Area Report
Last updated 29 JUL 2026Neighbourhood Report
One of the harder-pressed parts of Islington: a school rated Good 0.1 miles away, Dalston Kingsland Rail Station 0.3 miles off, putting roughly 22 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 8LU.
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?
28Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 114 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 173 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: St Matthias Church of England Primary School (Good) — 0.1 mi
Is it safe?
148crimes 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.
- 148 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 93.6)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
72GP & 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.
- 71 GP, 1 hospital, 38 dentists, pharmacy 0.3 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: MILDMAY MEDICAL PRACTICE — 0.3 mi
Can I get to work?
Dalston Kingsland Rail Station0.3 mi
Dalston Junction Rail Station0.4 mi
52 bus stops also within 0.5 miles · nearest 0.06 mi
NestReach: ≈ 22 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 4/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's environment domain sits in band 4 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 6.1 ha total
- no proper park nearby
Nearest: Park (800 m²) — 0.0 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
130shops & libraries
- 113 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Tesco, The Co-operative Group, Marks and Spencer, Aldi…
- nearest 0.1 mi
- library 0.3 mi
Nearest: Tesco Matthias Road 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 N16 8LU.
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 8LU
N16 8LU scores 65/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and transport — with Tesco Matthias Road Express 0.1 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, N16 8LU is a more affordable, lower-income neighbourhood — IMD decile 2/10, ranked 5,157 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 173 schools within the typical catchment area, including 33 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 81 rated Good. The nearest school is The Children's House School, 0.1 mi away.
There were 148 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a high level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 71 GP surgeries, 1 hospital and 38 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is MILDMAY MEDICAL PRACTICE, 0.3 mi away. The nearest hospital is HOMERTON HOSPITAL, 1.5 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.3 mi away.
