Castor Lane
Tower Hamlets, Greater London, England
Reality check: Good connectivity and walkability suit a professional lifestyle. Safety score of 15 is worth considering, especially at night. The environment (35/100) is urban and dense — not for everyone. Price data (£166,429) is based on only 1 transaction and may not be reliable.
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 15 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%
Market score 50, liquidity 30. 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 (15), environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £166,429, but safety (15) needs consideration and environment (35) is below average.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Safety score 15/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
High flood risk. Specialist insurance likely required. Check Environment Agency flood maps before purchasing.
Only 1 transaction recorded. The £166,429 median is not statistically reliable and may reflect unusual sales.
How Life Works Here
Castor Lane is located in Tower Hamlets, near London, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 386 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 160 violent offences were recorded (41% of total). 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 (West India Quay) is 114m away. The median property price is £166,429. Based on 1 transaction recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates, with larger households suggesting families. There are 18 schools within 2 km, 17 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 6 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 198m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. This street falls within Flood Zone 3 — a high-risk area for flooding from sea sources. Specialist flood insurance and any necessary mitigation should be factored into a purchase decision. This street may particularly suit young professionals. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 46 out of 100 for liveability, in the lower quartile for its district. 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: cooling
⚠ Based on only 1 transaction. Market data has low statistical confidence for this street.
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 Castor Lane, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Poplar Bowls Club 192m · 2 min walk
- PureGym 297m · 4 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Bupa Health and Dental Centre 240m · 3 min walk
- Freedom Clinics 433m · 5 min walk
- Lyca Health Canary Wharf 542m · 7 min walk
- JM Radiology Reporting 598m · 8 min walk
libraries (3)
- Idea Store Chrisp Street 516m · 6 min walk
- Idea Store Canary Wharf 535m · 7 min walk
- Cubitt Town library 1477m · 18 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- Poplar Recreation Ground 235m · 3 min walk
- Crossrail Place Roof Garden 247m · 3 min walk
- Pennyfields Park 321m · 4 min walk
schools (5)
- Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary School 198m · 2 min walk
- Mayflower Primary School 386m · 5 min walk
- Bygrove Primary School 490m · 6 min walk
- Lansbury Lawrence Primary School 595m · 7 min walk
- St Saviour's Church of England Primary School 923m · 12 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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