Canonbury Street

Islington, Greater London, England

Urban residential 🏘 Mixed character 🚇 Transit-oriented Risk: Medium 🚶 Urban convenience High confidence

Reality check: Good connectivity and walkability suit a professional lifestyle. The environment (35/100) is urban and dense — not for everyone.

Who Is This Street For?

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

💼
Best fit: Young Professionals Good

Transport (100) and walkability (60) are strong. Good for commuting and social life.

👪 Families
Fair

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%

💼 Young Professionals
Good

Transport (100) and walkability (60) are strong. Good for commuting and social life.

How this is calculated

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

📈 Investors
Fair

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

🌳 Retirees
Below Average

Limited by safety (40), environment (35). 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 £475,000, this is likely out of reach for most first-time buyers.

How this is calculated

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

62
Liveability Score
Top 10% in Islington Top 2% nationally
High confidence Based on 6 data sources, 40 transactions

How Life Works Here

Canonbury Street is located in Islington, near London, Greater London. Crime is around average for the area, with 249 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. The closest is People's Choice (cafe, 101m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus and tram links nearby. The nearest stop (Essex Road Rail Station) is 177m away. The median property price is £475,000, with a slight decline of 5% over five years. Based on 40 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. 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 384m away. This street may particularly suit young professionals. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 62 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 10% within its district.

Nearby Services (5 km)

Score Breakdown

Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Hover or tap for data source.

Safety Below Average (40)

police.uk crime data (12-month rolling)

Daily Access Fair (48)

OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km

Transport Excellent (100)

DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops

Environment Below Average (35)

DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space

Market Value Good (70)

HM Land Registry price paid data

Family Excellent (80)

GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings

Walkability Good (60)

OSM footpath density + connectivity

Energy Data pending

EPC Register — awaiting public API access

Flood Risk Excellent (90)

Environment Agency flood zones

Property Market

£475,000
Median Price
40
Transactions (2014–2025)
-5.2%
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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Nearby Amenities

People's Choice 101m (1.3 min walk)
Essex Road Supermarket 102m (1.3 min walk)
MasterCut 106m (1.3 min walk)

Transport Links

Essex Road Rail Station rail_station 177m
Northchurch Road Canonbury bus_stop 180m
Essex Road Islington bus_stop 222m
Essex Road Station bus_stop 263m
Highbury & Islington Underground Station metro_station 750m
Highbury & Islington Underground Station rail_station 756m
Highbury & Islington Rail Station rail_station 762m
Canonbury Rail Station rail_station 766m

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Data Transparency

6 open data sources
80% data uniqueness
View all data sources
  • 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.