Cephas Avenue
Tower Hamlets, Greater London, England
Reality check: At £586,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 14% 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), 14% 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), 14% 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 £586,000, this is likely out of reach for most first-time buyers.
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
Cephas Avenue is located in Tower Hamlets, near Stepney, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 472 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 (Stepney Green Underground Station) is 184m away. The median property price is £586,000, with moderate growth of 14% over five years. Based on 30 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates, with larger households suggesting families. There are 44 schools within 2 km, 44 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 16 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 145m 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 60 out of 100 for liveability, above 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), 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 Cephas Avenue, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- The Gym 238m · 3 min walk
- Mile End American Pool & Snooker Centre 299m · 4 min walk
hospitals (2)
- The London Independent Hospital 300m · 4 min walk
- Mile End Hospital 541m · 7 min walk
libraries (4)
- Local History Library 499m · 6 min walk
- Bethnal Green library 535m · 7 min walk
- Idea Store Whitechapel 647m · 8 min walk
- Idea Store Watney Market 1068m · 13 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Stepney Green Gardens 267m · 3 min walk
- Carlton Square 286m · 4 min walk
- Carlton Square Gardens 318m · 4 min walk
- Beaumont Square Gardens 355m · 4 min walk
- O'Leary Square 406m · 5 min walk
schools (5)
- John Scurr Primary School 146m · 2 min walk
- London East Alternative Provision 193m · 2 min walk
- Alice Model Nursery School 239m · 3 min walk
- Bangabandhu Primary School 385m · 5 min walk
- Morpeth School 475m · 6 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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