Ashby Grove
Islington, Greater London, England
Reality check: Good connectivity and walkability suit a professional lifestyle. Safety score of 25 is worth considering, especially at night.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
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%
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
Good with limitations — walkable. But limited nearby services (30).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £478,000, 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
Area safety score 25/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
Median price £478,000 based on only 3 transactions. This may not reflect typical local housing — a few high-value sales can skew the median significantly.
How Life Works Here
Ashby Grove is located in Islington, near London, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 341 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 126 violent offences were recorded (37% of total). 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 (Northchurch Road Canonbury) is 106m away. The median property price is £478,000. Based on 3 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with a significant social housing presence. There are 37 schools within 2 km, 37 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 11 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. The profile suggests appeal to both young professionals and retirees. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 58 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below the district average. 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), LSOA-level area, not street-level
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: cooling
⚠ Based on only 3 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 Ashby Grove, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- Highbury Leisure Centre 943m · 12 min walk
- Nuffield Health Fitness & Wellbeing 946m · 12 min walk
- Third Place Islington 955m · 12 min walk
- MoreYoga 992m · 12 min walk
hospitals (1)
- Moorfields Eye Hospital (City Road campus) 1764m · 22 min walk
libraries (4)
- South Library 672m · 8 min walk
- Mildmay Library 758m · 10 min walk
- Islington Central Library 1244m · 16 min walk
- West Library 1722m · 22 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Annette Gardens 185m · 2 min walk
- Nightingale Park 225m · 3 min walk
- Morton Road Park 356m · 4 min walk
- St Paul's Park 387m · 5 min walk
- Northampton Park Triangle 482m · 6 min walk
schools (5)
- Rotherfield Primary School 542m · 7 min walk
- The New North Academy 567m · 7 min walk
- St Mary's CofE Primary School 693m · 9 min walk
- City of London Academy Highbury Grove 758m · 10 min walk
- Samuel Rhodes MLD School 795m · 10 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. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.
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