Hunton Street
Tower Hamlets, Greater London, England
Reality check: This is a transit node, not a neighbourhood. Not suitable for settled living.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
Transit hub — not suited for settled living. High footfall, noise, and crime make this unsuitable regardless of nearby schools or services.
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 data is decent (liquidity 50, market 55).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Transit hub — not suited for settled living. High footfall, noise, and crime make this unsuitable regardless of nearby schools or services.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £399,950, this is likely out of reach for most first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How suitable for settled living
Access, transport, services
This is a major transit hub, not a residential neighbourhood. The functionality score reflects excellent access and transport, but the liveability score reflects the reality of settled living here.
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 £399,950 based on only 11 transactions. This may not reflect typical local housing — a few high-value sales can skew the median significantly.
How Life Works Here
Hunton Street is located in Tower Hamlets, near London, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 648 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Anti-social behaviour dominates reports. 205 violent offences were recorded (32% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transit area rather than a typical residential street. This is a quieter, more car-dependent location. The nearest shops and services may require a short drive. The closest is playground (playground, 17m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus and tram links nearby. The nearest stop (Underwood Road) is 349m away. The median property price is £399,950, though prices have fallen 17% over five years. Based on 11 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. This is not a family-friendly location. Despite schools being within 2 km, the high crime, noise and transit-oriented environment make it unsuitable for raising children. The profile suggests appeal to both young professionals and families. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. This is a transit hub, not a residential neighbourhood. Functionality scores 54/100 (excellent access and transport), but liveability scores only 50/100. The extreme footfall, crime, and urban intensity make it unsuitable for settled living. It may work for short-term rentals, corporate lets, or professionals who prioritise location above all else — but for most people looking for a home, this is not the right street.
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 Hunton Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Muscleworks Gym 390m · 5 min walk
- Lucozade Power League 458m · 6 min walk
- PureGym 467m · 6 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Neko Health Clinic 546m · 7 min walk
- London Pregnancy Clinic 640m · 8 min walk
- Royal London Hospital 750m · 9 min walk
- Mildmay Mission Hospital 873m · 11 min walk
libraries (3)
- St Philip's Church Library 733m · 9 min walk
- Idea Store Whitechapel 808m · 10 min walk
- Idea Store Watney Market 1112m · 14 min walk
parks & green spaces (2)
- Allen Gardens 143m · 2 min walk
- Nomadic Community Gardens 221m · 3 min walk
schools (5)
- St Anne's and Guardian Angels Catholic Primary School 212m · 3 min walk
- Osmani Primary School 303m · 4 min walk
- Thomas Buxton Primary School 311m · 4 min walk
- Christ Church CofE School 342m · 4 min walk
- Mulberry Canon Barnett Primary Academy 588m · 7 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.