Postcode N1 2HY is located in a major urban area, within the Canonbury 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 135.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Islington North & Canonbury West is £75,193 per year. The nearest station is Essex Road located about 0.1 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, closest large park is New River Walk.
Islington North & Canonbury West has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,270 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 47% least deprived areas in England.
Islington North & Canonbury West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 135.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 34.6% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 146 ft away from N1 2HY.
Islington North & Canonbury West near N1 2HY 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 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 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 | 2 | Canonbury | Overground | Walking directions to Canonbury |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | New River Walk | Large | Walking directions to New River Walk |
| 0.4 mi | Rosemary Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Rosemary Gardens |
| 0.5 mi | Laycock Green | Small | Walking directions to Laycock Green |
Based on 116 recent sales, the median property price is £683,250 in Canonbury area, with individual transactions ranging from £147,000 up to £3,750,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 99 | £650,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 4 | £1,725,250 |
| Terraced | 13 | £1,500,000 |
10 year median price trend in Canonbury
In the N1 2HY postcode area, located within Islington North & Canonbury West, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of N1 2HY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Essex Road Supermarket | 234 234 Essex Road, London, N1 3AP | Walking directions to Essex Road Supermarket |
| 0.1 mi | Ocean Wine | Essex Road, London, N1 3AP | Walking directions to Ocean Wine |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | Ecclesbourne Road, Islington, N1 3DG | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Nisa Local | 132-134 Essex road, London, N1 8LX | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.2 mi | Food Bazaar | Islington, N1 8LX | Walking directions to Food Bazaar |
Annual council tax rates for Islington district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.