Postcode N1 8QF is located in a major urban area, within the St Mary's & St James' area of Islington in the London region, and forms part of the Islington East & Arlington area. It has high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 52.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 60% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Islington East & Arlington is £70,977 per year. The median sale price in St Mary's & St James' is £691,151 (around £1,097 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £550,000 and £1,377,500. The nearest station is Essex Road, about 0.2 miles away. There are 11 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 8,730 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 27% most deprived areas in England.
Islington East & Arlington has a low crime rate, with approximately 52.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 42.7% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 309 ft away from N1 8QF.
Islington East & Arlington near N1 8QF 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 2 | Essex Road | Great Northern | Walking directions to Essex Road |
| 0.4 mi | 1 | Angel | Northern | Walking directions to Angel |
| 0.7 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 |
| 0.4 mi | Shepherdess Walk Park | Small | Walking directions to Shepherdess Walk Park |
| 0.4 mi | Graham Street Park | Small | Walking directions to Graham Street Park |
Based on 116 recent sales, the median property price is £691,151 (about £1,097 per square foot) in St Mary's & St James' area, with individual transactions ranging from £140,000 up to £2,700,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 38 | £1,665,000 | £1,300 |
| Flats | 78 | £602,000 | £960 |
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 | £614,000 | £1,600,000 |
| 2026 | £590,000 | £1,795,000 |
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 | £935 | £1,250 |
| 2026 | £1,021 | £1,373 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near N1 8QF.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Feb 2026 | Flat 4, 40 - 41, Packington Street, London, N1 8QB | Flats | Leasehold | £800,000 | |
| 11 Jul 2025 | Flat 7, 13, Windsor Street, London, N1 8QG | Flats | Leasehold | £800,000 | |
| 12 Sept 2025 | 154, Packington Street, London, N1 8RA | Other | Freehold | £6,600 | |
| 13 Jun 2025 | 154A, Packington Street, London, N1 8RA | Flats | Leasehold | £1,200,000 | |
| 22 May 2026 | Flat 5, Gough House, Windsor Street, London, N1 8QA | Flats | Leasehold | £420,000 |
In the N1 8QF postcode area, located within Islington East & Arlington, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Not applicable | Richard Cloudesley School | Community special school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 20 Nov 2014. | |
Richard Cloudesley School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 20 Nov 2014
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| 0.1 mi | Secondary | City of London Academy Islington | Academy sponsor led | Ofsted rating. Inspected 13 Mar 2019. | |
City of London Academy Islington ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 13 Mar 2019
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| 0.2 mi | Primary | St Mary's CofE Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 12 Sept 2012. | |
St Mary's CofE Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 12 Sept 2012
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15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of N1 8QF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Planet Organic | 64 Essex Road, London, N1 8LR | Walking directions to Planet Organic |
| 0.1 mi | Angel Express | 52 Essex Road, London, N1 8LR | Walking directions to Angel Express |
| 0.1 mi | Harvest N1 | 106-102 Essex Road, London, N1 8LU | Walking directions to Harvest N1 |
| 0.1 mi | Welcome | Packington Square, Islington, N1 7FZ | Walking directions to Welcome |
| 0.1 mi | Food Bazaar | Islington, N1 8LX | Walking directions to Food Bazaar |
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 8QF, 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 8QF records about 52 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 8QF in St Mary's & St James' is £691,151 (about £1,097 per square foot) based on 116 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to N1 8QF, including Richard Cloudesley School (Outstanding), City of London Academy Islington (Outstanding) and St Mary's CofE Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to N1 8QF is Essex Road in TfL zone 2, about 394 m away, serving the Great Northern line.
N1 8QF scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,730 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 8QF 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).