Postcode N1 7BL 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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 71.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Islington East & Arlington is £70,977 per year. The nearest station is Essex Road located about 0.4 miles away. There are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, closest large park is Shoreditch Park.
Islington East & Arlington has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,193 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 40% most deprived areas in England.
Islington East & Arlington has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 71.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 29.5% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near N1 7BL.
Islington East & Arlington near N1 7BL 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 | 1 | Angel | Northern | Walking directions to Angel |
| 0.6 mi | 1 | Old Street | Great Northern, Northern | Walking directions to Old Street |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Shoreditch Park | Large | Walking directions to Shoreditch Park |
| 0.3 mi | Rosemary Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Rosemary Gardens |
| 0.2 mi | Shepherdess Walk Park | Small | Walking directions to Shepherdess Walk Park |
Based on 105 recent sales, the median property price is £697,500 in St Mary's & St James' area, with individual transactions ranging from £345,000 up to £2,700,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 81 | £625,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 2 | £1,248,750 |
| Terraced | 22 | £1,504,014 |
10 year median price trend in St Mary's & St James'
In the N1 7BL postcode area, located within Islington East & Arlington, there are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of N1 7BL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | SRH News | Coleman Fields, Islington, N1 7AG | Walking directions to SRH News |
| 0.1 mi | The Co-operative Food | 167 New North Road, London, N1 6SU | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.2 mi | Cropley Street Food Store | Cropley Street, Hackney, N1 7HT | Walking directions to Cropley Street Food Store |
| 0.2 mi | Welcome | Packington Square, Islington, N1 7FZ | Walking directions to Welcome |
| 0.3 mi | Pelin Helin Minimarket | 5 Cropley Street, London, N1 7PT | Walking directions to Pelin Helin Minimarket |
Annual council tax rates for Islington district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.