Postcode N1 1LW is located in a major urban area, within the Laycock area of Islington in the London region, and forms part of the Islington North & Canonbury West area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 133.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Islington North & Canonbury West is £75,193 per year. The median sale price in Laycock is £717,500 (around £977 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £499,500 and £1,009,000. The nearest station is Highbury and Islington, about 0.2 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest large park is Highbury Fields.
Islington North & Canonbury West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,179 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 10% most deprived areas in England.
Islington North & Canonbury West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 133.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 80.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 47.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Islington North & Canonbury West is £75,193 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 284 ft away from N1 1LW.
Islington North & Canonbury West near N1 1LW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Highbury and Islington located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 2 | Highbury and Islington | Great Northern, Overground, Victoria | Walking directions to Highbury and Islington |
| 0.4 mi | 2 | Caledonian Road and Barnsbury | Overground | Walking directions to Caledonian Road and Barnsbury |
| 0.5 mi | 2 | Essex Road | Great Northern | Walking directions to Essex Road |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Highbury Fields | Large | Walking directions to Highbury Fields |
| 0.4 mi | Paradise Park | Small | Walking directions to Paradise Park |
| 0.3 mi | St Mary Magdalene Gardens | Small | Walking directions to St Mary Magdalene Gardens |
Based on 71 recent sales, the median property price is £717,500 (about £977 per square foot) in Laycock area, with individual transactions ranging from £155,750 up to £3,535,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 2 | £2,276,500 | £1,402 |
| Terraced | 12 | £1,889,500 | £1,145 |
| Detached | 1 | £1,848,000 | £1,651 |
| Flats | 56 | £612,500 | £876 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £615,000 | — | £1,300,000 |
| 2017 | £637,250 | £3,524,500 | £1,397,500 |
| 2018 | £591,000 | £1,580,000 | £1,140,000 |
| 2019 | £651,750 | £1,250,000 | £1,220,500 |
| 2020 | £631,500 | £3,350,000 | £1,712,500 |
| 2021 | £600,000 | £875,251 | £1,413,500 |
| 2022 | £575,000 | £2,075,000 | £1,200,000 |
| 2023 | £542,500 | £1,005,000 | £1,377,500 |
| 2024 | £668,875 | £1,925,000 | £1,540,000 |
| 2025 | £662,500 | £3,535,000 | £1,623,750 |
| 2026 | £570,000 | £1,018,000 | £2,399,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £953 | — | £1,053 |
| 2017 | £941 | £1,215 | £796 |
| 2018 | £778 | £863 | £869 |
| 2019 | £859 | £785 | £917 |
| 2020 | £945 | £861 | £947 |
| 2021 | £798 | £957 | £958 |
| 2022 | £885 | £1,371 | £952 |
| 2023 | £905 | £805 | £875 |
| 2024 | £926 | £870 | £1,113 |
| 2025 | £869 | £1,253 | £1,183 |
| 2026 | £877 | £1,550 | £1,120 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near N1 1LW.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 May 2026 | 38, Laycock Street, London, N1 1SS | Flats | Leasehold | £400,000 | |
| 08 Jan 2026 | Apartment 14, 29, Laycock Street, London, N1 1UR | Flats | Leasehold | £1,270,000 | |
| 24 Jul 2026 | 35, Peacock Place, London, N1 1YG | Flats | Leasehold | £717,500 | |
| 25 Sept 2025 | 40, Peacock Place, London, N1 1YG | Flats | Leasehold | £835,000 | |
| 31 Jul 2025 | Flat 3, Davoch Lodge, Liverpool Road, London, N1 1NJ | Flats | Leasehold | £485,000 |
In the N1 1LW postcode area, located within Islington North & Canonbury West, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 mi | Primary | Laycock Primary School | Community school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 26 Jun 2024. | |
Laycock Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 26 Jun 2024
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| 0.2 mi | Primary | Canonbury Primary School | Community school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 17 Jul 2013. | |
Canonbury Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 17 Jul 2013
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| 0.3 mi | Not applicable | The Courtyard Islington | Free schools special | Ofsted rating. Inspected 9 May 2017. | |
The Courtyard Islington ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 9 May 2017
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15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of N1 1LW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Green Shop | 237 Upper Street, Islington, London, N1 1RU | Walking directions to Green Shop |
| 0.2 mi | Budgens | 213-215 Upper Street, Islington, London, N1 1RL | Walking directions to Budgens |
| 0.2 mi | Retail Food And Wine | 249 Upper Street, London, N1 1RU | Walking directions to Retail Food And Wine |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 43 Holloway Road, Islington, London, N7 8JP | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Little Waitrose | 28-32 Highbury Corner, Islington, London, N5 1RD | Walking directions to Little Waitrose |
Annual council tax rates for Islington district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for N1 1LW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Heather Nicola Staff
Laycock - Elected 7 May 2026
Maia Caitlin Hamilton
Laycock - Elected 7 May 2026
Nurullah Turan
Laycock - Elected 7 May 2026
Emily Thornberry
Islington South and Finsbury - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around N1 1LW records about 133 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across London as a whole the rate is about 130 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are shoplifting, violence and sexual offences and other theft.
The median sale price around N1 1LW in Laycock is £717,500 (about £977 per square foot) based on 71 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to N1 1LW, including Laycock Primary School (Good), Canonbury Primary School (Good) and The Courtyard Islington (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to N1 1LW is Highbury and Islington in TfL zone 2, about 276 m away, serving the Great Northern, Overground and Victoria lines.
N1 1LW scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,179 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Islington South and Finsbury covering N1 1LW is Emily Thornberry (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Heather Nicola Staff (Labour Party), Maia Caitlin Hamilton (Labour Party) and Nurullah Turan (Labour Party).