Princes Avenue
Haringey, Greater London, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for investors (fair), least for first-time buyers (poor).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, stable market. But environment limits appeal.
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%
Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, stable market. But environment limits appeal.
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%
Out of reach (£540,000) or poorly connected (transport 60). Not viable as a first purchase.
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
Princes Avenue is located in Haringey, near London, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 488 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. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus and tram stops within reach. The nearest is about 122m away. The median property price is £540,000. Based on 81 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. There are 14 schools within 2 km, 13 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 5 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 304m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. The profile suggests appeal to both property investors and young professionals. Overall, this street scores 47 out of 100 for liveability, in the lower quartile for its district. 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
Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold | Market: hot
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 Princes Avenue, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (5)
- Drop Gym 100m · 1 min walk
- GibFit 30 146m · 2 min walk
- Total Boxer 149m · 2 min walk
- Muswell Hill Bowling Club 241m · 3 min walk
- Muswell Hill Methodist Lawn Tennis Club 305m · 4 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Nuffield Health Highgate Hospital 1777m · 22 min walk
- Crouch Hall Road Surgery 1833m · 23 min walk
- OpenDoor 1879m · 24 min walk
libraries (3)
- Muswell Hill Library 95m · 1 min walk
- Alexandra Park Library 1113m · 14 min walk
- Highgate Library 1510m · 19 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Muswell Hill Methodist Church Gardens 373m · 5 min walk
- Parkland Walk Local Nature Reserve 417m · 5 min walk
- Highgate Wood 994m · 12 min walk
- Highgate Woods Fields 1087m · 14 min walk
schools (5)
- Muswell Hill Primary School 305m · 4 min walk
- Tetherdown Primary School 445m · 6 min walk
- St James Church of England Primary School 454m · 6 min walk
- TreeHouse School 454m · 6 min walk
- Our Lady of Muswell Catholic Primary School 487m · 6 min walk
Transport Links
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- Church Crescent — Haringey45
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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