Highwood Road
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.
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%
Market data is decent (liquidity 50, market 55).
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 £695,000, 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.
Median price £695,000 based on only 10 transactions. This may not reflect typical local housing — a few high-value sales can skew the median significantly.
How Life Works Here
Highwood Road is located in Islington, near London, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 382 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Anti-social behaviour dominates reports. 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 (Alexander Road) is 205m away. The median property price is £695,000, though prices have fallen 15% over five years. Based on 10 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 30 schools within 2 km, 29 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 6 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 399m 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 families. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 57 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), 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: stable
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 Highwood Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- PureGym 172m · 2 min walk
- énergie Fitness 276m · 3 min walk
hospitals (2)
- AGIP 571m · 7 min walk
- The Village Practice 1093m · 14 min walk
libraries (4)
- North Library 273m · 3 min walk
- Archway Library 929m · 12 min walk
- John Barnes Library 1005m · 13 min walk
- Islington Central Library 1763m · 22 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- WPCA Community Gardens 239m · 3 min walk
- Whittington Park 267m · 3 min walk
- Royal Northern Gardens 318m · 4 min walk
- Landseer Gardens 395m · 5 min walk
- Davenant Road Park 419m · 5 min walk
schools (5)
- Yerbury Primary School 400m · 5 min walk
- Grafton Primary School 451m · 6 min walk
- St John's Upper Holloway CofE Primary School 499m · 6 min walk
- St Mark's CofE Primary School 595m · 7 min walk
- Tufnell Park Primary School 683m · 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. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.
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