Postcode N1 2HG 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 moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 179.5 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 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, closest large park is Highbury Fields.
Islington North & Canonbury West has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,072 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 39% least deprived areas in England.
Islington North & Canonbury West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 179.5 reported incidents per 1,000 residents 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 of residents in Islington North & Canonbury West is £62,100 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 187 ft away from N1 2HG.
Islington North & Canonbury West near N1 2HG 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Highbury Fields | Large | Walking directions to Highbury Fields |
| 0.2 mi | New River Walk | Large | Walking directions to New River Walk |
| 0.3 mi | Laycock Green | Small | Walking directions to Laycock Green |
Based on 78 recent sales, the median property price is £755,000 in Laycock area, with individual transactions ranging from £250,000 up to £3,150,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 68 | £702,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 1 | £2,850,000 |
| Terraced | 9 | £1,500,000 |
10 year median price trend in Laycock
In the N1 2HG postcode area, located within Islington North & Canonbury West, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of N1 2HG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Shriji News | Canonbury Place, Islington, N1 2NQ | Walking directions to Shriji News |
| 0.2 mi | Budgens | 213-215 Upper Street, Islington, London, N1 1RL | Walking directions to Budgens |
| 0.2 mi | Zaco Mini Market | 175 Upper Street, Islington, London, N1 1RG | Walking directions to Zaco Mini Market |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 89-95 St. Paul's Road, London, N1 2NA | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.2 mi | Shell Shop | Florence Street, Islington, N1 2EA | Walking directions to Shell Shop |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.