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 109.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 15% 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 3 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 6,951 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 109.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population 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 per household in Islington East & Arlington is £70,977 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 115 recent sales, the median property price is £758,000 (about £956 per square foot) in Canonbury area, with individual transactions ranging from £147,000 up to £5,650,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £3,550,000 | £1,655 |
| Semi-Detached | 8 | £2,275,000 | £1,069 |
| Terraced | 13 | £1,900,000 | £1,239 |
| Flats | 92 | £650,500 | £916 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £665,000 | — | £1,450,000 |
| 2017 | £627,500 | £2,392,500 | £1,378,250 |
| 2018 | £550,000 | £1,770,000 | £1,700,000 |
| 2019 | £512,500 | £2,227,000 | £1,185,000 |
| 2020 | £598,750 | £3,290,100 | £1,176,250 |
| 2021 | £600,000 | £2,775,000 | £1,612,000 |
| 2022 | £597,500 | £1,645,000 | £1,400,000 |
| 2023 | £627,500 | £4,850,000 | £1,437,500 |
| 2024 | £615,000 | £3,220,000 | £1,660,000 |
| 2025 | £630,000 | £2,212,500 | £1,550,000 |
| 2026 | £651,000 | £2,450,000 | £1,750,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £916 | — | £964 |
| 2017 | £861 | £1,055 | £1,042 |
| 2018 | £800 | £1,290 | £933 |
| 2019 | £804 | £1,313 | £815 |
| 2020 | £846 | £1,080 | £979 |
| 2021 | £828 | £1,236 | £1,255 |
| 2022 | £849 | £1,286 | £1,045 |
| 2023 | £856 | £1,311 | £1,041 |
| 2024 | £859 | £1,889 | £1,005 |
| 2025 | £916 | £1,155 | £1,206 |
| 2026 | £893 | £1,030 | £811 |
There were 42 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near N1 8SU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Apr 2026 | 13, Ecclesbourne Road, London, N1 3RP | Flats | Leasehold | £780,000 | |
| 09 Jan 2026 | 7, Ecclesbourne Road, London, N1 3RP | Flats | Leasehold | £685,000 | |
| 06 Jun 2025 | Westminster Court, 49, Melville Place, London, N1 8ND | Flats | Leasehold | £780,000 | |
| 18 Jul 2025 | 12C, Tibberton Square, London, N1 8SF | Flats | Leasehold | £550,000 | |
| 28 Mar 2025 | 26, Tibberton Square, London, N1 8SF | Flats | Leasehold | £575,000 |
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 |
| 0.2 mi | Food Bazaar | Islington, N1 8LX | Walking directions to Food Bazaar |
| 0.2 mi | Harvest N1 | 106-102 Essex Road, London, N1 8LU | Walking directions to Harvest N1 |
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 8SU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Clare Jeapes
Canonbury - Elected 7 May 2026
Hayden Banks
Canonbury - Elected 7 May 2026
Nicholas Wayne
Canonbury - Elected 7 May 2026
Emily Thornberry
Islington South and Finsbury - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around N1 8SU records about 110 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 8SU in Islington East & Arlington is £758,000 (about £956 per square foot) based on 115 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to N1 8SU, including The New North Academy (Good), Rotherfield Primary School (Good) and St Mary's CofE Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to N1 8SU is Essex Road in TfL zone 2, about 124 m away, serving the Great Northern line.
N1 8SU scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,951 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 8SU is Emily Thornberry (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Clare Jeapes (Labour Party), Hayden Banks (Green Party) and Nicholas Wayne (Labour Party).