Benn Street
Hackney, Greater London, England
Reality check: This is a transit node, not a neighbourhood. It works for professionals who prioritise location above all else. Not suitable for settled living.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Transport (90) and walkability (75) are strong. with excellent local amenities. Good for commuting and social life.
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: 44% 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 £645,000, 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
Benn Street is located in Hackney, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 811 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Anti-social behaviour dominates reports. This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transit area rather than a typical residential street. Daily amenities are excellent, with 8 facilities within walking distance, including fast_food (3), hairdresser (2), and atm (1). The closest is Hackney Podiatry (doctors, 62m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Kenworthy Road / Wick Road) is 134m away. The median property price is £645,000, with strong growth of 44% over five years. Based on 11 transactions recorded since 2014. 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 young professionals. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. This is a transit hub, not a residential neighbourhood. Functionality scores 60/100 (excellent access and transport), but liveability scores only 49/100. 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
Terraced | Freehold | Market: stable
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 Benn Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (5)
- Strong + Bendy 442m · 6 min walk
- Yours 650m · 8 min walk
- énergie Fitness 687m · 9 min walk
- FS8 697m · 9 min walk
- F45 Training 708m · 9 min walk
hospitals (4)
- John Howard Centre 433m · 5 min walk
- Vivienne Cohen House 508m · 6 min walk
- Homerton University Hospital 961m · 12 min walk
- Clifden Centre 973m · 12 min walk
libraries (2)
- Homerton Library 546m · 7 min walk
- Hackney Central Library 1499m · 19 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Mabley Green 332m · 4 min walk
- Wick Green 349m · 4 min walk
- Gascoyne Estate Play Space 359m · 4 min walk
- Mabley Edible Garden 481m · 6 min walk
schools (5)
- Ickburgh School 177m · 2 min walk
- St. Dominic's Catholic Primary School 377m · 5 min walk
- Wentworth Nursery School and Children's Centre 548m · 7 min walk
- Daubeney Primary School 773m · 10 min walk
- Kingsmead Primary School 903m · 11 min walk
Transport Links
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- Dalston Square — Hackney49
- Upper Clapton Road — Hackney48
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- Charles Square — Hackney49
- Prince Edward Road — Hackney41
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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