Postcode N1 7AZ is located in a major urban area, within the St Mary's & St James' ward of Islington in the London region, and forms part of the Islington East & Arlington area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 71.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 45% 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 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest large park is New River Walk.
Islington East & Arlington has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,447 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 47% most deprived areas in England.
Islington East & Arlington has an average crime rate, with approximately 71.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 11.9% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 178 ft away from N1 7AZ.
Islington East & Arlington near N1 7AZ 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 | 1 | Angel | Northern | Walking directions to Angel |
| 0.7 mi | 2 | Haggerston | Overground | Walking directions to Haggerston |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | New River Walk | Large | Walking directions to New River Walk |
| 0.4 mi | Shoreditch Park | Large | Walking directions to Shoreditch Park |
| 0.2 mi | Rosemary Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Rosemary Gardens |
Based on 111 recent sales, the median property price is £690,000 (about £1,084 per square foot) in St Mary's & St James' area, with individual transactions ranging from £233,420 up to £2,700,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 34 | £1,665,000 | £1,269 |
| Flats | 77 | £621,000 | £925 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £597,500 | £1,287,500 |
| 2017 | £550,000 | £1,375,000 |
| 2018 | £560,000 | £1,284,000 |
| 2019 | £672,000 | £1,370,000 |
| 2020 | £740,000 | £1,426,250 |
| 2021 | £606,250 | £1,457,500 |
| 2022 | £625,000 | £1,507,500 |
| 2023 | £600,250 | £1,529,500 |
| 2024 | £650,000 | £1,699,000 |
| 2025 | £610,000 | £1,585,000 |
| 2026 | £632,500 | £1,890,750 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £1,065 | £1,110 |
| 2017 | £929 | £1,115 |
| 2018 | £901 | £1,034 |
| 2019 | £971 | £940 |
| 2020 | £1,122 | £1,092 |
| 2021 | £971 | £1,091 |
| 2022 | £929 | £1,098 |
| 2023 | £963 | £1,169 |
| 2024 | £1,010 | £1,247 |
| 2025 | £929 | £1,258 |
| 2026 | £1,018 | £1,455 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near N1 7AZ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Dec 2025 | 11, Basire Street, London, N1 8PN | Terraced | Freehold | £1,865,000 | |
| 01 Dec 2025 | Flat 5, Ferncroft, 15, Basire Street, London, N1 8PN | Flats | Leasehold | £450,000 | |
| 18 Dec 2025 | 15, St Paul Street, London, N1 7AH | Terraced | Freehold | £1,680,000 | |
| 28 Jul 2025 | Flat 6, Peninsula Court, 2, Basire Street, London, N1 8BF | Flats | Leasehold | £800,000 | |
| 01 May 2026 | 11, Rydon Street, London, N1 7AL | Terraced | Freehold | £1,890,750 |
In the N1 7AZ postcode area, located within Islington East & Arlington, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of N1 7AZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | SRH News | Coleman Fields, Islington, N1 7AG | Walking directions to SRH News |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | Ecclesbourne Road, Islington, N1 3DG | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Welcome | Packington Square, Islington, N1 7FZ | Walking directions to Welcome |
| 0.2 mi | The Co-operative Food | 167 New North Road, London, N1 6SU | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.2 mi | Ocean Wine | Essex Road, London, N1 3AP | Walking directions to Ocean Wine |
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 7AZ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Hannah Victoria McHugh
St Mary's & St James' - Elected 7 May 2026
Joseph Andrew Croft
St Mary's & St James' - Elected 7 May 2026
Saiqa Pandor
St Mary's & St James' - Elected 7 May 2026
Emily Thornberry
Islington South and Finsbury - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around N1 7AZ records about 71 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 other theft.
The median sale price around N1 7AZ in Islington East & Arlington is £690,000 (about £1,084 per square foot) based on 111 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to N1 7AZ, including Rotherfield Primary School (Good), The New North Academy (Good) and City of London Academy Islington (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to N1 7AZ is Essex Road in TfL zone 2, about 417 m away, serving the Great Northern line.
N1 7AZ scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,447 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 7AZ is Emily Thornberry (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Hannah Victoria McHugh (Labour Party), Joseph Andrew Croft (Labour Party) and Saiqa Pandor (Labour Party).