Postcode N5 2HU is located in a major urban area, within the Mildmay ward of Islington in the London region, and forms part of the Canonbury East & Mildmay Park area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 97.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 25% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Canonbury East & Mildmay Park is £75,017 per year. The nearest station is Canonbury, about 0.2 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest large park is Petherton Green.
Canonbury East & Mildmay Park has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,968 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 30% most deprived areas in England.
Canonbury East & Mildmay Park has a high crime rate, with approximately 97.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 52.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 40.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Canonbury East & Mildmay Park is £75,017 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 150 ft away from N5 2HU.
Canonbury East & Mildmay Park near N5 2HU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Canonbury located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 2 | Canonbury | Overground | Walking directions to Canonbury |
| 0.5 mi | 2 | Dalston Kingsland | Overground | Walking directions to Dalston Kingsland |
| 0.6 mi | 2 | Dalston Junction | Overground | Walking directions to Dalston Junction |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Petherton Green | Large | Walking directions to Petherton Green |
| 0.4 mi | Butterfield Green | Medium | Walking directions to Butterfield Green |
| 0.3 mi | St Paul's Park | Small | Walking directions to St Paul's Park |
Based on 121 recent sales, the median property price is £625,000 (about £914 per square foot) in Mildmay area, with individual transactions ranging from £310,000 up to £5,400,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 1 | £5,400,000 | £1,858 |
| Terraced | 11 | £1,725,000 | £999 |
| Flats | 109 | £600,000 | £881 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £490,000 | £1,060,040 |
| 2017 | £495,000 | £1,040,000 |
| 2018 | £528,500 | £1,130,000 |
| 2019 | £532,500 | £1,190,000 |
| 2020 | £580,800 | £1,225,000 |
| 2021 | £545,000 | £1,200,000 |
| 2022 | £550,000 | £1,512,500 |
| 2023 | £538,000 | £1,650,000 |
| 2024 | £585,000 | £1,650,000 |
| 2025 | £610,000 | £1,360,000 |
| 2026 | £540,000 | £795,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £830 | £837 |
| 2017 | £847 | £769 |
| 2018 | £762 | £782 |
| 2019 | £774 | £809 |
| 2020 | £814 | £780 |
| 2021 | £801 | £897 |
| 2022 | £824 | £953 |
| 2023 | £812 | £1,023 |
| 2024 | £891 | £902 |
| 2025 | £921 | £974 |
| 2026 | £854 | £999 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near N5 2HU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 May 2026 | Flat A, 3, Pyrland Road, London, N5 2JB | Flats | Leasehold | £575,000 | |
| 30 May 2025 | Flat D, 1, Pyrland Road, London, N5 2JB | Flats | Leasehold | £635,000 | |
| 14 Nov 2025 | Basement Flat, 39, Beresford Road, London, N5 2HS | Flats | Leasehold | £924,500 | |
| 19 May 2025 | Second Floor Flat, 39, Beresford Road, London, N5 2HS | Flats | Leasehold | £970,000 | |
| 28 Apr 2026 | Second Floor Flat, 103, Newington Green Road, London, N1 4QY | Flats | Leasehold | £385,000 |
In the N5 2HU postcode area, located within Canonbury East & Mildmay Park, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of N5 2HU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Costcutter | 115 Newington Green Road, London, N1 4QY | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0 mi | Green Express | 87 Newington Green Road, London, N1 4QX | Walking directions to Green Express |
| 0.1 mi | Lemporium | 135 Newington Green Road, London, N1 4RA | Walking directions to Lemporium |
| 0.1 mi | Green Off Licence | 139 Newington Green Road, London, N1 4RA | Walking directions to Green Off Licence |
| 0.1 mi | North London Wine Cellar | Islington, N16 9PX | Walking directions to North London Wine Cellar |
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 N5 2HU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Carlos Valero
Mildmay - Elected 7 May 2026
Jackson Caines
Mildmay - Elected 7 May 2026
Sophia Brown
Mildmay - Elected 7 May 2026
Jeremy Corbyn
Islington North - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around N5 2HU records about 97 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 N5 2HU in Canonbury East & Mildmay Park is £625,000 (about £914 per square foot) based on 121 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to N5 2HU, including Newington Green Primary School (Good), St Paul's Steiner School and Highbury Quadrant Primary School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to N5 2HU is Canonbury in TfL zone 2, about 339 m away, serving the Overground line.
N5 2HU scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,968 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 N5 2HU is Jeremy Corbyn (Independent), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Carlos Valero (Green Party), Jackson Caines (Green Party) and Sophia Brown (Green Party).