Postcode N1 8RU 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 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 nearest station is Essex Road, about 0.1 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest large park is New River Walk.
Islington East & Arlington has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,730 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, 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 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 per household in Islington East & Arlington is £70,977 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 120 ft away from N1 8RU.
Islington East & Arlington near N1 8RU 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 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 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 |
| 0.3 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 37 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near N1 8RU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Sept 2025 | 132 - 134, Essex Road, London, N1 8LX | Terraced | Freehold | £820,000 | |
| 24 Apr 2025 | 123, Asteys Row, London, N1 2AR | Flats | Leasehold | £1,460,000 | |
| 19 Dec 2025 | Second Floor Flat, 2, Greenman Street, London, N1 8SB | Flats | Leasehold | £591,000 | |
| 15 Apr 2026 | 151, Essex Road, London, N1 2SN | Flats | Freehold | £850,000 | |
| 03 Oct 2025 | Flat 2, 113A, Essex Road, London, N1 2SL | Flats | Leasehold | £710,000 |
In the N1 8RU postcode area, located within Islington East & Arlington, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of N1 8RU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Food Bazaar | Islington, N1 8LX | Walking directions to Food Bazaar |
| 0 mi | Harvest N1 | 106-102 Essex Road, London, N1 8LU | Walking directions to Harvest N1 |
| 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 | Ocean Wine | Essex Road, London, N1 3AP | Walking directions to Ocean Wine |
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 8RU, 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 8RU 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 8RU 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 8RU, including The New North Academy (Good), St Mary's CofE Primary School (Good) and Richard Cloudesley School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to N1 8RU is Essex Road in TfL zone 2, about 204 m away, serving the Great Northern line.
N1 8RU 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 8RU 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).