Flamborough Walk
Tower Hamlets, Greater London, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for young professionals (good), least for first-time buyers (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Decent connectivity, but some areas 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 some areas could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Liquidity (50) and market (50) are both below average. Properties may sit on the market.
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 £683,750, 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.
Median price £683,750 based on only 8 transactions. This may not reflect typical local housing — a few high-value sales can skew the median significantly.
How Life Works Here
Flamborough Walk is located in Tower Hamlets, near London, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 372 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Anti-social behaviour dominates reports. 112 violent offences were recorded (30% of total). This is a quieter, more car-dependent location. The nearest shops and services may require a short drive. The closest is Frank's Cafe (cafe, 78m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus and tram links nearby. The nearest stop (Limehouse Rail Station) is 121m away. The median property price is £683,750, though prices have fallen 22% over five years. Based on 8 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 32 schools within 2 km, 32 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 11 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 66m 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. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 50 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
Terraced | Freehold | Market: stable
Based on 8 transactions. Moderate sample — prices may not fully represent current market value.
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 Flamborough Walk, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- PureGym 165m · 2 min walk
- Revolution Karting 727m · 9 min walk
- Mile End Park Leisure Centre 805m · 10 min walk
hospitals (2)
- CAMHS Tower Hamlets 727m · 9 min walk
- The London Independent Hospital 963m · 12 min walk
libraries (4)
- Local History Library 1192m · 15 min walk
- Idea Store Watney Market 1296m · 16 min walk
- Idea Store Whitechapel 1513m · 19 min walk
- Bethnal Green library 1793m · 22 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- York Square Gardens 67m · 1 min walk
- Stonebridge Wharf 249m · 3 min walk
- Belgrave Open Space 392m · 5 min walk
schools (5)
- Stephen Hawking School 66m · 1 min walk
- Cayley Primary School 311m · 4 min walk
- Stepney All Saints Church of England Secondary School 502m · 6 min walk
- Halley Primary School 517m · 6 min walk
- Mulberry Stepney Green Mathematics and Computing College 626m · 8 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.