Postcode NW5 1HY 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 124.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Archway West is £60,100 per year. The nearest station is Tufnell Park located about 0.3 miles away. There are 10 primary and 7 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 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 124.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 83.3% 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 of residents in Archway West is £60,100 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NW5 1HY.
Archway West near NW5 1HY 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 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 2 | Tufnell Park | Northern | Walking directions to Tufnell Park |
| 0.4 mi | 2,3 | Archway | Northern | Walking directions to Archway |
| 0.5 mi | 2 | Upper Holloway | Overground | Walking directions to Upper Holloway |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Dartmouth Park | Medium | Walking directions to Dartmouth Park |
| 0.3 mi | Grove Terrace Squares | Small | Walking directions to Grove Terrace Squares |
| 0.4 mi | Highgate Enclosures | Small | Walking directions to Highgate Enclosures |
Based on 98 recent sales, the median property price is £547,500 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 | 79 | £500,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 1 | £1,825,000 |
| Terraced | 18 | £1,057,500 |
10 year median price trend in Junction
In the NW5 1HY postcode area, located within Archway West, there are 10 primary and 7 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NW5 1HY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | London News Food and Wine | 169 Junction Road, London, N19 5PZ | Walking directions to London News Food and Wine |
| 0.2 mi | My Shop | 173 Fortess Road, London, NW5 2HR | Walking directions to My Shop |
| 0.2 mi | NK Convenience Store | 246-248 Tufnell Park Road, London, N19 5EW | Walking directions to NK Convenience Store |
| 0.2 mi | Narsi local | Junction Road, Islington, N19 5QZ | Walking directions to Narsi local |
| 0.2 mi | Ideal Household Goods | Fortess Road, Camden, N19 5AA | Walking directions to Ideal Household Goods |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.