Mowlem Street
Tower Hamlets, Greater London, England
Reality check: A balanced street with no standout strengths or critical weaknesses. Best suited for young professionals (fair), least for investors (poor).
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%
Market score 50, liquidity 30. Poor fundamentals — hard to sell, unlikely to grow.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Acceptable. But limited nearby services (30).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £3,670,000, 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
Area safety score 25/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
Median price £3,670,000 based on only 3 transactions. This may not reflect typical local housing — a few high-value sales can skew the median significantly.
How Life Works Here
Mowlem Street is located in Tower Hamlets, near Bethnal Green, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 473 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Shoplifting dominates reports. This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transport hub rather than a typical residential street. 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 (Mare Street / Victoria Park Rd) is 206m away. The median property price is £3,670,000. Based on 3 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 42 schools within 2 km, 42 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 16 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 25m away. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. The profile suggests appeal to both young professionals and families. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 55 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
Property Market
Other | Freehold | Market: cooling
⚠ Based on only 3 transactions. Market data has low statistical confidence for this street.
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 Mowlem Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Fitness4Less 177m · 2 min walk
- York Hall Leisure Centre 421m · 5 min walk
- BethWall Climbing Centre 656m · 8 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Mile End Hospital 1333m · 17 min walk
- Tower Hamlets Centre for Mental Health 1341m · 17 min walk
- The London Independent Hospital 1602m · 20 min walk
libraries (4)
- Bethnal Green library 807m · 10 min walk
- Local History Library 1419m · 18 min walk
- Idea Store Whitechapel 1520m · 19 min walk
- St Philip's Church Library 1855m · 23 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Belmont Wharf Canal Club Community Garden 256m · 3 min walk
- Approach Gardens 336m · 4 min walk
- Victoria Park Outdoor Classroom 356m · 4 min walk
- Bethnal Green Nature Reserve 503m · 6 min walk
- Museum Gardens 597m · 8 min walk
schools (5)
- Mowlem Primary School 25m · 0 min walk
- St Elizabeth's Catholic Primary School 297m · 4 min walk
- St John's Church of England Primary School 406m · 5 min walk
- Globe Primary School 551m · 7 min walk
- Oaklands School 652m · 8 min walk
Transport Links
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- A1209 — Tower Hamlets57
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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