Windsor Wharf
Hackney, Greater London, England
Reality check: At £565,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 17% 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: 17% 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: 17% 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%
At £565,000, 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
Safety score 25/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Windsor Wharf is located in Hackney, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 462 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Anti-social behaviour dominates reports. This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transit area rather than a typical residential street. 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 and tram links nearby. The nearest stop (Osborne Road) is 176m away. The median property price is £565,000, with strong growth of 17% over five years. Based on 5 transactions recorded since 2014. Social housing makes up a significant share of properties. There are 11 schools within 2 km, 11 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 5 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 152m 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 54 out of 100 for liveability. 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
Terraced | Freehold | 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 Windsor Wharf, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- FS8 81m · 1 min walk
- F45 Training 94m · 1 min walk
- Gainsborough Playing Fields 256m · 3 min walk
- Yours 377m · 5 min walk
hospitals (4)
- John Howard Centre 914m · 11 min walk
- Vivienne Cohen House 990m · 12 min walk
- Clifden Centre 1374m · 17 min walk
- Homerton University Hospital 1386m · 17 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Canal Park (North) 297m · 4 min walk
- Wick Green 319m · 4 min walk
- Hackney Herbal Garden 362m · 4 min walk
- Canal Park 431m · 5 min walk
- South Marsh 570m · 7 min walk
schools (5)
- Gainsborough Primary School 152m · 2 min walk
- Mossbourne Riverside Academy 183m · 2 min walk
- Ickburgh School 741m · 9 min walk
- Kingsmead Primary School 940m · 12 min walk
- Daubeney Primary School 981m · 12 min walk
Transport Links
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- Derwent Walk — Hackney54
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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.
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