John Spencer Square
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.
Transport (100) and walkability (90) are strong. Good for commuting and social life.
Workable for families, but safety (25) may concern parents.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Transport (100) and walkability (90) are strong. Good for commuting and social life.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 6% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — good daily access, walkable.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £771,000, 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
John Spencer Square 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 transport hub rather than a typical residential street. Most everyday needs — supermarkets, pharmacies, and cafés — are within a reasonable walk. The closest is Yida Sushi (restaurant, 72m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (St Paul's Road/Highbury Corner) is 54m away. The median property price is £771,000, with moderate growth of 6% over five years. Based on 31 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 28 schools within 2 km, 28 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 9 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 172m away. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. This street may particularly suit young professionals. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 69 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 8% 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. 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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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from John Spencer Square, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- Highbury Leisure Centre 291m · 4 min walk
- Third Place Islington 889m · 11 min walk
- Nuffield Health Fitness & Wellbeing 1014m · 13 min walk
- MoreYoga 1076m · 13 min walk
libraries (5)
- Islington Central Library 592m · 7 min walk
- South Library 816m · 10 min walk
- Mildmay Library 1105m · 14 min walk
- West Library 1295m · 16 min walk
- N4 Library 1945m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Highbury Island 193m · 2 min walk
- Compton Terrace Gardens 240m · 3 min walk
- Highbury Fields 340m · 4 min walk
- Laycock Green 395m · 5 min walk
- New River Walk 471m · 6 min walk
schools (5)
- Canonbury Primary School 172m · 2 min walk
- City of London Academy Highbury Grove 346m · 4 min walk
- Laycock Primary School 375m · 5 min walk
- Samuel Rhodes MLD School 468m · 6 min walk
- Highbury Fields School 737m · 9 min walk
Transport Links
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- Fieldway Crescent — Islington67
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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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