Wetherell Road
Hackney, Greater London, England
Reality check: At £705,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 16% 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: 16% 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: 16% 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%
Out of reach (£705,000) or poorly connected (transport 60). Not viable as a first purchase.
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
Wetherell Road is located in Hackney, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 327 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 110 violent offences were recorded (34% of total). Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 162m away. The median property price is £705,000, with strong growth of 16% over five years. Based on 13 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 33 schools within 2 km, 33 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 12 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 146m 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. Overall, this street scores 48 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
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 Wetherell Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- The Refinery 815m · 10 min walk
- Anytime Fitness 935m · 12 min walk
- énergie Fitness 1119m · 14 min walk
- Flo Yoga 1153m · 14 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Primrose Resource Centre 464m · 6 min walk
- John Howard Centre 1225m · 15 min walk
- Vivienne Cohen House 1244m · 16 min walk
- Homerton University Hospital 1552m · 19 min walk
libraries (2)
- Hackney Central Library 1231m · 15 min walk
- Homerton Library 1275m · 16 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- Well Street Common 434m · 5 min walk
- Kit Crowley Gardens 623m · 8 min walk
- Gascoyne Estate Play Space 819m · 10 min walk
schools (5)
- Mossbourne Victoria Park Academy 147m · 2 min walk
- Lauriston School 321m · 4 min walk
- Orchard Primary School 597m · 8 min walk
- St John of Jerusalem Church of England Primary School 614m · 8 min walk
- Wentworth Nursery School and Children's Centre 645m · 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.