help.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How suitable for settled living
Access, transport, services
This is a major transit hub, not a residential neighbourhood. The functionality score reflects excellent access and transport, but the liveability score reflects the reality of settled living here.
Things You Should Know
Area safety score 25/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Agnes Street is located in Tower Hamlets, near London, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 582 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Anti-social behaviour dominates reports. 195 violent offences were recorded (34% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transport hub rather than a typical residential street. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus and tram links nearby. The nearest stop (Pixley Street) is 109m away. The median property price is £348,500, with moderate growth of 1% over five years. Based on 10 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation, with larger households suggesting families. This is not a family-friendly location. Despite schools being within 2 km, the high crime, noise and transport-oriented environment make it unsuitable for raising children. The profile suggests appeal to both young professionals and property investors. This is a transport hub, not a residential neighbourhood. Functionality scores 61/100 (excellent access and transport), but liveability scores only 50/100. The extreme footfall, crime, and urban intensity make it unsuitable for settled living. It may work for short-term rentals, corporate lets, or professionals who prioritise location above all else — but for most people looking for a home, this is not the right street.
Score Breakdown
Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.
police.uk crime data (12-month rolling), LSOA-level area, not street-level
OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km
DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops
DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space
HM Land Registry price paid data
GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings
OSM footpath density + connectivity
EPC Register — awaiting public API access
Environment Agency flood zones
Property Market
Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold | Market: stable
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)
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Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Agnes Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Revolution Karting 247m · 3 min walk
- Mile End Park Leisure Centre 462m · 6 min walk
- Canary Wall 667m · 8 min walk
hospitals (3)
- CAMHS Tower Hamlets 473m · 6 min walk
- Lyca Health Canary Wharf 1027m · 13 min walk
- Bupa Health and Dental Centre 1317m · 16 min walk
libraries (4)
- Idea Store Chrisp Street 1134m · 14 min walk
- Local History Library 1276m · 16 min walk
- Idea Store Canary Wharf 1622m · 20 min walk
- Idea Store Bow 1917m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Brickfield Gardens 68m · 1 min walk
- Ashpark House Nature Garden 261m · 3 min walk
- Cowslip Meadow 354m · 4 min walk
- Ackroyd Drive Green Link 380m · 5 min walk
- St Anne's Churchyard 411m · 5 min walk
schools (5)
- Stepney Greencoat Church of England Primary School 222m · 3 min walk
- St Paul With St Luke CofE Primary Federation 279m · 4 min walk
- Stebon Primary School 307m · 4 min walk
- Halley Primary School 501m · 6 min walk
- St Paul's Way Trust School 502m · 6 min walk
Transport Links
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Data Transparency
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- OS Open Roads — Crown copyright and database right
- HM Land Registry Price Paid Data — Crown copyright
- police.uk crime data — Open Government Licence v3.0
- OpenStreetMap — ODbL licence
- DfT NaPTAN — Open Government Licence v3.0
- GIAS schools data — Crown copyright
- Environment Agency flood data — OGL v3.0
- DEFRA noise and air quality — OGL v3.0
- ONS Census 2021 — Open Government Licence v3.0
All scores are computed from publicly available government and open data. No proprietary data is used. Scores reflect statistical patterns, not guarantees. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.
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