Area Report
Last updated 01 AUG 2026Neighbourhood Report
A middling, mixed part of Islington: a school rated Good within a short walk and Angel Underground Station 0.2 miles off, putting roughly 32 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 8AL.
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?
38Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 105 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 163 schools in total
- IMD education decile 10/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 10 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: St John Evangelist Catholic Primary School (Good) — 0.0 mi
Is it safe?
184crimes 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.
- 184 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 87.7)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
76GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 8/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 8 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 67 GP, 9 hospitals, 80 dentists, pharmacy 0.2 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: RITCHIE STREET GROUP PRACTICE — 0.2 mi
Can I get to work?
Angel Underground Station0.2 mi
Angel Underground Station0.2 mi
50 bus stops also within 0.5 miles · nearest 0.10 mi
NestReach: ≈ 32 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
44green spaces
- IMD environment decile 1/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's environment domain sits in band 1 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 11.5 ha total
- no proper park nearby
Nearest: Duncan Terrace Gardens — 0.1 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
207shops & libraries
- 188 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Tesco, Marks and Spencer, Sainsburys, Waitrose…
- nearest 0.1 mi
- library 0.4 mi
Nearest: Tesco Islington Express — 0.1 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 8AL.
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 8AL
N1 8AL scores 80/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in schools and transport — with St John Evangelist Catholic Primary School within a short walk. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, N1 8AL is an above-average neighbourhood — IMD decile 6/10, ranked 17,133 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 32 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 73 rated Good. The nearest school is St John Evangelist Catholic Primary School (Ofsted: Good), within a short walk.
There were 184 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a high level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 67 GP surgeries, 9 hospitals and 80 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is RITCHIE STREET GROUP PRACTICE, 0.2 mi away. The nearest hospital is MOORFIELDS EYE HOSPITAL NHST, 0.7 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.2 mi away.
