Ewhurst Close
Tower Hamlets, Greater London, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for young professionals (good), least for investors (poor). Price data (£379,500) is based on only 2 transactions and may not be reliable.
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 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 (25), environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £379,500, 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.
Only 2 transactions recorded. The £379,500 median is not statistically reliable and may reflect unusual sales.
Median price £379,500 based on only 2 transactions. This may not reflect typical local housing — a few high-value sales can skew the median significantly.
How Life Works Here
Ewhurst Close 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). 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 (Jamaica Street) is 76m away. The median property price is £379,500. Based on 2 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation, with larger households suggesting families. There are 42 schools within 2 km, 42 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 15 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 303m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. The data suggests this area could appeal to young professionals. Overall, this street scores 51 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
Property Market
Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold | Market: cooling
⚠ Based on only 2 transactions. 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 Ewhurst Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- The Gym 471m · 6 min walk
- Mile End American Pool & Snooker Centre 598m · 8 min walk
- Shadwell Basin Outdoor Activity Centre 1015m · 13 min walk
hospitals (3)
- The London Independent Hospital 321m · 4 min walk
- ADHD Clinic 331m · 4 min walk
- The London Circumcision Clinic 646m · 8 min walk
libraries (4)
- Idea Store Watney Market 690m · 9 min walk
- Idea Store Whitechapel 694m · 9 min walk
- Local History Library 836m · 10 min walk
- Bethnal Green library 1069m · 13 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Stepney Green Park 168m · 2 min walk
- Stepney Green Gardens 311m · 4 min walk
- Arbour Square Gardens 348m · 4 min walk
- Beaumont Square Gardens 381m · 5 min walk
schools (5)
- Stepney Park Primary School 304m · 4 min walk
- Stepney All Saints Church of England Secondary School 330m · 4 min walk
- Marion Richardson Primary School 368m · 5 min walk
- Bishop Challoner Catholic School 433m · 5 min walk
- Alice Model Nursery School 472m · 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.