About N1 2GG
N1 2GG scores 71/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and transport — with Budgens Barnsbury London about 3 minutes' walk away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, N1 2GG is a well-off neighbourhood — IMD decile 7/10, ranked 20,072 of 32,844 neighbourhoods in England. The Index of Multiple Deprivation is the UK government's official measure of relative deprivation, refreshed roughly every five years. Housing pressure here is moderate (IMD housing decile 5/10).
There are 163 schools within the typical catchment area, including 36 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 78 rated Good. The nearest school is William Tyndale Primary School, within a short walk.
There were 124 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a high level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 64 GP surgeries, 3 hospitals and 52 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is ISLINGTON CENTRAL MEDICAL CENTRE, about 5 minutes' walk away. The nearest hospital is MOORFIELDS EYE HOSPITAL NHST, 1.2 mi away. A pharmacy is within a short walk.
The nearest rail stations are Essex Road Rail Station (Train, about 5 minutes' walk away), Highbury & Islington Rail Station (Train, about 6 minutes' walk away), Highbury & Islington Underground Station (Tube/Metro, about 5 minutes' walk away), Highbury & Islington Underground Station (Tube/Metro, about 6 minutes' walk away). There are also 42 bus stops within walking distance.
The location is in Flood Zone 1 (low risk — less than a 1 in 1,000 annual chance of river or sea flooding).
There are 40 green spaces within walking distance, totalling 10.8 hectares of parks and outdoor space. The nearest is Park (0.11 ha), within a short walk. It also lies just beside a nature reserve (about 11 minutes' walk away), adding open countryside that isn't recorded as a formal park.
There are 160 supermarkets in the wider area, including Budgens, Sainsburys, Planet Organic, Waitrose and others. The nearest is Budgens Barnsbury London, about 3 minutes' walk away. A public library is about 5 minutes' walk away.
Sources: DfE/Ofsted, UK Police API, NHS ODS, NaPTAN, Environment Agency, Ordnance Survey, Natural England, DEFRA, Geolytix and Arts Council England. For an interactive map view, explore N1 2GG on NestScope.