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Life Index™ 8 districts · 84 sub-districts · 629 streets PPA · noise map · public transport · Estiq air model

How Good Is Your Future Neighborhood Really?

Estiq Life Index™ combines safety, air, public transport, distance to a stop and noise into one 1–10 score. Tell us what matters to you and see which Tallinn neighbourhoods and streets fit you best.

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Key takeaways
  • Haabersti (8.2/10), Pirita (8.2/10), and Nõmme (8.1/10) lead Tallinn’s district rankings thanks to low ambient noise (49–53 dB), clean air (AQI 10–11), and high safety (84–88/100).
  • Among Tallinn’s 84 sub-districts (asums), Astangu (8.5), Priisle (8.4), Liiva (8.4), Õismäe (8.4), and Rahumäe (8.3) rank highest overall, while Südalinn (6 min), Kelmiküla (7 min), and Kalamaja (8 min) lead in transit speed.
  • A higher score does not mean a pricier home: across 75 sub-districts, Life Index and average €/m² are slightly inversely related (r = −0.22). Price follows travel time to the centre (r = −0.45) much more — so there are high-scoring neighbourhoods that cost less than average.
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    Match = your weighted average, each metric scaled from Tallinn’s worst (0) to best (100). Air is an Estiq modelled estimate. Price is the Estiq market database average €/m².

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    Rankings

    Districts, sub-districts and streets by Life Index™ score. Click “Map” to open an area on the map.

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    Top 12 Tallinn Sub-districts (Asums) by Life Index

    Comparing Tallinn’s 84 official sub-districts by composite environmental and market metrics.

    #Sub-district Life IndexSafetyNoise Air (AQI)TransitAvg €/m²
    1 Astangu Haabersti 8.5 89 49 dB 11 32 min 3 549 €
    2 Priisle Lasnamäe 8.4 85 52 dB 14 23 min 2 508 €
    3 Liiva Nõmme 8.4 86 45 dB 12 24 min 2 876 €
    4 Õismäe Haabersti 8.4 87 52 dB 12 29 min 3 720 €
    5 Rahumäe Nõmme 8.3 84 50 dB 11 26 min 3 047 €
    6 Kloostrimetsa Pirita 8.3 92 54 dB 10 32 min 3 386 €
    7 Lepiku Pirita 8.3 94 54 dB 10 36 min 3 244 €
    8 Laiaküla Pirita 8.3 95 54 dB 10 38 min 3 824 €
    9 Tiskre Haabersti 8.3 95 47 dB 10 44 min 3 467 €
    10 Uuslinn Lasnamäe 8.2 76 53 dB 16 13 min 2 995 €
    11 Loopealse Lasnamäe 8.2 78 48 dB 12 17 min 2 828 €
    12 Kopli Põhja-Tallinn 8.2 78 54 dB 12 19 min 3 565 €

    How Is Estiq Life Index™ Calculated? (5 Pillars)

    The score is computed per street from five components; sub-district and district scores are the average of their streets. The weights are fixed — but in the matcher above you can set your own.

    What the score is made of
    1. Safety (30%)

    Locations of offences published by the Police and Border Guard Board (PPA) within 350 m of the street; more incidents mean a lower score (logarithmic penalty).

    2. Air — modelled estimate (25%)

    Estiq model: distance from the centre, proximity to sea and forest, and the street's traffic type. It is an estimate, not monitoring-station data.

    3. Transit mobility (20%)

    Public-transport travel time to the city centre (from Tallinn stops and timetables), combined with car and rail connection speed.

    4. Walk to a stop (15%)

    Walking distance to the nearest bus, tram, trolley or train stop. Under 5 minutes earns full points.

    5. Noise (10%)

    Day-evening-night average (Lden, dB) from the national strategic noise map at the street location. Below 55 dB is a calm environment.

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    Frequently Asked Questions (Estiq Life Index™)

    Short answers about living in Tallinn — the figures come from the same data as the map.

    Best areasWhere is the best place to live in Tallinn?

    By Estiq Life Index™ the best district in Tallinn is Haabersti (8.2/10) and the best sub-districts are Astangu (8.5), Priisle (8.4) and Liiva (8.4).

    The score covers safety, air, public transport, distance to a stop and noise; the lowest district is Mustamäe (7.6). If your priorities differ, use the matcher.

    SafetyWhat is the safest district in Tallinn?

    The safest district is Haabersti (87/100), followed by Pirita (85) and Nõmme (84).

    The safest sub-districts are Laagri (96/100), Laiaküla (95/100) and Tiskre (95/100). The safety score is based on offence locations published by the Police (PPA) within 350 m; the lowest is Kesklinn (67).

    FamiliesWhich neighbourhood is best for families with children?

    If safety, quiet and clean air matter most, the best fits are Tiskre (82% match), Liiva (80% match) and Astangu (78% match).

    This uses the matcher's “Family with kids” preset. Schools and kindergartens are not part of the Life Index — check them separately.

    Quiet & airWhere is the quietest place to live in Tallinn?

    The quietest sub-districts are Liiva (45 dB), Mäeküla (45 dB) and Tiskre (47 dB) (day-evening-night average Lden from the strategic noise map).

    Below 55 dB counts as calm; the noisiest district is Kesklinn (58 dB). See also the quietest streets.

    Quiet & airWhere is the cleanest air in Tallinn?

    By the Estiq air model the cleanest air is in Kloostrimetsa (AQI 10), Lepiku (AQI 10) and Laiaküla (AQI 10).

    This is a modelled estimate (distance from the centre, sea and forest proximity, street traffic), not monitoring-station data. See the cleanest-air streets.

    Getting aroundWhere can you live well in Tallinn without a car?

    The fastest public-transport link to the centre is from Südalinn (6 min, stop 1 min walk), Kelmiküla (7 min, stop 2 min walk) and Torupilli (7 min, stop 2 min walk).

    The slowest district is Haabersti (34 min). See the best-transit streets.

    PriceWhere is a good living environment at an affordable price?

    The median sub-district price is 3,386 €/m².

    Among cheaper ones the highest scores are Priisle (8.4, 2,508 €/m²), Liiva (8.4, 2,876 €/m²) and Rahumäe (8.3, 3,047 €/m²). The matcher's “Hidden gems” preset shows them on the map. Price is the Estiq market database average €/m².

    PriceDoes a higher Life Index mean a more expensive flat?

    Not directly. Across 75 sub-districts, Life Index and average €/m² are only weakly related (r = −0.22), while travel time to the centre matters more (r = −0.45): central areas are pricey but noisier with worse air.

    The most expensive district is Kesklinn (4,214 €/m²), the cheapest Lasnamäe (2,852 €/m², score 7.9).

    Best areasHow do Tallinn’s districts compare?

    Life Index and average €/m² by district: Haabersti 8.2 (3,432 €/m²); Pirita 8.2 (3,430 €/m²); Nõmme 8.1 (3,175 €/m²); Põhja-Tallinn 8.0 (3,757 €/m²); Kristiine 7.9 (3,474 €/m²); Lasnamäe 7.9 (2,852 €/m²); Kesklinn 7.7 (4,214 €/m²); Mustamäe 7.6 (3,094 €/m²).

    See the rankings for detail.

    MethodWhat is the Estiq Life Index™ and how is it calculated?

    Life Index is a 1–10 living-environment score for streets, sub-districts and districts.

    It is made of safety 30% (PPA offence locations within 350 m), air 25% (Estiq modelled estimate), transit mobility 20%, walk to a stop 15% and noise 10% (strategic noise map). Sub-district and district scores average their streets; schools and amenities are not included.

    MethodHow do I check the living environment of a specific address?

    Type the address into the address check — it opens the building page with area data and the price level.

    On the map you can click any sub-district or street. To know a flat’s price too, value it free.

    MethodWhere does the data come from and how fresh is it?

    Safety: public PPA offence data.

    Noise: the national strategic noise map. Transit: Tallinn stops and timetables. Air: the Estiq model. Prices: the Estiq market database. Rankings are recalculated when the sources update; the data date is shown below this section.

    Data as of 26 Oct 2026 · Sources: PPA, strategic noise map, Tallinn public transport, Estiq air model and market database