Burgess Street
Tower Hamlets, Greater London, England
Reality check: At £272,500, this is a premium entry point. Modest 5% growth over 5 years.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 5% 5-year growth.
Workable for families, but safety (30) may concern parents.
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), 5% 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%
Possible first step at £272,500 — price is manageable but connectivity (100) or environment (85) may be a compromise.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Burgess Street is located in Tower Hamlets, near London, Greater London. Crime rates are above average, with 198 incidents recorded in 12 months. Violence and sexual offences are the most frequent category. Violent offences make up 45% of reports. 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 (Burgess Street) is 98m away. The median property price is £272,500, with moderate growth of 5% over five years. Based on 38 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation, with larger households suggesting families. There are 32 schools within 2 km, 32 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 14 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 69m away. Note that above-average crime in the area may offset the school accessibility for families. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 64 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 17% within its district.
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 Burgess Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Revolution Karting 385m · 5 min walk
- Mile End Park Leisure Centre 537m · 7 min walk
- Canary Wall 857m · 11 min walk
hospitals (4)
- CAMHS Tower Hamlets 709m · 9 min walk
- Health Spot 838m · 10 min walk
- Lyca Health Canary Wharf 1206m · 15 min walk
- Bupa Health and Dental Centre 1329m · 17 min walk
libraries (4)
- Idea Store Chrisp Street 960m · 12 min walk
- Local History Library 1398m · 18 min walk
- Idea Store Canary Wharf 1609m · 20 min walk
- Idea Store Bow 1756m · 22 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Diamond Gardens 199m · 2 min walk
- Furze Green 289m · 4 min walk
- Pear Tree Meadow 359m · 4 min walk
- Primrose Meadow 387m · 5 min walk
- Lincoln Garden 418m · 5 min walk
schools (5)
- Stebon Primary School 69m · 1 min walk
- St Paul's Way Trust School 160m · 2 min walk
- St Paul With St Luke CofE Primary Federation 290m · 4 min walk
- Lansbury Lawrence Primary School 584m · 7 min walk
- The Clara Grant Primary School 632m · 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.
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