Alcester Crescent
Hackney, Greater London, England
Reality check: At £850,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 30% 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 70), 30% 5-year growth.
Workable for families, but safety (40) may concern parents.
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%
Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 30% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — walkable. But limited nearby services (16).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £850,000, 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
Daily access score 16/100. Basic amenities like shops, GPs and post offices are not within easy walking distance.
How Life Works Here
Alcester Crescent is located in Hackney, near London, Greater London. Crime is around average for the area, with 286 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 38% of reported crimes. This is a quieter, more car-dependent location. The nearest shops and services may require a short drive. The closest is a Pitch at 138m. Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Rossington Street) is 184m away. The median property price is £850,000, with strong growth of 30% over five years. Based on 20 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation, with larger households suggesting families. There are 18 schools within 2 km, 18 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 7 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 211m away. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 61 out of 100 for liveability.
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
Terraced | Freehold | Market: warm
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)
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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Alcester Crescent, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- King's Hall Leisure Centre 1388m · 17 min walk
hospitals (5)
- HomeMed Healthcare 457m · 6 min walk
- E5 Acupuncture 1078m · 14 min walk
- Community Health Services 1460m · 18 min walk
- Clifden Centre 1538m · 19 min walk
- Clockwork Private Health Centre 1602m · 20 min walk
libraries (4)
- Clapton Library 254m · 3 min walk
- Stamford Hill Library 1339m · 17 min walk
- Stoke Newington Library 1823m · 23 min walk
- Homerton Library 1963m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Millfields Park 546m · 7 min walk
- Clapton Pond 739m · 9 min walk
- Nightingale Community Garden 796m · 10 min walk
- Springfield Park 807m · 10 min walk
- Hackney Downs 1164m · 14 min walk
schools (5)
- Southwold Primary School 212m · 3 min walk
- Harrington Hill Primary School 395m · 5 min walk
- Jubilee Primary School 707m · 9 min walk
- Nightingale Primary School 874m · 11 min walk
- Millfields Community School 928m · 12 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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