Gloucester Drive
Hackney, Greater London, England
Reality check: At £617,500, this is a premium entry point. Strong 11% 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 90), 11% 5-year growth.
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%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 11% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (25), environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £617,500, 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.
How Life Works Here
Gloucester Drive is located in Hackney, near Stoke Newington, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 381 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Theft from the person dominates reports. 147 violent offences were recorded (39% of total). Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus and tram links nearby. The nearest stop (Gloucester Drive) is 74m away. The median property price is £617,500, with moderate growth of 11% over five years. Based on 90 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. There are 23 schools within 2 km, 23 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 6 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 418m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 55 out of 100 for liveability. 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: hot
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)
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Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Gloucester Drive, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (5)
- Stoke Newington West Reservoir Centre 197m · 2 min walk
- The Castle Climbing Centre 214m · 3 min walk
- The Gym 432m · 5 min walk
- Clissold Park Tennis Pavilion 611m · 8 min walk
- Evoke 705m · 9 min walk
libraries (3)
- Woodberry Down Library 436m · 5 min walk
- Stoke Newington Library 982m · 12 min walk
- Stamford Hill Library 1549m · 19 min walk
parks & green spaces (2)
- Woodberry Wetlands 728m · 9 min walk
- Clissold Park 775m · 10 min walk
schools (5)
- Parkwood Primary School 419m · 5 min walk
- Woodberry Down Community Primary School 721m · 9 min walk
- Skinners' Academy 721m · 9 min walk
- Grazebrook Primary School 820m · 10 min walk
- St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Stoke Newington 1001m · 12 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Green Lanes Walk — Hackney55
- Rutland Road — Hackney55
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- Boundary Street — Hackney55
- Victoria Park Road — Hackney55
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.