Postcode N16 9BU 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 average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 59.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 54% 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 Canonbury, about 0.4 miles away. There are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, the closest large park is Petherton Green.
Newington Green has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,967 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 43% most deprived areas in England.
Newington Green has an average crime rate, with approximately 59.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 24.0% 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.
The average income per household in Newington Green is £69,000 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 10 ft away from N16 9BU.
Newington Green near N16 9BU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Canonbury located about 0.4 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | 2 | Canonbury | Overground | Walking directions to Canonbury |
| 0.6 mi | 2 | Dalston Kingsland | Overground | Walking directions to Dalston Kingsland |
| 0.7 mi | 2 | Drayton Park | Great Northern | Walking directions to Drayton Park |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Petherton Green | Large | Walking directions to Petherton Green |
| 0.3 mi | Butterfield Green | Medium | Walking directions to Butterfield Green |
| 0.4 mi | St Paul's Shrubbery | Small | Walking directions to St Paul's Shrubbery |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 1 | £5,400,000 | £1,858 |
| Terraced | 11 | £1,725,000 | £999 |
| Flats | 109 | £600,000 | £881 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near N16 9BU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Sept 2025 | 79, Green Lanes, London, N16 9BU | Other | Freehold | £950,000 | |
| 30 Jan 2026 | Flat 2, 60, Green Lanes, London, N16 9NH | Flats | Leasehold | £290,000 | |
| 02 Sept 2025 | 50, Green Lanes, London, N16 9NH | Flats | Freehold | £850,000 | |
| 30 Jan 2026 | 8, Bridge Gardens, London, N16 9GN | Terraced | Leasehold | £750,000 | |
| 13 Mar 2025 | 27, Leconfield Road, London, N5 2RZ | Terraced | Freehold | £1,350,000 |
In the N16 9BU postcode area, located within Newington Green, there are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of N16 9BU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 37-43 Green Lanes, London, N16 9BS | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | Ege | 49 Newington Green, London, N16 9PX | Walking directions to Ege |
| 0.2 mi | North London Wine Cellar | Islington, N16 9PX | Walking directions to North London Wine Cellar |
| 0.2 mi | Green Lane Larder | 145-147 Green Lanes, London, N16 9DA | Walking directions to Green Lane Larder |
| 0.2 mi | Green Off Licence | 139 Newington Green Road, London, N1 4RA | Walking directions to Green Off Licence |
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 N16 9BU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Carlos Valero
Mildmay - Elected 7 May 2026
Jackson Caines
Mildmay - Elected 7 May 2026
Sophia Brown
Mildmay - Elected 7 May 2026
Jeremy Corbyn
Islington North - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around N16 9BU records about 59 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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.
The median sale price around N16 9BU in Newington Green is £625,000 (about £914 per square foot) based on 121 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to N16 9BU, including Highbury Quadrant Primary School (Requires improvement), Newington Green Primary School (Good) and Grasmere Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to N16 9BU is Canonbury in TfL zone 2, about 574 m away, serving the Overground line.
N16 9BU scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,967 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Islington North covering N16 9BU 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).