Muir Road
Hackney, Greater London, England
Reality check: At £300,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 17% 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: 17% 5-year growth.
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%
Strong case: 17% 5-year growth.
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 £300,000, affordability is the main stretch. Transport (90) and services (16) help.
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.
How Life Works Here
Muir Road is located in Hackney, near London, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 312 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Anti-social behaviour dominates reports. This is a quieter, more car-dependent location. The nearest shops and services may require a short drive. The closest is convenience (convenience, 41m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Muir Road) is 71m away. The median property price is £300,000, with strong growth of 17% over five years. Based on 13 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 26 schools within 2 km, 26 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 10 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 227m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 51 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: stable
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 Muir Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- The Wing Chun School 580m · 7 min walk
- King's Hall Leisure Centre 993m · 12 min walk
- Leap Fit 1169m · 15 min walk
hospitals (5)
- E5 Acupuncture 739m · 9 min walk
- Clockwork Private Health Centre 1108m · 14 min walk
- Community Health Services 1108m · 14 min walk
- HomeMed Healthcare 1145m · 14 min walk
- Homerton University Hospital 1382m · 17 min walk
libraries (4)
- Clapton Library 532m · 7 min walk
- Hackney Central Library 1556m · 20 min walk
- Stamford Hill Library 1559m · 20 min walk
- Dalston CLR James Library 1595m · 20 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Nightingale Community Garden 128m · 2 min walk
- Clapton Pond 461m · 6 min walk
- Hackney Downs 500m · 6 min walk
- Stoke Newington Common 797m · 10 min walk
schools (5)
- Benthal Primary School 228m · 3 min walk
- Nightingale Primary School 237m · 3 min walk
- Stormont House School 607m · 8 min walk
- Mossbourne Community Academy 725m · 9 min walk
- Jubilee Primary School 942m · 12 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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