Leatherhead Close
Hackney, Greater London, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for young professionals (good), least for investors (poor). Price data (£570,000) is based on only 1 transaction and may not be reliable.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
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%
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
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%
At £570,000, 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.
Daily access score 16/100. Basic amenities like shops, GPs and post offices are not within easy walking distance.
Only 1 transaction recorded. The £570,000 median is not statistically reliable and may reflect unusual sales.
Median price £570,000 based on only 1 transactions. This may not reflect typical local housing — a few high-value sales can skew the median significantly.
How Life Works Here
Leatherhead Close is located in Hackney, near London, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 439 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Shoplifting dominates reports. This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transit area rather than a typical residential street. This is a quieter, more car-dependent location. The nearest shops and services may require a short drive. The closest is Peter Collins Memorial Community Hall (community centre, 108m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus and tram links nearby. The nearest stop (Stamford Hill Library) is 168m away. The median property price is £570,000. Based on 1 transaction recorded since 2014. Social housing makes up a significant share of properties. There are 29 schools within 2 km, 29 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 4 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 347m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. The data suggests this area could appeal to young professionals. Overall, this street scores 50 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.
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 1 transaction. 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 Leatherhead Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- Clissold Park Tennis Pavilion 1002m · 12 min walk
- Clissold Leisure Centre 1336m · 17 min walk
- Hackey Aerial Yoga 1366m · 17 min walk
- Yoga Home 1618m · 20 min walk
hospitals (2)
- John Scott Health Centre 1287m · 16 min walk
- HomeMed Healthcare 1671m · 21 min walk
libraries (4)
- Stamford Hill Library 217m · 3 min walk
- Stoke Newington Library 1011m · 13 min walk
- Woodberry Down Library 1149m · 14 min walk
- Clapton Library 1275m · 16 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Abney Park 563m · 7 min walk
- Hackney Right To Grow 572m · 7 min walk
- Clapton Common 624m · 8 min walk
- Stoke Newington Common 835m · 10 min walk
schools (5)
- Lubavitch House School (Senior Girls) 347m · 4 min walk
- Lubavitch Girls Primary School 347m · 4 min walk
- Sir Thomas Abney School 472m · 6 min walk
- All Saints Catholic High School 552m · 7 min walk
- Simon Marks Jewish Primary School 588m · 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.