Islington
Blackburn with Darwen, England
Reality check: This is a transit node, not a neighbourhood. Not suitable for settled living.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
Transit hub — not suited for settled living. High footfall, noise, and crime make this unsuitable regardless of nearby schools or services.
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%
Market score 50, liquidity 30. Poor fundamentals — hard to sell, unlikely to grow.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Transit hub — not suited for settled living. High footfall, noise, and crime make this unsuitable regardless of nearby schools or services.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £1,350,000, this is likely out of reach for most first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How suitable for settled living
Access, transport, services
This is a major transit hub, not a residential neighbourhood. The functionality score reflects excellent access and transport, but the liveability score reflects the reality of settled living here.
Things You Should Know
Safety score 25/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
Median price £1,350,000 based on only 4 transactions. This may not reflect typical local housing — a few high-value sales can skew the median significantly.
How Life Works Here
Islington is located in Blackburn with Darwen, near Blackburn. Crime is a significant concern, with 1257 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Anti-social behaviour dominates reports. 491 violent offences were recorded (39% of total). 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 links nearby. The nearest stop (Blackburn Arena) is 205m away. The median property price is £1,350,000. Based on 4 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with a significant social housing presence. This is not a family-friendly location. Despite schools being within 2 km, the high crime, noise and transit-oriented environment make it unsuitable for raising children. The data suggests this area could appeal to young professionals. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. This is a transit hub, not a residential neighbourhood. Functionality scores 49/100 (excellent access and transport), but liveability scores only 43/100. The extreme footfall, crime, and urban intensity make it unsuitable for settled living. It may work for short-term rentals, corporate lets, or professionals who prioritise location above all else — but for most people looking for a home, this is not the right street.
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
Other | Freehold | Market: cooling
⚠ Based on only 4 transactions. Market data has low statistical confidence for this street.
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 Islington, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- PureGym 730m · 9 min walk
hospitals (5)
- Skinfinity Aesthetics Clinic 452m · 6 min walk
- Fenton Sports Injury Clinic 482m · 6 min walk
- Barbara Castle Way Health Centre 882m · 11 min walk
- Blackburn Birth Centre 993m · 12 min walk
- Facem Aesthetics 1020m · 13 min walk
libraries (3)
- Blackburn 760m · 10 min walk
- Mill Hill 1582m · 20 min walk
- Roman Road 1787m · 22 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Corporation Park War Memorial 1199m · 15 min walk
- Griffin Park 1348m · 17 min walk
- Corporation Park 1468m · 18 min walk
- Queen's Park 1581m · 20 min walk
schools (5)
- Tauheedul Islam Boys' High School 285m · 4 min walk
- St Anne's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn 557m · 7 min walk
- St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy 681m · 8 min walk
- St Barnabas and St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School 725m · 9 min walk
- Longshaw Community Junior School 996m · 12 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.