Postcode N1 3HB 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.
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.
Islington East & Arlington has a high crime rate, with approximately 76.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 48.2% 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.
The average income per household in Islington East & Arlington is £70,977 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near N1 3HB.
Islington East & Arlington near N1 3HB 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 |
| 0.6 mi | 2 | Canonbury | Overground | Walking directions to Canonbury |
| 0.6 mi | 2 | Haggerston | Overground | Walking directions to Haggerston |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | New River Walk | Large | Walking directions to New River Walk |
| 0.4 mi | Shoreditch Park | Large | Walking directions to Shoreditch Park |
| 0.1 mi | Rosemary Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Rosemary Gardens |
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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near N1 3HB.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Jun 2025 | Flat 4, 28A, Elizabeth Avenue, London, N1 3BL | Flats | Leasehold | £565,000 | |
| 24 Apr 2025 | Flat 1, 28A, Elizabeth Avenue, London, N1 3BL | Other | Leasehold | £520,000 | |
| 30 Sept 2025 | 174A, Downham Road, London, N1 3HL | Flats | Leasehold | £1,020,000 | |
| 15 Aug 2025 | 178A, Downham Road, London, N1 3HL | Flats | Leasehold | £970,000 | |
| 29 May 2025 | 201A, Downham Road, London, N1 3HH | Flats | Leasehold | £726,000 |
In the N1 3HB postcode area, located within Islington East & Arlington, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of N1 3HB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Ally's Off Licence | Downham Road, Islington, N1 3GZ | Walking directions to Ally's Off Licence |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | Ecclesbourne Road, Islington, N1 3DG | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 18 Southgate Road, London, N1 3JE | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Essex Road Supermarket | 234 234 Essex Road, London, N1 3AP | Walking directions to Essex Road Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | Presto Mini Market | Southgate Road, Islington, N1 3NX | Walking directions to Presto Mini Market |
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 3HB, 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 3HB 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.
The median sale price around N1 3HB in Islington East & Arlington 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 3HB, including Rotherfield Primary School (Good), The New North Academy (Good) and Rosemary Works School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to N1 3HB is Essex Road in TfL zone 2, about 466 m away, serving the Great Northern line.
N1 3HB 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).
The Member of Parliament for Islington South and Finsbury covering N1 3HB 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).