Stoneyard Lane

Tower Hamlets, Greater London, England

Urban residential Mixed character Transport-oriented Risk: High Urban convenience Low confidence

Reality check: Good connectivity and walkability suit a professional lifestyle. Safety score of 15 is worth considering, especially at night.

Who Is This Street For?

Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.

Best fit: Young ProfessionalsExcellent

Transport (100) and walkability (75) are strong. Good for commuting and social life.

Families
Fair

Workable for families, but safety (15) may concern parents.

How this is calculated

Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%

Young Professionals
Excellent

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%

Investors
Below Average

Market data is decent (liquidity 50, market 60). but no clear growth trend limits upside.

How this is calculated

Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30

Retirees
Fair

Good with limitations — walkable.

How this is calculated

Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%

First-time Buyers
Fair

At £348,000, affordability is the main stretch. Transport (100) and services (48) help.

How this is calculated

Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%

56
Liveability Score
Top 16% nationally
Low confidence Based on only 13 transactions (limited sample), 6 data sources

Things You Should Know

High Crime Area (LSOA)

Area safety score 15/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.

Flood Zone 3

High flood risk. Specialist insurance likely required. Check Environment Agency flood maps before purchasing.

Flood risk impacts value

Flood risk score 20/100. Specialist insurance required. This significantly affects resale value and mortgage options.

How Life Works Here

Stoneyard Lane 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. The closest is Hungry Hut (fast food, 40m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus and tram links nearby. The nearest stop (Poplar DLR Station) is 165m away. The median property price is £348,000. Based on 13 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates, with larger households suggesting families. There are 21 schools within 2 km, 20 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 7 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 128m 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 young professionals. 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.

Nearby Services (5 km)

Score Breakdown

Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.

Safety (area) Poor (15)

police.uk crime data (12-month rolling), LSOA-level area, not street-level

Daily Access Fair (48)

OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km

Transport Excellent (100)

DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops

Environment Excellent (89)

DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space

Market Value Good (60)

HM Land Registry price paid data

Family Good (60)

GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings

Walkability Excellent (75)

OSM footpath density + connectivity

Energy Data pending

EPC Register — awaiting public API access

Flood Risk Poor (20)

Environment Agency flood zones

Property Market

£348,000
Median Price
13
Transactions (2014–2023)

Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold | Market: stable

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)

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Nearby Amenities

Hungry Hut40m (0.5 min walk)
Andrew's Barber Shop41m (0.5 min walk)
Poplar Mini Market46m (0.6 min walk)

Public Services Nearby

Public facilities within walking distance from Stoneyard Lane, with detailed information for each.

gyms & sports centres (2)

hospitals (4)

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libraries (3)

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parks & green spaces (5)

schools (5)

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Transport Links

Poplar DLR Station metro_station165m
Poplar DLR Station rail_station169m
Poplar tram_stop178m
West India Quay tram_stop191m
West India Quay DLR Station metro_station225m
West India Quay DLR Station rail_station232m
Upper North Street bus_stop278m
Poplar Recreation Ground / DLR bus_stop280m

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Data Transparency

6 open data sources
80% data uniqueness
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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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