Postcode N1 2TN 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 very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 98 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 24% 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 Essex Road, about 0.3 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.
Islington North & Canonbury West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,368 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 10% most deprived areas in England.
Islington North & Canonbury West has a high crime rate, with approximately 98 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 83.4% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 309 ft away from N1 2TN.
Islington North & Canonbury West near N1 2TN 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 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 2 | Essex Road | Great Northern | Walking directions to Essex Road |
| 0.3 mi | 2 | Canonbury | Overground | Walking directions to Canonbury |
| 0.5 mi | 2 | Highbury and Islington | Great Northern, Overground, Victoria | Walking directions to Highbury and Islington |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | New River Walk | Large | Walking directions to New River Walk |
| 0.5 mi | Rosemary Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Rosemary Gardens |
| 0.2 mi | St Paul's Park | Small | Walking directions to St Paul's Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £3,550,000 | £1,655 |
| Semi-Detached | 8 | £2,275,000 | £1,069 |
| Terraced | 13 | £1,900,000 | £1,239 |
| Flats | 92 | £650,500 | £916 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 36 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near N1 2TN.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Mar 2025 | 49, Upper Gulland Walk, London, N1 2PF | Flats | Leasehold | £170,000 | |
| 19 Dec 2025 | 2, Islay Walk, London, N1 2QL | Flats | Leasehold | £758,000 | |
| 29 Apr 2025 | 17, Islay Walk, London, N1 2QL | Flats | Leasehold | £640,500 | |
| 15 May 2026 | 19, Ashby Grove, London, N1 2GA | Flats | Leasehold | £385,000 | |
| 20 Jan 2026 | 35, Canonbury Crescent, London, N1 2FD | Flats | Leasehold | £705,000 |
In the N1 2TN postcode area, located within Islington North & Canonbury West, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of N1 2TN
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 315 Essex Road, London, N1 2BD | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 325 Essex Road, London, N1 2YG | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.1 mi | Essex Road News & Wine | 348 Essex Road, London, N1 3PD | Walking directions to Essex Road News & Wine |
| 0.2 mi | Essex Alternative Supermarket | 360 Essex Road, London, N1 3PD | Walking directions to Essex Alternative Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | River Food & Wine | Unit 2 St. Paul's Road, London, N1 2SY | Walking directions to River Food & Wine |
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 2TN, 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 2TN records about 98 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 2TN in Islington North & Canonbury West is £758,000 (about £956 per square foot) based on 115 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to N1 2TN, including North Bridge House Senior Canonbury School, St Paul's Steiner School and Canonbury Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to N1 2TN is Essex Road in TfL zone 2, about 445 m away, serving the Great Northern line.
N1 2TN scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,368 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 2TN 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).