Ashwin Street
Hackney, Greater London, England
Reality check: This is a transit node, not a neighbourhood. Not suitable for settled living.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 17% 5-year growth.
Transit hub — not suited for settled living. High footfall, noise, and crime make this unsuitable regardless of nearby schools or services.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Transport (90) and walkability (75) are strong. with excellent local amenities. Good for commuting and social life.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 17% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Transit hub — not suited for settled living. High footfall, noise, and crime make this unsuitable regardless of nearby schools or services.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £497,995, this is likely out of reach for most first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How suitable for settled living
Access, transport, services
This is a major transit hub, not a residential neighbourhood. The functionality score reflects excellent access and transport, but the liveability score reflects the reality of settled living here.
Things You Should Know
Safety score 25/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Ashwin Street is located in Hackney, near London, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 705 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transit area rather than a typical residential street. Daily amenities are excellent, with 5 facilities within walking distance, including fast_food (2), bank (1), and cafe (1). The closest is Wingstop (fast food, 29m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Kingsland High Street / Dalston Junction) is 53m away. The median property price is £497,995, with strong growth of 17% over five years. Based on 53 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. This is not a family-friendly location. Despite schools being within 2 km, the high crime, noise and transit-oriented environment make it unsuitable for raising children. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. This is a transit hub, not a residential neighbourhood. Functionality scores 61/100 (excellent access and transport), but liveability scores only 50/100. The extreme footfall, crime, and urban intensity make it unsuitable for settled living. It may work for short-term rentals, corporate lets, or professionals who prioritise location above all else — but for most people looking for a home, this is not the right street.
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
Property Market
Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold | Market: hot
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 Ashwin Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- GYMPODS Dalston 119m · 2 min walk
- Anytime Fitness 185m · 2 min walk
- Rumble 207m · 3 min walk
- Leap Fit 488m · 6 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Clockwork Private Health Centre 1420m · 18 min walk
- St Leonard's Hospital 1457m · 18 min walk
- E5 Acupuncture 1690m · 21 min walk
- Moorfields at Hoxton 1700m · 21 min walk
libraries (4)
- Dalston CLR James Library 147m · 2 min walk
- Hackney Central Library 1339m · 17 min walk
- Stoke Newington Library 1733m · 22 min walk
- Shoreditch Library 1871m · 23 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- Dalston Eastern Curve Garden 84m · 1 min walk
- De Beauvoir Square 673m · 8 min walk
- Albion Square Gardens 816m · 10 min walk
schools (5)
- Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School 248m · 3 min walk
- Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary School 429m · 5 min walk
- The Excelsior Academy 589m · 7 min walk
- Halley House School 592m · 7 min walk
- Princess May Primary School 684m · 8 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Roseberry Place — Hackney50
- Dalston Lane — Hackney50
- Windus Road — Hackney50
- Margaret Road — Hackney50
- Coopersale Road — Hackney50
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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