The Mothers Square
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 walkability (45) 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 walkability (45) 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
The Mothers Square is located in Hackney, near London, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 359 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 117 violent offences were recorded (33% 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 (Clapton Girls' Tech College) is 146m away. Properties here change hands infrequently. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 26 schools within 2 km, 26 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 10 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 232m 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 The Mothers Square, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- The Wing Chun School 238m · 3 min walk
- King's Hall Leisure Centre 297m · 4 min walk
- Doom Yoga 831m · 10 min walk
- Small Pilates 866m · 11 min walk
hospitals (5)
- E5 Acupuncture 96m · 1 min walk
- Community Health Services 404m · 5 min walk
- Clockwork Private Health Centre 497m · 6 min walk
- Homerton University Hospital 710m · 9 min walk
- Clifden Centre 724m · 9 min walk
libraries (4)
- Hackney Central Library 1010m · 13 min walk
- Clapton Library 1081m · 14 min walk
- Homerton Library 1108m · 14 min walk
- Dalston CLR James Library 1585m · 20 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- Clapton Square 268m · 3 min walk
- Clapton Pond 370m · 5 min walk
- Hackney Church Gardens 566m · 7 min walk
schools (5)
- Clapton Girls' Academy 232m · 3 min walk
- Stormont House School 338m · 4 min walk
- Millfields Community School 369m · 5 min walk
- Nightingale Primary School 502m · 6 min walk
- St John and St James CofE Primary School 690m · 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. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.
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