Globe Road
Tower Hamlets, Greater London, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for young professionals (good), least for retirees (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%
Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, 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 (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £395,000, 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
Globe Road is located in Tower Hamlets, near Stepney, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 472 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 (Colebert Avenue) is 150m away. The median property price is £395,000, with a slight decline of 6% over five years. Based on 91 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates, with larger households suggesting families. There are 43 schools within 2 km, 43 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 17 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 76m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. The profile suggests appeal to both young professionals and property investors. Overall, this street scores 52 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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Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Globe Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Mile End American Pool & Snooker Centre 263m · 3 min walk
- The Gym 393m · 5 min walk
- Mile End Climbing Wall 718m · 9 min walk
hospitals (2)
- The London Independent Hospital 399m · 5 min walk
- Mile End Hospital 407m · 5 min walk
libraries (4)
- Local History Library 389m · 5 min walk
- Bethnal Green library 504m · 6 min walk
- Idea Store Whitechapel 788m · 10 min walk
- Idea Store Watney Market 1226m · 15 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Carlton Square 149m · 2 min walk
- Carlton Square Gardens 195m · 2 min walk
- Stepney Green Gardens 394m · 5 min walk
- Beaumont Square Gardens 414m · 5 min walk
schools (5)
- London East Alternative Provision 76m · 1 min walk
- John Scurr Primary School 219m · 3 min walk
- Alice Model Nursery School 281m · 4 min walk
- Morpeth School 344m · 4 min walk
- Rachel Keeling Nursery School 436m · 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.
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