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Caledonian Road

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About

Caledonian Road runs north-south through Islington, connecting King's Cross to Holloway. The area is defined by its mix of social housing estates, Victorian terraces, and railway infrastructure, including the prominent Caledonian Road & Barnsbury station. The street itself is a busy thoroughfare lined with independent shops, cafes, and longstanding local pubs, serving a resident population and students from nearby universities.

The western side borders the expansive Caledonian Park, home to the isolated, historic Clock Tower, a remnant of the former Metropolitan Cattle Market. The area's industrial past is visible in converted warehouses and the Regent's Canal running parallel to the east. It is a practical, residential district with a distinct character shaped by its transport links and market history.

Area overview

On average Caledonian Road has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 116 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 51.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Caledonian Road is £62,428 per year. There are 1 schools in Caledonian Road: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in area has good public transport connectivity. Caledonian Road is home to around 11,340 people, with a population density of about 12,560.4 per km2.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
116
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
51.6%
Connectivity
7/10

Area Profile

Caledonian Road Population
11,340
Population density
12,560.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
45.59(+47%)
Anti-social behaviour
33.69(+25%)
Drugs
11.29(+82%)
Other theft
10.14(-11%)
Theft from the person
9.79(+4%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,884
34.24%
Other White
1,917
16.9%
African
1,128
9.95%
Other
619
5.46%
Caribbean
438
3.86%
Total population: 11,342

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
4,378
45.68%
No qualifications
1,745
18.21%
Level 3 (A level)
1,428
14.9%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
742
7.74%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
677
7.06%
Total 16+ residents: 9,584

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
1,269
27.18%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,171
25.08%
Other social rented
1,157
24.78%
Owns with a mortgage
507
10.86%
Owns outright
325
6.96%
Total households: 4,669

Property prices in Caledonian Road

Based on 40 recent sales, the median property price is £493,750 in Caledonian Road area, with individual transactions ranging from £180,000 up to £1,087,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Caledonian Road in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Caledonian Road over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced4£612,500
Flats36£476,250

10 years median price trend in Caledonian Road

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Caledonian Road.

All postcodes in Caledonian Road

N78ET

Watkinson Road

N78TT

The Drive

N78DE

Watkinson Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.