Postcode N1 8PQ 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 high crime levels, with around 108 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 17% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Islington East & Arlington is £70,977 per year. The nearest station is Essex Road, 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 Rosemary Gardens.
Islington East & Arlington has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,073 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 37% most deprived areas in England.
Islington East & Arlington has a high crime rate, with approximately 108 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 50.3% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near N1 8PQ.
Islington East & Arlington near N1 8PQ 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 0.3 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 |
| 0.8 mi | 2 | Highbury and Islington | Great Northern, Overground, Victoria | Walking directions to Highbury and Islington |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Rosemary Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Rosemary Gardens |
| 0.3 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 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 8PQ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Sept 2025 | Rheidol Cafe & Sandwich Bar, 1A, Rheidol Terrace, London, N1 8NT | Other | Freehold | £1,000,000 | |
| 04 Jul 2025 | 10, Raleigh Street, London, N1 8NN | Terraced | Freehold | £1,400,000 | |
| 24 Oct 2025 | Flat A, 123, Packington Street, London, N1 7EA | Flats | Leasehold | £550,000 | |
| 02 Feb 2026 | Flat 4, 40 - 41, Packington Street, London, N1 8QB | Flats | Leasehold | £800,000 | |
| 28 Feb 2025 | 53, Queens Head Street, London, N1 8NQ | Flats | Leasehold | £675,000 |
In the N1 8PQ postcode area, located within Islington East & Arlington, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of N1 8PQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Welcome | Packington Square, Islington, N1 7FZ | Walking directions to Welcome |
| 0.1 mi | Angel Express | 52 Essex Road, London, N1 8LR | Walking directions to Angel Express |
| 0.2 mi | Planet Organic | 64 Essex Road, London, N1 8LR | Walking directions to Planet Organic |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 25-29 Islington Green, London, N1 8DU | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Harvest N1 | 106-102 Essex Road, London, N1 8LU | Walking directions to Harvest N1 |
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 8PQ, 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 8PQ records about 108 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and other theft.
The median sale price around N1 8PQ in Islington East & Arlington 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 8PQ, including City of London Academy Islington (Outstanding), Richard Cloudesley School (Outstanding) and The New North Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to N1 8PQ is Essex Road in TfL zone 2, about 540 m away, serving the Great Northern line.
N1 8PQ scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,073 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 8PQ 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).