Powell Road
Hackney, Greater London, England
Reality check: At £505,000, 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).
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 90).
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%
Out of reach (£505,000) or poorly connected (transport 90). Not viable as a first purchase.
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
Powell 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 atm (atm, 125m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Lea Bridge Roundabout) is 87m away. The median property price is £505,000, with moderate growth of 5% over five years. Based on 71 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 24 schools within 2 km, 24 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 9 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 283m 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. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. 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: hot
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 Powell Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- The Wing Chun School 254m · 3 min walk
- King's Hall Leisure Centre 736m · 9 min walk
- Doom Yoga 1238m · 16 min walk
- Small Pilates 1275m · 16 min walk
hospitals (5)
- E5 Acupuncture 442m · 6 min walk
- Community Health Services 833m · 10 min walk
- Clockwork Private Health Centre 917m · 12 min walk
- HomeMed Healthcare 1056m · 13 min walk
- Homerton University Hospital 1060m · 13 min walk
libraries (5)
- Clapton Library 641m · 8 min walk
- Hackney Central Library 1414m · 18 min walk
- Homerton Library 1474m · 18 min walk
- Dalston CLR James Library 1720m · 22 min walk
- Stamford Hill Library 1810m · 23 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Clapton Pond 119m · 2 min walk
- Nightingale Community Garden 294m · 4 min walk
- Hackney Downs 529m · 7 min walk
- Clapton Square 706m · 9 min walk
schools (5)
- Nightingale Primary School 283m · 4 min walk
- Clapton Girls' Academy 452m · 6 min walk
- Millfields Community School 455m · 6 min walk
- Stormont House School 515m · 6 min walk
- Southwold Primary School 740m · 9 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.