Postcode N1 2DT 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 Barnsbury East area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 99.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 23% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Barnsbury East is £86,920 per year. The nearest station is Essex Road, about 0.2 miles away. There are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest large park is New River Walk.
Barnsbury East has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,534 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 47% least deprived areas in England.
Barnsbury East has a high crime rate, with approximately 99.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 13.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 27.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Barnsbury East is £86,920 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 213 ft away from N1 2DT.
Barnsbury East near N1 2DT 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 | 2 | Highbury and Islington | Great Northern, Overground, Victoria | Walking directions to Highbury and Islington |
| 0.5 mi | 1 | Angel | Northern | Walking directions to Angel |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 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 26 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near N1 2DT.
| 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 | |
| 24 Sept 2025 | Flat 28, Canonbury Court, Hawes Street, London, N1 2DZ | Flats | Leasehold | £372,500 | |
| 21 Mar 2025 | Flat 2, 277, Upper Street, London, N1 2TZ | Flats | Leasehold | £625,000 |
In the N1 2DT postcode area, located within Barnsbury East, there are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of N1 2DT
| 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 | Zaco Mini Market | 175 Upper Street, Islington, London, N1 1RG | Walking directions to Zaco Mini Market |
| 0.1 mi | Harvest N1 | 106-102 Essex Road, London, N1 8LU | Walking directions to Harvest N1 |
| 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 2DT, 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 2DT records about 100 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 other theft.
The median sale price around N1 2DT in Barnsbury East 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 2DT, 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 2DT is Essex Road in TfL zone 2, about 366 m away, serving the Great Northern line.
N1 2DT scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,534 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 2DT 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).