Postcode N1 2DG 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 average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 120.9 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 Essex Road, about 0.2 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest large park is New River Walk.
Islington North & Canonbury West has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,182 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 49% most deprived areas in England.
Islington North & Canonbury West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 120.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 31.7% 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 per household in Islington North & Canonbury West is £75,193 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 7 ft away from N1 2DG.
Islington North & Canonbury West near N1 2DG 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 |
| 0.3 mi | 2 | Highbury and Islington | Great Northern, Overground, Victoria | Walking directions to Highbury and Islington |
| 0.5 mi | 2 | Canonbury | Overground | Walking directions to Canonbury |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | New River Walk | Large | Walking directions to New River Walk |
| 0.3 mi | Laycock Green | Small | Walking directions to Laycock Green |
| 0.4 mi | Nightingale Park | Small | Walking directions to Nightingale Park |
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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near N1 2DG.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Mar 2025 | 55, Canonbury Road, London, N1 2DG | Terraced | Freehold | £1,725,000 | |
| 26 Jun 2025 | 72, Halton Road, London, N1 2AD | Terraced | Freehold | £1,970,000 | |
| 03 Oct 2025 | Flat 20, Denton House, Halton Road, London, N1 2AE | Flats | Leasehold | £485,000 | |
| 03 Jul 2025 | Flat 27, Denton House, Halton Road, London, N1 2AE | Flats | Leasehold | £575,000 | |
| 28 Mar 2025 | Flat 21, Denton House, Halton Road, London, N1 2AE | Flats | Leasehold | £575,500 |
In the N1 2DG postcode area, located within Islington North & Canonbury West, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of N1 2DG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Shell Shop | Florence Street, Islington, N1 2EA | Walking directions to Shell Shop |
| 0.2 mi | Shriji News | Canonbury Place, Islington, N1 2NQ | Walking directions to Shriji News |
| 0.2 mi | Zaco Mini Market | 175 Upper Street, Islington, London, N1 1RG | Walking directions to Zaco Mini Market |
| 0.2 mi | Ocean Wine | Essex Road, London, N1 3AP | Walking directions to Ocean Wine |
| 0.2 mi | Food Bazaar | Islington, N1 8LX | Walking directions to Food Bazaar |
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 2DG, 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 2DG records about 121 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.
The median sale price around N1 2DG in Islington North & Canonbury West 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 2DG, including William Tyndale Primary School (Outstanding), North Bridge House Senior Canonbury School and St Mary's CofE Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to N1 2DG is Essex Road in TfL zone 2, about 251 m away, serving the Great Northern line.
N1 2DG scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,182 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 2DG 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).