Postcode N1 2LH is located in a major urban area, within the Highbury area of Islington in the London region, and forms part of the Highbury Fields area. It has low deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 145.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.1× the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Highbury Fields is £90,508 per year. The median sale price in Highbury is £813,750 (around £1,014 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £541,250 and £1,537,875. The nearest station is Highbury and Islington, about 0.1 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest large park is Highbury Fields.
Highbury Fields has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,449 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 29% least deprived areas in England.
Highbury Fields has a very high crime rate, with approximately 145.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 18.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 27.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Highbury Fields is £90,508 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 6 ft away from N1 2LH.
Highbury Fields near N1 2LH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Highbury and Islington located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | 2 | Highbury and Islington | Great Northern, Overground, Victoria | Walking directions to Highbury and Islington |
| 0.4 mi | 2 | Canonbury | Overground | Walking directions to Canonbury |
| 0.4 mi | 2 | Essex Road | Great Northern | Walking directions to Essex Road |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Highbury Fields | Large | Walking directions to Highbury Fields |
| 0.3 mi | New River Walk | Large | Walking directions to New River Walk |
| 0.3 mi | St Mary Magdalene Gardens | Small | Walking directions to St Mary Magdalene Gardens |
Based on 110 recent sales, the median property price is £813,750 (about £1,014 per square foot) in Highbury area, with individual transactions ranging from £154,000 up to £3,000,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 4 | £2,225,000 | £1,143 |
| Detached | 1 | £2,180,000 | £1,113 |
| Terraced | 27 | £1,850,000 | £1,168 |
| Flats | 78 | £672,500 | £919 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £565,000 | £799,950 | £1,250,000 |
| 2017 | £580,000 | £1,900,000 | £1,565,000 |
| 2018 | £550,102 | £1,455,000 | £1,430,000 |
| 2019 | £550,000 | £2,000,000 | £1,305,000 |
| 2020 | £630,000 | £1,790,000 | £1,700,000 |
| 2021 | £610,000 | £2,200,000 | £1,622,500 |
| 2022 | £621,250 | £3,150,000 | £1,556,000 |
| 2023 | £625,000 | £2,850,000 | £1,830,000 |
| 2024 | £645,000 | £1,762,500 | £1,645,000 |
| 2025 | £625,000 | £2,825,000 | £2,042,500 |
| 2026 | £720,000 | £2,000,000 | £1,700,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £939 | £978 | £996 |
| 2017 | £843 | £1,086 | £883 |
| 2018 | £816 | £1,073 | £914 |
| 2019 | £796 | £985 | £822 |
| 2020 | £850 | £768 | £989 |
| 2021 | £872 | £1,043 | £982 |
| 2022 | £899 | £1,109 | £1,055 |
| 2023 | £882 | £1,253 | £1,023 |
| 2024 | £914 | £1,227 | £1,077 |
| 2025 | £883 | £1,142 | £1,212 |
| 2026 | £1,027 | £1,143 | £1,105 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near N1 2LH.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Sept 2025 | 91, Dixon Clark Court, Canonbury Road, London, N1 2WE | Flats | Leasehold | £725,000 | |
| 13 Jun 2025 | 92, Dixon Clark Court, Canonbury Road, London, N1 2WE | Flats | Leasehold | £680,000 | |
| 06 Mar 2026 | Flat B, 256, St Pauls Road, London, N1 2LJ | Flats | Leasehold | £405,000 | |
| 19 Jan 2026 | 56, Compton Road, London, N1 2PB | Terraced | Freehold | £2,800,000 | |
| 24 Nov 2025 | Flat 2, 44 - 45, Compton Road, London, N1 2PB | Flats | Leasehold | £1,300,000 |
In the N1 2LH postcode area, located within Highbury Fields, there are 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | Canonbury Primary School | Community school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 17 Jul 2013. | |
Canonbury Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 17 Jul 2013
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| 0.2 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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| 0.2 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 2LH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 89-95 St. Paul's Road, London, N1 2NA | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0 mi | S.T. Food & Wine | 308 St. Paul's Road, London, N1 2LF | Walking directions to S.T. Food & Wine |
| 0.1 mi | Highbury Food & Wine | 316 St Paul's Road, London, N1 2LF | Walking directions to Highbury Food & Wine |
| 0.1 mi | Retail Food And Wine | 249 Upper Street, London, N1 1RU | Walking directions to Retail Food And Wine |
| 0.1 mi | Highbury Village Store | 216 St. Paul's Road, London, N1 2LL | Walking directions to Highbury Village Store |
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 2LH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Benali Hamdache
Highbury - Elected 7 May 2026
Jon Robert Nott
Highbury - Elected 7 May 2026
Talia Hussain
Highbury - Elected 7 May 2026
Jeremy Corbyn
Islington North - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around N1 2LH records about 146 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and theft from the person.
The median sale price around N1 2LH in Highbury is £813,750 (about £1,014 per square foot) based on 110 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to N1 2LH, including Canonbury Primary School (Good), 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 2LH is Highbury and Islington in TfL zone 2, about 190 m away, serving the Great Northern, Overground and Victoria lines.
N1 2LH scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 23,449 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Islington North covering N1 2LH is Jeremy Corbyn (Independent), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Benali Hamdache (Green Party), Jon Robert Nott (Green Party) and Talia Hussain (Green Party).