Cruikshank Street
Islington, Greater London, England
Reality check: Good connectivity and walkability suit a professional lifestyle. Safety score of 25 is worth considering, especially at night.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
Workable for families, but safety (25) 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%
Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, stable market.
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 £540,000, 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
Area safety score 25/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Cruikshank Street is located in Islington, near London, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 332 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 112 violent offences were recorded (34% of total). 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 (Cruikshank Street / Amwell St) is 85m away. The median property price is £540,000, with a slight decline of 9% over five years. Based on 37 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates, with larger households suggesting families. There are 30 schools within 2 km, 30 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 15 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 252m away. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. The profile suggests appeal to both young professionals and property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 60 out of 100 for liveability. 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), 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
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 Cruikshank Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Anytime Fitness 388m · 5 min walk
- Virgin Active 521m · 6 min walk
- PureGym 790m · 10 min walk
hospitals (4)
- National Street Healthcare 325m · 4 min walk
- Angel Eye Clinic 368m · 5 min walk
- CRGH 1349m · 17 min walk
- The Mittal Hair Clinic 1361m · 17 min walk
libraries (4)
- Finsbury Library 684m · 8 min walk
- Lewis Carroll Children's Library 901m · 11 min walk
- Marx Memorial Library 931m · 12 min walk
- West Library 1198m · 15 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Claremont Square 167m · 2 min walk
- Lloyd Square 192m · 2 min walk
- Vernon Square 233m · 3 min walk
- Joseph Grimaldi Park 251m · 3 min walk
- Wilmington Square 425m · 5 min walk
schools (4)
- Hugh Myddelton Primary School 510m · 6 min walk
- Winton Primary School 546m · 7 min walk
- New River College Medical 567m · 7 min walk
- Vittoria Primary School 743m · 9 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.
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