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 very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 122.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Islington East & Arlington is £62,000 per year. The nearest station is Essex Road located about 0.3 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, closest small park is Rosemary Gardens.
Islington East & Arlington has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,590 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 14% most deprived areas in England.
Islington East & Arlington has a high crime rate, with approximately 122.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents 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 of residents in Islington East & Arlington is £62,000 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 116 recent sales, the median property price is £683,750 in St Mary's & St James' area, with individual transactions ranging from £215,000 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 | 90 | £623,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 2 | £1,248,750 |
| Terraced | 24 | £1,469,014 |
10 year median price trend in St Mary's & St James'
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 | Windsor Street, Islington, N1 8LR | Walking directions to Angel Express |
| 0.2 mi | Planet Organic | Windsor Street, Islington, 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 |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.