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N1 1UG

Upper Street

Laycock

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Overview

Postcode N1 1UG 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 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 nearest station is Highbury and Islington, about 0.3 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest large park is New River Walk.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
133
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
73.9%
Connectivity
10/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

10/10

Islington North & Canonbury West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,179 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 10% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Islington North & Canonbury West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 133.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

73.9%

Approximately 73.9% 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

6/10

The average income per household in Islington North & Canonbury West is £75,193 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 139 ft away from N1 1UG.

Flood risk

No risk

Islington North & Canonbury West near N1 1UG 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 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for N1 1UG
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

2

Highbury and Islington

Great Northern, Overground, Victoria

Walking directions to Highbury and Islington
0.3 mi

2

Essex Road

Great Northern

Walking directions to Essex Road
0.6 mi

2

Caledonian Road and Barnsbury

Overground

Walking directions to Caledonian Road and Barnsbury

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for N1 1UG
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miNew River WalkLargeWalking directions to New River Walk
0.5 miSt Mary Magdalene GardensSmallWalking directions to St Mary Magdalene Gardens
0.2 miLaycock GreenSmallWalking directions to Laycock Green

Area Profile

Population
241
Population density
15,855.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
49.58(+396%)
Violence and sexual offences
49.58(+60%)
Other theft
24.08(+111%)
Anti-social behaviour
21.95(-18%)
Theft from the person
11.33(+21%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
70
29.05%
Other White
37
15.35%
African
22
9.13%
Caribbean
18
7.47%
Chinese
17
7.05%
Total population: 241

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
83
43.23%
No qualifications
53
27.6%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
20
10.42%
Level 3 (A level)
19
9.9%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
10
5.21%
Total 16+ residents: 192

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
52
43.7%
Other social rented
36
30.25%
Private landlord or letting agency
18
15.13%
Owns with a mortgage
6
5.04%
Shared ownership
3
2.52%
Total households: 119

Property prices in Laycock

Median price£725,000
Price per sq ft£975
Sales (last 12 months)63
Typical range (middle 50%)£563K – £1.0M

Based on 63 recent sales, the median property price is £725,000 (about £975 per square foot) in Laycock area, with individual transactions ranging from £275,000 up to £5,284,400.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Laycock over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached2£2,276,500£1,402
Terraced12£1,617,500£1,240
Flats49£675,000£875

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Laycock

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Laycock.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£677,500£3,535,000£1,455,000
2026£637,500£1,018,000£2,800,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Laycock.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Laycock.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£871£1,253£1,145
2026£876£1,550£1,307
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Laycock.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near N1 1UG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near N1 1UG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
22 Aug 20252, Coopers Yard, London, N1 1RXTerracedFreehold£1,440,000
20 Jun 2025Flat 2, 170, Upper Street, London, N1 1RGFlatsLeasehold£285,000
14 Aug 2025205, Upper Street, London, N1 1RQOtherLeasehold£30,000
10 Jul 2025201 - 202, Upper Street, London, N1 1RQOtherFreehold£2,250,000
18 Jun 2025203A, Upper Street, London, N1 1RQFlatsLeasehold£450,000

Schools

In the N1 1UG postcode area, located within Islington North & Canonbury West, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for N1 1UG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryWilliam Tyndale Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Outstanding

0.2 miPrimaryLaycock Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryCanonbury Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for N1 1UG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miZaco Mini Market175 Upper Street, Islington, London, N1 1RGWalking directions to Zaco Mini Market
0.1 miS & S StoresIslington, N1 1LQWalking directions to S & S Stores
0.1 miShell ShopFlorence Street, Islington, N1 2EAWalking directions to Shell Shop
0.1 miBudgens213-215 Upper Street, Islington, London, N1 1RLWalking directions to Budgens
0.2 miGreen Shop237 Upper Street, Islington, London, N1 1RUWalking directions to Green Shop

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 1UG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Heather Nicola Staff

Laycock - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Maia Caitlin Hamilton

Laycock - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Nurullah Turan

Laycock - 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
WardLaycockE05013708
ParishIslington, unparished areaE43000209
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Islington North & Canonbury WestE02000569
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Islington 016DE01002790
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about N1 1UG

Is N1 1UG (Islington North & Canonbury West) safe?

The area around N1 1UG 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near N1 1UG?

The median sale price around N1 1UG in Islington North & Canonbury West is £725,000 (about £975 per square foot) based on 63 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near N1 1UG?

There are 20 schools close to N1 1UG, including William Tyndale Primary School (Outstanding), Laycock Primary School (Good) and Canonbury Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to N1 1UG?

The closest station to N1 1UG is Highbury and Islington in TfL zone 2, about 478 m away, serving the Great Northern, Overground and Victoria lines.

How deprived is the area around N1 1UG?

N1 1UG 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).

Who represents N1 1UG (Islington North & Canonbury West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Islington South and Finsbury covering N1 1UG 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).