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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
8/10
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

Violence and sexual offences
34.81(+12%)
Anti-social behaviour
30.28(+13%)
Shoplifting
26.96(+170%)
Other theft
14.09(+23%)
Theft from the person
10.77(+15%)
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 86 recent sales, the median property price is £707,500 in Islington North & Canonbury West area, with individual transactions ranging from £147,000 up to £5,650,000.

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, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Islington North & Canonbury West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached1£5,650,000£19,153
Flats73£651,000£9,517
Semi-Detached2£2,765,000£13,166
Terraced10£1,920,000£14,080

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

N12FA

Church Road

N12AA

Halton Road

N12EL

Halton Road

N12SR

St Mary's & St James'

N11UB

Upper Street

N12DF

Canonbury Road

N12HW

Alwyne Road

N12JY

Alwyne Square

N12RL

Gulland Walk

N13PB

Essex Road

N12ZB

St Mary's & St James'

N12HS

Canonbury Road

N12QS

Upper Caldy Walk

N12SY

St Pauls Road

N12BP

Pleasant Place

N12DH

Bingham Court

N12RH

Crowline Walk

N12XG

Upper Street

N11UF

Upper Street

N12EZ

Tressell Close

N11PS

College Cross

N12DJ

Pleasant Place

N12AU

Canonbury Square

N12WB

Red House Square

N12EJ

Halton Road

N12WE

Canonbury Road

N12JJ

Canonbury Park South

N12FF

Canonbury Crescent

N12JN

Canonbury Park South

N11UQ

Upper Street

N12EU

Halton Road

N11SU

Haslam Close

N12EG

Church Road

N12TF

Anderson Square

N12FN

Canonbury Park South

N12YL

Horse Yard

N12AF

Sable Street

N12SN

Essex Road

N12HD

Halton Road

N12BY

Pleasant Place

N11RJ

Islington Park Street

N12LD

Douglas Road

N12BW

Halton Road

N11QL

Islington Park Mews

N12RW

Canonbury

N12ER

Halton Road

N12JX

Alwyne Square

N12UQ

Upper Street

N12YA

Colebeck Mews

N12AJ

Canonbury Road

N12EP

Fowler Road

N12RX

Gaskin Street

N12HN

Alwyne Road

N12DE

River Place

N12DD

St Mary's & St James'

N12AY

Ashby Grove

N12ZA

St Mary's & St James'

N11LW

Laycock

N12PF

Upper Gulland Walk

N11QA

Purley Place

N12QU

Lundy Walk

N12AZ

Ashby Grove

N12PR

Channel Islands Estate

N12XD

Compton Avenue

N12ET

St Mary's & St James'

N12JF

Clifton Road

N12EQ

Hawes Street

N12DY

Hawes Street

N12TD

Canonbury Street

N11UA

Upper Street

N11QB

Islington Park Street

N12EB

Essex Road

N11RX

Coopers Yard

N12HF

Halton Road

N12GA

Ashby Grove

N12DQ

Canonbury Road

N12NS

Canonbury Place

N11SZ

Highbury Station Road

N12QL

Islay Walk

N12BH

Cross Street

N12AG

Halton Road

N12XY

Lismore Walk

N12LA

Willow Bridge Road

N12UP

Canonbury Road

N12TN

Channel Islands Estate

N11SF

Cobble Lane

N12TA

Canonbury Street

N11UT

Upper Street

N12BX

Halton Road

N12GG

Sable Street

N12EE

Essex Road

N12NL

Alwyne Place

N12RF

Handa Walk

N12UH

Canonbury Road

N12LZ

John Spencer Square

N12TG

Anderson Square

N12PA

Compton Road

N12XB

Laycock

N12FZ

Clephane Road

N12PU

Walney Walk

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026.