Cantrell Road
Tower Hamlets, Greater London, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for young professionals (good), least for investors (poor).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Decent connectivity, but walkability (45) could be better.
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 walkability (45) could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Market score 50, liquidity 10. Poor fundamentals — hard to sell, unlikely to grow.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (25), environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step — price and connectivity are acceptable but not outstanding.
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
Cantrell Road is located in Tower Hamlets, near London, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 418 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Anti-social behaviour dominates reports. 127 violent offences were recorded (30% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transit area 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 (Ackroyd Drive) is 175m away. Properties here change hands infrequently. 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. 13 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 339m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. The profile suggests appeal to both young professionals and first-time buyers. Overall, this street scores 51 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
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Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Cantrell Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- Mile End Park Leisure Centre 456m · 6 min walk
- Revolution Karting 532m · 7 min walk
- énergie Fitness 755m · 9 min walk
- Bow Quarter Leisure Centre 1192m · 15 min walk
hospitals (5)
- London Physiotherapy and Wellness 1030m · 13 min walk
- Tower Hamlets Centre for Mental Health 1100m · 14 min walk
- CAMHS Tower Hamlets 1170m · 15 min walk
- Health Spot 1179m · 15 min walk
- Lyca Health Canary Wharf 1699m · 21 min walk
libraries (4)
- Local History Library 1106m · 14 min walk
- Idea Store Bow 1246m · 16 min walk
- Idea Store Chrisp Street 1399m · 18 min walk
- Bethnal Green library 1944m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (1)
- Tower Hamlets Cemetery Park 145m · 2 min walk
schools (5)
- Beatrice Tate School 339m · 4 min walk
- St Paul's Way Trust School 374m · 5 min walk
- St Paul With St Luke CofE Primary Federation 451m · 6 min walk
- Wellington Primary School 486m · 6 min walk
- Stebon Primary School 553m · 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. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.