Highbury Place
Islington, Greater London, England
Reality check: At £920,000, this is a premium entry point. Modest 3% growth over 5 years.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: liquid market (score 90).
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 90).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (25), environment (35). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Out of reach (£920,000) or poorly connected (transport 50). Not viable as a first purchase.
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.
How Life Works Here
Highbury Place is located in Islington, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 898 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Anti-social behaviour dominates reports. 274 violent offences were recorded (31% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transit area rather than a typical residential street. Most everyday needs — supermarkets, pharmacies, and cafés — are within a reasonable walk. Public transport is accessible, with rail stops within reach. The nearest is about 10m away. The median property price is £920,000, with moderate growth of 3% over five years. Based on 41 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 30 schools within 2 km, 30 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 9 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 182m 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. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 52 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 4% within its district. 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. Hover or tap for data source.
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 certificates + estimated efficiency
Environment Agency flood zones
Property Market
Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold | Market: hot
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)
Nearby Amenities
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.