Postcode N1 2SL is located in a major urban area, within the St Mary's & St James' area 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 median sale price in St Mary's & St James' is £691,151 (around £1,097 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £550,000 and £1,377,500. The nearest station is Essex Road, about 0.2 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest large park is New River Walk.
Islington North & Canonbury West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,222 out of 32,844 areas in England, 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 41.8% 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 1 ft away from N1 2SL.
Islington North & Canonbury West near N1 2SL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Essex Road located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 2 | Essex Road | Great Northern | Walking directions to Essex Road |
| 0.5 mi | 1 | Angel | Northern | Walking directions to Angel |
| 0.5 mi | 2 | Highbury and Islington | Great Northern, Overground, Victoria | Walking directions to Highbury and Islington |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | New River Walk | Large | Walking directions to New River Walk |
| 0.5 mi | Rosemary Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Rosemary Gardens |
| 0.4 mi | Arlington Square | Small | Walking directions to Arlington Square |
Based on 116 recent sales, the median property price is £691,151 (about £1,097 per square foot) in St Mary's & St James' area, with individual transactions ranging from £140,000 up to £2,700,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 38 | £1,665,000 | £1,300 |
| Flats | 78 | £602,000 | £960 |
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 | £614,000 | £1,600,000 |
| 2026 | £590,000 | £1,795,000 |
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 | £935 | £1,250 |
| 2026 | £1,021 | £1,373 |
There were 36 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near N1 2SL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Oct 2025 | Flat 2, 113A, Essex Road, London, N1 2SL | Flats | Leasehold | £710,000 | |
| 28 Nov 2025 | Flat 15, Fircroft, Halton Road, London, N1 2BW | Other | Leasehold | £375,000 | |
| 28 Nov 2025 | Flat 15, Fircroft, Halton Road, London, N1 2BW | Flats | Leasehold | £375,000 | |
| 29 Aug 2025 | 103, Essex Road, London, N1 2SJ | Other | Leasehold | £240,000 | |
| 30 May 2025 | 103, Essex Road, London, N1 2SJ | Other | Freehold | £250,000 |
In the N1 2SL postcode area, located within Islington North & Canonbury West, there are 11 primary and 2 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 | St Mary's CofE Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 12 Sept 2012. | |
St Mary's CofE Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 12 Sept 2012
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| 0.2 mi | Not applicable | Richard Cloudesley School | Community special school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 20 Nov 2014. | |
Richard Cloudesley School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 20 Nov 2014
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| 0.2 mi | Secondary | City of London Academy Islington | Academy sponsor led | Ofsted rating. Inspected 13 Mar 2019. | |
City of London Academy Islington ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 13 Mar 2019
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15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of N1 2SL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Harvest N1 | 106-102 Essex Road, London, N1 8LU | Walking directions to Harvest N1 |
| 0 mi | Food Bazaar | Islington, N1 8LX | Walking directions to Food Bazaar |
| 0.1 mi | Planet Organic | 64 Essex Road, London, N1 8LR | Walking directions to Planet Organic |
| 0.1 mi | Angel Express | 52 Essex Road, London, N1 8LR | Walking directions to Angel Express |
| 0.2 mi | Shell Shop | Florence Street, Islington, N1 2EA | Walking directions to Shell Shop |
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 2SL, 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 2SL 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 theft from the person.
The median sale price around N1 2SL in St Mary's & St James' is £691,151 (about £1,097 per square foot) based on 116 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to N1 2SL, including St Mary's CofE Primary School (Good), Richard Cloudesley School (Outstanding) and City of London Academy Islington (Outstanding). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to N1 2SL is Essex Road in TfL zone 2, about 266 m away, serving the Great Northern line.
N1 2SL 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 2SL 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).