Annie Besant Close
Tower Hamlets, Greater London, England
Reality check: At £492,500, this is a premium entry point. Strong 32% growth over 5 years supports the investment case.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: 32% 5-year growth.
Safety score of 25 is the main barrier. School proximity doesn't compensate for high crime.
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%
Strong case: 32% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (25), environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £492,500, this is likely out of reach for most first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Safety score 25/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Annie Besant Close is located in Tower Hamlets, near London, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 325 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 121 violent offences were recorded (37% of total). 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 (Parnell Road) is 64m away. The median property price is £492,500, with strong growth of 32% over five years. Based on 13 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with a significant social housing presence. There are 22 schools within 2 km, 22 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 10 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 242m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 53 out of 100 for liveability. Note that the composite score masks a serious safety concern that may outweigh other strengths for many residents.
Score Breakdown
Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.
police.uk crime data (12-month rolling)
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
Terraced | Freehold | 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 Annie Besant Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (5)
- Liquid Movement - Yoga, Sound, Motion 594m · 7 min walk
- Social Yoga 612m · 8 min walk
- ON-U-TRAINING 645m · 8 min walk
- The Island Reformer Pilates 731m · 9 min walk
- The Wick CrossFit 800m · 10 min walk
hospitals (3)
- London Physiotherapy and Wellness 763m · 10 min walk
- Tower Hamlets Centre for Mental Health 1435m · 18 min walk
- Mile End Hospital 1498m · 19 min walk
libraries (3)
- Idea Store Bow 307m · 4 min walk
- Local History Library 1587m · 20 min walk
- Bethnal Green library 1992m · 25 min walk
parks & green spaces (1)
- Selwyn Green 616m · 8 min walk
schools (5)
- Old Ford Primary - A Paradigm Academy 242m · 3 min walk
- Olga Primary School 746m · 9 min walk
- Malmesbury Primary School 896m · 11 min walk
- Phoenix School 927m · 12 min walk
- Central Foundation Girls' School 947m · 12 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.
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