Canon Street
Islington, Greater London, England
Reality check: At £1,160,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 37% growth over 5 years supports the investment case.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: 37% 5-year growth.
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%
Strong case: 37% 5-year growth.
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 £1,160,000, 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
Canon Street is located in Islington, Greater London. Crime is around average for the area, with 219 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is anti-social behaviour. 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 (Basire Street) is 256m away. The median property price is £1,160,000, with strong growth of 37% over five years. Based on 6 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 33 schools within 2 km, 33 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 12 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 232m away. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 66 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 18% 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
Terraced | Freehold | Market: stable
Based on 6 transactions. Moderate sample — prices may not fully represent current market value.
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 Canon Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- MoreYoga 492m · 6 min walk
- Nuffield Health Fitness & Wellbeing 496m · 6 min walk
- Third Place Islington 670m · 8 min walk
- G Happy Feet Studios 1055m · 13 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Moorfields Eye Hospital (City Road campus) 1047m · 13 min walk
- Angel Eye Clinic 1126m · 14 min walk
libraries (4)
- South Library 411m · 5 min walk
- Finsbury Library 1303m · 16 min walk
- Mildmay Library 1479m · 18 min walk
- Marx Memorial Library 1683m · 21 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Union Square 57m · 1 min walk
- Packington Square 141m · 2 min walk
- Arlington Square 164m · 2 min walk
- Canalside Square 210m · 3 min walk
- Basire Street Playground 241m · 3 min walk
schools (5)
- City of London Academy Islington 233m · 3 min walk
- The New North Academy 253m · 3 min walk
- Richard Cloudesley School 257m · 3 min walk
- Rotherfield Primary School 390m · 5 min walk
- Hanover Primary School 492m · 6 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Heaven Tree Close — Islington66
- River Street — Islington65
- Claremont Close — Islington65
- Landseer Road — Islington66
- Davenant Road — Islington65
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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