Area Report
Last updated 24 JUL 2026Neighbourhood Report
One of the harder-pressed parts of Islington: a school rated Outstanding 0.3 miles away and Canonbury Rail Station 0.3 miles off, putting roughly 30 km² within half an hour by public transport.
What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.
01 — Snapshot
Around N1 2QH.
The large figure is how many we found nearby; the chip beside each label is that category’s NestScope score out of 100 — higher beats more of the UK.
Are the schools any good?
34Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 121 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 180 schools in total
- IMD education decile 6/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 6 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary School (Outstanding) — 0.3 mi
Is it safe?
102crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 3/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 3 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 102 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 53)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
60GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 2/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 2 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 59 GP, 1 hospital, 47 dentists, pharmacy 0.2 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: THE MITCHISON ROAD SURGERY — 0.1 mi
Can I get to work?
Canonbury Rail Station0.3 mi
53 bus stops also within 0.5 miles · nearest 0.01 mi
NestReach: ≈ 30 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
32green spaces
- IMD environment decile 3/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's environment domain sits in band 3 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 6.2 ha total
- no proper park nearby
Nearest: St Paul's South Open Space — 0.1 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
159shops & libraries
- 141 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Sainsburys, Tesco, Marks and Spencer, Aldi…
- nearest 0.2 mi
- library 0.2 mi
Nearest: Sainsburys Essex Road Local — 0.2 mi
In Islington, 70% of secondary-school applicants were offered their first-preference school (93% got one of their top three) for 2024/25 entry. For primary places, 84% got their first preference (96% one of their top three).
Local-authority figures (DfE applications & offers) — how competitive it is to get a place across Islington, not a per-school number.
02 — Environment
Environment & risk near N1 2QH.
Official risk flags for context — deliberately not part of the NestScope score (they’re categorical hazards, not amenities). Flood zones, air quality & noise explained.
03 — House prices
Sold prices in N1.
Average sold price by property type across the N1 district, 2021–2026.
About N1 2QH
N1 2QH scores 67/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and transport — with Sainsburys Essex Road Local 0.2 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, N1 2QH is a more affordable, lower-income neighbourhood — IMD decile 2/10, ranked 6,033 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 high (IMD housing decile 3/10).
There are 180 schools within the typical catchment area, including 35 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 86 rated Good. The nearest school is St Paul's Waldorf School, within a short walk.
There were 102 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a high level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 59 GP surgeries, 1 hospital and 47 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is THE MITCHISON ROAD SURGERY, 0.1 mi away. The nearest hospital is MOORFIELDS EYE HOSPITAL NHST, 1.3 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.2 mi away.
