Postcode N1 9RF is located in a major urban area, within the Caledonian area of Islington in the London region, and forms part of the Pentonville area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 424.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 3.3× the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Pentonville is £72,112 per year. The median sale price in Caledonian is £503,000 (around £765 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £425,000 and £755,000. The nearest station is King's Cross, about 0.3 miles away. There are 14 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Barnard Park.
Pentonville has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,656 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 45% most deprived areas in England.
Pentonville has a very high crime rate, with approximately 424.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 13.2% 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.
The average income per household in Pentonville is £72,112 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 239 ft away from N1 9RF.
Pentonville near N1 9RF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is King's Cross located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 1 | King's Cross | Great Northern | Walking directions to King's Cross |
| 0.4 mi | 1 | St Pancras | Thameslink | Walking directions to St Pancras |
| 0.4 mi | 1 | Kings Cross St. Pancras | Circle, Hammersmith and City, Metropolitan, Northern, Piccadilly, Victoria | Walking directions to Kings Cross St. Pancras |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Barnard Park | Medium | Walking directions to Barnard Park |
| 0.3 mi | Bingfield Park | Small | Walking directions to Bingfield Park |
| 0.4 mi | Thornhill Square | Small | Walking directions to Thornhill Square |
Based on 33 recent sales, the median property price is £503,000 (about £765 per square foot) in Caledonian area, with individual transactions ranging from £250,000 up to £1,397,500.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 4 | £970,554 | £930 |
| Flats | 29 | £500,000 | £765 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £566,000 | £1,257,500 |
| 2017 | £480,000 | £1,100,000 |
| 2018 | £500,000 | £772,000 |
| 2019 | £493,750 | £560,000 |
| 2020 | £492,500 | £872,500 |
| 2021 | £468,100 | £875,000 |
| 2022 | £500,000 | £950,000 |
| 2023 | £517,500 | £900,000 |
| 2024 | £515,000 | £1,012,500 |
| 2025 | £487,500 | £809,304 |
| 2026 | £522,500 | — |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £908 | £1,137 |
| 2017 | £865 | £867 |
| 2018 | £756 | £593 |
| 2019 | £756 | £592 |
| 2020 | £738 | £700 |
| 2021 | £735 | £856 |
| 2022 | £779 | £842 |
| 2023 | £841 | £734 |
| 2024 | £821 | £742 |
| 2025 | £818 | £716 |
| 2026 | £765 | — |
There were 29 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near N1 9RF.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Jul 2026 | Flat 268, Ice Wharf, 17, New Wharf Road, London, N1 9RF | Flats | Leasehold | £825,000 | |
| 11 Sept 2025 | Flat 262, Ice Wharf, 17, New Wharf Road, London, N1 9RF | Flats | Leasehold | £770,000 | |
| 01 Dec 2025 | Flat 341, Ice Wharf, 17, New Wharf Road, London, N1 9RW | Flats | Leasehold | £850,000 | |
| 17 Jul 2026 | Flat 6, 14, New Wharf Road, London, N1 9RT | Flats | Leasehold | £755,000 | |
| 12 Sept 2025 | 16, Tiber Gardens, London, N1 0XE | Flats | Leasehold | £540,000 |
In the N1 9RF postcode area, located within Pentonville, there are 14 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Nursery | Kate Greenaway Nursery School and Children's Centre | Local authority nursery school | Outstanding Ofsted rating. Inspected 12 Dec 2012. | |
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Winton Primary School | Community school | Outstanding Ofsted rating. Inspected 4 Jun 2024. | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Vittoria Primary School | Community school | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 2 Jun 2026. |
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of N1 9RF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Express Food Store | 134-136 York Way, London, N1 0AX | Walking directions to Express Food Store |
| 0.2 mi | Wynford Supermarket | 5 Wynford Road, Islington, London, N1 9QN | Walking directions to Wynford Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | Waitrose | 1 Wharf Road, London, N1C 4BZ | Walking directions to Waitrose |
| 0.2 mi | Nisa Local | 186-188 Caledonian Road, Islington, London, N1 0SQ | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.2 mi | All Time Supermarket | Caledonian Road, Islington, N1 0SL | Walking directions to All Time Supermarket |
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 9RF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Md Oliur Rahman
Caledonian - Elected 7 May 2026
Paul Edmond Convery
Caledonian - Elected 7 May 2026
Una Mary O'Halloran
Caledonian - Elected 7 May 2026
Emily Thornberry
Islington South and Finsbury - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around N1 9RF records about 424 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 other theft, anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences.
The median sale price around N1 9RF in Caledonian is £503,000 (about £765 per square foot) based on 33 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to N1 9RF, including Kate Greenaway Nursery School and Children's Centre (Outstanding), Winton Primary School (Outstanding) and Vittoria Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to N1 9RF is King's Cross in TfL zone 1, about 508 m away, serving the Great Northern line.
N1 9RF scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,656 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 9RF is Emily Thornberry (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Md Oliur Rahman (Labour Party), Paul Edmond Convery (Labour Party) and Una Mary O'Halloran (Labour Party).