Eric Street
Tower Hamlets, Greater London, England
Reality check: At £435,000, 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
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%
At £435,000, 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.
Daily access score 16/100. Basic amenities like shops, GPs and post offices are not within easy walking distance.
How Life Works Here
Eric Street is located in Tower Hamlets, near London, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 339 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Anti-social behaviour dominates reports. 110 violent offences were recorded (32% of total). This is a quieter, more car-dependent location. The nearest shops and services may require a short drive. The closest is Amin's Hamlet Express (convenience, 15m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus and tram links nearby. The nearest stop (Bow Common Lane) is 132m away. The median property price is £435,000, with moderate growth of 14% over five years. Based on 59 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 31 schools within 2 km, 31 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 17 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 186m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 53 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 Eric Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Mile End Park Leisure Centre 422m · 5 min walk
- Revolution Karting 632m · 8 min walk
- Mile End Climbing Wall 690m · 9 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Tower Hamlets Centre for Mental Health 647m · 8 min walk
- Mile End Hospital 684m · 8 min walk
libraries (4)
- Local History Library 660m · 8 min walk
- Idea Store Bow 1082m · 14 min walk
- Bethnal Green library 1492m · 19 min walk
- Idea Store Chrisp Street 1798m · 22 min walk
schools (5)
- Beatrice Tate School 187m · 2 min walk
- Solebay Primary - A Paradigm Academy 366m · 5 min walk
- Ben Jonson Primary School 415m · 5 min walk
- Malmesbury Primary School 517m · 6 min walk
- Central Foundation Girls' School 520m · 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.