Holford Place
Islington, Greater London, England
Reality check: A balanced street with no standout strengths or critical weaknesses. Best suited for young professionals (good), least for investors (poor).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Decent connectivity, but walkability (45) 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 walkability (45) could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Market score 50, liquidity 10. Poor fundamentals — hard to sell, unlikely to grow.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Acceptable. But limited nearby services (30).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step — price and connectivity are acceptable but not outstanding.
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
Holford Place 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 dominates 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 (Percy Circus) is 82m away. Properties here change hands infrequently. Rented accommodation predominates, with larger households suggesting families. There are 29 schools within 2 km, 29 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 14 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 240m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. The profile suggests appeal to both young professionals and first-time buyers. Overall, this street scores 51 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
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Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Holford Place, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Anytime Fitness 296m · 4 min walk
- Virgin Active 633m · 8 min walk
- Cally Pool and Gym 953m · 12 min walk
hospitals (4)
- National Street Healthcare 218m · 3 min walk
- Angel Eye Clinic 446m · 6 min walk
- CRGH 1391m · 17 min walk
- The Mittal Hair Clinic 1407m · 18 min walk
libraries (4)
- Finsbury Library 758m · 10 min walk
- Lewis Carroll Children's Library 870m · 11 min walk
- Marx Memorial Library 967m · 12 min walk
- West Library 1202m · 15 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Vernon Square 121m · 2 min walk
- Joseph Grimaldi Park 208m · 3 min walk
- Lloyd Square 221m · 3 min walk
- Claremont Square 271m · 3 min walk
- Wilmington Square 448m · 6 min walk
schools (4)
- Winton Primary School 485m · 6 min walk
- New River College Medical 590m · 7 min walk
- Hugh Myddelton Primary School 592m · 7 min walk
- Vittoria Primary School 708m · 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. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.
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