Postcode N6 5LL is located in a major urban area, within the Junction ward of Islington in the London region, and forms part of the Archway West area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 614.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 4.7× the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Archway West is £64,661 per year. The nearest station is Archway, about 0.3 miles away. There are 9 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 7 parks nearby, the closest large park is Waterlow Park.
Archway West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,879 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 39% most deprived areas in England.
Archway West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 614.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 15.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 43.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Archway West is £64,661 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near N6 5LL.
Archway West near N6 5LL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Archway located about 0.3 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 2,3 | Archway | Northern | Walking directions to Archway |
| 0.6 mi | 2 | Upper Holloway | Overground | Walking directions to Upper Holloway |
| 0.7 mi | 3 | Highgate | Northern | Walking directions to Highgate |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Waterlow Park | Large | Walking directions to Waterlow Park |
| 0.4 mi | Hillside Park | Small | Walking directions to Hillside Park |
| 0.3 mi | Girdlestone Park | Small | Walking directions to Girdlestone Park |
Based on 85 recent sales, the median property price is £590,000 (about £790 per square foot) in Junction area, with individual transactions ranging from £266,000 up to £2,100,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 1 | £1,537,500 | £— |
| Detached | 1 | £1,500,000 | £935 |
| Terraced | 22 | £1,205,000 | £787 |
| Flats | 61 | £520,000 | £790 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £442,500 | £1,250,000 |
| 2017 | £480,000 | £1,150,000 |
| 2018 | £435,000 | £1,203,500 |
| 2019 | £453,000 | £1,012,500 |
| 2020 | £525,000 | £975,000 |
| 2021 | £490,000 | £983,025 |
| 2022 | £495,000 | £1,225,000 |
| 2023 | £525,000 | £1,090,000 |
| 2024 | £512,500 | £1,315,000 |
| 2025 | £500,000 | £1,112,500 |
| 2026 | £528,000 | £755,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £765 | £752 |
| 2017 | £790 | £734 |
| 2018 | £889 | £759 |
| 2019 | £715 | £698 |
| 2020 | £721 | £781 |
| 2021 | £728 | £779 |
| 2022 | £754 | £879 |
| 2023 | £815 | £855 |
| 2024 | £795 | £826 |
| 2025 | £783 | £829 |
| 2026 | £828 | £674 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near N6 5LL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Sept 2025 | 74, Highgate Hill, London, N19 5NQ | Terraced | Freehold | £1,752,300 | |
| 17 Mar 2025 | Second Floor Flat, 62, Highgate Hill, London, N19 5NQ | Flats | Leasehold | £330,000 | |
| 27 Mar 2026 | Flat 43, Linden Mansions, Hornsey Lane, London, N6 5LF | Other | Freehold | £123,750 | |
| 31 Mar 2025 | Flat 14, Thornbury House, Thornbury Square, London, N6 5YW | Flats | Leasehold | £790,000 | |
| 20 Jan 2026 | Flat 3, Cloisters Court, 77, Cromwell Avenue, London, N6 5XG | Flats | Leasehold | £668,000 |
In the N6 5LL postcode area, located within Archway West, there are 9 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of N6 5LL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Archway Express | Highgate Hill, Islington, N19 5NL | Walking directions to Archway Express |
| 0.2 mi | A1 Food & Wine | Islington, N19 3TX | Walking directions to A1 Food & Wine |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 32-34 Highgate High Street, London, N6 5JG | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Murugan Cash & Carry | Archway Road, Haringey, N6 5BL | Walking directions to Murugan Cash & Carry |
| 0.3 mi | JZ Food & Wine | Archway Road, Haringey, N6 5BA | Walking directions to JZ Food & Wine |
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 N6 5LL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Benjamin Gregg
Junction - Elected 7 May 2026
James Christopher Potts
Junction - Elected 7 May 2026
Sheila Marion Chapman
Junction - Elected 7 May 2026
Jeremy Corbyn
Islington North - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around N6 5LL records about 615 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 shoplifting.
The median sale price around N6 5LL in Archway West is £590,000 (about £790 per square foot) based on 85 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to N6 5LL, including St Aloysius RC College (Good), Channing School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to N6 5LL is Archway in TfL zone 2,3, about 559 m away, serving the Northern line.
N6 5LL scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,879 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 N6 5LL is Jeremy Corbyn (Independent), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Benjamin Gregg (Labour Party), James Christopher Potts (Labour Party) and Sheila Marion Chapman (Labour Party).