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

The nearest station is Highbury and Islington, about 0.3 miles away; there are 5 stations nearby.

Which ward and council is N1 1UB in?

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

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

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

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

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

What are house prices in Islington North & Canonbury West?

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

Noise level is Low (approx. 55.0-59.9 dB) from road about 314.7 ft away.

How much social housing is near N1 1UB?

About 86.2% on this street and 47.2% across the surrounding area.

Which supermarkets are close to N1 1UB?

Nearby amenities include 15 supermarkets, closest supermarket is S & S Stores

What schools are near N1 1UB 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.

Are there parks near N1 1UB?

Yes - 10 parks; the nearest large park is New River Walk about 0.5 miles away.

What's the local population and density?

Population around Islington North & Canonbury West is 208 with density 15407.4 per km².

Is N1 1UB at risk of flooding?

No risk of flooding, score 0/10.

Postcode insights

N1 1UB

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Laycock

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England / London / Islington / Islington North & Canonbury West / Laycock / N1 1UB

Overview

Postcode N1 1UB 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 0.3 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, closest large park is New River Walk.

Crime rate

9/10

Crimes per 1k residents

151

Deprivation level

9/10

Income level

7/10

Social housing

86.2%

Connectivity

9/10

Flood Risk

No risk

Noise Level

Low

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

86.2%

Approximately 86.2% 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

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 315 ft away from N1 1UB.

Flood risk

No risk

Islington North & Canonbury West near N1 1UB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

9/10

The nearest station is Highbury and Islington located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

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

Parks

Distance	Name	Size
0.5 mi	New River Walk	Large
0.5 mi	Barnard Park	Medium
0.5 mi	St Mary Magdalene Gardens	Small

Area Profile

Population

208

Population density

15,407.4 per km²

Demographics

British

120

57.97%

Other White

7.73%

Other

6.28%

White and Black Caribbean (mixed)

5.8%

Caribbean

5.31%

Total population: 207

Housing

Other social rented

76.15%

Social rents from council

10.09%

Private landlord or letting agency

6.42%

Owns with a mortgage

4.59%

Owns outright

2.75%

Total households: 109

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

Distance	Phase	Name	Type	Rating
0.2 mi	Primary	William Tyndale Primary School	Academy converter	Outstanding
0.2 mi	Primary	Laycock Primary School	Community school	Good
0.2 mi	Primary	Thornhill Primary School	Community school	Good

Local amenities

Distance	Name	Address
0.1 mi	S & S Stores	Islington, N1 1LQ
0.1 mi	Zaco Mini Market	175 Upper Street, Islington, London, N1 1RG
0.1 mi	Shell Shop	Florence Street, Islington, N1 2EA
0.1 mi	Budgens	213-215 Upper Street, Islington, London, N1 1RL
0.2 mi	Londis	Gibson Square, Islington, N1 0RY

Distance	Name	Address
0.1 mi	The Vineyard	179 Upper Street, Islington, London, N1 1RG
0.1 mi	Little Bat	54 Islington Park Street, Islington, London, N1 1PX
0.1 mi	The Taproom	163 Upper Street, London, N1 1US
0.1 mi	Hope & Anchor	207 Upper Street, Islington, London, N1 1RL
0.1 mi	Hoxley & Porter	153 Upper Street, Islington, London, N1 1RA

Distance	Name	Address
0.1 mi	The Blue Legume	177 Upper Street, Islington, London, N1 1RG
0.1 mi	VQ	Upper Street, Islington, N1 1RG
0.1 mi	Workers Cafe	172 Upper Street, Islington, London, N1 1RG
0.1 mi	Santa Maria	189 Upper Street, London, N1 1RQ
0.1 mi	Pera	Upper Street, Islington, N1 1RG

Distance	Name	Address
0.1 mi	Dermacia Pharmacy	Canonbury Lane, Islington, N1 2UQ
0.1 mi	Clan Pharmacy	150 Upper Street, Islington, London, N1 1RA
0.2 mi	Rose Pharmacy	243 Upper Street, London, N1 1RU
0.4 mi	Essex Chemist & Opticians	Clephane Road, Islington, N1 2TP
0.4 mi	Savemain Pharmacy	Islington, N1 8LY

Data Sources

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

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