Postcode N1 2BB 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 Angel area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 324 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.5× the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Angel is £84,536 per year. The nearest station is Essex Road, about 0.2 miles away. There are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest large park is New River Walk.
Angel has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,829 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 48% most deprived areas in England.
Angel has a very high crime rate, with approximately 324 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 27.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 29.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Angel is £84,536 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 126 ft away from N1 2BB.
Angel near N1 2BB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Essex Road located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 2 | Essex Road | Great Northern | Walking directions to Essex Road |
| 0.5 mi | 1 | Angel | Northern | Walking directions to Angel |
| 0.5 mi | 2 | Highbury and Islington | Great Northern, Overground, Victoria | Walking directions to Highbury and Islington |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | New River Walk | Large | Walking directions to New River Walk |
| 0.4 mi | Laycock Green | Small | Walking directions to Laycock Green |
| 0.5 mi | Arlington Square | Small | Walking directions to Arlington Square |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 34 | £1,665,000 | £1,269 |
| Flats | 77 | £621,000 | £925 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 14 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near N1 2BB.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Feb 2026 | Upper Maisonette, 42, Cross Street, London, N1 2BA | Flats | Leasehold | £813,000 | |
| 03 Oct 2025 | Flat A, 4, Shillingford Street, London, N1 2DP | Flats | Leasehold | £955,000 | |
| 07 Mar 2025 | 7, Shillingford Street, London, N1 2DP | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £1,800,000 | |
| 10 Dec 2025 | 311 - 312, Upper Street, London, N1 2TU | Other | Freehold | £5,000,000 | |
| 19 Nov 2025 | Flat B, 299, Upper Street, London, N1 2TU | Flats | Leasehold | £440,000 |
In the N1 2BB postcode area, located within Angel, there are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of N1 2BB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Shell Shop | Florence Street, Islington, N1 2EA | Walking directions to Shell Shop |
| 0.1 mi | The Boutique Grocer | Esther Anne Place, Islington, N1 1ZT | Walking directions to The Boutique Grocer |
| 0.1 mi | Planet Organic | 64 Essex Road, London, N1 8LR | Walking directions to Planet Organic |
| 0.1 mi | Angel Express | 52 Essex Road, London, N1 8LR | Walking directions to Angel Express |
| 0.1 mi | Harvest N1 | 106-102 Essex Road, London, N1 8LU | Walking directions to Harvest N1 |
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 2BB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Hannah Victoria McHugh
St Mary's & St James' - Elected 7 May 2026
Joseph Andrew Croft
St Mary's & St James' - Elected 7 May 2026
Saiqa Pandor
St Mary's & St James' - Elected 7 May 2026
Emily Thornberry
Islington South and Finsbury - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around N1 2BB records about 324 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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, anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences.
The median sale price around N1 2BB in Angel is £690,000 (about £1,084 per square foot) based on 111 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to N1 2BB, including St Mary's CofE Primary School (Good), William Tyndale Primary School (Outstanding) and The New North Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to N1 2BB is Essex Road in TfL zone 2, about 403 m away, serving the Great Northern line.
N1 2BB scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,829 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 2BB 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).