Back Lane
Haringey, Greater London, England
Reality check: Good connectivity and walkability suit a professional lifestyle. Safety score of 25 is worth considering, especially at night. The environment (35/100) is urban and dense — not for everyone.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Transport (60) and walkability (75) are strong. with excellent local amenities. Good for commuting and social life.
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%
Transport (60) and walkability (75) are strong. with excellent local amenities. Good for commuting and social life.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: 79% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — good daily access, walkable. But environment (35) suggests noise or density.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £505,000, 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
Back Lane is located in Haringey, near London, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 541 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Shoplifting dominates reports. This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transit area rather than a typical residential street. Daily amenities are excellent, with 6 facilities within walking distance, including hairdresser (2), bar (1), and clinic (1). The closest is The Engine Room (hairdresser, 50m). Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus and tram stops within reach. The nearest is about 154m away. The median property price is £505,000, with exceptional growth of 79% over five years. Based on 6 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 20 schools within 2 km, 20 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 2 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 405m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. This street may particularly suit young professionals. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 55 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 6 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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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Back Lane, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Virgin Active 124m · 2 min walk
- Rise Crouch End 203m · 2 min walk
- Crouch End Fitness Centre 259m · 3 min walk
hospitals (3)
- OpenDoor 57m · 1 min walk
- Crouch Hall Road Surgery 238m · 3 min walk
- Highgate Chiropractic 1456m · 18 min walk
libraries (5)
- Hornsey Library 369m · 5 min walk
- Stroud Green and Harringay Library 1263m · 16 min walk
- Highgate Library 1302m · 16 min walk
- Wood Green Central Library and Customer Services 1884m · 24 min walk
- Muswell Hill Library 1898m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (1)
- Priory Park 491m · 6 min walk
schools (5)
- Rokesly Junior School 406m · 5 min walk
- Rokesly Infant & Nursery School 406m · 5 min walk
- Highgate Wood Secondary School 603m · 8 min walk
- Hornsey School for Girls 651m · 8 min walk
- Greig City Academy 855m · 11 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.