Northwold Road
Hackney, Greater London, England
Reality check: At £527,500, this is a premium entry point. Modest 5% growth over 5 years.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 5% 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 walkability (45) could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 5% 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 £527,500, 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
Northwold Road is located in Hackney, near London, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 446 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 163 violent offences were recorded (37% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transit area rather than a typical residential street. 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 (Geldeston Road) is 82m away. The median property price is £527,500, with moderate growth of 5% over five years. Based on 104 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. There are 24 schools within 2 km, 24 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 7 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 364m 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 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: hot
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 Northwold Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- The Wing Chun School 1064m · 13 min walk
- King's Hall Leisure Centre 1540m · 19 min walk
- Leap Fit 1656m · 21 min walk
hospitals (5)
- HomeMed Healthcare 950m · 12 min walk
- E5 Acupuncture 1256m · 16 min walk
- Community Health Services 1644m · 21 min walk
- Clockwork Private Health Centre 1681m · 21 min walk
- Homerton University Hospital 1859m · 23 min walk
libraries (3)
- Clapton Library 296m · 4 min walk
- Stamford Hill Library 997m · 12 min walk
- Stoke Newington Library 1288m · 16 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Stoke Newington Common 483m · 6 min walk
- Hackney Right To Grow 492m · 6 min walk
- Nightingale Community Garden 706m · 9 min walk
- Springfield Park 923m · 12 min walk
- Hackney Downs 1065m · 13 min walk
schools (5)
- Jubilee Primary School 364m · 5 min walk
- Simon Marks Jewish Primary School 441m · 6 min walk
- Benthal Primary School 521m · 6 min walk
- Oldhill Community School 641m · 8 min walk
- Nightingale Primary School 814m · 10 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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