Area Report
Last updated 26 JUL 2026Neighbourhood Report
A less well-off part of Islington: a school rated Good within a short walk, Angel Underground Station within a short walk, putting roughly 34 km² within half an hour by public transport and more recorded crime than most of England.
What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.
01 — Snapshot
Around N1 8BW.
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?
36Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 104 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 165 schools in total
- IMD education decile 7/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 7 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?
192crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 2/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 2 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 192 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 92.3)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
81GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 6/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 6 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 69 GP, 12 hospitals, 81 dentists, pharmacy 0.1 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: RITCHIE STREET GROUP PRACTICE — 0.2 mi
Can I get to work?
Angel Underground Station0.1 mi
Angel Underground Station0.1 mi
54 bus stops also within 0.5 miles · nearest 0.05 mi
NestReach: ≈ 34 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
47green 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.
- 12.3 ha total
- no proper park nearby
Nearest: Duncan Terrace Gardens — 0.1 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
206shops & libraries
- 187 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Marks and Spencer, Waitrose, Sainsburys, Iceland…
- nearest 0.1 mi
- library 0.5 mi
Nearest: M&S Islington — 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 8BW.
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 8BW
N1 8BW scores 73/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and transport — with M&S Islington 0.1 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, N1 8BW is a mixed, mid-ranking neighbourhood — IMD decile 4/10, ranked 11,531 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 4/10).
There are 165 schools within the typical catchment area, including 32 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 72 rated Good. The nearest school is St John Evangelist Catholic Primary School (Ofsted: Good), within a short walk.
There were 192 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a high level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 69 GP surgeries, 12 hospitals and 81 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is RITCHIE STREET GROUP PRACTICE, 0.2 mi away. The nearest hospital is THE EASTMAN DENTAL HOSPITAL, 0.8 mi away. A pharmacy is within a short walk.
