Postcode N1 2SY 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.
Islington North & Canonbury West has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,461 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 38% most deprived areas in England.
Islington North & Canonbury West has a low crime rate, with approximately 54.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
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 45 ft away from N1 2SY.
Islington North & Canonbury West near N1 2SY has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Canonbury located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 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 |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Highbury Fields | Large | Walking directions to Highbury Fields |
| 0.2 mi | New River Walk | Large | Walking directions to New River Walk |
| 0.4 mi | Petherton Green | Large | Walking directions to Petherton Green |
Based on 112 recent sales, the median property price is £759,000 (about £956 per square foot) in Canonbury area, with individual transactions ranging from £147,000 up to £5,650,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £5,650,000 | £1,779 |
| Semi-Detached | 6 | £2,112,500 | £1,030 |
| Terraced | 15 | £1,750,000 | £1,206 |
| Flats | 90 | £650,500 | £929 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £606,250 | — | £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 | £2,200,000 | £1,550,000 |
| 2026 | £685,000 | £1,585,000 | £1,099,511 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £905 | — | £877 |
| 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 | £914 | £1,014 | £811 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near N1 2SY.
In the N1 2SY postcode area, located within Islington North & Canonbury West, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of N1 2SY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | River Food & Wine | Unit 2 St. Paul's Road, London, N1 2SY | Walking directions to River Food & Wine |
| 0.1 mi | Grosvenor Wines | 89 Grosvenor Avenue, London, N5 2NL | Walking directions to Grosvenor Wines |
| 0.2 mi | Essex Express | Essex Road, Islington, N1 3PJ | Walking directions to Essex Express |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 325 Essex Road, London, N1 2YG | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.2 mi | Essex Alternative Supermarket | 360 Essex Road, London, N1 3PD | Walking directions to Essex Alternative Supermarket |
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.
Elected local representatives for N1 2SY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Clare Jeapes
Canonbury - Elected 7 May 2026
Hayden Banks
Canonbury - Elected 7 May 2026
Nicholas Wayne
Canonbury - Elected 7 May 2026
Emily Thornberry
Islington South and Finsbury - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around N1 2SY 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.
The median sale price around N1 2SY in Islington North & Canonbury West is £759,000 (about £956 per square foot) based on 112 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to N1 2SY, including St Paul's Steiner School, Samuel Rhodes MLD School (Outstanding) and City of London Academy Highbury Grove (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to N1 2SY is Canonbury in TfL zone 2, about 202 m away, serving the Overground line.
N1 2SY scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,461 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 2SY 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).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.