Wade's Place
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%
Market score 50, liquidity 10. Poor fundamentals — hard to sell, unlikely to grow.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (15), service access (16). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step — price and connectivity are acceptable but not outstanding.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Safety score 15/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
High flood risk. Specialist insurance likely required. Check Environment Agency flood maps before purchasing.
Daily access score 16/100. Basic amenities like shops, GPs and post offices are not within easy walking distance.
How Life Works Here
Wade's Place 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 dominates reports. 160 violent offences were recorded (41% of total). This is a quieter, more car-dependent location. The nearest shops and services may require a short drive. The closest is playground (playground, 54m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus and tram links nearby. The nearest stop (Upper North Street) is 180m away. Properties here change hands infrequently. Rented accommodation predominates, with larger households suggesting families. There are 24 schools within 2 km, 23 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 10 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 39m 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. The profile suggests appeal to both young professionals and first-time buyers. Overall, this street scores 48 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.
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
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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Wade's Place, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Poplar Bowls Club 167m · 2 min walk
- PureGym 386m · 5 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Bupa Health and Dental Centre 438m · 6 min walk
- Freedom Clinics 611m · 8 min walk
- Health Spot 670m · 8 min walk
- JM Radiology Reporting 781m · 10 min walk
libraries (3)
- Idea Store Chrisp Street 370m · 5 min walk
- Idea Store Canary Wharf 704m · 9 min walk
- Cubitt Town library 1667m · 21 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Poplar Recreation Ground 170m · 2 min walk
- Pennyfields Park 277m · 4 min walk
- Church Green 281m · 4 min walk
- Church Green 281m · 4 min walk
schools (5)
- Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary School 39m · 0 min walk
- Mayflower Primary School 189m · 2 min walk
- Bygrove Primary School 283m · 4 min walk
- Lansbury Lawrence Primary School 387m · 5 min walk
- St Saviour's Church of England Primary School 715m · 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.