Gibraltar Walk
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. The environment (35/100) is urban and dense — not for everyone.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Transport (100) and walkability (60) are strong. Good for commuting and social life.
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%
Transport (100) and walkability (60) are strong. Good for commuting and social life.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Moderate investment case — 8% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (25), environment (35), service access (42). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £650,000, 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.
How Life Works Here
Gibraltar Walk is located in Tower Hamlets, near Bethnal Green, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 325 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Anti-social behaviour dominates reports. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The closest is EKOL Food Centre (convenience, 36m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus and tram links nearby. The nearest stop (Brick Lane) is 198m away. The median property price is £650,000, with moderate growth of 8% over five years. Based on 13 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 37 schools within 2 km, 37 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 16 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 171m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. This street may particularly suit young professionals. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 56 out of 100 for liveability, above 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: stable
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 Gibraltar Walk, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Psycle 362m · 4 min walk
- Lucozade Power League 434m · 5 min walk
- Muscleworks Gym 581m · 7 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Mildmay Mission Hospital 419m · 5 min walk
- Neko Health Clinic 768m · 10 min walk
- London Pregnancy Clinic 839m · 10 min walk
- Royal London Hospital 1178m · 15 min walk
libraries (3)
- Idea Store Whitechapel 1101m · 14 min walk
- Bethnal Green library 1154m · 14 min walk
- St Philip's Church Library 1183m · 15 min walk
parks & green spaces (2)
- Nomadic Community Gardens 342m · 4 min walk
- Ravenscroft Park 376m · 5 min walk
schools (5)
- Mulberry Academy Shoreditch 171m · 2 min walk
- Virginia Primary School 300m · 4 min walk
- Columbia Primary School 383m · 5 min walk
- Columbia Market Nursery School 389m · 5 min walk
- St Anne's and Guardian Angels Catholic Primary School 609m · 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.
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