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Bunning Way

Islington, Greater London, England

Urban residential Mixed character Well-connected Risk: Medium Moderate investment High confidence

Reality check: At £425,000, this is a premium entry point. Modest 4% growth over 5 years.

Who Is This Street For?

Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.

Best fit: InvestorsExcellent

Strong case: liquid market (score 90).

Families
Below Average

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%

Young Professionals
Good

Decent connectivity, but walkability (45) could be better.

How this is calculated

Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%

Investors
Excellent

Strong case: liquid market (score 90).

How this is calculated

Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30

Retirees
Below Average

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%

First-time Buyers
Below Average

At £425,000, this is likely out of reach for most first-time buyers.

How this is calculated

Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%

54
Liveability Score
Top 55% in IslingtonTop 18% nationally
High confidence Based on 5 data sources, 55 transactions

Things You Should Know

High Crime Area

Safety score 25/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.

How Life Works Here

Bunning Way is located in Islington, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 468 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Anti-social behaviour dominates reports. 142 violent offences were recorded (30% 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 and tram links nearby. The nearest stop (Caledonian Road & Barnsbury Station) is 198m away. The median property price is £425,000, with moderate growth of 4% over five years. Based on 55 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 31 schools within 2 km, 31 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 11 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 249m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. This street may particularly suit property investors. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 54 out of 100 for liveability. Note that the composite score masks a serious safety concern that may outweigh other strengths for many residents.

Nearby Services (5 km)

Score Breakdown

Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.

Safety Poor (25)

police.uk crime data (12-month rolling)

Daily Access Below Average (30)

OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km

Transport Excellent (100)

DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops

Environment Below Average (35)

DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space

Market Value Excellent (85)

HM Land Registry price paid data

Family Fair (50)

GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings

Walkability Fair (45)

OSM footpath density + connectivity

Energy Data pending

EPC Register — awaiting public API access

Flood Risk Excellent (90)

Environment Agency flood zones

Property Market

£425,000
Median Price
55
Transactions (2014–2026)
+3.8%
5-Year Price Trend

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 Bunning Way, with detailed information for each.

gyms & sports centres (2)

hospitals (2)

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libraries (4)

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schools (5)

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Transport Links

Caledonian Road & Barnsbury Station bus_stop198m
Caledonian Road & Barnsbury Rail Station rail_station207m
H M Prison Pentonville bus_stop375m
Story Street bus_stop377m
Caledonian Road Underground Station metro_station632m
Caledonian Road Station tram_stop642m
Caledonian Road Underground Station rail_station657m
Highbury & Islington Underground Station rail_station1089m

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Data Transparency

5 open data sources
68% data uniqueness
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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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