Tomlinson Close
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. The environment (35/100) is urban and dense — not for everyone.
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 data is decent (liquidity 50, market 55). but no clear growth trend limits upside.
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%
At £475,000, this is likely out of reach for most first-time buyers.
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.
Median price £475,000 based on only 7 transactions. This may not reflect typical local housing — a few high-value sales can skew the median significantly.
How Life Works Here
Tomlinson Close is located in Tower Hamlets, near Bethnal Green, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 325 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Anti-social behaviour dominates reports. 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 links nearby. The nearest stop (Brick Lane) is 189m away. The median property price is £475,000. Based on 7 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 36 schools within 2 km, 36 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 14 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 189m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. The data suggests this area could appeal to young professionals. Overall, this street scores 52 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)
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 7 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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Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Tomlinson Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- Psycle 319m · 4 min walk
- Lucozade Power League 407m · 5 min walk
- Muscleworks Gym 675m · 8 min walk
- Kaizen Physio & Performance 814m · 10 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Mildmay Mission Hospital 321m · 4 min walk
- Neko Health Clinic 751m · 9 min walk
- London Pregnancy Clinic 814m · 10 min walk
- Royal London Hospital 1265m · 16 min walk
libraries (3)
- Idea Store Whitechapel 1196m · 15 min walk
- Bethnal Green library 1243m · 16 min walk
- St Philip's Church Library 1268m · 16 min walk
parks & green spaces (2)
- Boundary Gardens 230m · 3 min walk
- Ravenscroft Park 330m · 4 min walk
schools (5)
- Mulberry Academy Shoreditch 190m · 2 min walk
- Virginia Primary School 202m · 2 min walk
- Columbia Market Nursery School 302m · 4 min walk
- Columbia Primary School 376m · 5 min walk
- St Anne's and Guardian Angels Catholic Primary School 689m · 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.