Postcode N4 2EE is located in a major urban area, within the Arsenal ward of Islington in the London region, and forms part of the Gillespie Road area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 129.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Gillespie Road is £85,530 per year. The nearest station is Arsenal, about 0.2 miles away. There are 14 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Kinloch Gardens.
Gillespie Road has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,412 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 44% least deprived areas in England.
Gillespie Road has a very high crime rate, with approximately 129.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 6.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 26.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Gillespie Road is £85,530 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near N4 2EE.
Gillespie Road near N4 2EE has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Arsenal located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 2 | Arsenal | Piccadilly | Walking directions to Arsenal |
| 0.3 mi | 2 | Finsbury Park | Great Northern, Piccadilly, Victoria | Walking directions to Finsbury Park |
| 0.5 mi | 2 | Drayton Park | Great Northern | Walking directions to Drayton Park |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Kinloch Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Kinloch Gardens |
| 0.3 mi | Isledon Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Isledon Gardens |
Based on 102 recent sales, the median property price is £601,250 (about £769 per square foot) in Arsenal area, with individual transactions ranging from £180,000 up to £2,000,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 17 | £1,680,000 | £989 |
| Semi-Detached | 1 | £1,250,000 | £984 |
| Flats | 84 | £560,000 | £742 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £510,000 | £1,207,500 |
| 2017 | £485,000 | £1,165,000 |
| 2018 | £499,999 | £1,170,000 |
| 2019 | £490,000 | £1,150,000 |
| 2020 | £580,000 | £1,305,000 |
| 2021 | £550,000 | £1,252,000 |
| 2022 | £610,000 | £1,375,000 |
| 2023 | £505,000 | £1,260,575 |
| 2024 | £539,500 | £1,360,000 |
| 2025 | £542,500 | £1,685,000 |
| 2026 | £492,500 | £1,515,223 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £755 | £915 |
| 2017 | £744 | £840 |
| 2018 | £740 | £870 |
| 2019 | £720 | £865 |
| 2020 | £772 | £883 |
| 2021 | £769 | £926 |
| 2022 | £804 | £1,013 |
| 2023 | £747 | £992 |
| 2024 | £809 | £978 |
| 2025 | £739 | £1,000 |
| 2026 | £694 | £903 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near N4 2EE.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Jan 2026 | 32, Avenell Road, London, N5 1DP | Terraced | Freehold | £1,875,000 | |
| 28 Nov 2025 | 8, Gillespie Road, London, N5 1LN | Terraced | Freehold | £2,000,000 | |
| 28 Aug 2025 | 22, Plimsoll Road, London, N4 2EL | Terraced | Freehold | £1,861,000 | |
| 28 Oct 2025 | 29, Monsell Road, London, N4 2EF | Terraced | Freehold | £990,000 | |
| 25 Sept 2025 | 51, Ambler Road, London, N4 2QS | Terraced | Freehold | £1,900,000 |
In the N4 2EE postcode area, located within Gillespie Road, there are 14 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of N4 2EE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Arsenal Wine | Blackstock Road, Islington, N4 2DX | Walking directions to Arsenal Wine |
| 0.2 mi | Sari Ciceak Supermarket | Blackstock Road, Islington, N4 2DY | Walking directions to Sari Ciceak Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | Nisan Food & Wine | 147 Blackstock Road, London, N4 2JS | Walking directions to Nisan Food & Wine |
| 0.2 mi | Ex Londis | Blackstock Road, Hackney, N4 2JS | Walking directions to Ex Londis |
| 0.2 mi | Wallers Grocery | 187 Blackstock Road, London, N5 2LL | Walking directions to Wallers Grocery |
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 N4 2EE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Fin Craig
Arsenal - Elected 7 May 2026
Nafisah Brown
Arsenal - Elected 7 May 2026
Patrick David Brighty
Arsenal - Elected 7 May 2026
Jeremy Corbyn
Islington North - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around N4 2EE records about 130 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 theft from the person.
The median sale price around N4 2EE in Gillespie Road is £601,250 (about £769 per square foot) based on 102 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to N4 2EE, including Gillespie Primary School (Outstanding), Ambler Primary School and Children's Centre (Outstanding) and St John's Highbury Vale CofE Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to N4 2EE is Arsenal in TfL zone 2, about 287 m away, serving the Piccadilly line.
N4 2EE scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 18,412 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 N4 2EE is Jeremy Corbyn (Independent), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Fin Craig (Labour Party), Nafisah Brown (Green Party) and Patrick David Brighty (Green Party).