Wick Lane
Tower Hamlets, Greater London, England
Reality check: At £465,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 11% growth over 5 years supports the investment case.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 11% 5-year growth.
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 walkability (45) could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 11% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Acceptable. But limited nearby services (30).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £465,000, 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.
How Life Works Here
Wick Lane 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. 121 violent offences were recorded (37% 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 (Wansbeck Road) is 60m away. The median property price is £465,000, with moderate growth of 11% over five years. Based on 208 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. The local area has a moderate population, with a significant social housing presence. There are 19 schools within 2 km, 19 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 10 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 60 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 Wick Lane, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- The Wick CrossFit 403m · 5 min walk
- Hackney Wick Personal Training 503m · 6 min walk
hospitals (3)
- London Physiotherapy and Wellness 991m · 12 min walk
- Tower Hamlets Centre for Mental Health 1834m · 23 min walk
- Mile End Hospital 1896m · 24 min walk
libraries (2)
- Idea Store Bow 714m · 9 min walk
- Local History Library 1988m · 25 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Skippers Yard 323m · 4 min walk
- Wild Flower Gardens 339m · 4 min walk
- Lefevre Park 432m · 5 min walk
- Victoria Park Orchard 569m · 7 min walk
- McKenna Green 617m · 8 min walk
schools (5)
- Old Ford Primary - A Paradigm Academy 646m · 8 min walk
- Phoenix School 1285m · 16 min walk
- Malmesbury Primary School 1285m · 16 min walk
- Central Foundation Girls' School 1324m · 16 min walk
- Wellington Primary School 1421m · 18 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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