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N7 Area Report

Islington

Data from 22 official government & open-data sources · Updated June 2026

£608,850
Median Price
Postcode district (N7)
HIGH
Crime Level
Postcode district (N7)
20
Schools Nearby
100/100
Transport Score
~67 Mbps
Broadband Est.
5.5/10

Investment Score

Average

Based on rental yield, price growth, safety, schools, transport & flood risk in N7

Rental Yield
4.5
Price Growth
4.5
Safety
1.5
Schools
8.5
Transport
10
Flood Risk
6
Planning Friction
8.2
Climate Resilience
4

Crime Statistics

HIGH CRIMEPostcode district (N7)

Higher crime levels, significantly influenced by nearby retail/commercial areas.

1559
Crimes/month
413
Area average

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Source: Police.uk • Open Government Licence

Deprivation Index (IMD)Local authority (Islington)

DECILE 4/10 — 30–40% most deprived

Islington has above-average deprivation, in the bottom 40% of areas nationally.

income
4
employment
4
education
7
health
4
crime
4
housing
4
environment
2

1 = most deprived 10%, 10 = least deprived 10% nationally

Source: MHCLG Index of Multiple Deprivation 2025 • Open Government Licence

House Price Index

Local-authority-wide figures for Islington (the HPI is only published at LAD level). N7 spans 2 local authorities; Islington is the one covering the bulk of the outcode. For the N7-specific median see the headline above and the sales sections below.

£689,014
Islington average
-0.8%
Annual Change
Cooling
Market

Average Price by Type

£1,691,011
Detached
£1,422,241
Semi-Detached
£1,165,390
Terraced
£573,530
Flat

24-Month Price Trend

01/12/2002: £258,051
01/12/2003: £269,657
01/12/2004: £293,783
01/12/2005: £291,468
01/12/2006: £329,658
01/12/2007: £413,423
01/12/2008: £342,040
01/12/2009: £361,248
01/12/2010: £408,265
01/12/2011: £425,531
01/12/2012: £462,361
01/12/2013: £540,199
01/12/2014: £605,422
01/12/2015: £638,862
01/12/2016: £648,277
01/12/2017: £639,789
01/12/2018: £623,792
01/12/2019: £641,796
01/12/2020: £663,199
01/12/2021: £711,978
01/12/2022: £676,694
01/12/2023: £697,762
01/12/2024: £694,811
01/12/2025: £689,014
01/12/200201/12/2025

Source: HM Land Registry UK House Price Index (as of 01/12/2025) • Open Government Licence

Schools & Education

17
Primary
2
Secondary
1
Nursery
20
Within 1 mile

Breakdown of all 20 schools within 1 mile, by phase.

GCSE Performance (2024/25)

50.4
Avg Attainment 8
+18.6% vs national (42.5)
53%
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths
National: 45.4%
WELL ABOVE NATIONAL AVERAGE

Based on 10 secondary schools in Islington

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Source: Department for Education • School Performance Tables 2024/25

Transport Links

100/100
Excellent transport links - multiple tube/rail options within walking distance.
TfL Zone 26 Tube3 Rail

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Source: TfL API & National Rail

Browse by property type

Median prices in N7 broken out by HMLR property type, last 5 years.

Semi-detached
£1,790,450
35 sales
Terraced
£1,010,000
303 sales
Flat
£510,000
1,648 sales

Pages only appear above where at least 10 sales were registered in the last 5 years.

Price Trends

Momentum for Islington. For the headline N7 median see the top of the page; for the smoothed local-authority average see the House Price Index section above.

-0.8%
1 Year Change
cooling
Market Status
Islington
Area Tracked

12 Month Trend

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Source: ONS House Price Index • Open Government Licence

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Council Tax📍Postcode-level

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E
Band E
£88,001 - £120,000 (1991 valuation)
Est. £2,286/year
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Band A
Up to £40,000
Band B
£40,001 - £52,000
Band C
£52,001 - £68,000
Band D
£68,001 - £88,000
Band E
£88,001 - £120,000
Band F
£120,001 - £160,000
Band G
£160,001 - £320,000
Band H
Over £320,000

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Property timeline📍Postcode-level

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Sales and planning applications at this postcode, most recent first.

  1. Sept 2025 · PLANNING
    Erection of 4 no. outdoor padel courts with associated enclosures, and service buildings including café and toilets (Use Class F2(c)) for a temporary period of two years.
    Final Decision2025/3764/P
  2. May 2025 · PLANNING
    Details of living roof as required by condition 4 of planning permission 2022/5408/P dated 16/02/2023 (for: Change of use of ground floor commercial unit from hot food takeaway (sui generis) to residential use (Class C3), reconfiguring an existing first floor two bedroom flat and combining with the ground floor to create a 3 bedroom maisonette over the ground and first floors, demolition of existing rear extension and erection of replacement single-storey rear extension and rear garden.)
    Final Decision2025/2034/P
  3. Feb 2025 · PLANNING
    Use of part (front) ground and part (rear) lower ground floors under Use Class E (commercial, business and service).
    Final Decision2024/5773/P
  4. Jan 2025 · PLANNING
    Installation of 2 x air conditioning units on flat roof of front elevation.
    Final Decision2024/2637/P
  5. Nov 2024 · PLANNING
    Replacement of wooden balcony doors with matching UVPC doors.
    Withdrawn2024/4451/P
  6. Nov 2024 · PLANNING
    Proposed installation of an air source heat pump (ASHP) in the front garden enclosed within a timber acoustic screen. Replacement of all existing windows with triple-glazed units, changing the master bedroom window to a glazed door on the rear elevation, changes to the size and type of glazing on both the side and rear elevations along with some new window openings, installation of a new rooflight on the flat roof of the existing rear extension and the addition of external wall insulation with a render finish to the rear and side facade of the outrigger.
    Final Decision2024/0697/P
  7. Nov 2024 · PLANNING
    Alterations to shopfront including replacement of stall-risers and windows and creation of recessed entrances.
    Final Decision2020/1279/P
  8. Aug 2024 · PLANNING
    Existing use of the basement, ground and part of the first floor as a single dwelling residential unit (Class C3).
    Final Decision2024/1887/P
  9. Jul 2024 · PLANNING
    Application under Section 73 to vary conditions 2 (Approved Plans), 6 (Impact Piling), 7 (SUDS), 15 (Energy Strategy), 16 (Basement Excavation), 21 (Inclusive Design), 26 (Amalgamation of Units), and remove conditions 27 and 28 of planning permission ref. P2022/0773/S73 dated 19 October 2022 for the: 'Demolition of the existing buildings on site and erection of a part 3- part 5-storey (plus basement levels) building to create Class B1(c) (light industrial), Class B1 (flexible workspace) and A3 (ancillary café) floorspace, as well as a service yard, cycle parking, plant room, refuse / recycling storage and other ancillary works.'. The changes involve: relocation of light industrial unit from Basement Level 2 to Basement Level 1, internal rearrangement, increase to the overall height to accommodate increased floor-to-ceiling heights and amendments to the roof form including extended rooftop plant area and other changes to address buildability and compliance issues.
    Final Decision2024/2986/P
  10. Jul 2024 · PLANNING
    External alterations to the existing flat at ground level, including: installation of new entrance door, replacement of existing door with window, levelling of entrance area, and creation of terrace within lightwell including replacement of windows with doors.
    Final Decision2024/0957/P
  11. Jun 2024 · PLANNING
    Demolition of the existing buildings and redevelopment of the site to provide a five-storey building plus basement and set-back roof level plant for light Industrial (Use Class E (g) (iii) at ground level and flexible labs/R&D/light industrial (Use Class E(g) (ii-iii)) on the upper levels along with waste storage, cycle parking, associated plant, landscaping and other necessary works.
    Final Decision2024/2431/P
  12. Jun 2024 · PLANNING
    Ground floor alterations, demolition and re-build of 1st and 2nd floors, erection of a mansard roof and three storey side 'infill' extension, retention of public house on ground floor (and basement) and provision of 7 self-contained flats on 1st, 2nd floor and mansard roof levels.
    Appeal Decided2023/3891/P
  13. Jun 2024 · PLANNING
    Installation of perforated metal screen and glazing to ground floor street frontage and new window to side elevation
    Final Decision2024/1885/P
  14. May 2024 · PLANNING
    Erection of a mansard roof extension to both roofs to provide a new two bedroom self contained flat (Class C3)
    Withdrawn2020/3394/P
  15. Mar 2024 · PLANNING
    Erection of single-storey rear extension to flat roof at first floor level. Installation of two new windows to side elevation and replacement of existing windows with timber sash windows.
    Final Decision2023/2982/P
  16. Feb 2024 · PLANNING
    Erection of balustrade and roof access structure in association with the use of the roof as a terrace
    Final Decision2023/5331/P
  17. Jan 2024 · PLANNING
    Replacement of automated steel timber clad front entrance gates located on left-hand side of building with automated steel gates (retrospective).
    Final Decision2023/4702/P
  18. Nov 2023 · PLANNING
    Erection of one additional storey to provide 2 additional flats (C3).
    Appeal Decided2023/2627/P
  19. Sept 2023 · PLANNING
    Details of green roof (condition 4) required by planning permission 2021/4952/P granted 13/04/2022 for the erection of single storey rear first floor extension to form a 1 x 2bed self-contained flat.
    Final Decision2023/1489/P
  20. Aug 2023 · PLANNING
    Details of green roof in relation to condition 4 of planning permission 2022/1901/P dated 26/07/2022 (as amended by 2023/0840/P dated 22/5/23) for the 'erection of a single storey, ground floor rear extension and associated works'.
    Final Decision2023/2955/P

Sources: HM Land Registry Price Paid · planning.data.gov.uk · matched by postcode (street-level, not house-level).

Planning Applications & Constraints📍Postcode-level

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Planning Friction
3/10
Moderate restrictions
Designation Stack
2
2 designations
Climate Resilience
4/10
Vulnerable
Planning Constraints:
Conservation AreaAir Quality Management AreaBuilt-up Area
What can I actually do here?
✓ Likely allowed (0)
    ⚠ Needs consent (10)
    • Single-storey rear extension (under 4 m)
    • Loft conversion with rear dormer
    • Replace windows (uPVC, double-glazed)
    • Solar PV panels on roof
    • Heat pump (air source) external unit
    • Front porch (under 3 m²)
    • Outbuilding / garden room
    • Drop kerb / new vehicle access
    • Fell or significantly prune a tree
    • Demolish + rebuild
    ✗ Blocked (0)
    • —

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    Source: planning.data.gov.uk

    Noise Levels

    quiet
    This location falls outside DEFRA strategic noise contours, indicating low environmental noise levels.

    Source: DEFRA Strategic Noise Maps (Round 3)

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    BroadbandEst.

    Avg Download~67 Mbps
    Max Available~1000 Mbps
    Superfast+ Yes
    Full Fibre+ Yes

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    Air Quality

    Low

    Low pollution. Ideal for outdoor activities.

    Source: DEFRA UK-AIR

    Flood Risk

    NONE RISK

    No current flood alerts in this area.

    Source: Environment Agency

    Walkability

    100/100

    Excellent walkability with daily errands easily completed on foot.

    Within ½ mile:193 places

    Source: OpenStreetMap

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    Local Climate

    5-year average from Open-Meteo

    11.6°C
    Avg Temperature
    754mm
    Annual Rainfall
    2796h
    Sunshine/Year
    20.7 km/h
    Avg Wind
    Warmest: July
    Coldest: January
    Wettest: October
    Driest: August
    Now: 16.6°C, Clear skyHumidity: 68%

    Source: Open-Meteo Historical Weather API

    Food Hygiene Ratings

    48 rated establishments within 1 mile

    4.3/5
    Average Rating
    83%
    Rated Good or Very Good
    48
    Total Establishments
    Centre 404Other catering premises
    5/5
    ExaltRetailers - other
    5/5
    Mr Surmon MiahRetailers - other
    Exempt
    Cake Box LTDRetailers - other
    5/5
    Jigis Cafateria & Mini MarketRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen
    2/5

    Source: Food Standards Agency

    Energy & Carbon Intensity

    Grid region: Unknown

    7%
    Renewable Energy
    235g
    CO₂/kWh
    very high
    Intensity Level

    Generation Mix

    gas 54.1%imports 33.7%wind 6.7%biomass 3.1%nuclear 2.2%hydro 0.2%

    Source: National Grid ESO Carbon Intensity API

    Elevation

    33m
    Elevatedabove sea level

    At 33m above sea level, this location is well-elevated, significantly reducing flood risk from coastal and river sources.

    Source: Open Topo Data (SRTM 30m)

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