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N1 8FR

Duncan Street

St Peter's & Canalside

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Detailed insights for N1 8FR

Overview

Postcode N1 8FR 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 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 nearest station is Angel, about 0.1 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.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
117
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
27%
Connectivity
10/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

6/10

Angel has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,078 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 46% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Angel has a very high crime rate, with approximately 117.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

27%

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.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Angel is £84,536 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 274 ft away from N1 8FR.

Flood risk

No risk

Angel near N1 8FR has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

10/10

The nearest station is Angel located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for N1 8FR
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

1

Angel

Northern

Walking directions to Angel
0.6 mi

2

Essex Road

Great Northern

Walking directions to Essex Road
0.8 mi

1

Old Street

Great Northern, Northern

Walking directions to Old Street

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for N1 8FR
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miBarnard ParkMediumWalking directions to Barnard Park
0.5 miKing Square GardensSmallWalking directions to King Square Gardens
0.4 miShepherdess Walk ParkSmallWalking directions to Shepherdess Walk Park

Area Profile

Population
272
Population density
11,333.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
45.21(+68%)
Violence and sexual offences
23.97(-23%)
Other theft
19.86(+74%)
Theft from the person
17.81(+90%)
Public order
12.33(+82%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
138
51.3%
Other White
64
23.79%
Bangladeshi
9
3.35%
Irish
9
3.35%
Other
9
3.35%
Total population: 269

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
189
78.1%
Level 3 (A level)
24
9.92%
No qualifications
15
6.2%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
9
3.72%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
2
0.83%
Total 16+ residents: 242

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
45
29.61%
Owns outright
40
26.32%
Social rents from council
24
15.79%
Owns with a mortgage
22
14.47%
Other social rented
17
11.18%
Total households: 152

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 44 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near N1 8FR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near N1 8FR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
14 Mar 2025Flat 17, Clerkenwell Court, 11, Duncan Street, London, N1 8FRFlatsLeasehold£820,000
27 Mar 2026Top Floor Flat, 30, Duncan Terrace, London, N1 8BSFlatsLeasehold£845,000
02 Oct 2025Basement Flat, 30, Duncan Terrace, London, N1 8BSFlatsLeasehold£1,200,000
28 Aug 202530, Duncan Street, London, N1 8BWOtherLeasehold£23,700
11 Jul 202540, Duncan Street, London, N1 8BWFlatsLeasehold£633,500

Schools

In the N1 8FR postcode area, located within Angel, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for N1 8FR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.0 miPrimarySt John Evangelist RC Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryHanover Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miNot applicableRichard Cloudesley SchoolCommunity special school

Outstanding

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of N1 8FR

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for N1 8FR
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miWhole Foods Market359 Upper Street, London, N1 0PDWalking directions to Whole Foods Market
0.1 miThe Passage Pantry351-352 Upper Street, London, N1 0PDWalking directions to The Passage Pantry
0.1 miAll GoodUpper Street, Islington, N1 9LHWalking directions to All Good
0.2 miOseyo15 Liverpool Road, London, N1 0RWWalking directions to Oseyo
0.2 miAngel Food & Wine347-349 Goswell Road, Islington, London, EC1V 7JNWalking directions to Angel Food & Wine

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 8FR, 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)AngelE02000573
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Islington 020CE01002801
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced2012-02-01

Frequently asked questions about N1 8FR

Is N1 8FR (Angel) safe?

The area around N1 8FR 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 shoplifting, anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences.

What is the average house price near N1 8FR?

The median sale price around N1 8FR in Angel is £800,000 (about £995 per square foot) based on 95 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near N1 8FR?

There are 20 schools close to N1 8FR, including St John Evangelist RC Primary School (Good), Hanover Primary School (Good) and Richard Cloudesley School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to N1 8FR?

The closest station to N1 8FR is Angel in TfL zone 1, about 156 m away, serving the Northern line.

How deprived is the area around N1 8FR?

N1 8FR 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).

Who represents N1 8FR (Angel) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Islington South and Finsbury covering N1 8FR 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).