Postcode N1 8NL 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 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 0.3 miles away. There are 12 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest small park is Shepherdess Walk Park.
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.
Angel has a very high crime rate, with approximately 117.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 32.2% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 316 ft away from N1 8NL.
Angel near N1 8NL 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 |
| 0.3 mi | 2 | Essex Road | Great Northern | Walking directions to Essex Road |
| 0.7 mi | 2 | Highbury and Islington | Great Northern, Overground, Victoria | Walking directions to Highbury and Islington |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 0.3 mi | Arlington Square | Small | Walking directions to Arlington Square |
Based on 111 recent sales, the median property price is £690,000 (about £1,084 per square foot) in St Mary's & St James' area, with individual transactions ranging from £233,420 up to £2,700,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 34 | £1,665,000 | £1,269 |
| Flats | 77 | £621,000 | £925 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £597,500 | £1,287,500 |
| 2017 | £550,000 | £1,375,000 |
| 2018 | £560,000 | £1,284,000 |
| 2019 | £672,000 | £1,370,000 |
| 2020 | £740,000 | £1,426,250 |
| 2021 | £606,250 | £1,457,500 |
| 2022 | £625,000 | £1,507,500 |
| 2023 | £600,250 | £1,529,500 |
| 2024 | £650,000 | £1,699,000 |
| 2025 | £610,000 | £1,585,000 |
| 2026 | £632,500 | £1,890,750 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £1,065 | £1,110 |
| 2017 | £929 | £1,115 |
| 2018 | £901 | £1,034 |
| 2019 | £971 | £940 |
| 2020 | £1,122 | £1,092 |
| 2021 | £971 | £1,091 |
| 2022 | £929 | £1,098 |
| 2023 | £963 | £1,169 |
| 2024 | £1,010 | £1,247 |
| 2025 | £929 | £1,258 |
| 2026 | £1,018 | £1,455 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near N1 8NL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Jul 2025 | 10, Raleigh Street, London, N1 8NN | Terraced | Freehold | £1,400,000 | |
| 18 Aug 2025 | 5, Raleigh Street, London, N1 8NW | Terraced | Freehold | £1,950,000 | |
| 28 Feb 2025 | 53, Queens Head Street, London, N1 8NQ | Flats | Leasehold | £675,000 | |
| 03 Jun 2026 | 20, Cruden Street, London, N1 8NH | Terraced | Freehold | £1,575,000 | |
| 25 Nov 2025 | 19, Cruden Street, London, N1 8NH | Terraced | Freehold | £1,650,000 |
In the N1 8NL postcode area, located within Angel, there are 12 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of N1 8NL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Angel Express | 52 Essex Road, London, N1 8LR | Walking directions to Angel Express |
| 0.1 mi | Planet Organic | 64 Essex Road, London, N1 8LR | Walking directions to Planet Organic |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 25-29 Islington Green, London, N1 8DU | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | Welcome | Packington Square, Islington, N1 7FZ | Walking directions to Welcome |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 317 Upper Street, London, N1 2XQ | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
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 8NL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Hannah Victoria McHugh
St Mary's & St James' - Elected 7 May 2026
Joseph Andrew Croft
St Mary's & St James' - Elected 7 May 2026
Saiqa Pandor
St Mary's & St James' - Elected 7 May 2026
Emily Thornberry
Islington South and Finsbury - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around N1 8NL 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.
The median sale price around N1 8NL in Angel is £690,000 (about £1,084 per square foot) based on 111 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to N1 8NL, including Richard Cloudesley School (Outstanding), City of London Academy Islington (Outstanding) and Hanover Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to N1 8NL is Angel in TfL zone 1, about 548 m away, serving the Northern line.
N1 8NL 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 8NL is Emily Thornberry (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Hannah Victoria McHugh (Labour Party), Joseph Andrew Croft (Labour Party) and Saiqa Pandor (Labour Party).