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Islington North & Canonbury West

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About

Islington North & Canonbury West is a residential area in the London Borough of Islington, known for its mix of period housing and green spaces. The area features Victorian and Georgian terraces, alongside modern developments, creating a varied streetscape. Upper Street, a main thoroughfare, offers shops, restaurants, and cultural venues like the Almeida Theatre. Local parks such as Highbury Fields provide open space for recreation and community events.

Canonbury West, part of the area, is quieter, with tree-lined streets and conservation areas highlighting its historic character. The Regent’s Canal runs nearby, offering walking and cycling routes. Public transport links include Overground stations like Canonbury and Underground services from Highbury & Islington. The area has a mix of independent businesses and chain stores, catering to both long-term residents and newer arrivals. Schools and community facilities add to its practical appeal.

Area overview

On average Islington North & Canonbury West has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 137 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 of residents in Islington North & Canonbury West is £62,100 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.

Crime rate

8/10

Crimes per 1k residents

137

Deprivation level

7/10

Income level

7/10

Social housing

44.8%

Connectivity

10/10

Area Profile

Islington North & Canonbury West Population

9,939

Population density

14,190.5 per km²

Demographics

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

Housing

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 88 recent sales, the median property price is £657,500 in Islington North & Canonbury West area, with individual transactions ranging from £312,500 up to £5,800,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	1	£1,500,000	£1,500,000	£1,500,000	£1,500,000	£1,500,000
Flats	70	£605,000	£371,475	£511,000	£827,500	£1,227,500
Semi-Detached	5	£2,225,000	£978,100	£2,100,500	£2,365,000	£5,113,000
Terraced	12	£1,662,500	£1,408,000	£1,487,500	£2,311,875	£3,012,500

10 years price trend in Islington North & Canonbury West

All postcodes in Islington North & Canonbury West

N12QL

Islington North & Canonbury West

N12SD

Islington North & Canonbury West

N12TS

River Place

N12UX

Northampton Street

N12AZ

Ashby Grove

N12DG

Braes Street

N12EF

Richmond Grove

N12TJ

Clephane Road

N12BF

Church Road

N12BU

Pleasant Place

N12BW

Halton Road

N12DA

Islington North & Canonbury West

N12DH

Halton Road

N12EP

Fowler Road

N12EX

Church Road

N12JN

Canonbury Park South

N12SP

Islington North & Canonbury West

N12UY

Canonbury Street

N12DZ

Hawes Street

N12HY

Northampton Street

N12RT

St Mary's Path

N12TB

Arran Walk

N12TW

Nightingale Road

N11LJ

Islington North & Canonbury West

N11LW

Islington North & Canonbury West

N11ST

Islington North & Canonbury West

N12DD

Islington North & Canonbury West

N12DL

Richmond Grove

N12NN

Canonbury Place

N12NY

Canonbury Place

N12SN

Islington North & Canonbury West

N12UD

Upper Street

N12AJ

Islington North & Canonbury West

N12DQ

Islington North & Canonbury West

N12GA

Ashby Grove

N12JF

Clifton Road

N12PU

Islington North & Canonbury West

N12TL

Arran Walk

N13PP

Islington North & Canonbury West

N11UA

Upper Street

N12HE

Canonbury Villas

N12HR

Arran Walk

N12JZ

Alwyne Square

N12PN

Canonbury Villas

N12RN

Islington North & Canonbury West

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.

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