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N1 2TA

Canonbury Street

Canonbury

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Overview

Postcode N1 2TA 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 very high crime levels, with around 121.5 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 Essex Road, about 0.1 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest large park is New River Walk.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
121
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
46.5%
Connectivity
9/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

5/10

Islington North & Canonbury West has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,134 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 45% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Islington North & Canonbury West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 121.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

46.5%

Approximately 46.5% 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

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 286 ft away from N1 2TA.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

9/10

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

Nearby public transport stations for N1 2TA
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.1 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
0.5 mi

2

Canonbury

Overground

Walking directions to Canonbury

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for N1 2TA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miNew River WalkLargeWalking directions to New River Walk
0.4 miRosemary GardensSmallWalking directions to Rosemary Gardens
0.5 miLaycock GreenSmallWalking directions to Laycock Green

Area Profile

Population
172
Population density
15,779.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
29.53(-5%)
Anti-social behaviour
27.52(+2%)
Other theft
19.46(+70%)
Vehicle crime
16.78(+79%)
Burglary
12.08(+121%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
100
58.14%
Other White
31
18.02%
Caribbean
7
4.07%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
7
4.07%
Bangladeshi
5
2.91%
Total population: 172

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
77
50.66%
No qualifications
24
15.79%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
15
9.87%
Level 3 (A level)
14
9.21%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
11
7.24%
Total 16+ residents: 152

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
39
45.35%
Owns with a mortgage
18
20.93%
Private landlord or letting agency
15
17.44%
Owns outright
9
10.47%
Shared ownership
2
2.33%
Total households: 86

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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near N1 2TA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near N1 2TA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
03 Oct 2025Flat 6, 41, Canonbury Street, London, N1 2TAFlatsLeasehold£565,000
27 Mar 202523B, Canonbury Street, London, N1 2TAFlatsLeasehold£500,000
07 Mar 2025Flat 3, 41, Canonbury Street, London, N1 2TAFlatsLeasehold£665,000
19 Jun 202618B, Canonbury Street, London, N1 2TDFlatsLeasehold£553,000
14 Nov 202524C, Northampton Street, London, N1 2UXFlatsLeasehold£447,750

Schools

In the N1 2TA postcode area, located within Islington North & Canonbury West, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for N1 2TA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableNorth Bridge House Senior Canonbury SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.3 miPrimaryThe New North AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miPrimaryWilliam Tyndale Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Outstanding

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for N1 2TA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miEssex Road Supermarket234 234 Essex Road, London, N1 3APWalking directions to Essex Road Supermarket
0.1 miOcean WineEssex Road, London, N1 3APWalking directions to Ocean Wine
0.2 miShriji NewsCanonbury Place, Islington, N1 2NQWalking directions to Shriji News
0.2 miTesco ExpressEcclesbourne Road, Islington, N1 3DGWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miTesco Express315 Essex Road, London, N1 2BDWalking directions to Tesco Express

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 2TA, 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 016BE01002719
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about N1 2TA

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

The area around N1 2TA 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.

What is the average house price near N1 2TA?

The median sale price around N1 2TA 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 2TA?

There are 20 schools close to N1 2TA, including North Bridge House Senior Canonbury School, The New North Academy (Good) and William Tyndale Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to N1 2TA?

The closest station to N1 2TA is Essex Road in TfL zone 2, about 197 m away, serving the Great Northern line.

How deprived is the area around N1 2TA?

N1 2TA scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 18,134 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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