Pitsea Street
Tower Hamlets, Greater London, England
Reality check: At £319,750, this is a premium entry point. Strong 54% growth over 5 years supports the investment case.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: 54% 5-year growth.
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%
Strong case: 54% 5-year growth.
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 £319,750, affordability is the main stretch. Transport (100) and services (30) help.
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.
How Life Works Here
Pitsea Street is located in Tower Hamlets, near London, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 348 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 121 violent offences were recorded (35% 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 (Stepney Methodist Church) is 108m away. The median property price is £319,750, with exceptional growth of 54% over five years. Based on 10 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation, with larger households suggesting families. There are 32 schools within 2 km, 32 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 12 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 267m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 54 out of 100 for liveability. 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
Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold | Market: stable
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 Pitsea Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- PureGym 526m · 7 min walk
- Shadwell Basin Outdoor Activity Centre 583m · 7 min walk
- The Fitness Space 883m · 11 min walk
- Mile End American Pool & Snooker Centre 1106m · 14 min walk
hospitals (2)
- ADHD Clinic 499m · 6 min walk
- The London Independent Hospital 894m · 11 min walk
libraries (4)
- Idea Store Watney Market 924m · 12 min walk
- St Philip's Church Library 1250m · 16 min walk
- Idea Store Whitechapel 1260m · 16 min walk
- Local History Library 1286m · 16 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Albert Gardens 207m · 3 min walk
- Arbour Square Gardens 329m · 4 min walk
- King Edward Memorial Park Foreshore 393m · 5 min walk
- Belgrave Open Space 446m · 6 min walk
schools (5)
- Marion Richardson Primary School 267m · 3 min walk
- Bishop Challoner Catholic School 401m · 5 min walk
- Stepney All Saints Church of England Secondary School 437m · 6 min walk
- Stephen Hawking School 469m · 6 min walk
- Mulberry Stepney Green Mathematics and Computing College 706m · 9 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.