Homerton Road
Hackney, Greater London, England
Reality check: At £330,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 12% 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), 12% 5-year growth.
Safety score of 30 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), 12% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (30), 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 £330,000, affordability is the main stretch. Transport (100) and services (30) help.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
High flood risk. Specialist insurance likely required. Check Environment Agency flood maps before purchasing.
Flood risk score 20/100. Specialist insurance required. This significantly affects resale value and mortgage options.
How Life Works Here
Homerton Road is located in Hackney, near London, Greater London. Crime rates are above average, with 163 incidents recorded in 12 months. Anti-social behaviour is the most frequent category. Violent offences make up 43% of reports. 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 (Hackney Marshes Playing Fields) is 197m away. The median property price is £330,000, with moderate growth of 12% over five years. Based on 177 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. The local area has a moderate population, with a significant social housing presence. There are 13 schools within 2 km, 12 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 6 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. Note that above-average crime in the area may offset the school accessibility for families. This street falls within Flood Zone 3 — a high-risk area for flooding from river sources. Specialist flood insurance and any necessary mitigation should be factored into a purchase decision. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 52 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below the district average.
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 Homerton Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- Hackney Marshes Centre 226m · 3 min walk
- FS8 506m · 6 min walk
- F45 Training 520m · 6 min walk
- Strong + Bendy 795m · 10 min walk
hospitals (4)
- John Howard Centre 868m · 11 min walk
- Vivienne Cohen House 922m · 12 min walk
- Clifden Centre 1162m · 14 min walk
- Homerton University Hospital 1193m · 15 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- South Marsh 178m · 2 min walk
- Mabley Edible Garden 368m · 5 min walk
- Hackney Marshes 478m · 6 min walk
- Mabley Green 490m · 6 min walk
- East Marsh 538m · 7 min walk
schools (5)
- Kingsmead Primary School 548m · 7 min walk
- Mossbourne Riverside Academy 602m · 8 min walk
- Gainsborough Primary School 636m · 8 min walk
- Daubeney Primary School 695m · 9 min walk
- Ickburgh School 830m · 10 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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