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N1 7FH

Canalside Square

St Peter's & Canalside

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Overview

Postcode N1 7FH is located in a major urban area, within the St Peter's & Canalside ward of Islington in the London region, and forms part of the Islington East & Arlington area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 108 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 17% 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 0.4 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest large park is Shoreditch Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
108
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
78.5%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

Islington East & Arlington has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,073 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 37% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Islington East & Arlington has a high crime rate, with approximately 108 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

78.5%

Approximately 78.5% 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.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Islington East & Arlington is £70,977 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near N1 7FH.

Flood risk

No risk

Islington East & Arlington near N1 7FH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

4/10

The nearest station is Essex Road located about 0.4 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for N1 7FH
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

2

Essex Road

Great Northern

Walking directions to Essex Road
0.5 mi

1

Angel

Northern

Walking directions to Angel
0.7 mi

1

Old Street

Great Northern, Northern

Walking directions to Old Street

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for N1 7FH
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miShoreditch ParkLargeWalking directions to Shoreditch Park
0.4 miRosemary GardensSmallWalking directions to Rosemary Gardens
0.2 miShepherdess Walk ParkSmallWalking directions to Shepherdess Walk Park

Area Profile

Population
469
Population density
42,252.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
31.09(0%)
Anti-social behaviour
23.18(-14%)
Burglary
14.13(+158%)
Vehicle crime
12.44(+33%)
Theft from the person
12.44(+33%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Other White
121
25.91%
British
114
24.41%
African
39
8.35%
Bangladeshi
31
6.64%
Other
27
5.78%
Total population: 467

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
136
35.14%
Level 3 (A level)
81
20.93%
No qualifications
79
20.41%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
36
9.3%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
34
8.79%
Total 16+ residents: 387

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
137
71.73%
Private landlord or letting agency
24
12.57%
Social rents from council
13
6.81%
Owns with a mortgage
10
5.24%
Owns outright
6
3.14%
Total households: 191

Property prices in St Peter's & Canalside

Median price£800,000
Price per sq ft£995
Sales (last 12 months)95
Typical range (middle 50%)£530K – £1.1M

Based on 95 recent sales, the median property price is £800,000 (about £995 per square foot) in St Peter's & Canalside area, with individual transactions ranging from £175,500 up to £3,500,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in St Peter's & Canalside over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached1£2,000,000£—
Terraced15£1,650,000£1,195
Detached1£1,000,000£1,161
Flats78£655,500£917

10-year price trendmedian sale price in St Peter's & Canalside

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in St Peter's & Canalside.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£672,475£1,637,500
2017£700,000£1,800,000
2018£554,675£1,772,500
2019£682,000£1,650,000
2020£906,950£1,512,850
2021£936,900£1,617,500
2022£765,000£1,850,000
2023£916,700£1,902,500
2024£913,725£1,735,000
2025£609,250£1,650,000
2026£640,000£1,650,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in St Peter's & Canalside.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in St Peter's & Canalside.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£929£1,079
2017£942£1,147
2018£924£1,063
2019£944£1,051
2020£1,275£1,142
2021£1,163£1,065
2022£965£1,181
2023£1,327£1,240
2024£1,266£1,161
2025£995£1,211
2026£852£1,120
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in St Peter's & Canalside.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for St Peter's & Canalside in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near N1 7FH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near N1 7FH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
06 May 2026Flat 13, 17, Canalside Square, London, N1 7FPFlatsLeasehold£550,000
24 Nov 2025Flat 21, 17, Canalside Square, London, N1 7FPFlatsLeasehold£545,000
28 Aug 2025Flat 3, 17, Canalside Square, London, N1 7FPFlatsLeasehold£825,000
31 Mar 2025Flat 12, 17, Canalside Square, London, N1 7FPFlatsLeasehold£750,000
31 Mar 2025Flat 9, 18, Canalside Square, London, N1 7FPFlatsLeasehold£560,000

Schools

In the N1 7FH postcode area, located within Islington East & Arlington, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for N1 7FH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miSecondaryCity of London Academy IslingtonAcademy sponsor led

Outstanding

0.2 miNot applicableRichard Cloudesley SchoolCommunity special school

Outstanding

0.2 miPrimaryThomas Fairchild Community SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of N1 7FH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for N1 7FH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miWelcomePackington Square, Islington, N1 7FZWalking directions to Welcome
0.1 miSRH NewsColeman Fields, Islington, N1 7AGWalking directions to SRH News
0.2 miCropley Street Food StoreCropley Street, Hackney, N1 7HTWalking directions to Cropley Street Food Store
0.2 miThe Co-operative Food167 New North Road, London, N1 6SUWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.3 miAngel Express52 Essex Road, London, N1 8LRWalking directions to Angel Express

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 N1 7FH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Martin Geoffrey Klute

St Peter's & Canalside - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Rosaline Ifechukwude Ogunro

St Peter's & Canalside - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Toby Alexander North

St Peter's & Canalside - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Emily Thornberry

Islington South and Finsbury - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictIslingtonE09000019
Parliamentary ConstituencyIslington South and FinsburyE14001306
ParishIslington, unparished areaE43000209
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Islington East & ArlingtonE02000571
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Islington 018EE01002800
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced2014-07-01

Frequently asked questions about N1 7FH

Is N1 7FH (Islington East & Arlington) safe?

The area around N1 7FH records about 108 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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.

What is the average house price near N1 7FH?

The median sale price around N1 7FH in Islington East & Arlington is £800,000 (about £995 per square foot) based on 95 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near N1 7FH?

There are 20 schools close to N1 7FH, including City of London Academy Islington (Outstanding), Richard Cloudesley School (Outstanding) and Thomas Fairchild Community School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to N1 7FH?

The closest station to N1 7FH is Essex Road in TfL zone 2, about 642 m away, serving the Great Northern line.

How deprived is the area around N1 7FH?

N1 7FH scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,073 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents N1 7FH (Islington East & Arlington) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Islington South and Finsbury covering N1 7FH is Emily Thornberry (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Martin Geoffrey Klute (Labour Party), Rosaline Ifechukwude Ogunro (Labour Party) and Toby Alexander North (Labour Party).