Leweston Place
Hackney, Greater London, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for young professionals (fair), least for first-time buyers (poor).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Decent connectivity, but walkability (45) 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 walkability (45) could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Liquidity (50) and market (50) are both below average. Properties may sit on the market.
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%
Out of reach (£890,000) or poorly connected (transport 80). Not viable as a first purchase.
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.
Median price £890,000 based on only 8 transactions. This may not reflect typical local housing — a few high-value sales can skew the median significantly.
How Life Works Here
Leweston Place is located in Hackney, near London, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 558 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Theft from the person dominates reports. 191 violent offences were recorded (34% of total). 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 Shia (Jewish Community London) (community centre, 97m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus and tram links nearby. The nearest stop (Stamford Hill Broadway) is 181m away. The median property price is £890,000, though prices have fallen 44% over five years. Based on 8 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates, with larger households suggesting families. There are 21 schools within 2 km, 20 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 3 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 156m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 46 out of 100 for liveability, in the lower quartile for its district. 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
Detached | Freehold | Market: stable
Based on 8 transactions. Moderate sample — prices may not fully represent current market value.
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 Leweston Place, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- Evoke 1336m · 17 min walk
- Clissold Park Tennis Pavilion 1378m · 17 min walk
- Clissold Leisure Centre 1709m · 21 min walk
- Yoga Home 1949m · 24 min walk
hospitals (2)
- HomeMed Healthcare 1504m · 19 min walk
- John Scott Health Centre 1596m · 20 min walk
libraries (4)
- Stamford Hill Library 173m · 2 min walk
- Clapton Library 1270m · 16 min walk
- Stoke Newington Library 1383m · 17 min walk
- Woodberry Down Library 1416m · 18 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Clapton Common 263m · 3 min walk
- Hackney Right To Grow 595m · 7 min walk
- Abney Park 914m · 11 min walk
- Stoke Newington Common 1060m · 13 min walk
schools (5)
- Lubavitch House School (Senior Girls) 157m · 2 min walk
- Lubavitch Girls Primary School 157m · 2 min walk
- Yesodey Hatorah Senior Girls School 280m · 4 min walk
- All Saints Catholic High School 399m · 5 min walk
- Oldhill Community School 484m · 6 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.