Twelvetrees Crescent London, Tower Hamlets
18 addresses across 9 postcodes (E3), about 730 m (0.5 miles) long, classed as a b road. USRN 22701246.
- Flood: 1 address on its postcodes is in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band C; Band D in Tower Hamlets costs £1,838 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is West Ham, about 1.3 km (0.8 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Prospect Park, is about 260 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 22.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 9.7 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 5 to 10 m above sea level.
- Noise: 17 of its 18 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is St Andrews Health Centre, about 190 m away, with 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 1,780 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 19% of households owned their home and 43% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 834 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
Council tax
What each band costs in Tower Hamlets in 2026-27: Band D £1,838 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,225 | £1,429 | £1,634 | £1,838 | £2,246 | £2,655 | £3,063 | £3,676 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band C (43% of about 3,790 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 1.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): Empson Street.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Listed buildings
- TWELVETREES CRESCENT BRIDGE, grade II
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Land at Clockhouse and Access House, Imperial Street, Bromley-by-Bow, pending decision (180 m)
- Stroudley Walk Market Stroudley Walk, permissioned (520 m (0.3 miles))
- Glaucus Street/Violet Road, permissioned (620 m (0.4 miles))
- Ailsa Street, pending decision (700 m (0.4 miles))
- Ailsa Street, pending decision (700 m (0.4 miles))
- Bow Common Gas Works, pending decision (1 km (0.6 miles))
- Bow Common Gas Works, pending decision (1 km (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 1 address is in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 2 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| E3 3QW | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| E3 3TA | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| E3 3FD | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| E3 3GT | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| E3 3JW | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| E3 3LP | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| E3 3ND | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| E3 3QE | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| E3 3TT | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 18 addresses are between 5 m and 10 m above sea level (7 m on average); the ground rises about 5 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E3 3FD | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| E3 3GT | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| E3 3JW | 31% | 15% | 15% | 0% |
| E3 3LP | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| E3 3ND | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| E3 3QE | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| E3 3QW | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| E3 3TA | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| E3 3TT | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | West Ham 11 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Canary Wharf 16 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2 km (1.3 miles) | |
| Stratford (London) 51 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) | |
| Underground, metro or tram | Bromley-by-Bow Underground Station | 110 m |
| Devons Road DLR Station | 440 m (0.3 miles) | |
| Bow Church DLR Station | 790 m (0.5 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 12 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 39 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Bromley-By-Bow Bromley By Bow | 50 m |
| Bus or coach station | London St Pancras Megabusplus | 7.9 km (4.9 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | East India Pier | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
| Car parks | Bloc Space - Hackney Wick - Car Park 2 (Bloc Riverbank) | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| EV charging points | 14 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest InstaVolt Charging Station | 710 m (0.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London City Airport LCY | 5.1 km (3.2 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Heathrow Airport LHR | 31.7 km (20 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest St Andrews Health Centre | 190 m |
| Pharmacies | 12 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Greenlight Pharmacy | 190 m |
| NHS dentists | 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Poplar Dental & Medical Clinic | 890 m (0.6 miles) |
| Hospital | Mile End Hospital Cdc | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Police station | Bow Road Police Station | 940 m (0.6 miles) |
| Cash machines | 3 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Payzone | 580 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 8 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Prospect Park 3,960 m² | 260 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Three Mills Green 2.9 ha | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 14 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 630 m² | 170 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Bromley Recreation Ground 5,140 m² | 340 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Reeves Road Allotments 3,270 m² | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 8 parks and gardens, 5.8 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Tide Mill (Known As the House Mill), a listed building (Grade I), 470 m (0.3 miles) north-east. 64 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I and 3 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Tide Mill (Known As the House Mill) | Listed building, Grade I | 470 m (0.3 miles) north-east |
| The Widow's Son Public House | Listed building, Grade II* | 480 m (0.3 miles) south-west |
| Bromley Hall | Listed building, Grade II* | 530 m (0.3 miles) south |
| Church of St Mary Stratford Bow | Listed building, Grade II* | 650 m (0.4 miles) north-west |
| Stratford Langthorne Abbey (part of area within precincts), Baker's Row, West Ham | Scheduled monument | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north-east |
| The Novo Cemetery | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) west |
| Victoria Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) north-west |
| Tower of London | World Heritage Site | 4.8 km (3 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Prescott Channel | Lake or reservoir | 770 m (0.5 miles) north |
| Limehouse Cut | Tidal water | 940 m (0.6 miles) south-west |
| Abbey Creek | Tidal water | 1 km (0.6 miles) north-east |
| Blackwall Point | Wetland | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) south-east |
| Ashburton Wood | Wood | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) east |
| Stave Hill | Hill | 3.2 km (2 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 22.1 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 9.7 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 16.5 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; all three are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road, rail and aircraft noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways | Aircraft |
|---|---|---|---|
| 75 dB or more | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 70 to 74 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 65 to 69 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 1 | 16 | 18 |
17 of the street's 18 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, and 2 from railways, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Tower Hamlets: see them on the Tower Hamlets page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marner Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 120 m | No published inspection |
| Bow School | Secondary | 11–18 | 160 m | No published inspection |
| East London Arts & Music | 16 plus | 16–19 | 200 m | No published inspection |
| Old Palace Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 460 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Harris Science Academy East London | Secondary | 11–18 | 480 m (0.3 miles) | No overall grade (Apr 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| Childrens House Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 490 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| The Clara Grant Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 610 m (0.4 miles) | Report card (Jul 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Exceptional; Achievement: Exceptional; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Exceptional; Inclusion: Exceptional; Leadership and governance: Exceptional; Early years: Exceptional; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Manorfield Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 630 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Agnes RC Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 640 m (0.4 miles) | Outstanding (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Wellington Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 900 m (0.6 miles) | Outstanding (Dec 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Oasis School 360 | Primary | 4–11 | 900 m (0.6 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Saviour's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 920 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In Da Kitchen E3 3LL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 70 m | 5 Very good | 16 Oct 2024 |
| Modern Wing Chi Chef, Golden Chowmein E3 3LR | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 80 m | 5 Very good | 3 Dec 2025 |
| Farmhouse Pizza E3 3LR | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 80 m | Unknown | 18 Sep 2026 |
| Local Express E3 3LR | Retailers - other | 110 m | 5 Very good | 15 Sep 2026 |
| Marner Primary School Kitchen E3 3LL | School/college/university | 120 m | 5 Very good | 12 Sep 2025 |
| Marner Primary School E3 3LL | Retailers - other | 120 m | Exempt | |
| Bow School Kitchen E3 3QW | School/college/university | 150 m | 4 Good | 14 Oct 2025 |
| Ian Mikardo High School Kitchen E3 3LF | School/college/university | 180 m | 5 Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| The Robin Collective E3 3LT | Manufacturers/packers | 190 m | 5 Very good | 5 Jun 2025 |
| East London Arts & Music Restaurant E3 3TA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 200 m | 5 Very good | 12 May 2025 |
| Polentina E3 3LT | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 210 m | 5 Very good | 16 Apr 2025 |
| The Cheese Toaster E3 3LT | Mobile caterer | 210 m | 5 Very good | 13 Mar 2025 |
| A Catering Canteen Limited E3 3EA | Mobile caterer | 230 m | 5 Very good | 3 Dec 2024 |
| MDELIVERY E3 3LT | Retailers - other | 250 m | Exempt | |
| Appleton & Sons Ltd E3 3ND | Distributors/Transporters | 280 m | 5 Very good | 11 Jun 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 201 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 180 |
| Shoplifting | 91 |
| Vehicle crime | 64 |
| Theft from the person | 57 |
| Other theft | 54 |
| Public order | 49 |
| Robbery | 42 |
| Burglary | 30 |
| Drugs | 29 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 22 |
| Other crime | 8 |
| Bicycle theft | 4 |
| Possession of weapons | 3 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Petrol Station (165); On or near Harston Walk (159); On or near Devas Street (81); On or near Empson Street (70); On or near Twelvetrees Crescent (69).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 30 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 20% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 5% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 19% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 6% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 41% | 17% |
| Private rented | 40% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 57% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 11% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 5% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 5% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 43% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 10% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 32% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 37% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 7% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 77% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 4% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 43% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 20% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 73% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 7% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 4 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 2 to 5 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
- Food hygiene ratings Les Miches (restaurant/cafe/canteen, E3 3XS) re-inspected, still 5 Very good (rated 23 October 2026) found 30 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
- E3 3QW: 7 addresses
- E3 3TA: 4 addresses of 55 in the postcode
- E3 3FD: 1 address of 45 in the postcode
- E3 3GT: 1 address of 4 in the postcode
- E3 3JW: 1 address of 19 in the postcode
- E3 3LP: 1 address of 31 in the postcode
- E3 3ND: 1 address of 33 in the postcode
- E3 3QE: 1 address of 100 in the postcode
- E3 3TT: 1 address of 2 in the postcode (postcode no longer in use)
Nearby streets
Harston Walk · Jefferson Plaza · Oxley Square · Truman Walk · Maltings Close · William Guy Gardens · Florence Square · Nelson Walk · Capulet Square · Empson Street · Dipper Drive · Dipper Drive
All the streets in E3 and across Tower Hamlets.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.