Saltwell Street
Tower Hamlets, Greater London, England
Reality check: At £336,750, this is a premium entry point. Strong 35% 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: liquid market (score 90), 35% 5-year growth.
Safety score of 15 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%
Transport (100) and walkability (75) are strong. Good for commuting and social life.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 35% 5-year growth.
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%
At £336,750, 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
Area safety score 15/100 — 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.
Flood risk score 20/100. Specialist insurance required. This significantly affects resale value and mortgage options.
How Life Works Here
Saltwell Street is located in Tower Hamlets, near London, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 386 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 160 violent offences were recorded (41% 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 (Upper North Street) is 93m away. The median property price is £336,750, with strong growth of 35% over five years. Based on 30 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates, with larger households suggesting families. There are 27 schools within 2 km, 26 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 13 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 101m 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. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 54 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: hot
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 Saltwell Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- PureGym 290m · 4 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Bupa Health and Dental Centre 486m · 6 min walk
- CAMHS Tower Hamlets 542m · 7 min walk
- Lyca Health Canary Wharf 556m · 7 min walk
- Freedom Clinics 679m · 8 min walk
libraries (3)
- Idea Store Chrisp Street 492m · 6 min walk
- Idea Store Canary Wharf 780m · 10 min walk
- Cubitt Town library 1721m · 22 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Pennyfields Park 141m · 2 min walk
- Leyland House Community Garden 226m · 3 min walk
- Church Green 262m · 3 min walk
- Church Green 264m · 3 min walk
- Poplar Recreation Ground 305m · 4 min walk
schools (5)
- Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary School 102m · 1 min walk
- Mayflower Primary School 178m · 2 min walk
- Bygrove Primary School 340m · 4 min walk
- Lansbury Lawrence Primary School 404m · 5 min walk
- St Saviour's Church of England Primary School 749m · 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.
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