Postcode N1 2NU 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 Highbury and Islington 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 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 5.3% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 301 ft away from N1 2NU.
Islington North & Canonbury West near N1 2NU 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 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 2 | Highbury and Islington | Great Northern, Overground, Victoria | Walking directions to Highbury and Islington |
| 0.3 mi | 2 | Essex Road | Great Northern | Walking directions to Essex Road |
| 0.4 mi | 2 | Canonbury | Overground | Walking directions to Canonbury |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 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 | St Mary Magdalene Gardens | Small | Walking directions to St Mary Magdalene Gardens |
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 2NU 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 2NU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Shriji News | Canonbury Place, Islington, N1 2NQ | Walking directions to Shriji News |
| 0.1 mi | Highbury Village Store | 216 St. Paul's Road, London, N1 2LL | Walking directions to Highbury Village Store |
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 89-95 St. Paul's Road, London, N1 2NA | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.2 mi | S.T. Food & Wine | 308 St. Paul's Road, London, N1 2LF | Walking directions to S.T. Food & Wine |
| 0.2 mi | Retail Food And Wine | 249 Upper Street, London, N1 1RU | Walking directions to Retail Food And Wine |
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: 16/01/2026.