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N4 2QJ

St Thomas'S Road

Arsenal

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Overview

Postcode N4 2QJ 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 very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 269 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.1× 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 15 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest small park is Kinloch Gardens.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
269
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
17.9%
Connectivity
10/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

9/10

Gillespie Road has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,089 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 15% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Gillespie Road has a very high crime rate, with approximately 269 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

17.9%

Approximately 17.9% 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.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Gillespie Road is £85,530 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 244 ft away from N4 2QJ.

Flood risk

No risk

Gillespie Road near N4 2QJ 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 Arsenal located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for N4 2QJ
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

2

Arsenal

Piccadilly

Walking directions to Arsenal
0.2 mi

2

Finsbury Park

Great Northern, Piccadilly, Victoria

Walking directions to Finsbury Park
0.6 mi

2

Drayton Park

Great Northern

Walking directions to Drayton Park

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for N4 2QJ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miKinloch GardensSmallWalking directions to Kinloch Gardens
0.2 miIsledon GardensSmallWalking directions to Isledon Gardens
0.4 miWoodfall ParkSmallWalking directions to Woodfall Park

Area Profile

Population
297
Population density
17,251.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
68.32(+120%)
Theft from the person
63.48(+577%)
Drugs
37.48(+505%)
Other theft
27.81(+143%)
Public order
24.18(+258%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
146
49.16%
Other White
52
17.51%
Irish
16
5.39%
Caribbean
15
5.05%
Bangladeshi
14
4.71%
Total population: 297

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
172
65.9%
Level 3 (A level)
27
10.34%
No qualifications
23
8.81%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
17
6.51%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
8
3.07%
Total 16+ residents: 261

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
48
39.02%
Owns with a mortgage
29
23.58%
Owns outright
22
17.89%
Other social rented
15
12.2%
Social rents from council
7
5.69%
Total households: 123

Property prices in Arsenal

Median price£601,250
Price per sq ft£769
Sales (last 12 months)102
Typical range (middle 50%)£459K – £832K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Arsenal over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced17£1,680,000£989
Semi-Detached1£1,250,000£984
Flats84£560,000£742

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Arsenal

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Arsenal.
YearFlatsTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Arsenal.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Arsenal.
YearFlatsTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Arsenal.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near N4 2QJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near N4 2QJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
18 Sept 2025B, 129, St Thomas'S Road, London, N4 2QJFlatsLeasehold£580,000
31 Mar 2025117, St Thomas'S Road, London, N4 2QJSemi-DetachedFreehold£1,216,000
18 Mar 2025127A, St Thomas'S Road, London, N4 2QJOtherFreehold£58,000
02 Apr 2026104, St Thomas'S Road, London, N4 2QWTerracedFreehold£1,455,445
12 Dec 2025110, St Thomas'S Road, London, N4 2QWTerracedFreehold£1,470,000

Schools

In the N4 2QJ postcode area, located within Gillespie Road, there are 15 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for N4 2QJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryAmbler Primary School and Children's CentreCommunity school

Outstanding

0.2 miPrimaryGillespie Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.3 miPrimarySt John's Highbury Vale CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of N4 2QJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for N4 2QJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miFinsbury ExpressFonthill Road, Islington, N4 2DAWalking directions to Finsbury Express
0.2 miLabasColeridge Road, Islington, N4 3NGWalking directions to Labas
0.2 miAl Baraka SupermarketBlackstock Road, Islington, N4 2DWWalking directions to Al Baraka Supermarket
0.2 miMK SupermarketBlackstock Road, Hackney, N4 2JFWalking directions to MK Supermarket
0.2 miTesco Express268-270 Seven Sisters Road, London, N4 2HYWalking directions to Tesco Express

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 N4 2QJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Fin Craig

Arsenal - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Nafisah Brown

Arsenal - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Patrick David Brighty

Arsenal - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Member of parliament

Jeremy Corbyn

Islington North - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Independent

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictIslingtonE09000019
Parliamentary ConstituencyIslington NorthE14001305
WardArsenalE05013697
ParishIslington, unparished areaE43000209
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Gillespie RoadE02000559
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Islington 006CE01002748
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about N4 2QJ

Is N4 2QJ (Gillespie Road) safe?

The area around N4 2QJ records about 269 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 theft from the person.

What is the average house price near N4 2QJ?

The median sale price around N4 2QJ in Gillespie Road is £601,250 (about £769 per square foot) based on 102 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near N4 2QJ?

There are 20 schools close to N4 2QJ, including Ambler Primary School and Children's Centre (Outstanding), Gillespie Primary School (Outstanding) and St John's Highbury Vale CofE Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to N4 2QJ?

The closest station to N4 2QJ is Arsenal in TfL zone 2, about 293 m away, serving the Piccadilly line.

How deprived is the area around N4 2QJ?

N4 2QJ scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,089 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents N4 2QJ (Gillespie Road) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Islington North covering N4 2QJ 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).