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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

N12UN

Compton Terrace

N12BJ

Cross Street

N12UU

Hawes Street

N12HJ

Abbotts Close

N12JR

Canonbury Park South

N11UH

Upper Street

N12DZ

Hawes Street

N12SP

Essex Road

N12LX

Grange Grove

N12RN

Mull Walk

N12LB

Willow Bridge Road

N12RS

St Marys Path

N12BQ

Cross Street

N12JS

Canonbury Park South

N12AE

Halton Road

N11LJ

Laycock

N12AL

Canonbury Square

N12AD

Halton Road

N12LY

Canonbury

N12UL

Tyndale Lane

N12UX

Northampton Street

N12HG

Alwyne Villas

N12SJ

Essex Road

N12JQ

Canonbury Park South

N12SL

Essex Road

N11SG

Edwards Mews

N12EH

Sebbon Street

N12RU

St Marys Path

N12FD

Canonbury Crescent

N12FP

Irving Mews

N11RL

Upper Street

N12BL

Cross Street

N12SG

Church Road

N12UY

Canonbury Street

N12JT

Canonbury Park North

N11UE

Upper Street

N11ST

Laycock

N12FT

Clephane Road

N12ES

Halton Road

N12SD

Essex Road

N12UR

Canonbury Road

N11UG

Upper Street

N12JZ

Canonbury Park North

N11LH

Liverpool Road

N12DA

Asteys Row

N12UD

Upper Street

N12EW

Halton Road

N11LN

Laycock

N12NA

St Pauls Road

N12NX

Prior Bolton Street

N12PE

Cardigan Walk

N12BF

Church Road

N12NW

Grange Grove

N11SS

Laycock Street

N13FL

Northchurch Road

N12AP

Canonbury Lane

N12AX

Spencer Place

N13PH

Essex Road

N12AW

Canonbury Square

N12JW

Canonbury Park South

N12AS

Canonbury Lane

N12EF

Sebbon Street

N12HU

Northampton Street

N12SH

Horse Yard

N12UT

Laycock

N12AB

Braes Street

N12UA

Upper Street

N12HQ

Alwyne Villas

N12NY

Canonbury Place

N11RQ

Upper Street

N12BE

Cross Street

N12AR

Asteys Row

N12BT

Pleasant Place

N12RY

Gaskin Street

N12NN

Canonbury Place

N12LU

Grange Grove

N12TH

St Pauls Road

N12NF

Canonbury Villas

N12PN

Canonbury Villas

N12SS

Essex Road

N12NQ

Canonbury Place

N12XZ

Upper Lismore Walk

N12BU

Pleasant Place

N12JP

Canonbury Park South

N12FX

Caldy Walk

N12AH

Sable Street

N12GB

Nightingale Road

N12HE

Halton Road

N12HP

Canonbury Grove

N13NT

Northchurch Road

N12QB

Arran Walk

N12BS

Pleasant Place

N12YG

Essex Road

N12SB

Oransay Road

N12JU

Canonbury Park North

N12ST

Essex Road

N12AT

Tyndale Terrace

N12DG

Canonbury Road

N12HH

Alwyne Road

N12US

Canonbury Street

Data Sources

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