Kenmure 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.
Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, 9% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal.
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%
Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, 9% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal.
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 £812,500, 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 25/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Kenmure Road is located in Hackney, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 1073 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Shoplifting dominates reports. 338 violent offences were recorded (32% 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. Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Clarence Road Hackney) is 95m away. The median property price is £812,500, with moderate growth of 9% over five years. Based on 26 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 profile suggests appeal to both property investors and young professionals. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. This is a transit hub, not a residential neighbourhood. Functionality scores 53/100 (excellent access and transport), but liveability scores only 47/100. 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
Terraced | Freehold | Market: warm
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 Kenmure Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- Doom Yoga 300m · 4 min walk
- Small Pilates 338m · 4 min walk
- King's Hall Leisure Centre 383m · 5 min walk
- Fit This 463m · 6 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Clockwork Private Health Centre 119m · 2 min walk
- Community Health Services 452m · 6 min walk
- E5 Acupuncture 614m · 8 min walk
- Homerton University Hospital 842m · 10 min walk
libraries (4)
- Hackney Central Library 475m · 6 min walk
- Homerton Library 1106m · 14 min walk
- Dalston CLR James Library 1248m · 16 min walk
- Clapton Library 1566m · 20 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Hackney Church Gardens 221m · 3 min walk
- Clapton Square 325m · 4 min walk
- Garden of Earthly Delights 380m · 5 min walk
- Shore Gardens 608m · 8 min walk
schools (5)
- Mossbourne Parkside Academy 413m · 5 min walk
- St John and St James CofE Primary School 461m · 6 min walk
- Stormont House School 491m · 6 min walk
- Morningside Primary School 499m · 6 min walk
- The Urswick School - A Church of England Secondary School 547m · 7 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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