Voss Street
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.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
Workable for families, but safety (25) may concern parents.
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 70, market 55).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — walkable. But limited nearby services (32).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £620,000, 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
Area safety score 25/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
Median price £620,000 based on only 19 transactions. This may not reflect typical local housing — a few high-value sales can skew the median significantly.
How Life Works Here
Voss Street is located in Tower Hamlets, near Bethnal Green, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 425 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Anti-social behaviour dominates reports. This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transport hub rather than a typical residential street. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The closest is Bethnal Barber (hairdresser, 47m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus and tram links nearby. The nearest stop (Pollard Row) is 88m away. The median property price is £620,000, though prices have fallen 13% over five years. Based on 19 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. There are 44 schools within 2 km, 44 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 16 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 282m 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 families. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 59 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
Terraced | Freehold | Market: warm
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 Voss Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Muscleworks Gym 411m · 5 min walk
- BethWall Climbing Centre 595m · 7 min walk
- Whitechapel Sports Centre 719m · 9 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Mildmay Mission Hospital 787m · 10 min walk
- Royal London Hospital 1006m · 13 min walk
libraries (4)
- Bethnal Green library 753m · 9 min walk
- Idea Store Whitechapel 837m · 10 min walk
- St Philip's Church Library 1032m · 13 min walk
- Idea Store Watney Market 1411m · 18 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Pollard Square 149m · 2 min walk
- Weaver's Fields 233m · 3 min walk
- Saint Matthew's Row's Garden 303m · 4 min walk
- Warner Green 312m · 4 min walk
- Jesus Green 414m · 5 min walk
schools (5)
- Lawdale Junior School 282m · 4 min walk
- Elizabeth Selby Infants' School 302m · 4 min walk
- Mulberry Academy Shoreditch 373m · 5 min walk
- Oaklands School 396m · 5 min walk
- Thomas Buxton Primary School 492m · 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.
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