Postcode N1 8AQ is located in a major urban area, within the St Peter's & Canalside area of Islington in the London region, and forms part of the Angel area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 117.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Angel is £84,536 per year. The median sale price in St Peter's & Canalside is £742,500 (around £929 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £507,500 and £1,095,000. The nearest station is Angel, about 0.2 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Barnard Park.
Angel has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,078 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 46% most deprived areas in England.
Angel has a very high crime rate, with approximately 117.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 27.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 29.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Angel is £84,536 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 185 ft away from N1 8AQ.
Angel near N1 8AQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Angel located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 1 | Angel | Northern | Walking directions to Angel |
| 0.5 mi | 2 | Essex Road | Great Northern | Walking directions to Essex Road |
| 0.8 mi | 2 | Highbury and Islington | Great Northern, Overground, Victoria | Walking directions to Highbury and Islington |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Barnard Park | Medium | Walking directions to Barnard Park |
| 0.4 mi | Shepherdess Walk Park | Small | Walking directions to Shepherdess Walk Park |
| 0.3 mi | Graham Street Park | Small | Walking directions to Graham Street Park |
Based on 102 recent sales, the median property price is £742,500 (about £929 per square foot) in St Peter's & Canalside area, with individual transactions ranging from £175,500 up to £4,900,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 16 | £1,650,000 | £1,195 |
| Flats | 86 | £635,000 | £893 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | £603,500 | £1,650,000 |
| 2026 | £667,500 | £1,825,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | £977 | £1,235 |
| 2026 | £826 | £1,179 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near N1 8AQ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 May 2026 | 33A, Camden Passage, London, N1 8EA | Flats | Leasehold | £875,000 | |
| 06 Feb 2026 | Flat 38, Colinsdale, Camden Walk, London, N1 8DZ | Flats | Leasehold | £445,000 | |
| 19 Sept 2025 | Flat 1, Colinsdale, Camden Walk, London, N1 8DZ | Flats | Leasehold | £425,000 | |
| 08 Aug 2025 | 338A, Upper Street, London, N1 0PB | Other | Leasehold | £975,000 | |
| 08 Aug 2025 | 338A, Upper Street, London, N1 0PB | Flats | Leasehold | £975,000 |
In the N1 8AQ postcode area, located within Angel, there are 10 primary and 2 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 | St John Evangelist Catholic Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 23 Oct 2014. | |
St John Evangelist Catholic Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 23 Oct 2014
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| 0.2 mi | Not applicable | Richard Cloudesley School | Community special school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 20 Nov 2014. | |
Richard Cloudesley School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 20 Nov 2014
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| 0.2 mi | Primary | Hanover Primary School | Community school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 9 Jul 2024. | |
Hanover Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 9 Jul 2024
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15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of N1 8AQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | The Passage Pantry | 351-352 Upper Street, London, N1 0PD | Walking directions to The Passage Pantry |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 25-29 Islington Green, London, N1 8DU | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | Whole Foods Market | 359 Upper Street, London, N1 0PD | Walking directions to Whole Foods Market |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 317 Upper Street, London, N1 2XQ | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.2 mi | All Good | Upper Street, Islington, N1 9LH | Walking directions to All Good |
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 8AQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Martin Geoffrey Klute
St Peter's & Canalside - Elected 7 May 2026
Rosaline Ifechukwude Ogunro
St Peter's & Canalside - Elected 7 May 2026
Toby Alexander North
St Peter's & Canalside - Elected 7 May 2026
Emily Thornberry
Islington South and Finsbury - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around N1 8AQ records about 117 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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, violence and sexual offences and other theft.
The median sale price around N1 8AQ in St Peter's & Canalside is £742,500 (about £929 per square foot) based on 102 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to N1 8AQ, including St John Evangelist Catholic Primary School (Good), Richard Cloudesley School (Outstanding) and Hanover Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to N1 8AQ is Angel in TfL zone 1, about 274 m away, serving the Northern line.
N1 8AQ scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,078 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 8AQ 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).