Canalside Square
Islington, Greater London, England
Reality check: A balanced street with no standout strengths or critical weaknesses. Best suited for young professionals (good), least for first-time buyers (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Decent connectivity, but walkability (45) could be better.
Workable for families, but safety (40) and noisy/dense environment (35) may concern parents.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Decent connectivity, but walkability (45) 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 (40), environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £597,750, 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
Canalside Square is located in Islington, Greater London. Crime is around average for the area, with 251 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 (Packington Street / Cruden St) is 376m away. The median property price is £597,750, with a slight decline of 10% over five years. Based on 108 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 28 schools within 2 km, 28 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 9 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 242m away. The profile suggests appeal to both young professionals and property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 59 out of 100 for liveability, above the district average.
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 Canalside Square, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- MoreYoga 507m · 6 min walk
- Nuffield Health Fitness & Wellbeing 535m · 7 min walk
- G Happy Feet Studios 851m · 11 min walk
- Ironmonger Row Baths 879m · 11 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Moorfields Eye Hospital (City Road campus) 868m · 11 min walk
- Angel Eye Clinic 1043m · 13 min walk
libraries (4)
- South Library 552m · 7 min walk
- Finsbury Library 1112m · 14 min walk
- Marx Memorial Library 1485m · 19 min walk
- Mildmay Library 1678m · 21 min walk
parks & green spaces (2)
- Arlington Square 235m · 3 min walk
- Graham Street Park 390m · 5 min walk
schools (5)
- City of London Academy Islington 242m · 3 min walk
- Richard Cloudesley School 266m · 3 min walk
- Hanover Primary School 325m · 4 min walk
- The New North Academy 449m · 6 min walk
- The ArtsXchange 535m · 7 min walk
Transport Links
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- Arlington Square — Islington59
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.