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 80.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Archway West is £64,661 per year. The nearest station is Tufnell Park located about 0.1 miles away. There are 11 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 8 parks nearby, closest medium park is Dartmouth Park.
Archway West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,350 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 25% most deprived areas in England.
Archway West has a high crime rate, with approximately 80.7 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 80 recent sales, the median property price is £552,500 in Junction area, with individual transactions ranging from £132,500 up to £2,050,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 65 | £500,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 1 | £1,825,000 |
| Terraced | 14 | £1,057,500 |
10 year median price trend in Junction
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 (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.