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N5 2JE

Ferntower Road

Mildmay

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Overview

Postcode N5 2JE 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 9 parks nearby, the closest large park is Petherton Green.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
97
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
38.9%
Connectivity
7/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

8/10

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.

Crime level

8/10

Canonbury East & Mildmay Park has a high crime rate, with approximately 97.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

38.9%

Approximately 38.9% 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.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Canonbury East & Mildmay Park is £75,017 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 260 ft away from N5 2JE.

Flood risk

No risk

Canonbury East & Mildmay Park near N5 2JE has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

7/10

The nearest station is Canonbury located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for N5 2JE
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

2

Canonbury

Overground

Walking directions to Canonbury
0.6 mi

2

Dalston Kingsland

Overground

Walking directions to Dalston Kingsland
0.7 mi

2

Dalston Junction

Overground

Walking directions to Dalston Junction

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for N5 2JE
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miPetherton GreenLargeWalking directions to Petherton Green
0.4 miButterfield GreenMediumWalking directions to Butterfield Green
0.4 miSt Paul's ParkSmallWalking directions to St Paul's Park

Area Profile

Population
287
Population density
19,657.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
37.08(+38%)
Violence and sexual offences
35.9(+16%)
Drugs
12.36(+99%)
Vehicle crime
10.59(+13%)
Other theft
8.83(-23%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
146
50.87%
Other White
40
13.94%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
14
4.88%
Other
14
4.88%
Caribbean
13
4.53%
Total population: 287

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
128
51.61%
No qualifications
35
14.11%
Level 3 (A level)
33
13.31%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
21
8.47%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
21
8.47%
Total 16+ residents: 248

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
43
34.13%
Owns outright
31
24.6%
Owns with a mortgage
24
19.05%
Private landlord or letting agency
20
15.87%
Other social rented
6
4.76%
Total households: 126

Property prices in Mildmay

Median price£625,000
Price per sq ft£914
Sales (last 12 months)121
Typical range (middle 50%)£475K – £780K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Mildmay over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached1£5,400,000£1,858
Terraced11£1,725,000£999
Flats109£600,000£881

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Mildmay

Sale price

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

Price per sq ft

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

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near N5 2JE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near N5 2JE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
07 May 2025Hall Floor Flat, 57, Ferntower Road, London, N5 2JEFlatsLeasehold£585,000
31 Mar 2025Second Floor Flat, 57, Ferntower Road, London, N5 2JEFlatsLeasehold£635,000
26 Mar 2025Flat C, 63, Ferntower Road, London, N5 2JEFlatsLeasehold£394,000
30 Jun 202556C, Ferntower Road, London, N5 2JHFlatsLeasehold£748,000
08 May 2026First Floor Flat, 60, Pyrland Road, London, N5 2JDFlatsLeasehold£500,000

Schools

In the N5 2JE postcode area, located within Canonbury East & Mildmay Park, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for N5 2JE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryNewington Green Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryHighbury Quadrant Primary SchoolCommunity school

Requires improvement

0.3 miNot applicableSt Paul's Steiner SchoolOther independent school

N/A

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of N5 2JE

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for N5 2JE
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miLemporium135 Newington Green Road, London, N1 4RAWalking directions to Lemporium
0.1 miGreen Off Licence139 Newington Green Road, London, N1 4RAWalking directions to Green Off Licence
0.1 miCostcutter115 Newington Green Road, London, N1 4QYWalking directions to Costcutter
0.1 miNorth London Wine CellarIslington, N16 9PXWalking directions to North London Wine Cellar
0.1 miTesco Express37-43 Green Lanes, London, N16 9BSWalking 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 N5 2JE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Carlos Valero

Mildmay - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Jackson Caines

Mildmay - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Sophia Brown

Mildmay - 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
WardMildmayE05013709
ParishIslington, unparished areaE43000209
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Canonbury East & Mildmay ParkE02000567
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Islington 014FE01002780
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about N5 2JE

Is N5 2JE (Canonbury East & Mildmay Park) safe?

The area around N5 2JE 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.

What is the average house price near N5 2JE?

The median sale price around N5 2JE in Canonbury East & Mildmay Park is £625,000 (about £914 per square foot) based on 121 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near N5 2JE?

There are 20 schools close to N5 2JE, including Newington Green Primary School (Good), Highbury Quadrant Primary School (Requires improvement) and St Paul's Steiner School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to N5 2JE?

The closest station to N5 2JE is Canonbury in TfL zone 2, about 387 m away, serving the Overground line.

How deprived is the area around N5 2JE?

N5 2JE 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).

Who represents N5 2JE (Canonbury East & Mildmay Park) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Islington North covering N5 2JE 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).