Postcode N1 2ZA is located in a major urban area, within the St Mary's & St James' ward 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. The average income per household in Islington North & Canonbury West is £75,193 per year. The nearest station is Essex Road located about 0.3 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, closest large park is New River Walk.
Islington North & Canonbury West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,653 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 11% 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 2ZA.
Islington North & Canonbury West near N1 2ZA 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 134 recent sales, the median property price is £680,000 in St Mary's & St James' area, with individual transactions ranging from £233,420 up to £2,450,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 98 | £598,750 |
| Semi-Detached | 2 | £1,248,750 |
| Terraced | 34 | £1,675,000 |
10 year median price trend in St Mary's & St James'
In the N1 2ZA postcode area, located within Islington North & Canonbury West, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of N1 2ZA
| 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 (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 2ZA, 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
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.