Royal Close
Hackney, Greater London, England
Reality check: A balanced street with no standout strengths or critical weaknesses. Best suited for young professionals (good), 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 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 data is decent (liquidity 50, market 60). but no clear growth trend limits upside.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (25), service access (16). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £460,000, 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.
Daily access score 16/100. Basic amenities like shops, GPs and post offices are not within easy walking distance.
Median price £460,000 based on only 11 transactions. This may not reflect typical local housing — a few high-value sales can skew the median significantly.
How Life Works Here
Royal Close is located in Hackney, near Stoke Newington, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 439 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Shoplifting dominates reports. This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transit area rather than a typical residential street. This is a quieter, more car-dependent location. The nearest shops and services may require a short drive. The closest is playground (playground, 77m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus and tram links nearby. The nearest stop (Heathland Road) is 265m away. The median property price is £460,000. Based on 11 transactions recorded since 2014. Social housing makes up a significant share of properties. There are 29 schools within 2 km, 29 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 5 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 495m away. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. The profile suggests appeal to both young professionals and families. Overall, this street scores 55 out of 100 for liveability. 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
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 Royal Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- Clissold Park Tennis Pavilion 787m · 10 min walk
- Clissold Leisure Centre 1094m · 14 min walk
- Hackey Aerial Yoga 1125m · 14 min walk
- Yoga Home 1388m · 17 min walk
hospitals (2)
- John Scott Health Centre 1167m · 15 min walk
- HomeMed Healthcare 1757m · 22 min walk
libraries (4)
- Stamford Hill Library 446m · 6 min walk
- Stoke Newington Library 769m · 10 min walk
- Woodberry Down Library 1079m · 14 min walk
- Clapton Library 1272m · 16 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Abney Park 332m · 4 min walk
- Hackney Right To Grow 622m · 8 min walk
- Stoke Newington Common 697m · 9 min walk
- Kynaston Gardens 748m · 9 min walk
schools (5)
- Sir Thomas Abney School 495m · 6 min walk
- Lubavitch House School (Senior Girls) 588m · 7 min walk
- Lubavitch Girls Primary School 588m · 7 min walk
- William Patten Primary School 637m · 8 min walk
- All Saints Catholic High School 770m · 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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