Postcode N1 2SD is located in a major urban area, within the St Mary's & St James' ward of Islington in the London region, and forms part of the Islington North & Canonbury West area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 121.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with 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 Angel, about 0.3 miles away. There are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Barnard Park.
Islington North & Canonbury West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,222 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 19% most deprived areas in England.
Islington North & Canonbury West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 121.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 59.9% 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 124 ft away from N1 2SD.
Islington North & Canonbury West near N1 2SD has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Angel located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 1 | Angel | Northern | Walking directions to Angel |
| 0.3 mi | 2 | Essex Road | Great Northern | Walking directions to Essex Road |
| 0.6 mi | 2 | Highbury and Islington | Great Northern, Overground, Victoria | Walking directions to Highbury and Islington |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Barnard Park | Medium | Walking directions to Barnard Park |
| 0.5 mi | Shepherdess Walk Park | Small | Walking directions to Shepherdess Walk Park |
| 0.4 mi | Graham Street Park | Small | Walking directions to Graham Street Park |
Based on 111 recent sales, the median property price is £690,000 (about £1,084 per square foot) in St Mary's & St James' area, with individual transactions ranging from £233,420 up to £2,700,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 34 | £1,665,000 | £1,269 |
| Flats | 77 | £621,000 | £925 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £597,500 | £1,287,500 |
| 2017 | £550,000 | £1,375,000 |
| 2018 | £560,000 | £1,284,000 |
| 2019 | £672,000 | £1,370,000 |
| 2020 | £740,000 | £1,426,250 |
| 2021 | £606,250 | £1,457,500 |
| 2022 | £625,000 | £1,507,500 |
| 2023 | £600,250 | £1,529,500 |
| 2024 | £650,000 | £1,699,000 |
| 2025 | £610,000 | £1,585,000 |
| 2026 | £632,500 | £1,890,750 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £1,065 | £1,110 |
| 2017 | £929 | £1,115 |
| 2018 | £901 | £1,034 |
| 2019 | £971 | £940 |
| 2020 | £1,122 | £1,092 |
| 2021 | £971 | £1,091 |
| 2022 | £929 | £1,098 |
| 2023 | £963 | £1,169 |
| 2024 | £1,010 | £1,247 |
| 2025 | £929 | £1,258 |
| 2026 | £1,018 | £1,455 |
There were 33 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near N1 2SD.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Dec 2025 | Flat 7, Rodin Court, 25, Essex Road, London, N1 2SD | Flats | Leasehold | £1,000,000 | |
| 01 Oct 2025 | Flat 29, Rodin Court, 25, Essex Road, London, N1 2SD | Flats | Leasehold | £800,000 | |
| 12 Feb 2026 | Flat 15, Roberts Court, 23, Essex Road, London, N1 2SA | Flats | Leasehold | £560,000 | |
| 15 Aug 2025 | Flat 8, Roberts Court, 23, Essex Road, London, N1 2SA | Flats | Leasehold | £621,000 | |
| 07 Mar 2025 | Flat 17, Roberts Court, 23, Essex Road, London, N1 2SA | Flats | Leasehold | £565,110 |
In the N1 2SD postcode area, located within Islington North & Canonbury West, there are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of N1 2SD
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 317 Upper Street, London, N1 2XQ | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 25-29 Islington Green, London, N1 8DU | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | Angel Express | 52 Essex Road, London, N1 8LR | Walking directions to Angel Express |
| 0.1 mi | Planet Organic | 64 Essex Road, London, N1 8LR | Walking directions to Planet Organic |
| 0.1 mi | The Boutique Grocer | Esther Anne Place, Islington, N1 1ZT | Walking directions to The Boutique Grocer |
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 2SD, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Hannah Victoria McHugh
St Mary's & St James' - Elected 7 May 2026
Joseph Andrew Croft
St Mary's & St James' - Elected 7 May 2026
Saiqa Pandor
St Mary's & St James' - Elected 7 May 2026
Emily Thornberry
Islington South and Finsbury - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around N1 2SD records about 121 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.
The median sale price around N1 2SD in Islington North & Canonbury West is £690,000 (about £1,084 per square foot) based on 111 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to N1 2SD, including Richard Cloudesley School (Outstanding), St Mary's CofE Primary School (Good) and City of London Academy Islington (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to N1 2SD is Angel in TfL zone 1, about 530 m away, serving the Northern line.
N1 2SD scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,222 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 2SD is Emily Thornberry (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Hannah Victoria McHugh (Labour Party), Joseph Andrew Croft (Labour Party) and Saiqa Pandor (Labour Party).