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Gloucester Square

Hackney, Greater London, England

Urban residential Mixed character Transport-oriented Risk: Medium Growth pocket High confidence

Reality check: At £650,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 18% growth over 5 years supports the investment case.

Who Is This Street For?

Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.

Best fit: InvestorsExcellent

Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 18% 5-year growth.

Families
Below Average

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%

Young Professionals
Good

Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.

How this is calculated

Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%

Investors
Excellent

Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 18% 5-year growth.

How this is calculated

Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30

Retirees
Below Average

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%

First-time Buyers
Below Average

At £650,000, this is likely out of reach for most first-time buyers.

How this is calculated

Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%

52
Liveability Score
Top 63% in HackneyTop 27% nationally
High confidence Based on 6 data sources, 17 transactions

Things You Should Know

High Crime Area

Safety score 25/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.

Limited daily services

Daily access score 16/100. Basic amenities like shops, GPs and post offices are not within easy walking distance.

How Life Works Here

Gloucester Square is located in Hackney, near London, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 391 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Anti-social behaviour dominates reports. 118 violent offences were recorded (30% of total). This is a quieter, more car-dependent location. The nearest shops and services may require a short drive. The closest is pitch (pitch, 67m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Haggerston Park) is 57m away. The median property price is £650,000, with strong growth of 18% over five years. Based on 17 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 37 schools within 2 km, 37 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 17 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 274m 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. Overall, this street scores 52 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.

Nearby Services (5 km)

Score Breakdown

Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.

Safety Poor (25)

police.uk crime data (12-month rolling)

Daily Access Poor (16)

OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km

Transport Excellent (100)

DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops

Environment Below Average (35)

DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space

Market Value Excellent (80)

HM Land Registry price paid data

Family Fair (50)

GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings

Walkability Good (60)

OSM footpath density + connectivity

Energy Data pending

EPC Register — awaiting public API access

Flood Risk Excellent (90)

Environment Agency flood zones

Property Market

£650,000
Median Price
17
Transactions (2014–2025)
+18.5%
5-Year Price Trend

Terraced | Freehold | Market: warm

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)

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Nearby Amenities

pitch67m (0.8 min walk)

Public Services Nearby

Public facilities within walking distance from Gloucester Square, with detailed information for each.

gyms & sports centres (2)

hospitals (3)

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libraries (4)

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parks & green spaces (3)

schools (5)

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Transport Links

Haggerston Park bus_stop57m
Pownall Road / Regents Court bus_stop116m
Regents Court bus_stop129m
Nicholl Street bus_stop152m
Thurtle Road bus_stop199m
Haggerston Rail Station rail_station596m
Hoxton Rail Station rail_station642m
Cambridge Heath (London) Rail Station rail_station863m

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Data Transparency

6 open data sources
80% data uniqueness
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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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