Blackthorn Avenue
Islington, Greater London, England
Reality check: Good connectivity and walkability suit a professional lifestyle.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
Workable for families, but safety (40) may concern parents.
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.
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 £755,000, this is likely out of reach for most first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Blackthorn Avenue is located in Islington, Greater London. Crime is around average for the area, with 228 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. 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 and tram links nearby. The nearest stop (Offord Road) is 75m away. The median property price is £755,000, though prices have fallen 28% over five years. Based on 64 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 32 schools within 2 km, 32 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 13 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 334m away. The profile suggests appeal to both young professionals and families. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 66 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 20% within its district.
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: 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 Blackthorn Avenue, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Highbury Leisure Centre 544m · 7 min walk
- Fit4less Highbury & Islington 642m · 8 min walk
- Better Gym Holloway 863m · 11 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Angel Eye Clinic 1261m · 16 min walk
- The Village Practice 1672m · 21 min walk
libraries (5)
- Islington Central Library 544m · 7 min walk
- West Library 636m · 8 min walk
- South Library 989m · 12 min walk
- Lewis Carroll Children's Library 1067m · 13 min walk
- John Barnes Library 1310m · 16 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Arundel Square 38m · 0 min walk
- Barnsbury Square 326m · 4 min walk
- Martin Luther King Adventure Playground 378m · 5 min walk
- St Mary Magdalene Gardens 404m · 5 min walk
- Paradise Park 425m · 5 min walk
schools (5)
- St Mary Magdalene Academy 334m · 4 min walk
- Laycock Primary School 356m · 4 min walk
- New River College Secondary 435m · 5 min walk
- The Courtyard Islington 443m · 6 min walk
- Thornhill Primary School 480m · 6 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.
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