St Matthew's Row
Tower Hamlets, Greater London, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for young professionals (good), least for investors (poor).
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 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
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%
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
Safety score 25/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
St Matthew's Row is located in Tower Hamlets, near Bethnal Green, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 440 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Anti-social behaviour dominates reports. 133 violent offences were recorded (30% of total). 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 (Barnet Grove) is 150m away. Properties here change hands infrequently. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. There are 40 schools within 2 km, 40 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 16 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 297m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. The profile suggests appeal to both young professionals and first-time buyers. 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
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Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from St Matthew's Row, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- Muscleworks Gym 379m · 5 min walk
- Psycle 489m · 6 min walk
- Lucozade Power League 526m · 7 min walk
- PureGym 834m · 10 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Mildmay Mission Hospital 627m · 8 min walk
- Neko Health Clinic 817m · 10 min walk
- London Pregnancy Clinic 901m · 11 min walk
- Royal London Hospital 987m · 12 min walk
libraries (3)
- Idea Store Whitechapel 894m · 11 min walk
- Bethnal Green library 987m · 12 min walk
- St Philip's Church Library 997m · 12 min walk
parks & green spaces (2)
- Nomadic Community Gardens 233m · 3 min walk
- Allen Gardens 328m · 4 min walk
schools (5)
- Mulberry Academy Shoreditch 297m · 4 min walk
- Thomas Buxton Primary School 413m · 5 min walk
- St Anne's and Guardian Angels Catholic Primary School 443m · 6 min walk
- Columbia Primary School 492m · 6 min walk
- Osmani Primary School 509m · 6 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. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.
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