Theberton Street
Islington, Greater London, England
Reality check: This is a transit node, not a neighbourhood. Not suitable for settled living.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Decent connectivity, but walkability (45) could be better.
Transit hub — not suited for settled living. High footfall, noise, and crime make this unsuitable regardless of nearby schools or services.
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%
Market data is decent (liquidity 70, market 70).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Transit hub — not suited for settled living. High footfall, noise, and crime make this unsuitable regardless of nearby schools or services.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £1,800,000, this is likely out of reach for most first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How suitable for settled living
Access, transport, services
This is a major transit hub, not a residential neighbourhood. The functionality score reflects excellent access and transport, but the liveability score reflects the reality of settled living here.
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
Theberton Street is located in Islington, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 1421 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. 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 (Theberton Street / Gibson Sq) is 54m away. The median property price is £1,800,000. Based on 27 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. This is not a family-friendly location. Despite schools being within 2 km, the high crime, noise and transport-oriented environment make it unsuitable for raising children. The profile suggests appeal to both young professionals and families. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. This is a transport hub, not a residential neighbourhood. Functionality scores 59/100 (excellent access and transport), but liveability scores only 50/100. The extreme footfall, crime, and urban intensity make it unsuitable for settled living. It may work for short-term rentals, corporate lets, or professionals who prioritise location above all else — but for most people looking for a home, this is not the right street.
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
Terraced | Freehold | Market: warm
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 Theberton Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- Third Place Islington 145m · 2 min walk
- PureGym 179m · 2 min walk
- Nuffield Health Fitness & Wellbeing 230m · 3 min walk
- MoreYoga 245m · 3 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Angel Eye Clinic 589m · 7 min walk
- National Street Healthcare 1155m · 14 min walk
libraries (4)
- South Library 445m · 6 min walk
- West Library 884m · 11 min walk
- Finsbury Library 1229m · 15 min walk
- Islington Central Library 1311m · 16 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Gibson Square 83m · 1 min walk
- Andersons Square 191m · 2 min walk
- Islington Green 201m · 2 min walk
- Battishill Street Gardens 278m · 4 min walk
- Lonsdale Square Garden 332m · 4 min walk
schools (4)
- The Bridge Integrated Learning Space 294m · 4 min walk
- St John Evangelist Catholic Primary School 403m · 5 min walk
- St Mary's CofE Primary School 403m · 5 min walk
- Thornhill Primary School 445m · 6 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Cross Street — Islington59
- Rosebery Avenue — Islington50
- Arran Walk — Islington58
- King Square — Islington50
- Thornhill Bridge Wharf — Islington59
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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