Gunstor Road
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.
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
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%
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Market score 50, liquidity 30. Poor fundamentals — hard to sell, unlikely to grow.
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 £919,750, 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 15/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
Only 2 transactions recorded. The £919,750 median is not statistically reliable and may reflect unusual sales.
Median price £919,750 based on only 2 transactions. This may not reflect typical local housing — a few high-value sales can skew the median significantly.
How Life Works Here
Gunstor Road is located in Hackney, near London, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 565 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 314 violent offences were recorded (56% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transit area rather than a typical residential street. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The closest is playground (playground, 18m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Amhurst Road) is 246m away. The median property price is £919,750. Based on 2 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. 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. The data suggests this area could appeal to young professionals. This is a transit hub, not a residential neighbourhood. Functionality scores 52/100 (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
Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold | Market: cooling
⚠ Based on only 2 transactions. Market data has low statistical confidence for this street.
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 Gunstor Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Yoga Home 207m · 3 min walk
- Clissold Leisure Centre 610m · 8 min walk
- Hackey Aerial Yoga 654m · 8 min walk
hospitals (3)
- John Scott Health Centre 1690m · 21 min walk
- E5 Acupuncture 1739m · 22 min walk
- Clockwork Private Health Centre 1820m · 23 min walk
libraries (4)
- Stoke Newington Library 652m · 8 min walk
- Dalston CLR James Library 1237m · 16 min walk
- Clapton Library 1428m · 18 min walk
- Stamford Hill Library 1594m · 20 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Butterfield Green 330m · 4 min walk
- West Hackney Recreational 374m · 5 min walk
- Albion Parade 419m · 5 min walk
- Kynaston Gardens 548m · 7 min walk
- Abney Park 886m · 11 min walk
schools (5)
- Grasmere Primary School 408m · 5 min walk
- Princess May Primary School 418m · 5 min walk
- St Matthias Church of England Primary School 453m · 6 min walk
- Halley House School 578m · 7 min walk
- William Patten Primary School 632m · 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.
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