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N1 4AJ

Balls Pond Road

Mildmay

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Overview

Postcode N1 4AJ is located in a major urban area, within the Mildmay ward of Islington in the London region, and forms part of the Newington Green area. It has very high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 74.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 43% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Newington Green is £69,000 per year. The nearest station is Dalston Junction, about 0.2 miles away. There are 14 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 7 parks nearby, the closest small park is St Paul's Park.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
74
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
51.6%
Connectivity
10/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

9/10

Newington Green has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,297 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 19% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Newington Green has an average crime rate, with approximately 74.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

51.6%

Approximately 51.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 46.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Newington Green is £69,000 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 24 ft away from N1 4AJ.

Flood risk

No risk

Newington Green near N1 4AJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

10/10

The nearest station is Dalston Junction located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for N1 4AJ
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

2

Dalston Junction

Overground

Walking directions to Dalston Junction
0.2 mi

2

Dalston Kingsland

Overground

Walking directions to Dalston Kingsland
0.5 mi

2

Canonbury

Overground

Walking directions to Canonbury

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for N1 4AJ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miSt Paul's ParkSmallWalking directions to St Paul's Park
0.4 miSt Paul's ShrubberySmallWalking directions to St Paul's Shrubbery
0.4 miNewington GreenSmallWalking directions to Newington Green

Area Profile

Population
289
Population density
18,589.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
26.29(-2%)
Violence and sexual offences
25.77(-17%)
Drugs
10.82(+75%)
Theft from the person
7.73(-18%)
Vehicle crime
6.19(-34%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
123
42.12%
African
48
16.44%
Other White
43
14.73%
Other
17
5.82%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
12
4.11%
Total population: 292

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
135
52.94%
No qualifications
39
15.29%
Level 3 (A level)
30
11.76%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
21
8.24%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
20
7.84%
Total 16+ residents: 255

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
55
43.65%
Private landlord or letting agency
42
33.33%
Owns with a mortgage
12
9.52%
Other social rented
10
7.94%
Owns outright
4
3.17%
Total households: 126

Property prices in Mildmay

Median price£625,000
Price per sq ft£914
Sales (last 12 months)121
Typical range (middle 50%)£475K – £780K

Based on 121 recent sales, the median property price is £625,000 (about £914 per square foot) in Mildmay area, with individual transactions ranging from £310,000 up to £5,400,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Mildmay over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached1£5,400,000£1,858
Terraced11£1,725,000£999
Flats109£600,000£881

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Mildmay

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Mildmay.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£490,000£1,060,040
2017£495,000£1,040,000
2018£528,500£1,130,000
2019£532,500£1,190,000
2020£580,800£1,225,000
2021£545,000£1,200,000
2022£550,000£1,512,500
2023£538,000£1,650,000
2024£585,000£1,650,000
2025£610,000£1,360,000
2026£540,000£795,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Mildmay.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Mildmay.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£830£837
2017£847£769
2018£762£782
2019£774£809
2020£814£780
2021£801£897
2022£824£953
2023£812£1,023
2024£891£902
2025£921£974
2026£854£999
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Mildmay.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Mildmay in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near N1 4AJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near N1 4AJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
09 Jan 2026First And Second Floor Flat, 94, Balls Pond Road, London, N1 4AJFlatsLeasehold£380,000
27 Mar 2025Flat B, 72, Balls Pond Road, London, N1 4AJFlatsLeasehold£675,000
27 Mar 2025Flat B-D, 72, Balls Pond Road, London, N1 4AJFlatsLeasehold£675,000
24 Mar 202596, Balls Pond Road, London, N1 4AJFlatsLeasehold£567,500
20 Jun 2025Flat C, 115 - 117, Balls Pond Road, London, N1 4BLFlatsLeasehold£318,000

Schools

In the N1 4AJ postcode area, located within Newington Green, there are 14 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for N1 4AJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableThe Children's House SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.1 miPrimaryOur Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

0.1 miPrimarySt Jude and St Paul's CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of N1 4AJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for N1 4AJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miExpress Supersave130 Balls Pond Road, London, N1 4ADWalking directions to Express Supersave
0.2 miKing Food & WineKing Henry's Walk, Islington, N1 4NJWalking directions to King Food & Wine
0.2 miTesco Express523 Kingsland Road, London, E8 4ARWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miStar138-140 Balls Pond Road, London, N1 4ADWalking directions to Star
0.2 miNisa54-62 Boleyn Road, London, N16 8JLWalking directions to Nisa

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 4AJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Carlos Valero

Mildmay - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Jackson Caines

Mildmay - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Sophia Brown

Mildmay - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Member of parliament

Jeremy Corbyn

Islington North - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Independent

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictIslingtonE09000019
Parliamentary ConstituencyIslington NorthE14001305
WardMildmayE05013709
ParishIslington, unparished areaE43000209
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Newington GreenE02000565
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Islington 012BE01002778
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about N1 4AJ

Is N1 4AJ (Newington Green) safe?

The area around N1 4AJ records about 74 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 drugs.

What is the average house price near N1 4AJ?

The median sale price around N1 4AJ in Newington Green is £625,000 (about £914 per square foot) based on 121 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near N1 4AJ?

There are 20 schools close to N1 4AJ, including The Children's House School, Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary School (Outstanding) and St Jude and St Paul's CofE Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to N1 4AJ?

The closest station to N1 4AJ is Dalston Junction in TfL zone 2, about 343 m away, serving the Overground line.

How deprived is the area around N1 4AJ?

N1 4AJ scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,297 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents N1 4AJ (Newington Green) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Islington North covering N1 4AJ is Jeremy Corbyn (Independent), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Carlos Valero (Green Party), Jackson Caines (Green Party) and Sophia Brown (Green Party).