Area Report
Last updated 26 JUL 2026Neighbourhood Report
One of the harder-pressed parts of Islington: a school rated Outstanding 0.2 miles away, Dalston Kingsland Rail Station 0.2 miles off, putting roughly 36 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 N16 8LR.
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?
29Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 115 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 176 schools in total
- IMD education decile 4/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 4 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Newington Green Primary School (Outstanding) — 0.2 mi
Is it safe?
224crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 1/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 1 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 224 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 135.6)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
66GP & 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.
- 65 GP, 1 hospital, 41 dentists, pharmacy 0.2 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: MILDMAY MEDICAL PRACTICE — 0.3 mi
Can I get to work?
Dalston Kingsland Rail Station0.2 mi
Dalston Junction Rail Station0.3 mi
51 bus stops also within 0.5 miles · nearest 0.04 mi
NestReach: ≈ 36 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 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.
- 6.8 ha total
- no proper park nearby
Nearest: Playground (0.11 ha) — 0.0 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
132shops & libraries
- 114 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Tesco, Marks and Spencer, Aldi, The Co-operative Group…
- nearest 0.2 mi
- library 0.3 mi
Nearest: Tesco Matthias Road Express — 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 N16 8LR.
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 N16.
Average sold price by property type across the N16 district, 2021–2026.
About N16 8LR
N16 8LR scores 65/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and transport — with Tesco Matthias Road Express 0.2 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, N16 8LR is a more affordable, lower-income neighbourhood — IMD decile 2/10, ranked 4,551 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 176 schools within the typical catchment area, including 34 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 81 rated Good. The nearest school is The Children's House School, within a short walk.
There were 224 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a high level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 65 GP surgeries, 1 hospital and 41 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is MILDMAY MEDICAL PRACTICE, 0.3 mi away. The nearest hospital is HOMERTON HOSPITAL, 1.4 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.2 mi away.
