Tidey Street
Tower Hamlets, Greater London, England
Reality check: This is a transit node, not a neighbourhood. Not suitable for settled living.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
Transit hub — not suited for settled living. High footfall, noise, and crime make this unsuitable regardless of nearby schools or services.
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 data is decent (liquidity 50, market 60).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Transit hub — not suited for settled living. High footfall, noise, and crime make this unsuitable regardless of nearby schools or services.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £357,000, this is likely out of reach for most first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How suitable for settled living
Access, transport, services
This is a major transit hub, not a residential neighbourhood. The functionality score reflects excellent access and transport, but the liveability score reflects the reality of settled living here.
Things You Should Know
Safety score 25/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
Daily access score 16/100. Basic amenities like shops, GPs and post offices are not within easy walking distance.
Median price £357,000 based on only 8 transactions. This may not reflect typical local housing — a few high-value sales can skew the median significantly.
How Life Works Here
Tidey Street is located in Tower Hamlets, near London, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 595 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Anti-social behaviour dominates reports. 197 violent offences were recorded (33% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transit area rather than a typical residential street. This is a quieter, more car-dependent location. The nearest shops and services may require a short drive. The closest is Sylhet Fish and Meat Market (butcher, 84m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus and tram links nearby. The nearest stop (Watts Grove) is 108m away. The median property price is £357,000, with a slight decline of 9% over five years. Based on 8 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation, with larger households suggesting families. This is not a family-friendly location. Despite schools being within 2 km, the high crime, noise and transit-oriented environment make it unsuitable for raising children. The data suggests this area could appeal to young professionals. This is a transit hub, not a residential neighbourhood. Functionality scores 51/100 (excellent access and transport), but liveability scores only 45/100. The extreme footfall, crime, and urban intensity make it unsuitable for settled living. It may work for short-term rentals, corporate lets, or professionals who prioritise location above all else — but for most people looking for a home, this is not the right street.
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
Property Market
Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold | Market: stable
Based on 8 transactions. Moderate sample — prices may not fully represent current market value.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)
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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Tidey Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- énergie Fitness 356m · 4 min walk
- Revolution Karting 666m · 8 min walk
- Mile End Park Leisure Centre 723m · 9 min walk
- Poplar Bowls Club 1217m · 15 min walk
hospitals (5)
- Health Spot 773m · 10 min walk
- CAMHS Tower Hamlets 1062m · 13 min walk
- London Physiotherapy and Wellness 1174m · 15 min walk
- Lyca Health Canary Wharf 1521m · 19 min walk
- Bupa Health and Dental Centre 1535m · 19 min walk
libraries (4)
- Idea Store Chrisp Street 1025m · 13 min walk
- Local History Library 1500m · 19 min walk
- Idea Store Bow 1556m · 20 min walk
- Idea Store Canary Wharf 1781m · 22 min walk
parks & green spaces (1)
- Chiltern Green 312m · 4 min walk
schools (5)
- St Paul's Way Trust School 235m · 3 min walk
- The Clara Grant Primary School 265m · 3 min walk
- Stebon Primary School 438m · 6 min walk
- St Saviour's Church of England Primary School 486m · 6 min walk
- Lansbury Lawrence Primary School 717m · 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.