Postcode N1 8QY 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 73.9 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 0.2 miles away. There are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, closest large park is New River Walk.
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 moderate crime rate, with approximately 73.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 86.0% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 309 ft away from N1 8QY.
Islington East & Arlington near N1 8QY 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 |
| 0.5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | New River Walk | Large | Walking directions to New River Walk |
| 0.4 mi | Rosemary Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Rosemary Gardens |
| 0.4 mi | Shepherdess Walk Park | Small | Walking directions to Shepherdess Walk Park |
Based on 98 recent sales, the median property price is £691,250 in St Mary's & St James' area, with individual transactions ranging from £345,000 up to £3,575,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 72 | £623,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 2 | £1,248,750 |
| Terraced | 24 | £1,425,000 |
10 year median price trend in St Mary's & St James'
In the N1 8QY postcode area, located within Islington East & Arlington, there are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of N1 8QY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | Nisa Local | 132-134 Essex road, London, N1 8LX | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.1 mi | Planet Organic | Windsor Street, Islington, N1 8LR | Walking directions to Planet Organic |
| 0.1 mi | Angel Express | Windsor Street, Islington, N1 8LR | Walking directions to Angel Express |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.