Pennington 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 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 data is decent (liquidity 50, market 55). but no clear growth trend limits upside.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (25), environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £828,000, 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
Safety score 25/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
Median price £828,000 based on only 7 transactions. This may not reflect typical local housing — a few high-value sales can skew the median significantly.
How Life Works Here
Pennington Street is located in Tower Hamlets, near London, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 469 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Other theft dominates reports. This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transit area 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 (Wellclose Street) is 145m away. The median property price is £828,000. Based on 7 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 32 schools within 2 km, 31 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 9 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 246m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. The data suggests this area could appeal to young professionals. Overall, this street scores 51 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
Property Market
Other | Leasehold | Market: stable
Based on 7 transactions. Moderate sample — prices may not fully represent current market value.
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 Pennington Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- London Dock - Residents Spa & Gym 258m · 3 min walk
- Fitness First 307m · 4 min walk
- Grapple Collective 376m · 5 min walk
- John Orwell Sports Centre 459m · 6 min walk
libraries (3)
- Idea Store Watney Market 742m · 9 min walk
- St Philip's Church Library 963m · 12 min walk
- Idea Store Whitechapel 1310m · 16 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Swedenborg Gardens 138m · 2 min walk
- St George's Gardens 308m · 4 min walk
- Vaughan Way Wildlife Garden 311m · 4 min walk
- James Garden 339m · 4 min walk
schools (5)
- St Paul's Whitechapel Church of England Primary School 246m · 3 min walk
- Hermitage Primary School 431m · 5 min walk
- Bigland Green Primary School 538m · 7 min walk
- Harry Gosling Primary School 614m · 8 min walk
- Mulberry School for Girls 667m · 8 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Cedar Close — Tower Hamlets51
- Hawthorne Avenue — Tower Hamlets51
- Breezer's Hill — Tower Hamlets51
- Wellclose Street — Tower Hamlets51
- Wellesley Street — Tower Hamlets52
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.