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Islington North & Canonbury West

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About

Islington North and Canonbury West form a residential core in the borough, characterised by a mix of Victorian and Georgian terraced housing. The area is defined by its network of quiet, tree-lined streets and garden squares, creating a settled atmosphere. Local life centres around several high streets, such as those near Upper Street and Essex Road, which provide everyday retail and dining options for residents. Green space is provided by parks including the historic Canonbury Square and the larger Highbury Fields to the west.

The area has a notable historical and cultural presence, with the early 20th-century Estorick Collection of modern Italian art housed in a Georgian building on Canonbury Square. The Almeida Theatre on Upper Street is a significant producing venue. Residential streets are interspersed with community-focused amenities, including independent shops, cafes, and traditional pubs. The Regent's Canal forms a quiet, green corridor along the area's southern boundary, offering a distinct route for walking and cycling away from the main roads.

Area overview

On average Islington North & Canonbury West has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 110 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 44.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Islington North & Canonbury West is £75,193 per year. There are 4 schools in Islington North & Canonbury West: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in area has excellent public transport connectivity. Islington North & Canonbury West is home to around 9,939 people, with a population density of about 14,190.5 per km2.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
110
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
44.8%
Connectivity
10/10

Area Profile

Islington North & Canonbury West Population
9,939
Population density
14,190.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
34.31(+29%)
Violence and sexual offences
34.31(+13%)
Shoplifting
24.65(+144%)
Other theft
12.98(+12%)
Theft from the person
11.77(+12%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,387
44.12%
Other White
1,804
18.14%
African
650
6.54%
Other
573
5.76%
Caribbean
318
3.2%
Total population: 9,943

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
4,629
56.22%
No qualifications
1,244
15.11%
Level 3 (A level)
917
11.14%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
619
7.52%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
487
5.91%
Total 16+ residents: 8,234

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
1,373
29.83%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,075
23.35%
Other social rented
798
17.34%
Owns with a mortgage
634
13.77%
Owns outright
536
11.64%
Total households: 4,603

Property prices in Islington North & Canonbury West

Based on 90 recent sales, the median property price is £700,000 in Islington North & Canonbury West area, with individual transactions ranging from £147,000 up to £3,150,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Islington North & Canonbury West 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 Islington North & Canonbury West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats79£660,000
Semi-Detached3£2,100,500
Terraced8£1,737,500

10 years median price trend in Islington North & Canonbury West

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Islington North & Canonbury West.

All postcodes in Islington North & Canonbury West

N12DD

St Mary's & St James'

N12PN

Canonbury Villas

N12DY

Hawes Street

N12HF

Halton Road

N12RL

Gulland Walk

N13PH

Essex Road

N12AG

Halton Road

N12AH

Sable Street

N12LZ

John Spencer Square

N12PE

Cardigan Walk

N12RZ

Upper Bardsey Walk

N12XB

Laycock

N12AF

Sable Street

N12FZ

Clephane Road

N12HD

Halton Road

N12NF

Canonbury Villas

N12ST

Essex Road

N11UQ

Upper Street

N12FD

Canonbury Crescent

N12PB

Compton Road

N11SG

Edwards Mews

N12AA

Halton Road

N12LD

Douglas Road

N12LU

Grange Grove

N12UH

Canonbury Road

N11UE

Upper Street

N12FA

Church Road

N12NW

Grange Grove

N12TR

Clifton Road

N12AS

Canonbury Lane

N12BL

Cross Street

N12BY

Pleasant Place

N12FN

Canonbury Park South

N12SL

Essex Road

N12AL

Canonbury Square

N12TA

Canonbury Street

N12HN

Alwyne Road

N12NA

St Pauls Road

N12DE

River Place

N12DF

Canonbury Road

N12EW

Halton Road

N12RY

Gaskin Street

N11RQ

Upper Street

N12EU

Halton Road

N12HG

Alwyne Villas

N12JG

Canonbury Park South

N12LT

St Pauls Road

N12ZE

St Mary's & St James'

N11UB

Upper Street

N12FE

Canonbury Crescent

N12JL

Canonbury Park South

N12LB

Willow Bridge Road

N12ET

St Mary's & St James'

N12HQ

Alwyne Villas

N12JT

Canonbury Park North

N12ZA

St Mary's & St James'

N12AU

Canonbury Square

N12TF

Anderson Square

N12BJ

Cross Street

N12BP

Pleasant Place

N12HW

Alwyne Road

N12HX

Northampton Street

N12JW

Canonbury Park South

N12SR

St Mary's & St James'

N12XD

Compton Avenue

N11LP

Laycock

N12FP

Irving Mews

N12XY

Lismore Walk

N11SU

Haslam Close

N12DB

St Mary's & St James'

N12BG

Cross Street

N12XL

Edwards Cottages

N12EH

Sebbon Street

N12JR

Canonbury Park South

N12RU

St Marys Path

N12XG

Upper Street

N11QL

Islington Park Mews

N11SF

Cobble Lane

N12BQ

Cross Street

N12ES

Halton Road

N12FF

Canonbury Crescent

N12NP

Grange Grove

N12RG

Upper Handa Walk

N11UD

Packington Square

N12LA

Willow Bridge Road

N12RH

Crowline Walk

N12UL

Tyndale Lane

N12ZB

St Mary's & St James'

N12AR

Asteys Row

N12QR

Caldy Walk

N13PB

Essex Road

N11RX

Coopers Yard

N12ER

Halton Road

N12QU

Lundy Walk

N12SS

Essex Road

N12PA

Compton Road

N12SY

St Pauls Road

N11QA

Purley Place

N12HP

Canonbury Grove

N12RX

Gaskin Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.