Armagh Road
Tower Hamlets, Greater London, England
Reality check: At £380,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 51% 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: 51% 5-year growth.
Safety score of 15 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: 51% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (15), 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 £380,000, 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 15/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Armagh Road is located in Tower Hamlets, near London, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 389 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 177 violent offences were recorded (46% 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 144m away. The median property price is £380,000, with exceptional growth of 51% over five years. Based on 5 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. There are 23 schools within 2 km, 23 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 10 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 165m 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 50 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below the district average. 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
Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold | Market: stable
Based on 5 transactions. Moderate sample — prices may not fully represent current market value.
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 Armagh Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (5)
- Liquid Movement - Yoga, Sound, Motion 604m · 8 min walk
- Bow Quarter Leisure Centre 641m · 8 min walk
- Social Yoga 699m · 9 min walk
- ON-U-TRAINING 732m · 9 min walk
- The Wick CrossFit 892m · 11 min walk
hospitals (3)
- London Physiotherapy and Wellness 712m · 9 min walk
- Tower Hamlets Centre for Mental Health 1354m · 17 min walk
- Mile End Hospital 1418m · 18 min walk
libraries (3)
- Idea Store Bow 217m · 3 min walk
- Local History Library 1505m · 19 min walk
- Bethnal Green library 1934m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (1)
- Selwyn Green 529m · 7 min walk
schools (5)
- Old Ford Primary - A Paradigm Academy 166m · 2 min walk
- Olga Primary School 674m · 8 min walk
- Malmesbury Primary School 805m · 10 min walk
- Phoenix School 841m · 10 min walk
- Central Foundation Girls' School 857m · 11 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Pulteney Close — Tower Hamlets50
- Beale Road — Tower Hamlets50
- Mccullum Road — Tower Hamlets51
- Garrison Road — Tower Hamlets45
- Hawthorn Avenue — Tower Hamlets52
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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