Royal Oak Road
Hackney, Greater London, England
Reality check: At £373,500, this is a premium entry point. Strong 32% growth over 5 years supports the investment case.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: 32% 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 some areas could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: 32% 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 £373,500, 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
Royal Oak Road is located in Hackney, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 364 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 125 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 (Royal Oak Road) is 73m away. The median property price is £373,500, with strong growth of 32% over five years. Based on 8 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 34 schools within 2 km, 34 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 11 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 343m 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. Market indicators suggest an upward 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: stable
Based on 8 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 Royal Oak Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (5)
- Tempo Pilates 219m · 3 min walk
- Doom Yoga 336m · 4 min walk
- Fit This 348m · 4 min walk
- London Fields Lido 370m · 5 min walk
- Hotpod Yoga 469m · 6 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Clockwork Private Health Centre 531m · 7 min walk
- Community Health Services 868m · 11 min walk
- E5 Acupuncture 1020m · 13 min walk
- Primrose Resource Centre 1178m · 15 min walk
libraries (4)
- Hackney Central Library 352m · 4 min walk
- Dalston CLR James Library 917m · 12 min walk
- Homerton Library 1431m · 18 min walk
- Clapton Library 1861m · 23 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Garden of Earthly Delights 73m · 1 min walk
- St Thomas's Square 593m · 7 min walk
- London Fields 610m · 8 min walk
- St Thomas's Recreation Ground 639m · 8 min walk
schools (5)
- Mossbourne Parkside Academy 343m · 4 min walk
- Gayhurst Community School 416m · 5 min walk
- The Urswick School - A Church of England Secondary School 578m · 7 min walk
- Mossbourne Community Academy 637m · 8 min walk
- Stormont House School 767m · 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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