Union Walk
Hackney, Greater London, England
Reality check: A balanced street with no standout strengths or critical weaknesses. Best suited for young professionals (good), 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 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 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
Good with limitations — walkable. But limited nearby services (16).
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
Area safety score 25/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) 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
Union Walk is located in Hackney, near London, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 469 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Shoplifting dominates reports. This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transport hub 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 Great Beyond Brewery (pub, 13m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Falkirk Street) is 56m away. Properties here change hands infrequently. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. There are 33 schools within 2 km, 33 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 13 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 203m 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 first-time buyers. Overall, this street scores 56 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), LSOA-level area, not street-level
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 Union Walk, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- PureGym 173m · 2 min walk
- New City Fitness 180m · 2 min walk
- Amica Shoreditch 371m · 5 min walk
hospitals (2)
- St Leonard's Hospital 516m · 6 min walk
- Moorfields at Hoxton 1087m · 14 min walk
libraries (3)
- Shoreditch Library 250m · 3 min walk
- Society of Genealogists 1361m · 17 min walk
- Dalston CLR James Library 1820m · 23 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Fairchild’s Garden 100m · 1 min walk
- Khadija's Garden 254m · 3 min walk
- St Leonard's Churchyard 296m · 4 min walk
- Herb Garden 315m · 4 min walk
- St Mary's Secret Garden 400m · 5 min walk
schools (5)
- St Monica's Catholic Primary School 298m · 4 min walk
- Haggerston School 485m · 6 min walk
- St John the Baptist Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School 532m · 7 min walk
- Hoxton Garden Primary 556m · 7 min walk
- The Bridge Academy 744m · 9 min walk
Transport Links
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- Springpark Drive — Hackney55
- Gorsuch Street — Hackney55
- Benjamin Close — Hackney50
- Biggs Square — Hackney49
- Daintry Way — Hackney51
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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