Nightingale Road
Hackney, Greater London, England
Reality check: At £494,997, this is a premium entry point. Strong 23% 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: liquid market (score 70), 23% 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: liquid market (score 70), 23% 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 (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £494,997, 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
Nightingale 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. 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 (Nightingale Road (E5)) is 21m away. The median property price is £494,997, with strong growth of 23% over five years. Based on 26 transactions recorded since 2014. 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 332m 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. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 53 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: 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 Nightingale Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- The Wing Chun School 520m · 6 min walk
- King's Hall Leisure Centre 992m · 12 min walk
- Doom Yoga 1454m · 18 min walk
hospitals (5)
- E5 Acupuncture 707m · 9 min walk
- HomeMed Healthcare 975m · 12 min walk
- Community Health Services 1095m · 14 min walk
- Clockwork Private Health Centre 1149m · 14 min walk
- Homerton University Hospital 1324m · 17 min walk
libraries (4)
- Clapton Library 415m · 5 min walk
- Stamford Hill Library 1547m · 19 min walk
- Hackney Central Library 1625m · 20 min walk
- Dalston CLR James Library 1759m · 22 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Nightingale Community Garden 249m · 3 min walk
- Clapton Pond 377m · 5 min walk
- Hackney Downs 621m · 8 min walk
- Millfields Park 807m · 10 min walk
- Clapton Square 954m · 12 min walk
schools (5)
- Nightingale Primary School 332m · 4 min walk
- Benthal Primary School 377m · 5 min walk
- Southwold Primary School 664m · 8 min walk
- Stormont House School 684m · 9 min walk
- Mossbourne Community Academy 848m · 11 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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