River Barge Close
Tower Hamlets, Greater London, England
Reality check: A balanced street with no standout strengths or critical weaknesses. 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.
Workable for families, but safety (30) may concern parents.
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 70, market 70).
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 £490,000, 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
High flood risk. Specialist insurance likely required. Check Environment Agency flood maps before purchasing.
Flood risk score 20/100. Specialist insurance required. This significantly affects resale value and mortgage options.
How Life Works Here
River Barge Close is located in Tower Hamlets, near London, Greater London. Crime rates are above average, with 207 incidents recorded in 12 months. Violence and sexual offences are the most frequent category. Violent offences make up 45% of reports. 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 (Stewart Street) is 181m away. The median property price is £490,000, with a slight decline of 10% over five years. Based on 21 transactions recorded since 2014. Social housing makes up a significant share of properties. There are 16 schools within 2 km, 15 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 3 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. Note that above-average crime in the area may offset the school accessibility for families. 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 families. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 55 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below 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
Property Market
Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold | Market: warm
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 River Barge Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Island Studio 586m · 7 min walk
- Third Space 658m · 8 min walk
hospitals (4)
- The Baltic Medical Centre 469m · 6 min walk
- JM Radiology Reporting 790m · 10 min walk
- Freedom Clinics 948m · 12 min walk
- Bupa Health and Dental Centre 1150m · 14 min walk
libraries (3)
- Cubitt Town library 377m · 5 min walk
- Idea Store Canary Wharf 846m · 11 min walk
- Idea Store Chrisp Street 1578m · 20 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- St John's Park 243m · 3 min walk
- Harbord Square Park 524m · 7 min walk
- Harbour Quay Gardens 613m · 8 min walk
- Mudchute Park & Farm 749m · 9 min walk
- Manchester Estate Gardens 758m · 10 min walk
schools (5)
- Canary Wharf College Crossharbour 671m · 8 min walk
- St Luke's Church of England Primary School 974m · 12 min walk
- Canary Wharf College, East Ferry 1101m · 14 min walk
- George Green's School 1129m · 14 min walk
- Woolmore Primary School 1337m · 17 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.
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