Perch Street
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 (below average).
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 (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £680,000, 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.
Median price £680,000 based on only 7 transactions. This may not reflect typical local housing — a few high-value sales can skew the median significantly.
How Life Works Here
Perch Street is located in Hackney, near London, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 366 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 123 violent offences were recorded (34% of total). 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 (Shacklewell Lane /Amhurst Road) is 111m away. The median property price is £680,000, though prices have fallen 37% over five years. Based on 7 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. There are 27 schools within 2 km, 27 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 11 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 119m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. The data suggests this area could appeal to young professionals. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 49 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
Terraced | Freehold | Market: stable
Based on 7 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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Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Perch Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Leap Fit 591m · 7 min walk
- GYMPODS Dalston 913m · 11 min walk
- Rumble 977m · 12 min walk
hospitals (4)
- E5 Acupuncture 1156m · 14 min walk
- Clockwork Private Health Centre 1168m · 15 min walk
- Community Health Services 1369m · 17 min walk
- HomeMed Healthcare 1898m · 24 min walk
libraries (5)
- Dalston CLR James Library 900m · 11 min walk
- Clapton Library 1233m · 15 min walk
- Stoke Newington Library 1262m · 16 min walk
- Hackney Central Library 1397m · 18 min walk
- Stamford Hill Library 1886m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- West Hackney Recreational 433m · 5 min walk
- Hackney Downs 564m · 7 min walk
- Dalston Eastern Curve Garden 795m · 10 min walk
- Kynaston Gardens 874m · 11 min walk
schools (5)
- Shacklewell Primary School 120m · 2 min walk
- The Excelsior Academy 226m · 3 min walk
- Halley House School 299m · 4 min walk
- Princess May Primary School 511m · 6 min walk
- Benthal Primary School 637m · 8 min walk
Transport Links
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- April Street — Hackney49
- Lomas Drive — Hackney44
- Hana Mews — Hackney50
- Southgate Grove — Hackney50
- Shacklewell Row — Hackney50
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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