Brick Lane
Tower Hamlets, Greater London, England
Reality check: At £320,731, this is a premium entry point. Strong 242% 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), 242% 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), 242% 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 (16). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £320,731, affordability is the main stretch. Transport (100) and services (16) help.
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.
Daily access score 16/100. Basic amenities like shops, GPs and post offices are not within easy walking distance.
How Life Works Here
Brick Lane is located in Tower Hamlets, near Bethnal Green, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 425 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Anti-social behaviour dominates reports. This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transit area rather than a typical residential street. This is a quieter, more car-dependent location. The nearest shops and services may require a short drive. The closest is Brick Lane Market (marketplace, 26m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus and tram links nearby. The nearest stop (Brick Lane) is 133m away. The median property price is £320,731, with exceptional growth of 242% over five years. Based on 62 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 35 schools within 2 km, 35 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 14 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 381m 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. Overall, this street scores 52 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
Other | Leasehold | Market: hot
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 Brick Lane, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Psycle 218m · 3 min walk
- Lucozade Power League 244m · 3 min walk
- Kaizen Physio & Performance 600m · 8 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Mildmay Mission Hospital 502m · 6 min walk
- Neko Health Clinic 553m · 7 min walk
- London Pregnancy Clinic 630m · 8 min walk
- Royal London Hospital 1081m · 14 min walk
libraries (3)
- Idea Store Whitechapel 1064m · 13 min walk
- St Philip's Church Library 1076m · 13 min walk
- Idea Store Watney Market 1466m · 18 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- Nomadic Community Gardens 219m · 3 min walk
- Allen Gardens 237m · 3 min walk
- Boundary Gardens 325m · 4 min walk
schools (5)
- Virginia Primary School 382m · 5 min walk
- Mulberry Academy Shoreditch 398m · 5 min walk
- Columbia Market Nursery School 529m · 7 min walk
- Columbia Primary School 608m · 8 min walk
- Christ Church CofE School 637m · 8 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.