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N1 4AY

Balls Pond Road

Mildmay

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Overview

Postcode N1 4AY is located in a major urban area, within the Mildmay ward of Islington in the London region, and forms part of the Canonbury East & Mildmay Park area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 78 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 40% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Canonbury East & Mildmay Park is £75,017 per year. The nearest station is Dalston Kingsland, about 0.3 miles away. There are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 9 parks nearby, the closest small park is St Paul's Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
78
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
41.1%
Connectivity
10/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

8/10

Canonbury East & Mildmay Park has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,312 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 28% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Canonbury East & Mildmay Park has a high crime rate, with approximately 78 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

41.1%

Approximately 41.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 40.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Canonbury East & Mildmay Park is £75,017 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 40 ft away from N1 4AY.

Flood risk

No risk

Canonbury East & Mildmay Park near N1 4AY 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 Kingsland located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for N1 4AY
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

2

Dalston Kingsland

Overground

Walking directions to Dalston Kingsland
0.3 mi

2

Dalston Junction

Overground

Walking directions to Dalston Junction
0.4 mi

2

Canonbury

Overground

Walking directions to Canonbury

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
254
Population density
25,816.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
27.97(-10%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.99(-48%)
Other theft
9.68(-15%)
Vehicle crime
9.68(+3%)
Drugs
6.99(+13%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
93
36.19%
Other White
58
22.57%
African
21
8.17%
Caribbean
10
3.89%
Other
10
3.89%
Total population: 257

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
120
54.79%
No qualifications
30
13.7%
Level 3 (A level)
27
12.33%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
17
7.76%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
15
6.85%
Total 16+ residents: 219

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
56
39.72%
Private landlord or letting agency
50
35.46%
Owns with a mortgage
20
14.18%
Shared ownership
7
4.96%
Owns outright
4
2.84%
Total households: 141

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 4AY.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near N1 4AY
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
29 Aug 2025Flat 23, Altair Court, 204, Southgate Road, London, N1 3HAFlatsLeasehold£317,500
10 Mar 202515, Culford Mews, London, N1 4DXTerracedFreehold£810,000
18 Sept 2025129, Balls Pond Road, London, N1 4BGTerracedFreehold£1,550,000
22 Jul 2025Flat A, 139, Balls Pond Road, London, N1 4BGFlatsLeasehold£310,000
22 Jul 2025Flat A, 139, Balls Pond Road, London, N1 4BGFlatsLeasehold£490,000

Schools

In the N1 4AY postcode area, located within Canonbury East & Mildmay Park, there are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

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

N/A

0.2 miPrimaryOur Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

0.2 miNot applicableSt Paul's Steiner SchoolOther independent school

N/A

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for N1 4AY
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miExpress Supersave130 Balls Pond Road, London, N1 4ADWalking directions to Express Supersave
0.1 miStar138-140 Balls Pond Road, London, N1 4ADWalking directions to Star
0.2 miMildmay LocalMildmay Park, Islington, N1 4PPWalking directions to Mildmay Local
0.2 miEssex ExpressEssex Road, Islington, N1 3PJWalking directions to Essex Express
0.2 miKing Food & WineKing Henry's Walk, Islington, N1 4NJWalking directions to King Food & Wine

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 4AY, 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)Canonbury East & Mildmay ParkE02000567
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Islington 014EE01002776
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced2006-01-01

Frequently asked questions about N1 4AY

Is N1 4AY (Canonbury East & Mildmay Park) safe?

The area around N1 4AY records about 78 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 theft from the person.

What is the average house price near N1 4AY?

The median sale price around N1 4AY in Canonbury East & Mildmay Park is £625,000 (about £914 per square foot) based on 121 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near N1 4AY?

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

What is the nearest station to N1 4AY?

The closest station to N1 4AY is Dalston Kingsland in TfL zone 2, about 537 m away, serving the Overground line.

How deprived is the area around N1 4AY?

N1 4AY scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,312 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents N1 4AY (Canonbury East & Mildmay Park) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Islington North covering N1 4AY 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).