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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

N12SH

Horse Yard

N12TD

Canonbury Street

N13AU

Essex Road

N12AD

Halton Road

N12HS

Canonbury Road

N12NX

Prior Bolton Street

N12TG

Anderson Square

N12UP

Canonbury Road

N12UN

Compton Terrace

N12YG

Essex Road

N12AW

Canonbury Square

N12AY

Ashby Grove

N12HU

Northampton Street

N12JJ

Canonbury Park South

N12YL

Horse Yard

N11RG

Upper Street

N12NT

St Marys Grove

N12SG

Church Road

N12AT

Tyndale Terrace

N12RW

Canonbury

N11PS

College Cross

N12DJ

Pleasant Place

N12FB

Canonbury Crescent

N13FL

Northchurch Road

N11SZ

Highbury Station Road

N12AB

Braes Street

N12BX

Halton Road

N12EG

Church Road

N12GG

Sable Street

N12NS

Canonbury Place

N13NT

Northchurch Road

N12JQ

Canonbury Park South

N12NQ

Canonbury Place

N12DR

Nightingale Road

N12JY

Alwyne Square

N12LX

Grange Grove

N12JP

Canonbury Park South

N12UU

Hawes Street

N12EN

Halton Road

N12HT

Canonbury Road

N11LN

Laycock

N12NU

Hopping Lane

N12SJ

Essex Road

N12TH

St Pauls Road

N11LL

Laycock

N12AP

Canonbury Lane

N12BE

Cross Street

N12JS

Canonbury Park South

N12QS

Upper Caldy Walk

N12RF

Handa Walk

N12UT

Laycock

N12EL

Halton Road

N12AE

Halton Road

N12JH

Canonbury Park South

N12XE

Hyde's Place

N11PX

Islington Park Street

N11RJ

Islington Park Street

N12AN

Canonbury Square

N12BT

Pleasant Place

N13PR

Essex Road

N11UH

Upper Street

N12AX

Spencer Place

N12SB

Oransay Road

N12UA

Upper Street

N11LH

Liverpool Road

N11UG

Upper Street

N12EZ

Tressell Close

N12LY

Canonbury

N12SU

St Mary's & St James'

N12WB

Red House Square

N12WE

Canonbury Road

N11RL

Upper Street

N12FT

Clephane Road

N12BZ

Pleasant Place

N12EB

Essex Road

N12FX

Caldy Walk

N12NL

Alwyne Place

N12BS

Pleasant Place

N12RS

St Marys Path

N12TN

Channel Islands Estate

N11UF

Upper Street

N12QB

Arran Walk

N12UQ

Upper Street

N12UR

Canonbury Road

N12XZ

Upper Lismore Walk

N12YA

Colebeck Mews

N12BH

Cross Street

N12EE

Essex Road

N12JX

Alwyne Square

N12PR

Channel Islands Estate

N12US

Canonbury Street

N12EJ

Halton Road

N12EQ

Hawes Street

N12HH

Alwyne Road

N12BD

Church Road

N12HJ

Abbotts Close

N12PF

Upper Gulland Walk

N12QL

Islay Walk

N12SD

Essex Road

N11QB

Islington Park Street

Data Sources

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