Yorkshire Road
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 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 (25), environment (35), service access (32). 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 25/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Yorkshire Road is located in Tower Hamlets, near London, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 372 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Anti-social behaviour dominates reports. 112 violent offences were recorded (30% of total). Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The closest is Husk Community Centre (community centre, 54m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus and tram links nearby. The nearest stop (Limehouse) is 135m away. Properties here change hands infrequently. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation, with larger households suggesting families. There are 32 schools within 2 km, 32 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 12 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 30m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. The profile suggests appeal to both young professionals and first-time buyers. 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
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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Yorkshire Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- PureGym 133m · 2 min walk
- Revolution Karting 704m · 9 min walk
- Mile End Park Leisure Centre 790m · 10 min walk
hospitals (2)
- CAMHS Tower Hamlets 691m · 9 min walk
- The London Independent Hospital 991m · 12 min walk
libraries (4)
- Local History Library 1206m · 15 min walk
- Idea Store Watney Market 1334m · 17 min walk
- Idea Store Whitechapel 1548m · 19 min walk
- Bethnal Green library 1820m · 23 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- York Square Gardens 104m · 1 min walk
- Stonebridge Wharf 221m · 3 min walk
- Belgrave Open Space 421m · 5 min walk
schools (5)
- Stephen Hawking School 30m · 0 min walk
- Cayley Primary School 317m · 4 min walk
- Stepney Greencoat Church of England Primary School 446m · 6 min walk
- Halley Primary School 511m · 6 min walk
- Mulberry Stepney Green Mathematics and Computing College 647m · 8 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.