Kay Street
Tower Hamlets, Greater London, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for young professionals (good), least for first-time buyers (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Decent connectivity, but walkability (45) 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 walkability (45) could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Moderate investment case — 7% 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 (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £520,000, 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
Kay Street is located in Tower Hamlets, near Bethnal Green, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 305 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 111 violent offences were recorded (36% of total). 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 (Warner Place) is 148m away. The median property price is £520,000, with moderate growth of 7% over five years. Based on 14 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. There are 41 schools within 2 km, 41 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 14 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 87m 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. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 54 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: stable
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 Kay Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (5)
- Fitness4Less 513m · 6 min walk
- Proud Active 673m · 8 min walk
- York Hall Leisure Centre 736m · 9 min walk
- BethWall Climbing Centre 807m · 10 min walk
- Muscleworks Gym 1132m · 14 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Mildmay Mission Hospital 920m · 12 min walk
- Royal London Hospital 1709m · 21 min walk
libraries (4)
- Bethnal Green library 1040m · 13 min walk
- Idea Store Whitechapel 1494m · 19 min walk
- St Philip's Church Library 1741m · 22 min walk
- Local History Library 1851m · 23 min walk
parks & green spaces (2)
- Ion Square Gardens 255m · 3 min walk
- Baxendale Street Open Space 394m · 5 min walk
schools (5)
- Oaklands School 441m · 6 min walk
- Elizabeth Selby Infants' School 465m · 6 min walk
- Columbia Primary School 477m · 6 min walk
- Lawdale Junior School 490m · 6 min walk
- Mulberry Academy Shoreditch 667m · 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.