Talwin Street
Tower Hamlets, Greater London, England
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.
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
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%
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, stable market.
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%
Possible first step at £282,500 — price is manageable but connectivity (100) or environment (87) may be a compromise.
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.
How Life Works Here
Talwin Street is located in Tower Hamlets, near London, 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. 131 violent offences were recorded (40% 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 (Bromley-by-Bow Underground Station) is 150m away. The median property price is £282,500. Based on 48 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 25 schools within 2 km, 25 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 11 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 55m away. 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 property investors. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 58 out of 100 for liveability. 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 Talwin Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- The Gym 275m · 3 min walk
- énergie Fitness 726m · 9 min walk
- Bow Quarter Leisure Centre 868m · 11 min walk
- Liquid Movement - Yoga, Sound, Motion 1116m · 14 min walk
hospitals (4)
- London Physiotherapy and Wellness 758m · 10 min walk
- Health Spot 1156m · 14 min walk
- CAMHS Tower Hamlets 1882m · 24 min walk
- Tower Hamlets Centre for Mental Health 1934m · 24 min walk
libraries (3)
- Idea Store Bow 1406m · 18 min walk
- Idea Store Chrisp Street 1521m · 19 min walk
- Local History Library 1992m · 25 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Bromley Recreation Ground 143m · 2 min walk
- Oxley Square 186m · 2 min walk
- Prospect Park 293m · 4 min walk
- St. Leonard's Priory Park 337m · 4 min walk
- Bow Estate Park 390m · 5 min walk
schools (5)
- Ian Mikardo School 55m · 1 min walk
- Old Palace Primary School 145m · 2 min walk
- Childrens House Nursery School 220m · 3 min walk
- Marner Primary School 290m · 4 min walk
- Bow School 371m · 5 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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