Malcolm Place
Tower Hamlets, Greater London, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for young professionals (good), least for investors (poor).
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%
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
Limited by safety (25), environment (35), service access (16). Not ideal for settled retirement.
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
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.
How Life Works Here
Malcolm Place is located in Tower Hamlets, near Bethnal Green, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 442 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 166 violent offences were recorded (38% 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 Three Colts Tavern (pub, 31m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus and tram links nearby. The nearest stop (Three Colts Lane) is 82m 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 45 schools within 2 km, 45 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 17 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 262m 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 first-time buyers. Overall, this street scores 50 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)
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 Malcolm Place, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- BethWall Climbing Centre 372m · 5 min walk
- The Gym 434m · 5 min walk
- York Hall Leisure Centre 588m · 7 min walk
- Proud Active 599m · 8 min walk
hospitals (2)
- The London Independent Hospital 713m · 9 min walk
- Royal London Hospital 851m · 11 min walk
libraries (5)
- Bethnal Green library 219m · 3 min walk
- Idea Store Whitechapel 545m · 7 min walk
- Local History Library 861m · 11 min walk
- St Philip's Church Library 909m · 11 min walk
- Idea Store Watney Market 1151m · 14 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Bethnal Green Gardens 194m · 2 min walk
- St. Bartholomew's Gardens 228m · 3 min walk
- Paradise Gardens 389m · 5 min walk
- Museum Gardens 412m · 5 min walk
schools (5)
- Bangabandhu Primary School 262m · 3 min walk
- John Scurr Primary School 296m · 4 min walk
- Hague Primary School 304m · 4 min walk
- Stewart Headlam Primary School 382m · 5 min walk
- St John's Church of England Primary School 608m · 8 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- St Anne Street — Tower Hamlets50
- B135 — Tower Hamlets50
- Three Colts Lane — Tower Hamlets50
- Peach Walk Mews — Tower Hamlets50
- Grove Passage — Tower Hamlets50
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.