Postcode N1 8SU is located in a major urban area, within the Canonbury ward of Islington in the London region, and forms part of the Islington East & Arlington area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 148.6 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 0.1 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 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 7,039 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 very high crime rate, with approximately 148.6 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 59.7% 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 of residents in Islington East & Arlington is £62,000 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 28 ft away from N1 8SU.
Islington East & Arlington near N1 8SU 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 |
| 0.6 mi | 2 | Highbury and Islington | Great Northern, Overground, Victoria | Walking directions to Highbury and Islington |
| 0.6 mi | 2 | Canonbury | Overground | Walking directions to Canonbury |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | New River Walk | Large | Walking directions to New River Walk |
| 0.3 mi | Rosemary Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Rosemary Gardens |
| 0.5 mi | St Paul's Park | Small | Walking directions to St Paul's Park |
Based on 114 recent sales, the median property price is £687,500 in Canonbury area, with individual transactions ranging from £265,000 up to £3,750,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 96 | £650,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 4 | £2,162,750 |
| Terraced | 14 | £1,630,000 |
10 year median price trend in Canonbury
In the N1 8SU postcode area, located within Islington East & Arlington, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of N1 8SU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Ocean Wine | Essex Road, London, N1 3AP | Walking directions to Ocean Wine |
| 0 mi | Tesco Express | Ecclesbourne Road, Islington, N1 3DG | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | Essex Road Supermarket | 234 234 Essex Road, London, N1 3AP | Walking directions to Essex Road Supermarket |
| 0.1 mi | Nisa Local | 132-134 Essex road, London, N1 8LX | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.2 mi | Food Bazaar | Islington, N1 8LX | Walking directions to Food Bazaar |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.