Oransay Road
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 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 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
Good with limitations — walkable. But limited nearby services (16).
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.
Daily access score 16/100. Basic amenities like shops, GPs and post offices are not within easy walking distance.
How Life Works Here
Oransay Road is located in Islington, near London, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 341 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 126 violent offences were recorded (37% of total). This is a quieter, more car-dependent location. The nearest shops and services may require a short drive. The closest is an ATM at 58m. Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Ockendon Road) is 89m away. Properties here change hands infrequently. The local area has a moderate population, with a significant social housing presence. There are 34 schools within 2 km, 34 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 10 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. 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 first-time buyers. Overall, this street scores 56 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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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Oransay Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- Highbury Leisure Centre 971m · 12 min walk
- Nuffield Health Fitness & Wellbeing 1105m · 14 min walk
- Third Place Islington 1107m · 14 min walk
- MoreYoga 1152m · 14 min walk
hospitals (1)
- Moorfields Eye Hospital (City Road campus) 1889m · 24 min walk
libraries (4)
- Mildmay Library 598m · 8 min walk
- South Library 831m · 10 min walk
- Islington Central Library 1265m · 16 min walk
- West Library 1841m · 23 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Nightingale Park 115m · 1 min walk
- St Paul's Park 226m · 3 min walk
- Annette Gardens 345m · 4 min walk
- Northampton Park Triangle 351m · 4 min walk
- St Paul's Shrubbery 354m · 4 min walk
schools (5)
- Rotherfield Primary School 655m · 8 min walk
- City of London Academy Highbury Grove 714m · 9 min walk
- The New North Academy 725m · 9 min walk
- Samuel Rhodes MLD School 726m · 9 min walk
- Newington Green Primary School 891m · 11 min walk
Transport Links
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- Northampton Square — Islington56
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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