Area Report
Last updated 29 JUL 2026Neighbourhood Report
A less well-off part of Islington: a school rated Good 0.1 miles away and London St Pancras International Rail Station 0.3 miles off, putting roughly 61 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 9GU.
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?
37Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 87 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 147 schools in total
- IMD education decile 9/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 9 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Kate Greenaway Nursery School and Children's Centre (Good) — 0.1 mi
Is it safe?
120crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 6/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 6 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 120 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 67.5)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
86GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 4/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 4 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 70 GP, 16 hospitals, 87 dentists, pharmacy 0.2 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: KILLICK STREET HEALTH CENTRE — 0.1 mi
Can I get to work?
London St Pancras International Rail Station0.3 mi
London Kings Cross Rail Station0.3 mi
London St Pancras International Rail Station0.3 mi
King's Cross St. Pancras Underground Station0.3 mi
King's Cross St. Pancras Underground Station0.3 mi
King's Cross St. Pancras Underground Station0.3 mi
43 bus stops also within 0.5 miles · nearest 0.05 mi
NestReach: ≈ 61 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
43green spaces
- IMD environment decile 2/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's environment domain sits in band 2 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 13 ha total
- no proper park nearby
Nearest: Playground — 0.1 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
185shops & libraries
- 165 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Waitrose, Tesco, Marks and Spencer, Sainsburys…
- nearest 0.1 mi
- library 0.2 mi
Nearest: Waitrose Kings Cross — 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 9GU.
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 9GU
N1 9GU scores 76/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in schools and local amenities — with Kate Greenaway Nursery School and Children's Centre 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 9GU is a mixed, mid-ranking neighbourhood — IMD decile 4/10, ranked 12,915 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 2/10).
There are 147 schools within the typical catchment area, including 31 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 56 rated Good. The nearest school is Kate Greenaway Nursery School and Children's Centre (Ofsted: Good), 0.1 mi away.
There were 120 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a high level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 70 GP surgeries, 16 hospitals and 87 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is KILLICK STREET HEALTH CENTRE, 0.1 mi away. The nearest hospital is ST PANCRAS HOSPITAL, 0.4 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.2 mi away.
