What are house prices in Islington North & Canonbury West?

Based on 66 recent sales, the median price is £755,050.

What schools are near N1 1LW and how are they rated?

There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools; Ofsted ratings include primary: 2 Outstanding and 8 Good; secondary: 2 Outstanding and 1 Good.

What's the nearest station to N1 1LW and how far is it?

The nearest station is Highbury and Islington, about 0.2 miles away; there are 5 stations nearby.

Are there parks near N1 1LW?

Yes - 10 parks; the nearest large park is Highbury Fields about 0.4 miles away.

What's the local population and density?

Population around Islington North & Canonbury West is 191 with density 23580.2 per km².

How safe is Islington North & Canonbury West (N1 1LW)?

Crime level is very high with about 150.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in Islington North & Canonbury West near N1 1LW.

Is N1 1LW at risk of flooding?

No risk of flooding, score 0/10.

What's the average income in Islington North & Canonbury West?

Average resident income is about £62,100 per year.

Noise level is High (approx. 70.0-74.9 dB) from rail about 284.3 ft away.

Which ward and council is N1 1LW in?

N1 1LW is in Laycock ward, Islington council (London).

Which supermarkets are close to N1 1LW?

Nearby amenities include 15 supermarkets, closest supermarket is Green Shop

How much social housing is near N1 1LW?

About 80.4% on this street and 47.2% across the surrounding area.

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N1 1LW

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Laycock

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Overview

Postcode N1 1LW is located in a major urban area, within the Laycock ward 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 150.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Islington North & Canonbury West is £62,100 per year. The nearest station is Highbury and Islington located about 0.2 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, closest large park is Highbury Fields.

Crime rate

9/10

Crimes per 1k residents

151

Deprivation level

9/10

Income level

7/10

Social housing

80.4%

Connectivity

10/10

Flood Risk

No risk

Noise Level

High

Deprivation level

9/10

Islington North & Canonbury West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,653 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 11% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Islington North & Canonbury West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 150.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.

Social housing

80.4%

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.

Income level

7/10

The average income of residents in Islington North & Canonbury West is £62,100 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 284 ft away from N1 1LW.

Flood risk

No risk

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.

Transport

10/10

The nearest station is Highbury and Islington located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Distance	Zone	Name	Lines
0.2 mi	2	Highbury and Islington	Great Northern, Overground, Victoria
0.4 mi	2	Caledonian Road and Barnsbury	Overground
0.5 mi	2	Essex Road	Great Northern

Parks

Distance	Name	Size
0.4 mi	Highbury Fields	Large
0.4 mi	Paradise Park	Small
0.3 mi	St Mary Magdalene Gardens	Small

Area Profile

Population

191

Population density

23,580.2 per km²

Demographics

British

48.7%

African

12.95%

Other White

9.33%

Other

8.29%

Other Black

4.15%

Total population: 193

Housing

Other social rented

50%

Social rents from council

30.43%

Private landlord or letting agency

9.78%

Owns outright

5.43%

Owns with a mortgage

3.26%

Total households: 92

Property prices in Laycock

Based on 66 recent sales, the median property price is £755,050 in Laycock area, with individual transactions ranging from £250,000 up to £3,150,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Flats	51	£625,000	£316,250	£450,000	£868,750	£1,350,000
Semi-Detached	1	£2,850,000	£2,850,000	£2,850,000	£2,850,000	£2,850,000
Terraced	14	£1,715,000	£634,720	£1,106,250	£2,632,500	£3,036,250

10 years price trend in Laycock

Schools

In the N1 1LW postcode area, located within Islington North & Canonbury West, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Distance	Phase	Name	Type	Rating
0.1 mi	Primary	Laycock Primary School	Community school	Good
0.2 mi	Not applicable	London Scandinavian School	Other independent school	N/A
0.2 mi	Primary	Canonbury Primary School	Community school	Good

Local amenities

Distance	Name	Address
0.1 mi	Green Shop	237 Upper Street, Islington, London, N1 1RU
0.2 mi	Budgens	213-215 Upper Street, Islington, London, N1 1RL
0.2 mi	Retail Food And Wine	249 Upper Street, London, N1 1RU
0.2 mi	Tesco Express	43 Holloway Road, Islington, London, N7 8JP
0.2 mi	Waitrose	28-32 Highbury Corner, Islington, London, N5 1RD

Distance	Name	Address
0.1 mi	The Library	235 Upper Street, London, N1 1RU
0.2 mi	The Duchess of Kent	Liverpool Road, London, N7 8PR
0.2 mi	Little Bat	54 Islington Park Street, Islington, London, N1 1PX
0.2 mi	Hope & Anchor	207 Upper Street, Islington, London, N1 1RL
0.2 mi	The White Swan	255-256 Upper Street, Islington, London, N1 1RY

Distance	Name	Address
0.1 mi	The Coffee Run	Highbury Corner, London, N5 1RA
0.1 mi	Urban Social Coffee	236 Upper Street, Islington, London, N1 1RU
0.1 mi	KFC	241 Upper Street, Islington, London, N1 1RU
0.2 mi	Noa Restaurant	247 Upper Street, Islington, London, N1 1RU
0.2 mi	Subway	248 Upper Street, Islington, London, N1 1RU

Distance	Name	Address
0.1 mi	Rose Pharmacy	243 Upper Street, London, N1 1RU
0.2 mi	Dermacia Pharmacy	Canonbury Lane, Islington, N1 2UQ
0.3 mi	Clan Pharmacy	150 Upper Street, Islington, London, N1 1RA
0.3 mi	Egerton Pharmacy	Islington, N7 8LZ

Data Sources

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

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