Old Ford has an above average violent crime rate and a high property crime rate for London.
Will good access to public transit, Old Ford is right in the middle of a renaissance. Prices are going up, but with that has come an increase in amenities, restaurants, and shops. This area a good choice for families and professionals who want a reasonable commute into the City.
Old Ford is bordered on the north by Hackney Wick, on the east by Stratford, on the south by Bow, and on the west by South Hackney.
Commute:
The City: 4.3 miles / 25-45 minutes by car / 30-35 minutes by transit / 25-30 minutes by bike
Canary Wharf: 3.1 miles / 10-20 minutes by car / 25-35 minutes by transit / 15-20 minutes by bike
Southwark: 5.2 miles / 25-45 minutes by car / 40-45 minutes by transit / 30 minutes by bike
Westminster: 7.3 miles / 30-70 minutes by car / 45-50 minutes by transit
Shoreditch: 3.6 miles / 15-30 minutes by car / 45-50 minutes by transit / 20 minutes by bike
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