Popham Road
Islington, Greater London, England
Reality check: At £325,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 120% growth over 5 years supports the investment case.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: 120% 5-year growth.
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%
Strong case: 120% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (25), environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £325,000, affordability is the main stretch. Transport (100) and services (30) help.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Safety score 25/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Popham Road is located in Islington, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 326 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 111 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 (Ecclesbourne Road) is 111m away. The median property price is £325,000, with exceptional growth of 120% over five years. Based on 13 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 36 schools within 2 km, 36 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 14 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 37m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 53 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)
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 Popham Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- Nuffield Health Fitness & Wellbeing 487m · 6 min walk
- MoreYoga 515m · 6 min walk
- Third Place Islington 587m · 7 min walk
- PureGym 777m · 10 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Angel Eye Clinic 1202m · 15 min walk
- Moorfields Eye Hospital (City Road campus) 1318m · 16 min walk
libraries (4)
- South Library 260m · 3 min walk
- Mildmay Library 1271m · 16 min walk
- Islington Central Library 1425m · 18 min walk
- Finsbury Library 1521m · 19 min walk
schools (5)
- The New North Academy 37m · 0 min walk
- St Mary's CofE Primary School 333m · 4 min walk
- Rotherfield Primary School 354m · 4 min walk
- City of London Academy Islington 373m · 5 min walk
- Richard Cloudesley School 382m · 5 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Rufford Street — Islington53
- Tavistock Terrace — Islington53
- Alwyne Villas — Islington53
- Hillmarton Road — Islington53
- Marriott Road — Islington53
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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