Oakes Mews
Tower Hamlets, Greater London, England
Reality check: Good connectivity and walkability suit a professional lifestyle. Safety score of 25 is worth considering, especially at night.
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 safety (25) 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 — 5% growth, stable market. But slow market turnover.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — walkable. But limited nearby services (30).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £102,600, but safety (25) needs consideration.
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.
High flood risk. Specialist insurance likely required. Check Environment Agency flood maps before purchasing.
How Life Works Here
Oakes Mews is located in Tower Hamlets, near London, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 361 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 134 violent offences were recorded (37% 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 (Leven Road) is 159m away. The median property price is £102,600, with moderate growth of 5% over five years. Based on 3 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with a significant social housing presence, with larger households suggesting families. There are 18 schools within 2 km, 18 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 7 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 355m away. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. 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 young professionals and first-time buyers. 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
Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold | 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 Oakes Mews, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- PureGym 648m · 8 min walk
- F45 Training 719m · 9 min walk
- More Yoga 833m · 10 min walk
hospitals (5)
- Health Spot 450m · 6 min walk
- Bupa Health and Dental Centre 1320m · 16 min walk
- Freedom Clinics 1356m · 17 min walk
- JM Radiology Reporting 1485m · 19 min walk
- The Baltic Medical Centre 1776m · 22 min walk
libraries (2)
- Idea Store Chrisp Street 690m · 9 min walk
- Idea Store Canary Wharf 1383m · 17 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Aberfeldy Millennium Green 182m · 2 min walk
- Jolly's Green 203m · 2 min walk
- Leven Road Open Space 242m · 3 min walk
- Leven Banks 283m · 4 min walk
- Braithwaite Park 436m · 6 min walk
schools (5)
- Langdon Park Community School 356m · 4 min walk
- Manorfield Primary School 520m · 6 min walk
- Woolmore Primary School 648m · 8 min walk
- Bow School 833m · 10 min walk
- Marner Primary School 843m · 10 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Pitsea Street — Tower Hamlets60
- Hemming Street — Tower Hamlets50
- Kenilworth Road — Tower Hamlets60
- Corfield Street — Tower Hamlets60
- Isambard Mews — Tower Hamlets54
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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