Nankin Street
Tower Hamlets, Greater London, England
Reality check: Strong school access and safe environment (55/100 safety) make this a solid family area.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Workable for families, but some dimensions may concern parents.
Workable for families, but some dimensions 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%
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
Good with limitations — walkable. But limited nearby services (16).
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
High flood risk. Specialist insurance likely required. Check Environment Agency flood maps before purchasing.
Daily access score 16/100. Basic amenities like shops, GPs and post offices are not within easy walking distance.
How Life Works Here
Nankin Street is located in Tower Hamlets, near London, Greater London. Crime is around average for the area, with 112 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is anti-social behaviour. Violent offences account for 36% of reported crimes. This is a quieter, more car-dependent location. The nearest shops and services may require a short drive. The closest is a Playground at 93m. Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus and tram links nearby. The nearest stop (Upper North Street) is 130m away. Properties here change hands infrequently. Rented accommodation predominates, with larger households suggesting families. There are 30 schools within 2 km, 30 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 13 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 111m away. This street falls within Flood Zone 3 — a high-risk area for flooding from sea sources. Specialist flood insurance and any necessary mitigation should be factored into a purchase decision. The profile suggests appeal to both families and young professionals. Overall, this street scores 61 out of 100 for liveability, above the district average.
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
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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Nankin Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- PureGym 408m · 5 min walk
hospitals (4)
- CAMHS Tower Hamlets 474m · 6 min walk
- Lyca Health Canary Wharf 649m · 8 min walk
- Bupa Health and Dental Centre 649m · 8 min walk
- Freedom Clinics 839m · 10 min walk
libraries (4)
- Idea Store Chrisp Street 510m · 6 min walk
- Idea Store Canary Wharf 938m · 12 min walk
- Cubitt Town library 1885m · 24 min walk
- Local History Library 1976m · 25 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Church Green 137m · 2 min walk
- Church Green 141m · 2 min walk
- Pennyfields Park 203m · 2 min walk
- Leyland House Community Garden 337m · 4 min walk
- Bartlett Park 350m · 4 min walk
schools (5)
- Mayflower Primary School 111m · 1 min walk
- Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary School 229m · 3 min walk
- Bygrove Primary School 283m · 4 min walk
- Lansbury Lawrence Primary School 291m · 4 min walk
- Stebon Primary School 652m · 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. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.
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