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N16 8LU

Elton Place

Mildmay

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Detailed insights for N16 8LU

Overview

Postcode N16 8LU 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 very low crime levels, with around 39.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 69% 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 Kingsland, about 0.2 miles away. There are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 8 parks nearby, the closest large park is Petherton Green.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
40
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
61.5%
Connectivity
7/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

9/10

Newington Green has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,489 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 14% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

Newington Green has a very low crime rate, with approximately 39.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

61.5%

Approximately 61.5% 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

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near N16 8LU.

Flood risk

No risk

Newington Green near N16 8LU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

7/10

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

Nearby public transport stations for N16 8LU
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

2

Dalston Kingsland

Overground

Walking directions to Dalston Kingsland
0.4 mi

2

Dalston Junction

Overground

Walking directions to Dalston Junction
0.6 mi

2

Canonbury

Overground

Walking directions to Canonbury

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for N16 8LU
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miPetherton GreenLargeWalking directions to Petherton Green
0.2 miButterfield GreenMediumWalking directions to Butterfield Green
0.5 miSt Paul's ShrubberySmallWalking directions to St Paul's Shrubbery

Area Profile

Population
245
Population density
13,687.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
10.47(-61%)
Violence and sexual offences
9.78(-69%)
Theft from the person
6.98(-26%)
Other theft
4.89(-57%)
Vehicle crime
4.19(-55%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
85
34.69%
Other White
44
17.96%
African
38
15.51%
Other Black
13
5.31%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
13
5.31%
Total population: 245

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
75
37.88%
No qualifications
42
21.21%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
28
14.14%
Level 3 (A level)
25
12.63%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
20
10.1%
Total 16+ residents: 198

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
57
59.38%
Owns outright
12
12.5%
Private landlord or letting agency
12
12.5%
Owns with a mortgage
9
9.38%
Other forms of private rent
4
4.17%
Total households: 96

Property prices in Mildmay

Median price£601,500
Price per sq ft£914
Sales (last 12 months)136
Typical range (middle 50%)£463K – £783K

Based on 136 recent sales, the median property price is £601,500 (about £914 per square foot) in Mildmay area, with individual transactions ranging from £310,000 up to £5,500,000.

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-Detached2£5,450,000£1,858
Terraced12£1,512,500£999
Flats122£572,500£881

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Mildmay

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Mildmay.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£490,000£1,060,040
2017£495,000£850,000£1,040,000
2018£528,500£1,130,000
2019£532,500£1,222,500£1,190,000
2020£580,800£2,442,250£1,225,000
2021£545,000£1,600,000£1,200,000
2022£550,000£2,825,000£1,512,500
2023£538,000£645,000£1,650,000
2024£585,000£1,047,850£1,650,000
2025£612,500£1,712,420£1,360,000
2026£540,000£5,450,000£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.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£830£837
2017£847£632£769
2018£762£782
2019£774£602£809
2020£814£892£780
2021£801£1,226£897
2022£824£900£953
2023£812£713£1,023
2024£891£1,118£902
2025£921£1,128£974
2026£854£1,858£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 N16 8LU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near N16 8LU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
02 Jul 202640, Elton Place, London, N16 8LUTerracedFreehold£795,000
28 Nov 2025Flat 8, Southwell House, Mayville Estate, London, N16 8LLFlatsLeasehold£375,000
13 Aug 2025Flat 16, Southwell House, Mayville Estate, London, N16 8LLFlatsLeasehold£500,000
27 Mar 2025Flat 3, Jamyne House, 190, Boleyn Road, London, N16 8ASFlatsLeasehold£570,000
02 Jun 202638C, Mildmay Road, London, N1 4NGFlatsLeasehold£455,000

Schools

In the N16 8LU postcode area, located within Newington Green, there are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for N16 8LU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimarySt Matthias Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryPrincess May Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryNewington Green Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of N16 8LU

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for N16 8LU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miMatthias Supermarket4 Matthias Road, London, N16 8NTWalking directions to Matthias Supermarket
0.1 miTesco ExpressMatthias Road, Hackney, N16 8BGWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.1 miKing Food & WineKing Henry's Walk, Islington, N1 4NJWalking directions to King Food & Wine
0.2 miNisa54-62 Boleyn Road, London, N16 8JLWalking directions to Nisa
0.2 miBest Supermarket109 Kingsland High Street, London, E8 2PBWalking directions to Best Supermarket

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 N16 8LU, 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 012EE01002782
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about N16 8LU

Is N16 8LU (Newington Green) safe?

The area around N16 8LU records about 40 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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 N16 8LU?

The median sale price around N16 8LU in Newington Green is £601,500 (about £914 per square foot) based on 136 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near N16 8LU?

There are 20 schools close to N16 8LU, including St Matthias Church of England Primary School (Good), Princess May Primary School (Good) and Newington Green Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to N16 8LU?

The closest station to N16 8LU is Dalston Kingsland in TfL zone 2, about 416 m away, serving the Overground line.

How deprived is the area around N16 8LU?

N16 8LU scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,489 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents N16 8LU (Newington Green) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Islington North covering N16 8LU 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).