Thistlewood Close
Islington, Greater London, England
Reality check: Good connectivity and walkability suit a professional lifestyle. The environment (35/100) is urban and dense — not for everyone.
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 (40) and noisy/dense environment (35) 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 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
Limited by safety (40), environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
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%
How Life Works Here
Thistlewood Close is located in Islington, near London, Greater London. Crime is around average for the area, with 277 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 (Durham Road (N7)) is 336m away. Properties here change hands infrequently. Social housing makes up a significant share of properties. There are 25 schools within 2 km, 24 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 5 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 106m away. The profile suggests appeal to both young professionals and first-time buyers. Overall, this street scores 58 out of 100 for liveability, above the district average.
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
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Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Thistlewood Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Hello Yoga Studio & Fair-Well Shop 330m · 4 min walk
- PureGym 473m · 6 min walk
- LeveOut 711m · 9 min walk
hospitals (2)
- The Village Practice 602m · 8 min walk
- AGIP 1119m · 14 min walk
libraries (4)
- North Library 739m · 9 min walk
- N4 Library 752m · 9 min walk
- John Barnes Library 1733m · 22 min walk
- Islington Central Library 1768m · 22 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Woodfall Park 314m · 4 min walk
- Everleigh Street Open Space 354m · 4 min walk
- Wray Crescent 387m · 5 min walk
- Evershot Road Gardens 579m · 7 min walk
schools (5)
- Pooles Park Primary School 106m · 1 min walk
- North Islington Nursery School 207m · 3 min walk
- Arts and Media School Islington 314m · 4 min walk
- St Mark's CofE Primary School 499m · 6 min walk
- Pakeman Primary School 568m · 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. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.
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