Bolinder Way
Tower Hamlets, Greater London, England
Reality check: At £347,482, this is a premium entry point. Strong 33% 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: liquid market (score 90), 33% 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 some areas could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 33% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — walkable. But limited nearby services (30).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £347,482, affordability is the main stretch. Transport (100) and services (30) help.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
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
Bolinder Way is located in Tower Hamlets, near London, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 442 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Shoplifting dominates reports. 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 (Hancock Road) is 122m away. The median property price is £347,482, with strong growth of 33% over five years. Based on 64 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 20 schools within 2 km, 20 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 9 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 192m away. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 59 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), 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: hot
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 Bolinder Way, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- The Gym 276m · 3 min walk
- Bow Quarter Leisure Centre 824m · 10 min walk
- Liquid Movement - Yoga, Sound, Motion 994m · 12 min walk
- énergie Fitness 1049m · 13 min walk
hospitals (2)
- London Physiotherapy and Wellness 774m · 10 min walk
- Health Spot 1441m · 18 min walk
libraries (2)
- Idea Store Bow 1451m · 18 min walk
- Idea Store Chrisp Street 1810m · 23 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- St. Leonard's Priory Park 170m · 2 min walk
- Bromley Recreation Ground 226m · 3 min walk
- Bow Estate Park 283m · 4 min walk
- Oxley Square 455m · 6 min walk
- Gillender Play Area 686m · 9 min walk
schools (5)
- Old Palace Primary School 192m · 2 min walk
- Ian Mikardo School 334m · 4 min walk
- Childrens House Nursery School 391m · 5 min walk
- Bow School 503m · 6 min walk
- Marner Primary School 555m · 7 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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