Arnold Road
Tower Hamlets, Greater London, England
Reality check: Good connectivity and walkability suit a professional lifestyle. Safety score of 25 is worth considering, especially at night. The environment (35/100) is urban and dense — not for everyone.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Transport (100) and walkability (75) are strong. Good for commuting and social life.
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%
Transport (100) and walkability (75) are strong. Good for commuting and social life.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: 12% 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 (32). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £1,050,000, 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 25/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Arnold Road is located in Tower Hamlets, near London, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 398 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 130 violent offences were recorded (33% of total). Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The closest is Original Grill (fast food, 17m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus and tram links nearby. The nearest stop (Bow Road) is 105m away. The median property price is £1,050,000, with moderate growth of 12% 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 31 schools within 2 km, 31 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 12 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 218m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. This street may particularly suit young professionals. Overall, this street scores 55 out of 100 for liveability, above 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
Terraced | Freehold | 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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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Arnold Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (5)
- Bow Quarter Leisure Centre 494m · 6 min walk
- Liquid Movement - Yoga, Sound, Motion 798m · 10 min walk
- énergie Fitness 1039m · 13 min walk
- Mile End Park Leisure Centre 1108m · 14 min walk
- Revolution Karting 1226m · 15 min walk
hospitals (4)
- London Physiotherapy and Wellness 332m · 4 min walk
- Tower Hamlets Centre for Mental Health 1311m · 16 min walk
- Health Spot 1545m · 19 min walk
- CAMHS Tower Hamlets 1854m · 23 min walk
libraries (3)
- Idea Store Bow 758m · 10 min walk
- Local History Library 1399m · 18 min walk
- Idea Store Chrisp Street 1860m · 23 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- Grove Hall Park 437m · 6 min walk
- Rounton Park 492m · 6 min walk
- Chiltern Green 597m · 8 min walk
schools (5)
- Wellington Primary School 218m · 3 min walk
- Phoenix School 248m · 3 min walk
- St Agnes RC Primary School 310m · 4 min walk
- Central Foundation Girls' School 371m · 5 min walk
- Malmesbury Primary School 449m · 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.