HoodEx Blog

Notes on how neighborhoods actually work — and how to read one before you move into it.

Why real-time sentiment beats static neighborhood data — Static data ages fast. Crowdsourced, real-time sentiment gives a truer picture of a neighborhood than census figures and crime stats.
How to evaluate safety and walkability before moving — Learn how to evaluate neighborhood safety and walkability on foot before moving. Practical tips you can use during a single visit.
Walk Score vs AreaVibes vs Hoodex: what neighborhood scores measure (and miss) — Walk Score, AreaVibes, Niche, NeighborhoodScout and Hoodex compared: what each neighbourhood score measures, where it works and where it falls short.
The greenest neighbourhoods in London, ranked by satellite data — Hampstead, Highgate and Richmond lead, but greenery does not always mean high prices. HoodEx analysed 40 London neighbourhoods from space.
How to choose a neighbourhood in a new city — Safe, green, connected, sociable — every city scores differently on the five things a neighbourhood can be good at. How to work out which pillar actually decides your year, before you sign a lease.