Commercial Road
Tower Hamlets, Greater London, England
Reality check: Good connectivity and walkability suit a professional lifestyle. Safety score of 25 is worth considering, especially at night. The environment (35/100) is urban and dense — not for everyone.
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 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%
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%
Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, stable market. But environment limits appeal.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (25), environment (35), service access (32). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £450,000, 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
Safety score 25/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Commercial Road is located in Tower Hamlets, near Stepney, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 470 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. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The closest is Kushiara Cash & Carry (convenience, 26m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus and tram links nearby. The nearest stop (Sutton Street) is 140m away. The median property price is £450,000, though prices have fallen 11% over five years. Based on 408 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 43 schools within 2 km, 42 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 13 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 148m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. This street may particularly suit young professionals. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 54 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
Flat/Maisonette | 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 Commercial Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- Grapple Collective 477m · 6 min walk
- The Sporting Club 616m · 8 min walk
- Shadwell Basin Outdoor Activity Centre 757m · 10 min walk
- The Gym 790m · 10 min walk
hospitals (2)
- The London Circumcision Clinic 204m · 2 min walk
- ADHD Clinic 306m · 4 min walk
libraries (5)
- Idea Store Watney Market 167m · 2 min walk
- St Philip's Church Library 514m · 6 min walk
- Idea Store Whitechapel 668m · 8 min walk
- Bethnal Green library 1356m · 17 min walk
- Local History Library 1371m · 17 min walk
parks & green spaces (2)
- Sidney Square Gardens 257m · 3 min walk
- Ford Square Gardens 298m · 4 min walk
schools (5)
- St Mary and St Michael Primary School 148m · 2 min walk
- Bigland Green Primary School 313m · 4 min walk
- Bishop Challoner Catholic School 361m · 4 min walk
- Blue Gate Fields Junior School 415m · 5 min walk
- Blue Gate Fields Infants' School 415m · 5 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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