Watson Close
Hackney, Greater London, England
Reality check: A balanced street with no standout strengths or critical weaknesses. Best suited for families (good), least for investors (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Workable for families, but safety (40) may concern parents.
Workable for families, but safety (40) may concern parents.
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 data is decent (liquidity 50, market 55). but no clear growth trend limits upside.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Acceptable. But limited nearby services (30).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £430,000, 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
Median price £430,000 based on only 5 transactions. This may not reflect typical local housing — a few high-value sales can skew the median significantly.
How Life Works Here
Watson Close is located in Hackney, near Stoke Newington, Greater London. Crime is around average for the area, with 287 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is anti-social behaviour. 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 (Green Lanes Shacklewell) is 116m away. The median property price is £430,000. Based on 5 transactions recorded since 2014. Social housing makes up a significant share of properties. There are 24 schools within 2 km, 24 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 10 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 164m away. The profile suggests appeal to both families and young professionals. Overall, this street scores 61 out of 100 for liveability.
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
Property Market
Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold | Market: stable
Based on 5 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 Watson Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Yoga Home 374m · 5 min walk
- Clissold Leisure Centre 781m · 10 min walk
libraries (3)
- Dalston CLR James Library 1004m · 12 min walk
- Stoke Newington Library 1021m · 13 min walk
- Clapton Library 1977m · 25 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Butterfield Green 290m · 4 min walk
- Albion Parade 455m · 6 min walk
- Church Street Gardens 910m · 11 min walk
- Dalston Eastern Curve Garden 926m · 12 min walk
- Clissold Park 1012m · 13 min walk
schools (5)
- St Matthias Church of England Primary School 287m · 4 min walk
- Grasmere Primary School 343m · 4 min walk
- Princess May Primary School 422m · 5 min walk
- Stoke Newington School and Sixth Form 610m · 8 min walk
- Betty Layward Primary School 610m · 8 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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