Florfield Passage
Hackney, Greater London, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for young professionals (good), least for first-time buyers (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
Safety score of 25 is the main barrier. School proximity doesn't compensate for high crime.
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%
Moderate investment case — 8% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (25), environment (35), service access (16). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £475,000, 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
Safety score 25/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
Daily access score 16/100. Basic amenities like shops, GPs and post offices are not within easy walking distance.
How Life Works Here
Florfield Passage is located in Hackney, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 364 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 125 violent offences were recorded (34% of total). This is a quieter, more car-dependent location. The nearest shops and services may require a short drive. The closest is Fit This (fitness centre, 58m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Hackney Grove) is 116m away. The median property price is £475,000, with moderate growth of 8% over five years. Based on 7 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 35 schools within 2 km, 35 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 14 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 299m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. The profile suggests appeal to both young professionals and property investors. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 50 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below the district average. Note that the composite score masks a serious safety concern that may outweigh other strengths for many residents.
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: stable
Based on 7 transactions. Moderate sample — prices may not fully represent current market value.
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 Florfield Passage, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (5)
- Fit This 60m · 1 min walk
- Tempo Pilates 115m · 1 min walk
- Small Pilates 165m · 2 min walk
- Doom Yoga 190m · 2 min walk
- Hotpod Yoga 265m · 3 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Clockwork Private Health Centre 524m · 7 min walk
- Community Health Services 815m · 10 min walk
- Primrose Resource Centre 894m · 11 min walk
- E5 Acupuncture 1073m · 13 min walk
libraries (3)
- Hackney Central Library 59m · 1 min walk
- Dalston CLR James Library 1181m · 15 min walk
- Homerton Library 1236m · 15 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- St Thomas's Square 313m · 4 min walk
- Shore Gardens 341m · 4 min walk
- Garden of Earthly Delights 346m · 4 min walk
- St Thomas's Recreation Ground 367m · 5 min walk
- St Thomas's Long Burial Ground 426m · 5 min walk
schools (5)
- The Urswick School - A Church of England Secondary School 300m · 4 min walk
- Gayhurst Community School 460m · 6 min walk
- Morningside Primary School 512m · 6 min walk
- Mossbourne Parkside Academy 609m · 8 min walk
- St John and St James CofE Primary School 625m · 8 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.