Postcode N1 2JG is located in a major urban area, within the Canonbury area of Islington in the London region, and forms part of the Islington North & Canonbury West area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 54.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 58% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Islington North & Canonbury West is £75,193 per year. The median sale price in Canonbury is £722,500 (around £956 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £500,000 and £975,000. The nearest station is Canonbury, about 0.1 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest large park is Highbury Fields.
Islington North & Canonbury West has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,352 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 44% most deprived areas in England.
Islington North & Canonbury West has a low crime rate, with approximately 54.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 4.2% 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 230 ft away from N1 2JG.
Islington North & Canonbury West near N1 2JG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Canonbury located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 2 | Canonbury | Overground | Walking directions to Canonbury |
| 0.4 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 |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Highbury Fields | Large | Walking directions to Highbury Fields |
| 0.2 mi | New River Walk | Large | Walking directions to New River Walk |
| 0.5 mi | Petherton Green | Large | Walking directions to Petherton Green |
Based on 112 recent sales, the median property price is £722,500 (about £956 per square foot) in Canonbury area, with individual transactions ranging from £275,000 up to £5,650,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £3,550,000 | £1,655 |
| Semi-Detached | 7 | £2,350,000 | £1,093 |
| Terraced | 11 | £2,000,000 | £1,490 |
| Flats | 92 | £650,000 | £916 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £665,000 | — | £1,450,000 |
| 2017 | £627,500 | £2,392,500 | £1,378,250 |
| 2018 | £550,000 | £1,770,000 | £1,700,000 |
| 2019 | £512,500 | £2,227,000 | £1,185,000 |
| 2020 | £598,750 | £3,290,100 | £1,176,250 |
| 2021 | £600,000 | £2,775,000 | £1,612,000 |
| 2022 | £597,500 | £1,645,000 | £1,400,000 |
| 2023 | £627,500 | £4,850,000 | £1,437,500 |
| 2024 | £615,000 | £3,220,000 | £1,660,000 |
| 2025 | £630,000 | £2,212,500 | £1,550,000 |
| 2026 | £663,000 | £2,450,000 | £2,000,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £916 | — | £964 |
| 2017 | £861 | £1,055 | £1,042 |
| 2018 | £800 | £1,290 | £933 |
| 2019 | £804 | £1,313 | £815 |
| 2020 | £846 | £1,080 | £979 |
| 2021 | £828 | £1,236 | £1,255 |
| 2022 | £849 | £1,286 | £1,045 |
| 2023 | £856 | £1,311 | £1,041 |
| 2024 | £859 | £1,889 | £1,005 |
| 2025 | £916 | £1,155 | £1,206 |
| 2026 | £903 | £1,030 | £1,637 |
There were 46 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near N1 2JG.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 May 2026 | 17, Upper Bardsey Walk, London, N1 2RZ | Flats | Leasehold | £500,000 | |
| 25 Mar 2026 | 55, Canonbury Park North, London, N1 2JU | Terraced | Freehold | £2,650,000 | |
| 18 Dec 2025 | 44, Canonbury Park South, London, N1 2JH | Detached | Freehold | £5,650,000 | |
| 25 Nov 2025 | 18, Canonbury Park North, London, N1 2JT | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £3,305,000 | |
| 14 Jul 2025 | Flat 1, 1, Clephane Road, London, N1 2TJ | Flats | Leasehold | £615,000 |
In the N1 2JG postcode area, located within Islington North & Canonbury West, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Not applicable | St Paul's Waldorf School | Other independent school | Unrated. | |
St Paul's Waldorf School ratingInspection information
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| 0.3 mi | Not applicable | North Bridge House Senior Canonbury School | Other independent school | Unrated. | |
North Bridge House Senior Canonbury School ratingInspection information
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| 0.3 mi | Secondary | City of London Academy Highbury Grove | Academy sponsor led | Ofsted rating. Inspected 26 Apr 2022. | |
City of London Academy Highbury Grove ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 26 Apr 2022
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15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of N1 2JG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | River Food & Wine | Unit 2 St. Paul's Road, London, N1 2SY | Walking directions to River Food & Wine |
| 0.2 mi | Grosvenor Wines | 89 Grosvenor Avenue, London, N5 2NL | Walking directions to Grosvenor Wines |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 325 Essex Road, London, N1 2YG | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.2 mi | Essex Road News & Wine | 348 Essex Road, London, N1 3PD | Walking directions to Essex Road News & Wine |
| 0.2 mi | Essex Alternative Supermarket | 360 Essex Road, London, N1 3PD | Walking directions to Essex Alternative Supermarket |
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 2JG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Clare Jeapes
Canonbury - Elected 7 May 2026
Hayden Banks
Canonbury - Elected 7 May 2026
Nicholas Wayne
Canonbury - Elected 7 May 2026
Emily Thornberry
Islington South and Finsbury - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around N1 2JG records about 55 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and drugs.
The median sale price around N1 2JG in Canonbury is £722,500 (about £956 per square foot) based on 112 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to N1 2JG, including St Paul's Waldorf School, North Bridge House Senior Canonbury School and City of London Academy Highbury Grove (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to N1 2JG is Canonbury in TfL zone 2, about 249 m away, serving the Overground line.
N1 2JG scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,352 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 2JG is Emily Thornberry (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Clare Jeapes (Labour Party), Hayden Banks (Green Party) and Nicholas Wayne (Labour Party).