Postcode N1 8BQ 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 Angel area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 173.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Angel is £84,536 per year. The nearest station is Angel, about 0.3 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest small park is King Square Gardens.
Angel has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,832 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 39% most deprived areas in England.
Angel has a very high crime rate, with approximately 173.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 36.3% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near N1 8BQ.
Angel near N1 8BQ 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 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 1 | Angel | Northern | Walking directions to Angel |
| 0.6 mi | 2 | Essex Road | Great Northern | Walking directions to Essex Road |
| 0.6 mi | 1 | Old Street | Great Northern, Northern | Walking directions to Old Street |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | King Square Gardens | Small | Walking directions to King Square Gardens |
| 0.2 mi | Shepherdess Walk Park | Small | Walking directions to Shepherdess Walk Park |
| 0.1 mi | Graham Street Park | Small | Walking directions to Graham Street Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 1 | £2,000,000 | £— |
| Terraced | 15 | £1,650,000 | £1,195 |
| Detached | 1 | £1,000,000 | £1,161 |
| Flats | 78 | £655,500 | £917 |
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 | £609,250 | £1,650,000 |
| 2026 | £640,000 | £1,650,000 |
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 | £995 | £1,211 |
| 2026 | £852 | £1,120 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near N1 8BQ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Feb 2026 | 29, Theseus Walk, London, N1 8DS | Flats | Leasehold | £397,321 | |
| 24 Mar 2026 | Parking Space 9, Angelis Apartments, 69, Graham Street, London, N1 8LH | Other | Leasehold | £25,000 | |
| 06 Jun 2025 | 39, Angelis Apartments, 69, Graham Street, London, N1 8LH | Flats | Leasehold | £880,500 | |
| 27 Feb 2026 | Ground And First Floor Flat, 18, Rocliffe Street, London, N1 8DT | Flats | Leasehold | £1,360,000 | |
| 17 Dec 2025 | 24, Rocliffe Street, London, N1 8DT | Terraced | Freehold | £1,328,700 |
In the N1 8BQ postcode area, located within Angel, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of N1 8BQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | City Mini Market | City Road, Islington, N1 8BX | Walking directions to City Mini Market |
| 0.1 mi | Green Apple Organic | City Road, Islington, N1 8BX | Walking directions to Green Apple Organic |
| 0.1 mi | Co-op | City Road, Islington, EC1V 1AU | Walking directions to Co-op |
| 0.2 mi | City Road Supermarket | 152 Central Street, London, EC1V 8AY | Walking directions to City Road Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | Best-one | Goswell Road, Islington, EC1V 7JJ | Walking directions to Best-one |
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 8BQ, 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 8BQ records about 173 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 shoplifting, anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences.
The median sale price around N1 8BQ in Angel is £800,000 (about £995 per square foot) based on 95 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to N1 8BQ, including Hanover Primary School (Good), The ArtsXchange (Good) and Moreland Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to N1 8BQ is Angel in TfL zone 1, about 440 m away, serving the Northern line.
N1 8BQ scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,832 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 8BQ 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).