Pembroke Street
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.
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 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). but no clear growth trend limits upside.
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 £410,000, 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 £410,000 based on only 5 transactions. This may not reflect typical local housing — a few high-value sales can skew the median significantly.
How Life Works Here
Pembroke Street is located in Islington, near London, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 304 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 106 violent offences were recorded (35% 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 (Story Street) is 223m away. The median property price is £410,000. Based on 5 transactions recorded since 2014. Social housing makes up a significant share of properties. There are 33 schools within 2 km, 33 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 14 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 422m 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. Overall, this street scores 59 out of 100 for liveability. 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
Based on 5 transactions. Moderate sample — prices may not fully represent current market value.
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 Pembroke Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- Cally Pool and Gym 288m · 4 min walk
- Islington Tennis Centre and Gym 661m · 8 min walk
- The Gym 715m · 9 min walk
- Anytime Fitness 996m · 12 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Angel Eye Clinic 1032m · 13 min walk
- National Street Healthcare 1109m · 14 min walk
libraries (4)
- West Library 258m · 3 min walk
- Lewis Carroll Children's Library 341m · 4 min walk
- John Barnes Library 1266m · 16 min walk
- Islington Central Library 1356m · 17 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Bingfield Park 77m · 1 min walk
- Thornhill Square 340m · 4 min walk
- York Way Gardens 404m · 5 min walk
- Edward Square 453m · 6 min walk
- York Way Community Garden 456m · 6 min walk
schools (5)
- Kate Greenaway Nursery School and Children's Centre 422m · 5 min walk
- Vittoria Primary School 502m · 6 min walk
- Robert Blair School and Children's Centre 556m · 7 min walk
- New River College Medical 709m · 9 min walk
- Winton Primary School 760m · 10 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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