Postcode N1 2UD 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 133.1 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 0.3 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 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 3,179 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 10% most deprived areas in England.
Islington North & Canonbury West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 133.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 73.9% 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 147 ft away from N1 2UD.
Islington North & Canonbury West near N1 2UD 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 | Highbury and Islington | Great Northern, Overground, Victoria | Walking directions to Highbury and Islington |
| 0.6 mi | 1 | Angel | Northern | Walking directions to Angel |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | New River Walk | Large | Walking directions to New River Walk |
| 0.3 mi | Laycock Green | Small | Walking directions to Laycock Green |
| 0.4 mi | Arundel Square | Small | Walking directions to Arundel 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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near N1 2UD.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Jul 2026 | Flat 33, Tyndale Mansions, Upper Street, London, N1 2XG | Flats | Leasehold | £662,500 | |
| 02 May 2026 | Flat 56, Tyndale Mansions, Upper Street, London, N1 2XG | Flats | Leasehold | £692,301 | |
| 18 Feb 2026 | Flat 79, Tyndale Mansions, Upper Street, London, N1 2XG | Flats | Leasehold | £630,000 | |
| 20 Jun 2025 | Flat 2, 170, Upper Street, London, N1 1RG | Flats | Leasehold | £285,000 | |
| 02 Jun 2025 | 13C, Richmond Grove, London, N1 2DL | Flats | Leasehold | £750,000 |
In the N1 2UD postcode area, located within Islington North & Canonbury West, there are 10 primary and 3 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 | William Tyndale Primary School | Academy converter | Area360 rating. Inspected 26 Nov 2024. | |
William Tyndale Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 26 Nov 2024
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| 0.2 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 | Primary | Canonbury Primary School | Community school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 17 Jul 2013. | |
Canonbury Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 17 Jul 2013
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15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of N1 2UD
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Zaco Mini Market | 175 Upper Street, Islington, London, N1 1RG | Walking directions to Zaco Mini Market |
| 0.1 mi | Shell Shop | Florence Street, Islington, N1 2EA | Walking directions to Shell Shop |
| 0.1 mi | Budgens | 213-215 Upper Street, Islington, London, N1 1RL | Walking directions to Budgens |
| 0.2 mi | S & S Stores | Islington, N1 1LQ | Walking directions to S & S Stores |
| 0.2 mi | Green Shop | 237 Upper Street, Islington, London, N1 1RU | Walking directions to Green 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 2UD, 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 2UD records about 133 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 shoplifting, violence and sexual offences and other theft.
The median sale price around N1 2UD 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 2UD, including William Tyndale Primary School (Good), St Mary's CofE Primary School (Good) and Canonbury Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to N1 2UD is Essex Road in TfL zone 2, about 423 m away, serving the Great Northern line.
N1 2UD scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,179 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 2UD 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).