Shepherd's Lane
Hackney, Greater London, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for young professionals (fair), 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 15 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 (15), environment (35), service access (16). 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 15/100 — 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
Shepherd's Lane is located in Hackney, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 379 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 163 violent offences were recorded (43% of total). This is a quieter, more car-dependent location. The nearest shops and services may require a short drive. The closest is Gaia Pulses (fast food, 54m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Homerton High Street) is 56m away. Properties here change hands infrequently. The local area has a moderate population, with a significant social housing presence. There are 29 schools within 2 km, 29 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 12 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 88m 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 46 out of 100 for liveability, in the lower quartile for its district. 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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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Shepherd's Lane, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- Flo Yoga 112m · 1 min walk
- énergie Fitness 170m · 2 min walk
- The Refinery 402m · 5 min walk
- King's Hall Leisure Centre 584m · 7 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Homerton University Hospital 429m · 5 min walk
- Vivienne Cohen House 449m · 6 min walk
- Community Health Services 469m · 6 min walk
- Clifden Centre 487m · 6 min walk
libraries (4)
- Homerton Library 438m · 6 min walk
- Hackney Central Library 748m · 9 min walk
- Dalston CLR James Library 1907m · 24 min walk
- Clapton Library 1922m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Core Landscapes 250m · 3 min walk
- Build Up Hackney 277m · 4 min walk
- Homerton Grove 321m · 4 min walk
- Kit Crowley Gardens 563m · 7 min walk
schools (5)
- Cardinal Pole Catholic School 88m · 1 min walk
- Berger Primary School 154m · 2 min walk
- The City Academy, Hackney 190m · 2 min walk
- St John and St James CofE Primary School 244m · 3 min walk
- Morningside Primary School 286m · 4 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.