Gibson Gardens
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), 10% 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 (90) 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), 10% 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 £388,850, affordability is the main stretch. Transport (90) and services (93) help.
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
Area safety score 25/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Gibson Gardens is located in Hackney, near Stoke Newington, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 332 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Anti-social behaviour dominates reports. Daily amenities are excellent, with 12 facilities within walking distance, including cafe (3), convenience (3), and fast_food (2). The closest is Snacks 'n' things (cafe, 22m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Northwold Road / Stoke Newington Common) is 65m away. The median property price is £388,850, with moderate growth of 10% over five years. Based on 83 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 transport-oriented environment make it unsuitable for raising children. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. This is a transport hub, not a residential neighbourhood. Functionality scores 72/100 (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), 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
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 Gibson Gardens, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Clissold Park Tennis Pavilion 989m · 12 min walk
- Clissold Leisure Centre 1032m · 13 min walk
- Yoga Home 1075m · 13 min walk
hospitals (3)
- HomeMed Healthcare 1476m · 18 min walk
- John Scott Health Centre 1557m · 20 min walk
- E5 Acupuncture 1693m · 21 min walk
libraries (4)
- Stoke Newington Library 748m · 9 min walk
- Stamford Hill Library 765m · 10 min walk
- Clapton Library 861m · 11 min walk
- Dalston CLR James Library 1980m · 25 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Stoke Newington Common 168m · 2 min walk
- Kynaston Gardens 327m · 4 min walk
- Abney Park 352m · 4 min walk
- Hackney Right To Grow 486m · 6 min walk
- West Hackney Recreational 727m · 9 min walk
schools (5)
- William Patten Primary School 255m · 3 min walk
- Simon Marks Jewish Primary School 302m · 4 min walk
- Jubilee Primary School 536m · 7 min walk
- Oldhill Community School 706m · 9 min walk
- Lubavitch Girls Primary School 974m · 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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