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N1 3DE

Canonbury

Islington

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Overview

Postcode N1 3DE is located in a major urban area, within the Canonbury ward of Islington in the London region, and forms part of the Islington East & Arlington area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 109.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 15% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Islington East & Arlington is £70,977 per year. The nearest station is Essex Road, about 0.1 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.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
110
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
59.7%
Connectivity
8/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

8/10

Islington East & Arlington has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,951 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 21% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Islington East & Arlington has a very high crime rate, with approximately 109.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

59.7%

Approximately 59.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 45.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Islington East & Arlington is £70,977 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 58 ft away from N1 3DE.

Flood risk

No risk

Islington East & Arlington near N1 3DE has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

8/10

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

Nearby public transport stations for N1 3DE
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
0.6 mi

2

Canonbury

Overground

Walking directions to Canonbury

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for N1 3DE
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miNew River WalkLargeWalking directions to New River Walk
0.4 miRosemary GardensSmallWalking directions to Rosemary Gardens
0.4 miSt Paul's ParkSmallWalking directions to St Paul's Park

Area Profile

Population
356
Population density
18,783.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
37.83(+22%)
Anti-social behaviour
36.73(+37%)
Shoplifting
18.09(+81%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.06(+111%)
Theft from the person
10.42(+11%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
112
31.55%
Other White
77
21.69%
African
38
10.7%
Other
20
5.63%
Bangladeshi
16
4.51%
Total population: 355

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
137
46.92%
No qualifications
54
18.49%
Level 3 (A level)
34
11.64%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
30
10.27%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
22
7.53%
Total 16+ residents: 292

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
54
41.86%
Private landlord or letting agency
33
25.58%
Other social rented
23
17.83%
Owns with a mortgage
8
6.2%
Owns outright
7
5.43%
Total households: 129

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 38 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near N1 3DE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near N1 3DE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Apr 202613, Ecclesbourne Road, London, N1 3RPFlatsLeasehold£780,000
09 Jan 20267, Ecclesbourne Road, London, N1 3RPFlatsLeasehold£685,000
25 Apr 20256, Tower Court, 1A, Canonbury Street, London, N1 2USFlatsLeasehold£410,357
15 May 2026Richmond Court, 55, Melville Place, London, N1 8NFFlatsLeasehold£635,000
02 Jun 2025Richmond Court, 67, Melville Place, London, N1 8NFFlatsLeasehold£1,056,500

Schools

In the N1 3DE postcode area, located within Islington East & Arlington, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for N1 3DE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryThe New North AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.2 miPrimarySt Mary's CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryRotherfield Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of N1 3DE

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for N1 3DE
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miEssex Road Supermarket234 234 Essex Road, London, N1 3APWalking directions to Essex Road Supermarket
0 miOcean WineEssex Road, London, N1 3APWalking directions to Ocean Wine
0.1 miTesco ExpressEcclesbourne Road, Islington, N1 3DGWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miFood BazaarIslington, N1 8LXWalking directions to Food Bazaar
0.2 miHarvest N1106-102 Essex Road, London, N1 8LUWalking directions to Harvest N1

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 3DE, 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 East & ArlingtonE02000571
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Islington 018BE01002797
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1995-07-01

Frequently asked questions about N1 3DE

Is N1 3DE (Islington East & Arlington) safe?

The area around N1 3DE records about 110 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 other theft.

What is the average house price near N1 3DE?

The median sale price around N1 3DE in Islington East & Arlington is £758,000 (about £956 per square foot) based on 115 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near N1 3DE?

There are 20 schools close to N1 3DE, including The New North Academy (Good), St Mary's CofE Primary School (Good) and Rotherfield Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to N1 3DE?

The closest station to N1 3DE is Essex Road in TfL zone 2, about 107 m away, serving the Great Northern line.

How deprived is the area around N1 3DE?

N1 3DE scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,951 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents N1 3DE (Islington East & Arlington) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Islington South and Finsbury covering N1 3DE 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).