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N1 9NG

Pentonville Road

Clerkenwell

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Overview

Postcode N1 9NG is located in a major urban area, within the Clerkenwell ward of Islington in the London region, and forms part of the Pentonville area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 192.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.5× the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Pentonville is £72,112 per year. The nearest station is King's Cross, about 0.2 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Coram's Fields.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
192
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
47.2%
Connectivity
10/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

7/10

Pentonville has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,676 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 36% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Pentonville has a very high crime rate, with approximately 192.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

47.2%

Approximately 47.2% 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.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Pentonville is £72,112 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from N1 9NG.

Flood risk

No risk

Pentonville near N1 9NG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

10/10

The nearest station is King's Cross located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for N1 9NG
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

1

King's Cross

Great Northern

Walking directions to King's Cross
0.2 mi

1

Kings Cross St. Pancras

Circle, Hammersmith and City, Metropolitan, Northern, Piccadilly, Victoria

Walking directions to Kings Cross St. Pancras
0.4 mi

1

St Pancras

Thameslink

Walking directions to St Pancras

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for N1 9NG
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miCoram's FieldsMediumWalking directions to Coram's Fields
0.3 miSt George's GardensSmallWalking directions to St George's Gardens
0.4 miGray's Inn GardensSmallWalking directions to Gray's Inn Gardens

Area Profile

Population
324
Population density
15,186.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
60.74(+95%)
Anti-social behaviour
38.72(+44%)
Theft from the person
37.97(+305%)
Other theft
15.95(+40%)
Public order
14.43(+113%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
92
28.13%
Other White
64
19.57%
African
27
8.26%
Bangladeshi
19
5.81%
Other
19
5.81%
Total population: 327

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
162
52.43%
Level 4+ (Degree)
89
28.8%
No qualifications
21
6.8%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
12
3.88%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
12
3.88%
Total 16+ residents: 309

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
27
37.5%
Social rents from council
22
30.56%
Other social rented
12
16.67%
Owns outright
9
12.5%
Shared ownership
1
1.39%
Total households: 72

Property prices in Clerkenwell

Median price£750,000
Price per sq ft£1,050
Sales (last 12 months)67
Typical range (middle 50%)£527K – £1.2M

Based on 67 recent sales, the median property price is £750,000 (about £1,050 per square foot) in Clerkenwell area, with individual transactions ranging from £270,000 up to £3,000,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Clerkenwell over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced9£1,650,000£1,162
Flats58£716,000£1,038

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Clerkenwell

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Clerkenwell.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£760,000£1,157,500
2017£760,000£2,180,000
2018£725,000£1,372,500
2019£649,999£1,250,000
2020£738,750£2,255,000
2021£682,500£2,150,000
2022£750,000£2,000,000
2023£999,875£1,630,000
2024£940,000£1,590,000
2025£700,000£1,937,500
2026£718,000£1,380,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Clerkenwell.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Clerkenwell.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£1,064£1,097
2017£989£1,051
2018£1,005£1,091
2019£960£1,072
2020£983£1,156
2021£929£1,248
2022£976£1,315
2023£1,272£1,039
2024£1,069£1,166
2025£1,018£1,103
2026£1,038£1,085
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Clerkenwell.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Clerkenwell in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 4 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near N1 9NG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near N1 9NG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
22 Apr 2025187, Kings Cross Road, London, WC1X 9DBOtherFreehold£365,000
05 Dec 20252, Britannia Street, London, WC1X 9JEOtherFreehold£9,200,000
07 Mar 2025Flat 27, Pioneer House, 46, Britannia Street, London, WC1X 9JHFlatsLeasehold£365,000
22 Dec 202557, Caledonian Road, London, N1 9BUOtherFreehold£1,175,000

Schools

In the N1 9NG postcode area, located within Pentonville, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for N1 9NG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryWinton Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miNot applicableThe Pears Family SchoolFree schools alternative provision

Outstanding

0.2 miNot applicableThe Gower SchoolOther independent school

N/A

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of N1 9NG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for N1 9NG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miHarris Food & WineIslington, N1 9JRWalking directions to Harris Food & Wine
0.1 mi24hr Food & WineIslington, N1 9FQWalking directions to 24hr Food & Wine
0.1 miSainsbury's Local266-268 Pentonville Road, Islington, London, N1 9JYWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.1 miA.Ts Food & WineCaledonia Road, Islington, N1 9DUWalking directions to A.Ts Food & Wine
0.1 miAM 2 PMKing's Cross Road, Camden, WC1X 9BNWalking directions to AM 2 PM

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Islington district.

Band A£1,405
Band B£1,640
Band C£1,874
Band D£2,108
Band E£2,577
Band F£3,045
Band G£3,514
Band H£4,216

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for N1 9NG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Giulio Ferrini

Clerkenwell - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Jara Falkenburg

Clerkenwell - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Ruth Hayes

Clerkenwell - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Emily Thornberry

Islington South and Finsbury - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictIslingtonE09000019
Parliamentary ConstituencyIslington South and FinsburyE14001306
WardClerkenwellE05013702
ParishIslington, unparished areaE43000209
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)PentonvilleE02000574
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Islington 021DE01002728
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about N1 9NG

Is N1 9NG (Pentonville) safe?

The area around N1 9NG records about 192 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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.

What is the average house price near N1 9NG?

The median sale price around N1 9NG in Pentonville is £750,000 (about £1,050 per square foot) based on 67 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near N1 9NG?

There are 20 schools close to N1 9NG, including Winton Primary School (Good), The Pears Family School (Outstanding) and The Gower School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to N1 9NG?

The closest station to N1 9NG is King's Cross in TfL zone 1, about 291 m away, serving the Great Northern line.

How deprived is the area around N1 9NG?

N1 9NG scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,676 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents N1 9NG (Pentonville) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Islington South and Finsbury covering N1 9NG is Emily Thornberry (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Giulio Ferrini (Green Party), Jara Falkenburg (Green Party) and Ruth Hayes (Labour Party).