St Marks Gate
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.
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%
Market score 50, liquidity 10. Poor fundamentals — hard to sell, unlikely to grow.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — walkable. But limited nearby services (32).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step — price and connectivity are acceptable but not outstanding.
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.
How Life Works Here
St Marks Gate is located in Tower Hamlets, near Hackney, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 325 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 121 violent offences were recorded (37% of total). Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The closest is Carbobar (restaurant, 97m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus and tram links nearby. The nearest stop (Wick Lane) is 149m away. Properties here change hands infrequently. The local area has a moderate population, with a significant social housing presence. There are 19 schools within 2 km, 19 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 9 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. The profile suggests appeal to both young professionals and first-time buyers. Overall, this street scores 56 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
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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from St Marks Gate, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (5)
- The Wick CrossFit 330m · 4 min walk
- Hackney Wick Personal Training 439m · 6 min walk
- My Local Pilates 563m · 7 min walk
- Victoria Park Harriers and Tower Hamlets Athletics Club 577m · 7 min walk
- Victoria Park Fitness 584m · 7 min walk
hospitals (3)
- London Physiotherapy and Wellness 1172m · 15 min walk
- Tower Hamlets Centre for Mental Health 1867m · 23 min walk
- Mile End Hospital 1927m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Victoria Park Orchard 405m · 5 min walk
- Old English Garden 478m · 6 min walk
- Skippers Yard 501m · 6 min walk
- Lefevre Park 594m · 7 min walk
- McKenna Green 703m · 9 min walk
schools (5)
- Old Ford Primary - A Paradigm Academy 716m · 9 min walk
- Chisenhale Primary School 1006m · 13 min walk
- Olga Primary School 1161m · 14 min walk
- Malmesbury Primary School 1400m · 18 min walk
- Phoenix School 1424m · 18 min walk
Transport Links
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- Strafford Street — Tower Hamlets50
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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