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About

Junction ward occupies a central slice of Islington, bounded by the Caledonian Road to the west and the railway lines emanating from King's Cross to the east. This creates a distinct urban landscape defined by transport corridors and residential streets. The area includes a significant portion of the Barnsbury conservation area, characterised by its ordered grid of Victorian terraced houses and garden squares.

The ward is anchored by the Caledonian Park and its landmark clock tower, a former market building. The area's social infrastructure is shaped by its proximity to several educational institutions and the presence of the Cally Pool and Gym. Residential life here is primarily centred around the local high streets and the community-focused amenities within the park's grounds.

Area overview

On average Junction has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 175 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.4× the London average of 130 per 1,000. Approximately 40.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Junction is £72,590 per year. There are 5 schools in Junction: 4 primary (2 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). On average most houses in the area have good public transport connectivity. Junction is home to around 12,855 people, with a population density of about 12,142.5 per km².

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
175
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
40.2%
Connectivity
8/10

Area Profile

Junction Population
12,855
Population density
12,142.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
74.13(+176%)
Violence and sexual offences
71.02(+129%)
Shoplifting
34.46(+245%)
Other theft
21.16(+85%)
Public order
18.28(+170%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,260
40.92%
Other White
2,314
18%
African
1,059
8.24%
Other
582
4.53%
Irish
573
4.46%
Total population: 12,853

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
6,195
56.76%
No qualifications
1,516
13.89%
Level 3 (A level)
1,310
12%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
798
7.31%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
605
5.54%
Total 16+ residents: 10,915

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,720
29.39%
Social rents from council
1,264
21.6%
Other social rented
1,131
19.32%
Owns with a mortgage
882
15.07%
Owns outright
681
11.64%
Total households: 5,853

Property prices in Junction

Median price£590,000
Price per sq ft£790
Sales (last 12 months)85
Typical range (middle 50%)£450K – £910K

Based on 85 recent sales, the median property price is £590,000 (about £790 per square foot) in Junction area, with individual transactions ranging from £266,000 up to £2,100,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Junction over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached1£1,537,500£—
Detached1£1,500,000£935
Terraced22£1,205,000£787
Flats61£520,000£790

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Junction

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Junction.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£442,500£1,250,000
2017£480,000£1,150,000
2018£435,000£1,203,500
2019£453,000£1,012,500
2020£525,000£975,000
2021£490,000£983,025
2022£495,000£1,225,000
2023£525,000£1,090,000
2024£512,500£1,315,000
2025£500,000£1,112,500
2026£528,000£755,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Junction.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Junction.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£765£752
2017£790£734
2018£889£759
2019£715£698
2020£721£781
2021£728£779
2022£754£879
2023£815£855
2024£795£826
2025£783£829
2026£828£674
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Junction.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Junction in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Islington district.

Band A£1,405
Band B£1,640
Band C£1,874
Band D£2,108
Band E£2,577
Band F£3,045
Band G£3,514
Band H£4,216

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Junction ward.

Local councillors

Benjamin Gregg

Junction - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

James Christopher Potts

Junction - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Sheila Marion Chapman

Junction - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

All postcodesin Junction

N44RX

Station Road

N193EW

Fairbridge Road

N49LZ

Station Road

N193XB

Turpin Way

N195EF

Warrender Road

N195PW

Francis Terrace Mews

N49PZ

Junction

N195RW

St Johns Grove

N195HE

Vorley Road

N195GU

Gresham Place

N195SG

Windermere Road

N195EW

Tufnell Park Road

N193TU

Archway Road

N195ED

Ward Road

N195GT

Goddard Place

NW51HY

Dartmouth Park Hill

N159FQ

Junction

N195JR

Bickerton Road

N49HT

Station Road

N193UJ

Henfield Close

N194SZ

Wedmore Gardens

N194BS

Wedmore Street

N195JE

Hargrave Park

N153XP

Station Road

N195UW

Station Road

N70PZ

Tufnell Park Road

N49JN

Junction

N193RR

St Johns Way

N195DL

Girdlestone Walk

N194SY

Wedmore Gardens

N49EW

Station Road

N65YN

Thornbury Square

N195RR

Pemberton Gardens

N193EN

Criterion Mews

N195FF

Junction Road

N195NG

Gordon Close

NW51HZ

Maiden Place

N194RS

Yerbury Road

N194DL

Wedmore Gardens

N156WP

Station Road

N195RT

Pemberton Gardens

N193DB

St Johns Way

N194QD

Tytherton Road

N195DY

Salisbury Walk

N195HU

Dartmouth Park Hill

N49QF

Junction

N194RE

Wedmore Street

N195QE

Junction Road

N193EG

St Johns Villas

N195XJ

Junction

N195EN

Fulbrook Mews

N49QG

Junction

N195JY

Tremlett Grove

N193EE

St Johns Villas

N194QE

Tytherton Road

N195UN

Station Road

N195PX

Junction Road

NW51HX

Dartmouth Park Hill

N194QG

Beversbrook Road

N193JQ

Holloway Road

N65YW

Thornbury Square

N193RP

St Johns Way

N195NQ

Highgate Hill

N195QG

Junction Road

N193UA

Junction

N195EJ

Warrender Road

N193TD

Archway Close

N195UH

Warrender Road

N195BS

Bredgar Road

N195YJ

Bishop's Close

N195EQ

Warrender Road

N195PH

Junction

N194RP

Foxham Road

N195SH

Hargrave Road

N70FD

Huddleston Road

N193JD

Holloway Road

N154XB

Station Road

N195NF

Magdala Avenue

N194DQ

Junction