Poulton Close
Hackney, Greater London, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for young professionals (good), least for investors (poor).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Decent connectivity, but some areas 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 some areas could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Market score 50, liquidity 10. Poor fundamentals — hard to sell, unlikely to grow.
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%
Possible first step — price and connectivity are acceptable but not outstanding.
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
Poulton Close is located in Hackney, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 398 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 137 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 (Amhurst Road / Hackney Downs) is 89m away. Properties here change hands infrequently. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. There are 29 schools within 2 km, 29 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 13 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 253m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. The profile suggests appeal to both young professionals and first-time buyers. Overall, this street scores 50 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
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Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Poulton Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- Doom Yoga 307m · 4 min walk
- Small Pilates 341m · 4 min walk
- Tempo Pilates 395m · 5 min walk
- Fit This 427m · 5 min walk
hospitals (5)
- Clockwork Private Health Centre 315m · 4 min walk
- Community Health Services 649m · 8 min walk
- E5 Acupuncture 769m · 10 min walk
- Homerton University Hospital 1039m · 13 min walk
- Primrose Resource Centre 1289m · 16 min walk
libraries (4)
- Hackney Central Library 437m · 6 min walk
- Dalston CLR James Library 1055m · 13 min walk
- Homerton Library 1287m · 16 min walk
- Clapton Library 1636m · 20 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Garden of Earthly Delights 193m · 2 min walk
- Hackney Church Gardens 401m · 5 min walk
- Clapton Square 506m · 6 min walk
- Hackney Downs 650m · 8 min walk
schools (5)
- Mossbourne Parkside Academy 254m · 3 min walk
- Mossbourne Community Academy 467m · 6 min walk
- Stormont House School 536m · 7 min walk
- The Urswick School - A Church of England Secondary School 591m · 7 min walk
- Gayhurst Community School 667m · 8 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. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.
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