Flora Close
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.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
Workable for families, but safety (25) may concern parents.
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%
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
Good with limitations — walkable. But limited nearby services (30).
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
Area safety score 25/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
High flood risk. Specialist insurance likely required. Check Environment Agency flood maps before purchasing.
How Life Works Here
Flora Close is located in Tower Hamlets, near London, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 454 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Shoplifting 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. Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus and tram links nearby. The nearest stop (Augusta Street) is 58m 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 26 schools within 2 km, 26 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 11 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 17m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. This street falls within Flood Zone 3 — a high-risk area for flooding from sea sources. Specialist flood insurance and any necessary mitigation should be factored into a purchase decision. The profile suggests appeal to both young professionals and first-time buyers. Overall, this street scores 47 out of 100 for liveability, in the lower quartile for its district. 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), LSOA-level area, not street-level
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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Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Flora Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- énergie Fitness 665m · 8 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Health Spot 430m · 5 min walk
- CAMHS Tower Hamlets 695m · 9 min walk
- Bupa Health and Dental Centre 805m · 10 min walk
- Freedom Clinics 964m · 12 min walk
libraries (3)
- Idea Store Chrisp Street 376m · 5 min walk
- Idea Store Canary Wharf 1050m · 13 min walk
- Local History Library 1979m · 25 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Church Green 136m · 2 min walk
- Church Green 140m · 2 min walk
- Bartlett Park 196m · 2 min walk
- Brabazon Green 277m · 4 min walk
- Leyland House Community Garden 415m · 5 min walk
schools (5)
- Lansbury Lawrence Primary School 17m · 0 min walk
- Bygrove Primary School 122m · 2 min walk
- Mayflower Primary School 210m · 3 min walk
- St Saviour's Church of England Primary School 361m · 4 min walk
- Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary School 382m · 5 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Shoulder of Mutton Alley — Tower Hamlets53
- Balmore Close — Tower Hamlets53
- Augusta Street — Tower Hamlets53
- River Lea Walkway — Tower Hamlets53
- Compton Close — Tower Hamlets50
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. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.
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