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N1 2RG

Upper Handa Walk

Canonbury

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Overview

Postcode N1 2RG 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 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 nearest station is Canonbury, about 0.1 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest large park is Highbury Fields.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
55
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
53.1%
Connectivity
10/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

6/10

Islington North & Canonbury West has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,352 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 44% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Islington North & Canonbury West has a low crime rate, with approximately 54.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

53.1%

Approximately 53.1% 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.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Islington North & Canonbury West is £75,193 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 180 ft away from N1 2RG.

Flood risk

No risk

Islington North & Canonbury West near N1 2RG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

10/10

The nearest station is Canonbury located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for N1 2RG
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

2

Canonbury

Overground

Walking directions to Canonbury
0.5 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

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for N1 2RG
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miHighbury FieldsLargeWalking directions to Highbury Fields
0.2 miNew River WalkLargeWalking directions to New River Walk
0.4 miPetherton GreenLargeWalking directions to Petherton Green

Area Profile

Population
274
Population density
18,639.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
15.74(-41%)
Violence and sexual offences
15.74(-49%)
Drugs
9.11(+47%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.63(+16%)
Other theft
5.8(-49%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
94
35.07%
African
40
14.93%
Other White
39
14.55%
Other
21
7.84%
Irish
12
4.48%
Total population: 268

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
107
45.73%
No qualifications
46
19.66%
Level 3 (A level)
28
11.97%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
24
10.26%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
12
5.13%
Total 16+ residents: 234

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
66
51.56%
Private landlord or letting agency
33
25.78%
Owns outright
13
10.16%
Owns with a mortgage
11
8.59%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.34%
Total households: 128

Property prices in Canonbury

Median price£758,000
Price per sq ft£956
Sales (last 12 months)115
Typical range (middle 50%)£500K – £993K

Based on 115 recent sales, the median property price is £758,000 (about £956 per square foot) in Canonbury area, with individual transactions ranging from £147,000 up to £5,650,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Canonbury over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached2£3,550,000£1,655
Semi-Detached8£2,275,000£1,069
Terraced13£1,900,000£1,239
Flats92£650,500£916

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Canonbury

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Canonbury.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£651,000£2,450,000£1,750,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Canonbury.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Canonbury.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£893£1,030£811
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Canonbury.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Canonbury in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 40 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near N1 2RG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near N1 2RG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
14 Jul 2025Flat 1, 1, Clephane Road, London, N1 2TJFlatsLeasehold£615,000
29 May 2025Flat 4, 1, Clephane Road, London, N1 2TJFlatsLeasehold£605,000
29 May 202617, Upper Bardsey Walk, London, N1 2RZFlatsLeasehold£500,000
08 Sept 2025Flat 3, 84, St Pauls Road, London, N1 2QPFlatsLeasehold£355,000
21 Mar 20255, Rona Walk, London, N1 2RQFlatsLeasehold£500,000

Schools

In the N1 2RG postcode area, located within Islington North & Canonbury West, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for N1 2RG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableSt Paul's Steiner SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.3 miNot applicableSamuel Rhodes MLD SchoolCommunity special school

Outstanding

0.3 miNot applicableNorth Bridge House Senior Canonbury SchoolOther independent school

N/A

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of N1 2RG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for N1 2RG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miRiver Food & WineUnit 2 St. Paul's Road, London, N1 2SYWalking directions to River Food & Wine
0.2 miSainsbury's Local325 Essex Road, London, N1 2YGWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.2 miGrosvenor Wines89 Grosvenor Avenue, London, N5 2NLWalking directions to Grosvenor Wines
0.2 miEssex Alternative Supermarket360 Essex Road, London, N1 3PDWalking directions to Essex Alternative Supermarket
0.2 miEssex Road News & Wine348 Essex Road, London, N1 3PDWalking directions to Essex Road News & Wine

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Islington district.

Band A£1,405
Band B£1,640
Band C£1,874
Band D£2,108
Band E£2,577
Band F£3,045
Band G£3,514
Band H£4,216

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for N1 2RG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Clare Jeapes

Canonbury - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Hayden Banks

Canonbury - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Nicholas Wayne

Canonbury - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Emily Thornberry

Islington South and Finsbury - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictIslingtonE09000019
Parliamentary ConstituencyIslington South and FinsburyE14001306
WardCanonburyE05013701
ParishIslington, unparished areaE43000209
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Islington North & Canonbury WestE02000569
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Islington 016AE01002717
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about N1 2RG

Is N1 2RG (Islington North & Canonbury West) safe?

The area around N1 2RG 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near N1 2RG?

The median sale price around N1 2RG in Islington North & Canonbury West is £758,000 (about £956 per square foot) based on 115 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near N1 2RG?

There are 20 schools close to N1 2RG, including St Paul's Steiner School, Samuel Rhodes MLD School (Outstanding) and North Bridge House Senior Canonbury School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to N1 2RG?

The closest station to N1 2RG is Canonbury in TfL zone 2, about 258 m away, serving the Overground line.

How deprived is the area around N1 2RG?

N1 2RG 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).

Who represents N1 2RG (Islington North & Canonbury West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Islington South and Finsbury covering N1 2RG 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).