Postcode N1 2BG 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 Islington North & Canonbury West area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 136.6 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 Essex Road located about 0.2 miles away. There are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, closest large park is New River Walk.
Islington North & Canonbury West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,450 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 17% most deprived areas in England.
Islington North & Canonbury West has a high crime rate, with approximately 136.6 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 41.8% 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.
The average income of residents in Islington North & Canonbury West is £62,100 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 251 ft away from N1 2BG.
Islington North & Canonbury West near N1 2BG 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | New River Walk | Large | Walking directions to New River Walk |
| 0.5 mi | Laycock Green | Small | Walking directions to Laycock Green |
| 0.4 mi | Arlington Square | Small | Walking directions to Arlington Square |
Based on 116 recent sales, the median property price is £683,750 in St Mary's & St James' area, with individual transactions ranging from £215,000 up to £2,700,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 90 | £623,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 2 | £1,248,750 |
| Terraced | 24 | £1,469,014 |
10 year median price trend in St Mary's & St James'
In the N1 2BG postcode area, located within Islington North & Canonbury West, there are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of N1 2BG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Harvest N1 | 106-102 Essex Road, London, N1 8LU | Walking directions to Harvest N1 |
| 0.1 mi | Planet Organic | Windsor Street, Islington, N1 8LR | Walking directions to Planet Organic |
| 0.1 mi | Food Bazaar | Islington, N1 8LX | Walking directions to Food Bazaar |
| 0.1 mi | Angel Express | Windsor Street, Islington, N1 8LR | Walking directions to Angel Express |
| 0.1 mi | Nisa Local | 132-134 Essex road, London, N1 8LX | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.