Postcode N19 5GU is located in a major urban area, within the Junction ward of Islington in the London region, and forms part of the Archway East area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 117.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Archway East is £80,684 per year. The nearest station is Upper Holloway, about 0.1 miles away. There are 12 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Whittington Park.
Archway East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,526 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 29% most deprived areas in England.
Archway East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 117.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 18.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 36.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Archway East is £80,684 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 71 ft away from N19 5GU.
Archway East near N19 5GU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Upper Holloway located about 0.1 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | 2 | Upper Holloway | Overground | Walking directions to Upper Holloway |
| 0.2 mi | 2,3 | Archway | Northern | Walking directions to Archway |
| 0.6 mi | 2 | Tufnell Park | Northern | Walking directions to Tufnell Park |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Whittington Park | Medium | Walking directions to Whittington Park |
| 0.4 mi | Dartmouth Park | Medium | Walking directions to Dartmouth Park |
| 0.4 mi | Hillside Park | Small | Walking directions to Hillside Park |
Based on 85 recent sales, the median property price is £590,000 (about £790 per square foot) in Junction area, with individual transactions ranging from £266,000 up to £2,100,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 1 | £1,537,500 | £— |
| Detached | 1 | £1,500,000 | £935 |
| Terraced | 22 | £1,205,000 | £787 |
| Flats | 61 | £520,000 | £790 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £442,500 | £1,250,000 |
| 2017 | £480,000 | £1,150,000 |
| 2018 | £435,000 | £1,203,500 |
| 2019 | £453,000 | £1,012,500 |
| 2020 | £525,000 | £975,000 |
| 2021 | £490,000 | £983,025 |
| 2022 | £495,000 | £1,225,000 |
| 2023 | £525,000 | £1,090,000 |
| 2024 | £512,500 | £1,315,000 |
| 2025 | £500,000 | £1,112,500 |
| 2026 | £528,000 | £755,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £765 | £752 |
| 2017 | £790 | £734 |
| 2018 | £889 | £759 |
| 2019 | £715 | £698 |
| 2020 | £721 | £781 |
| 2021 | £728 | £779 |
| 2022 | £754 | £879 |
| 2023 | £815 | £855 |
| 2024 | £795 | £826 |
| 2025 | £783 | £829 |
| 2026 | £828 | £674 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near N19 5GU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2025 | Flat 2, 6, Gresham Place, London, N19 5GU | Flats | Leasehold | £558,530 | |
| 17 Jul 2026 | Flat 42, Hargrave Mansions, Hargrave Road, London, N19 5SR | Flats | Leasehold | £480,000 | |
| 08 Sept 2025 | 25, Church Garth, London, N19 5RN | Flats | Leasehold | £455,000 | |
| 25 Jul 2025 | 2, Church Garth, London, N19 5RN | Flats | Leasehold | £449,950 | |
| 18 Jun 2025 | 22, Church Garth, London, N19 5RN | Flats | Leasehold | £500,000 |
In the N19 5GU postcode area, located within Archway East, there are 12 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of N19 5GU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Pemberton Gardens, Islington, N19 5SS | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0 mi | Tesco Express | 625-627 Holloway Road, London, N19 5SS | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0 mi | Bottega Italia | 651 Holloway Road, London, N19 5SE | Walking directions to Bottega Italia |
| 0 mi | Mum Organic | Pemberton Gardens, Islington, N19 5RN | Walking directions to Mum Organic |
| 0 mi | Premier Food Hall | Elthorne Road, Islington, N19 4AF | Walking directions to Premier Food Hall |
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 N19 5GU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Benjamin Gregg
Junction - Elected 7 May 2026
James Christopher Potts
Junction - Elected 7 May 2026
Sheila Marion Chapman
Junction - Elected 7 May 2026
Jeremy Corbyn
Islington North - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around N19 5GU records about 118 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and other theft.
The median sale price around N19 5GU in Archway East is £590,000 (about £790 per square foot) based on 85 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to N19 5GU, including St John's Upper Holloway CofE Primary School (Good), Yerbury Primary School (Outstanding) and City of London Academy, Highgate Hill (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to N19 5GU is Upper Holloway in TfL zone 2, about 192 m away, serving the Overground line.
N19 5GU scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,526 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Islington North covering N19 5GU is Jeremy Corbyn (Independent), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Benjamin Gregg (Labour Party), James Christopher Potts (Labour Party) and Sheila Marion Chapman (Labour Party).