Lower Clapton Road
Hackney, Greater London, England
Reality check: Good connectivity and walkability suit a professional lifestyle. Safety score of 25 is worth considering, especially at night. The environment (35/100) is urban and dense — not for everyone.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Transport (90) and walkability (60) are strong. Good for commuting and social life.
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%
Transport (90) and walkability (60) are strong. Good for commuting and social life.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, stable market. But environment limits appeal.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (25), environment (35). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £445,000, 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.
How Life Works Here
Lower Clapton Road is located in Hackney, near London, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 359 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 117 violent offences were recorded (33% of total). Most everyday needs — supermarkets, pharmacies, and cafés — are within a reasonable walk. The closest is atm (atm, 20m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Millfields Road Lower Clapton) is 123m away. The median property price is £445,000, though prices have fallen 12% over five years. Based on 199 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 25 schools within 2 km, 25 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 10 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 153m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. This street may particularly suit young professionals. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 57 out of 100 for liveability. 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: hot
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 Lower Clapton Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- The Wing Chun School 195m · 2 min walk
- King's Hall Leisure Centre 317m · 4 min walk
- Doom Yoga 886m · 11 min walk
- Small Pilates 920m · 12 min walk
hospitals (5)
- E5 Acupuncture 22m · 0 min walk
- Community Health Services 405m · 5 min walk
- Clockwork Private Health Centre 550m · 7 min walk
- Homerton University Hospital 670m · 8 min walk
- Clifden Centre 678m · 8 min walk
libraries (4)
- Clapton Library 1061m · 13 min walk
- Hackney Central Library 1065m · 13 min walk
- Homerton Library 1076m · 14 min walk
- Dalston CLR James Library 1664m · 21 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- Clapton Square 310m · 4 min walk
- Clapton Pond 341m · 4 min walk
- Hackney Church Gardens 606m · 8 min walk
schools (5)
- Clapton Girls' Academy 153m · 2 min walk
- Millfields Community School 291m · 4 min walk
- Stormont House School 412m · 5 min walk
- Nightingale Primary School 535m · 7 min walk
- St John and St James CofE Primary School 706m · 9 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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