Richmond Crescent
Islington, Greater London, England
Reality check: Strong school access and safe environment (55/100 safety) make this a solid family area.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Workable for families, but some dimensions may concern parents.
Workable for families, but some dimensions 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%
Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, stable market.
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%
At £787,500, this is likely out of reach for most first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Richmond Crescent is located in Islington, Greater London. Crime is around average for the area, with 143 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is anti-social behaviour. 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 (Richmond Avenue) is 89m away. The median property price is £787,500, though prices have fallen 26% over five years. Based on 30 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 36 schools within 2 km, 36 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 15 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 248m away. The profile suggests appeal to both families and young professionals. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 67 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 13% within its district.
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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Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Richmond Crescent, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Cally Pool and Gym 321m · 4 min walk
- PureGym 620m · 8 min walk
- Third Place Islington 627m · 8 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Angel Eye Clinic 680m · 8 min walk
- National Street Healthcare 1030m · 13 min walk
libraries (5)
- West Library 323m · 4 min walk
- Lewis Carroll Children's Library 524m · 6 min walk
- South Library 950m · 12 min walk
- Islington Central Library 1177m · 15 min walk
- Finsbury Library 1522m · 19 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Thornhill Road Gardens 148m · 2 min walk
- Thornhill Square 212m · 3 min walk
- Barnard Park 234m · 3 min walk
- Barnsbury Wood 296m · 4 min walk
- Barnsbury Square 308m · 4 min walk
schools (4)
- Thornhill Primary School 249m · 3 min walk
- The Bridge Integrated Learning Space 273m · 3 min walk
- New River College Medical 431m · 5 min walk
- Vittoria Primary School 567m · 7 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.
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