Compton Terrace
Islington, Greater London, England
Reality check: At £678,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 340% 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: liquid market (score 70), 340% 5-year growth.
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%
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 340% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (25), environment (35), service access (16). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £678,000, this is likely out of reach for most first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Safety score 25/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
Daily access score 16/100. Basic amenities like shops, GPs and post offices are not within easy walking distance.
How Life Works Here
Compton Terrace is located in Islington, near London, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 485 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Shoplifting dominates reports. This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transit area rather than a typical residential street. This is a quieter, more car-dependent location. The nearest shops and services may require a short drive. The closest is Budgens (supermarket, 62m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Upper Street / Laycock Street) is 31m away. The median property price is £678,000, with exceptional growth of 340% over five years. Based on 20 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 31 schools within 2 km, 31 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 10 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 133m 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. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 52 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below the district average. Note that the composite score masks a serious safety concern that may outweigh other strengths for many residents.
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: warm
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)
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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Compton Terrace, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (5)
- Highbury Leisure Centre 402m · 5 min walk
- Third Place Islington 612m · 8 min walk
- The Movement Studio 707m · 9 min walk
- Nuffield Health Fitness & Wellbeing 770m · 10 min walk
- MoreYoga 831m · 10 min walk
libraries (5)
- South Library 633m · 8 min walk
- Islington Central Library 647m · 8 min walk
- West Library 1012m · 13 min walk
- Lewis Carroll Children's Library 1375m · 17 min walk
- Finsbury Library 1957m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- Compton Terrace Gardens 123m · 2 min walk
- Battishill Street Gardens 460m · 6 min walk
- Highbury Fields 497m · 6 min walk
schools (5)
- Laycock Primary School 133m · 2 min walk
- Canonbury Primary School 143m · 2 min walk
- The Courtyard Islington 536m · 7 min walk
- St Mary's CofE Primary School 564m · 7 min walk
- City of London Academy Highbury Grove 657m · 8 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.