Postcode N1 7BH is located in a major urban area, within the St Mary's & St James' area 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 median sale price in St Mary's & St James' is £691,151 (around £1,097 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £550,000 and £1,377,500. The nearest station is Essex Road, about 0.4 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest large park is Shoreditch Park.
Islington East & Arlington has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,447 out of 32,844 areas in England, 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 28.3% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 21 ft away from N1 7BH.
Islington East & Arlington near N1 7BH 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 0.4 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | 2 | Essex Road | Great Northern | Walking directions to Essex Road |
| 0.6 mi | 2 | Haggerston | Overground | Walking directions to Haggerston |
| 0.7 mi | 1,2 | Hoxton | Overground | Walking directions to Hoxton |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Shoreditch Park | Large | Walking directions to Shoreditch Park |
| 0.2 mi | Rosemary Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Rosemary Gardens |
| 0.3 mi | Shepherdess Walk Park | Small | Walking directions to Shepherdess Walk Park |
Based on 116 recent sales, the median property price is £691,151 (about £1,097 per square foot) in St Mary's & St James' area, with individual transactions ranging from £140,000 up to £2,700,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 38 | £1,665,000 | £1,300 |
| Flats | 78 | £602,000 | £960 |
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 | £614,000 | £1,600,000 |
| 2026 | £590,000 | £1,795,000 |
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 | £935 | £1,250 |
| 2026 | £1,021 | £1,373 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near N1 7BH.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Apr 2026 | 156A, New North Road, London, N1 7BH | Flats | Leasehold | £690,000 | |
| 16 Jan 2026 | Flat A, 138, New North Road, London, N1 7BH | Flats | Leasehold | £495,000 | |
| 24 Jul 2025 | Flat C, 150, New North Road, London, N1 7BH | Flats | Leasehold | £320,000 | |
| 26 Nov 2025 | Flat B, 241, New North Road, London, N1 7AT | Flats | Leasehold | £332,500 | |
| 22 Aug 2025 | 33, Wilton Square, London, N1 3DW | Terraced | Freehold | £1,385,000 |
In the N1 7BH postcode area, located within Islington East & Arlington, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | Rotherfield Primary School | Community school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 30 Apr 2014. | |
Rotherfield Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 30 Apr 2014
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| 0.2 mi | Primary | Shoreditch Park Primary School | Community school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 4 Jun 2024. | |
Shoreditch Park Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 4 Jun 2024
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| 0.2 mi | Primary | Thomas Fairchild Community School | Community school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 26 Sept 2023. | |
Thomas Fairchild Community School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 26 Sept 2023
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15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of N1 7BH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | The Co-operative Food | 167 New North Road, London, N1 6SU | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.1 mi | SRH News | Coleman Fields, Islington, N1 7AG | Walking directions to SRH News |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 18 Southgate Road, London, N1 3JE | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Cropley Street Food Store | Cropley Street, Hackney, N1 7HT | Walking directions to Cropley Street Food Store |
| 0.3 mi | Ally's Off Licence | Downham Road, Islington, N1 3GZ | Walking directions to Ally's 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 N1 7BH, 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 7BH 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 anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime and violence and sexual offences.
The median sale price around N1 7BH in St Mary's & St James' is £691,151 (about £1,097 per square foot) based on 116 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to N1 7BH, including Rotherfield Primary School (Good), Shoreditch Park Primary School (Outstanding) and Thomas Fairchild Community School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to N1 7BH is Essex Road in TfL zone 2, about 636 m away, serving the Great Northern line.
N1 7BH 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 7BH 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).