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N1 3DZ

Rotherfield Street

Canonbury

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Detailed insights for N1 3DZ

Overview

Postcode N1 3DZ 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 very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 76.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 41% 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 0.3 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest large park is New River Walk.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
76
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
59.9%
Connectivity
8/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

9/10

Islington East & Arlington has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,955 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 18% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Islington East & Arlington has a high crime rate, with approximately 76.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

59.9%

Approximately 59.9% 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

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 312 ft away from N1 3DZ.

Flood risk

No risk

Islington East & Arlington near N1 3DZ 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 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for N1 3DZ
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

2

Essex Road

Great Northern

Walking directions to Essex Road
0.6 mi

2

Haggerston

Overground

Walking directions to Haggerston
0.7 mi

2

Canonbury

Overground

Walking directions to Canonbury

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for N1 3DZ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miNew River WalkLargeWalking directions to New River Walk
0.3 miShoreditch ParkLargeWalking directions to Shoreditch Park
0.1 miRosemary GardensSmallWalking directions to Rosemary Gardens

Area Profile

Population
259
Population density
29,431.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
25.61(-18%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.92(-41%)
Other theft
10.38(-9%)
Vehicle crime
9(-4%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.54(-3%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
95
36.68%
Other White
66
25.48%
Other
19
7.34%
African
16
6.18%
Caribbean
14
5.41%
Total population: 259

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
82
41.62%
No qualifications
35
17.77%
Level 3 (A level)
29
14.72%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
19
9.64%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
14
7.11%
Total 16+ residents: 197

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
72
50.7%
Private landlord or letting agency
37
26.06%
Other social rented
13
9.15%
Owns with a mortgage
12
8.45%
Owns outright
5
3.52%
Total households: 142

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 3DZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near N1 3DZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
31 Mar 202536A, Rotherfield Street, London, N1 3DZFlatsLeasehold£475,000
18 Jul 2025Flat 4, 1, Rotherfield Street, London, N1 3EEFlatsLeasehold£340,000
12 Mar 2025Flat 1, Mcindoe Court, Rotherfield Street, London, N1 3EYFlatsLeasehold£375,000
18 Feb 2026Flat 37, Blue Court, 6, Sherborne Street, London, N1 3FJFlatsLeasehold£350,000
05 Dec 2025Flat 18, Blue Court, 6, Sherborne Street, London, N1 3FJFlatsLeasehold£427,000

Schools

In the N1 3DZ postcode area, located within Islington East & Arlington, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for N1 3DZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.0 miPrimaryRotherfield Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miNot applicableRosemary Works SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.2 miPrimaryThe New North AcademyAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for N1 3DZ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miAlly's Off LicenceDownham Road, Islington, N1 3GZWalking directions to Ally's Off Licence
0.2 miTesco Express18 Southgate Road, London, N1 3JEWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miTesco ExpressEcclesbourne Road, Islington, N1 3DGWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miSRH NewsColeman Fields, Islington, N1 7AGWalking directions to SRH News
0.2 miThe Co-operative Food167 New North Road, London, N1 6SUWalking directions to The Co-operative Food

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 3DZ, 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 018AE01002722
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about N1 3DZ

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

The area around N1 3DZ records about 76 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 3DZ?

The median sale price around N1 3DZ 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 3DZ?

There are 20 schools close to N1 3DZ, including Rotherfield Primary School (Good), Rosemary Works School and The New North Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to N1 3DZ?

The closest station to N1 3DZ is Essex Road in TfL zone 2, about 495 m away, serving the Great Northern line.

How deprived is the area around N1 3DZ?

N1 3DZ scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,955 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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