Whiston Road
Hackney, Greater London, England
Reality check: At £375,500, this is a premium entry point. Modest 1% growth over 5 years.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: liquid market (score 90).
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: liquid market (score 90).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (25), environment (35), service access (16). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £375,500, 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
Safety score 25/100 — 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
Whiston Road is located in Hackney, near London, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 391 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Anti-social behaviour dominates reports. 118 violent offences were recorded (30% of total). This is a quieter, more car-dependent location. The nearest shops and services may require a short drive. The closest is Acorn's (convenience, 11m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Haggerston Park) is 125m away. The median property price is £375,500, with moderate growth of 1% over five years. Based on 121 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 35 schools within 2 km, 35 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 16 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 189m 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. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 53 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: hot
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)
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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Whiston Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- Momentum Training 481m · 6 min walk
hospitals (2)
- St Leonard's Hospital 603m · 8 min walk
- Moorfields at Hoxton 1371m · 17 min walk
libraries (4)
- Shoreditch Library 860m · 11 min walk
- Dalston CLR James Library 1221m · 15 min walk
- Hackney Central Library 1437m · 18 min walk
- Society of Genealogists 1830m · 23 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- Haggerston Park 290m · 4 min walk
- St Mary's Secret Garden 379m · 5 min walk
- Albion Square Gardens 545m · 7 min walk
schools (5)
- The Bridge Academy 189m · 2 min walk
- Haggerston School 305m · 4 min walk
- Sebright School 372m · 5 min walk
- Queensbridge Primary School 490m · 6 min walk
- St. Paul's With St. Michael's CofE Primary School 494m · 6 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.