Hungerford Street
Tower Hamlets, Greater London, England
Reality check: Good connectivity and walkability suit a professional lifestyle. Safety score of 15 is worth considering, especially at night.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Transport (100) and walkability (75) are strong. Good for commuting and social life.
Safety score of 15 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 (75) are strong. Good for commuting and social life.
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 (32).
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 15/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Hungerford Street is located in Tower Hamlets, near London, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 365 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 151 violent offences were recorded (41% of total). Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The closest is an ATM at 79m. Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus and tram links nearby. The nearest stop (Watney Market) is 129m 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 40 schools within 2 km, 39 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 12 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 172m away. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. This street may particularly suit young professionals. Overall, this street scores 57 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), 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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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Hungerford Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- Grapple Collective 343m · 4 min walk
- MMA LDN 512m · 6 min walk
- The Sporting Club 612m · 8 min walk
- Whitechapel Sports Centre 672m · 8 min walk
libraries (4)
- Idea Store Watney Market 50m · 1 min walk
- St Philip's Church Library 366m · 5 min walk
- Idea Store Whitechapel 629m · 8 min walk
- Bethnal Green library 1375m · 17 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Gosling Gardens 147m · 2 min walk
- Cavell Street Gardens 159m · 2 min walk
- Johns Place 216m · 3 min walk
- Ford Square Gardens 263m · 3 min walk
- Pearl and Mizanur’s Memorial Garden 346m · 4 min walk
schools (5)
- Mulberry School for Girls 173m · 2 min walk
- Bigland Green Primary School 192m · 2 min walk
- Wapping High School 220m · 3 min walk
- St Mary and St Michael Primary School 359m · 4 min walk
- Blue Gate Fields Junior School 494m · 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. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.
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