Postcode NW5 1HL 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 high crime levels, with around 86.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 33% below 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 Tufnell Park, about 0.1 miles away. There are 11 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 8 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Dartmouth Park.
Archway West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,232 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 31% most deprived areas in England.
Archway West has a high crime rate, with approximately 86.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 12.6% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 88 ft away from NW5 1HL.
Archway West near NW5 1HL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Tufnell Park located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | 2 | Tufnell Park | Northern | Walking directions to Tufnell Park |
| 0.5 mi | 2 | Kentish Town | Northern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Kentish Town |
| 0.5 mi | 2 | Gospel Oak | Overground | Walking directions to Gospel Oak |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Dartmouth Park | Medium | Walking directions to Dartmouth Park |
| 0.4 mi | Grove Terrace Squares | Small | Walking directions to Grove Terrace Squares |
| 0.4 mi | Highgate Enclosures | Small | Walking directions to Highgate Enclosures |
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 NW5 1HL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Jul 2026 | First And Second Floor Flat, 4, Dartmouth Park Hill, London, NW5 1HL | Flats | Leasehold | £575,000 | |
| 17 Dec 2025 | Apartment 21, 243, Junction Road, London, N19 5QG | Terraced | Leasehold | £530,000 | |
| 16 Mar 2026 | Flat 14, Tait House, Ward Road, London, N19 5EG | Flats | Leasehold | £443,000 | |
| 05 Nov 2025 | Flat 13, Tait House, Ward Road, London, N19 5EG | Flats | Leasehold | £450,000 | |
| 11 Jun 2025 | Flat 20, Tait House, Ward Road, London, N19 5EG | Flats | Leasehold | £700,000 |
In the NW5 1HL postcode area, located within Archway West, there are 11 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NW5 1HL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | My Shop | 173 Fortess Road, London, NW5 2HR | Walking directions to My Shop |
| 0.1 mi | NK Convenience Store | 246-248 Tufnell Park Road, London, N19 5EW | Walking directions to NK Convenience Store |
| 0.1 mi | Ideal Household Goods | Fortess Road, Camden, N19 5AA | Walking directions to Ideal Household Goods |
| 0.1 mi | Tufnell Park Food Wine | 229 Brecknock Road, London, N19 5AA | Walking directions to Tufnell Park Food Wine |
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 124-132 Fortess Road, London, NW5 2HP | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
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 NW5 1HL, 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 NW5 1HL records about 86 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 NW5 1HL 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 NW5 1HL, including Acland Burghley School (Good), Eleanor Palmer Primary School (Outstanding) and Wildwood Nature School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to NW5 1HL is Tufnell Park in TfL zone 2, about 186 m away, serving the Northern line.
NW5 1HL scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,232 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 NW5 1HL 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).