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N1 1TQ

Waterloo Terrace

St Mary's & St James'

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Overview

Postcode N1 1TQ is located in a major urban area, within the St Mary's & St James' ward of Islington in the London region, and forms part of the Barnsbury East area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 99.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 23% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Barnsbury East is £86,920 per year. The nearest station is Essex Road, about 0.3 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest large park is New River Walk.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
100
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
12.6%
Connectivity
8/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

5/10

Barnsbury East has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,534 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 47% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Barnsbury East has a high crime rate, with approximately 99.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

12.6%

Approximately 12.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 27.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Barnsbury East is £86,920 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 253 ft away from N1 1TQ.

Flood risk

No risk

Barnsbury East near N1 1TQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

8/10

The nearest station is Essex Road located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for N1 1TQ
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

2

Essex Road

Great Northern

Walking directions to Essex Road
0.4 mi

2

Highbury and Islington

Great Northern, Overground, Victoria

Walking directions to Highbury and Islington
0.5 mi

1

Angel

Northern

Walking directions to Angel

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for N1 1TQ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miNew River WalkLargeWalking directions to New River Walk
0.4 miBarnard ParkMediumWalking directions to Barnard Park
0.3 miLaycock GreenSmallWalking directions to Laycock Green

Area Profile

Population
209
Population density
14,217.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
37.4(+20%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.89(-33%)
Other theft
13.55(+19%)
Vehicle crime
12.47(+33%)
Shoplifting
7.59(-24%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
116
56.04%
Other White
51
24.64%
Irish
7
3.38%
Caribbean
6
2.9%
White and Asian (mixed)
6
2.9%
Total population: 207

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
142
75.13%
Level 3 (A level)
21
11.11%
No qualifications
11
5.82%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
6
3.17%
Other
6
3.17%
Total 16+ residents: 189

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
46
44.66%
Owns outright
25
24.27%
Owns with a mortgage
19
18.45%
Other social rented
10
9.71%
Social rents from council
3
2.91%
Total households: 103

Property prices in St Mary's & St James'

Median price£690,000
Price per sq ft£1,084
Sales (last 12 months)111
Typical range (middle 50%)£550K – £1.3M

Based on 111 recent sales, the median property price is £690,000 (about £1,084 per square foot) in St Mary's & St James' area, with individual transactions ranging from £233,420 up to £2,700,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in St Mary's & St James' over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced34£1,665,000£1,269
Flats77£621,000£925

10-year price trendmedian sale price in St Mary's & St James'

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in St Mary's & St James'.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£597,500£1,287,500
2017£550,000£1,375,000
2018£560,000£1,284,000
2019£672,000£1,370,000
2020£740,000£1,426,250
2021£606,250£1,457,500
2022£625,000£1,507,500
2023£600,250£1,529,500
2024£650,000£1,699,000
2025£610,000£1,585,000
2026£632,500£1,890,750
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in St Mary's & St James'.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in St Mary's & St James'.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£1,065£1,110
2017£929£1,115
2018£901£1,034
2019£971£940
2020£1,122£1,092
2021£971£1,091
2022£929£1,098
2023£963£1,169
2024£1,010£1,247
2025£929£1,258
2026£1,018£1,455
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in St Mary's & St James'.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for St Mary's & St James' in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 23 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near N1 1TQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near N1 1TQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
04 Jun 2026First Floor Flat, 33, Barnsbury Street, London, N1 1PWFlatsLeasehold£570,000
17 Sept 202517, Barnsbury Street, London, N1 1PWTerracedFreehold£2,450,000
24 Mar 2025Flat 3, 21, Barnsbury Street, London, N1 1PWFlatsLeasehold£850,000
24 Nov 2025Flat 111, Waterloo Gardens, Milner Square, London, N1 1TYFlatsLeasehold£687,930
04 Sept 2025Flat 306, Waterloo Gardens, Milner Square, London, N1 1TYFlatsLeasehold£550,600

Schools

In the N1 1TQ postcode area, located within Barnsbury East, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for N1 1TQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryWilliam Tyndale Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Outstanding

0.2 miPrimarySt Mary's CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryThornhill Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of N1 1TQ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for N1 1TQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miS & S StoresIslington, N1 1LQWalking directions to S & S Stores
0.1 miZaco Mini Market175 Upper Street, Islington, London, N1 1RGWalking directions to Zaco Mini Market
0.1 miShell ShopFlorence Street, Islington, N1 2EAWalking directions to Shell Shop
0.1 miThe Boutique GrocerEsther Anne Place, Islington, N1 1ZTWalking directions to The Boutique Grocer
0.2 miLondisGibson Square, Islington, N1 0RYWalking directions to Londis

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 councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for N1 1TQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Hannah Victoria McHugh

St Mary's & St James' - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Joseph Andrew Croft

St Mary's & St James' - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Saiqa Pandor

St Mary's & St James' - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Emily Thornberry

Islington South and Finsbury - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictIslingtonE09000019
Parliamentary ConstituencyIslington South and FinsburyE14001306
ParishIslington, unparished areaE43000209
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Barnsbury EastE02000570
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Islington 017EE01002792
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about N1 1TQ

Is N1 1TQ (Barnsbury East) safe?

The area around N1 1TQ records about 100 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and other theft.

What is the average house price near N1 1TQ?

The median sale price around N1 1TQ in Barnsbury East is £690,000 (about £1,084 per square foot) based on 111 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near N1 1TQ?

There are 20 schools close to N1 1TQ, including William Tyndale Primary School (Outstanding), St Mary's CofE Primary School (Good) and Thornhill Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to N1 1TQ?

The closest station to N1 1TQ is Essex Road in TfL zone 2, about 543 m away, serving the Great Northern line.

How deprived is the area around N1 1TQ?

N1 1TQ scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,534 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents N1 1TQ (Barnsbury East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Islington South and Finsbury covering N1 1TQ is Emily Thornberry (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Hannah Victoria McHugh (Labour Party), Joseph Andrew Croft (Labour Party) and Saiqa Pandor (Labour Party).