Diggon Street
Tower Hamlets, Greater London, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for young professionals (fair), 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 (16). 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.
Daily access score 16/100. Basic amenities like shops, GPs and post offices are not within easy walking distance.
How Life Works Here
Diggon Street is located in Tower Hamlets, near Stepney, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 309 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Anti-social behaviour dominates reports. 115 violent offences were recorded (37% of total). This is a quieter, more car-dependent location. The nearest shops and services may require a short drive. The closest is Spice Bite (fast food, 20m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus and tram links nearby. The nearest stop (St Dunstan's Church) is 176m 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 39 schools within 2 km, 39 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 15 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 167m 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 49 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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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Diggon Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Mile End American Pool & Snooker Centre 587m · 7 min walk
- The Gym 594m · 7 min walk
- Shadwell Basin Outdoor Activity Centre 1003m · 12 min walk
hospitals (2)
- The London Independent Hospital 353m · 4 min walk
- ADHD Clinic 396m · 5 min walk
libraries (4)
- Local History Library 801m · 10 min walk
- Idea Store Watney Market 821m · 10 min walk
- Idea Store Whitechapel 857m · 11 min walk
- Bethnal Green library 1168m · 15 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Stepney Green Park 67m · 1 min walk
- Arbour Square Gardens 327m · 4 min walk
- Beaumont Square Gardens 363m · 4 min walk
- Stepney Green Gardens 384m · 5 min walk
schools (5)
- Stepney All Saints Church of England Secondary School 167m · 2 min walk
- Marion Richardson Primary School 291m · 4 min walk
- Mulberry Stepney Green Mathematics and Computing College 327m · 4 min walk
- Bishop Challoner Catholic School 457m · 6 min walk
- Alice Model Nursery School 484m · 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.