Postcode N1 8LR 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 high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 50.8 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 0.2 miles away. There are 12 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, closest small park is Shepherdess Walk Park.
Islington East & Arlington has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,972 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 21% most deprived areas in England.
Islington East & Arlington has a low crime rate, with approximately 50.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 37.6% 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 57 ft away from N1 8LR.
Islington East & Arlington near N1 8LR 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 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 2 | Essex Road | Great Northern | Walking directions to Essex Road |
| 0.4 mi | 1 | Angel | Northern | Walking directions to Angel |
| 0.6 mi | 2 | Highbury and Islington | Great Northern, Overground, Victoria | Walking directions to Highbury and Islington |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Shepherdess Walk Park | Small | Walking directions to Shepherdess Walk Park |
| 0.4 mi | Graham Street Park | Small | Walking directions to Graham Street Park |
| 0.3 mi | Arlington Square | Small | Walking directions to Arlington Square |
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 8LR postcode area, located within Islington East & Arlington, there are 12 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of N1 8LR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Angel Express | Windsor Street, Islington, N1 8LR | Walking directions to Angel Express |
| 0 mi | Planet Organic | Windsor Street, Islington, N1 8LR | Walking directions to Planet Organic |
| 0.1 mi | Harvest N1 | 106-102 Essex Road, London, N1 8LU | Walking directions to Harvest N1 |
| 0.1 mi | Food Bazaar | Islington, N1 8LX | Walking directions to Food Bazaar |
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Theberton Street, Islington, N1 2XQ | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
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.