Lyell 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 some areas could be better.
Workable for families, but noisy/dense environment (35) may concern parents.
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 environment (35), service access (32). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £465,000, 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
High flood risk. Specialist insurance likely required. Check Environment Agency flood maps before purchasing.
Flood risk score 20/100. Specialist insurance required. This significantly affects resale value and mortgage options.
How Life Works Here
Lyell Street is located in Tower Hamlets, near London, Greater London. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The closest is Hum Yoga (fitness centre, 20m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus and tram links nearby. The nearest stop (Canning Town Underground Station) is 174m away. The median property price is £465,000, with a slight decline of 9% over five years. Based on 481 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates, with smaller households typical of singles or couples. There are 7 schools within 2 km, 7 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 4 are rated Outstanding. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. This street falls within Flood Zone 3 — a high-risk area for flooding from river and sea sources. Specialist flood insurance and any necessary mitigation should be factored into a purchase decision. The profile suggests appeal to both young professionals and property investors. Overall, this street scores 53 out of 100 for liveability.
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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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Lyell Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Hum Yoga 20m · 0 min walk
- The Strength Room 133m · 2 min walk
- Chain Store 586m · 7 min walk
hospitals (5)
- Health Spot 1386m · 17 min walk
- Freedom Clinics 1746m · 22 min walk
- JM Radiology Reporting 1789m · 22 min walk
- Bupa Health and Dental Centre 1827m · 23 min walk
- The Baltic Medical Centre 1915m · 24 min walk
libraries (2)
- Idea Store Chrisp Street 1434m · 18 min walk
- Idea Store Canary Wharf 1709m · 21 min walk
parks & green spaces (1)
- East India Dock Basin 487m · 6 min walk
schools (5)
- Woolmore Primary School 1067m · 13 min walk
- Langdon Park Community School 1278m · 16 min walk
- Manorfield Primary School 1506m · 19 min walk
- Bow School 1590m · 20 min walk
- Marner Primary School 1697m · 21 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.