Postcode report
N1 3HZ Area Guide - Crime, Schools & Is It a Good Place to Live?
About N1 3HZ: area rating, property, schools and local change
N1 3HZ is a postcode in Canonbury, Islington, London, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near N1 3HZ, then scores the surrounding small area 56/100 - top 47% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around N1 3HZ are health and housing, while safety is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for N1 3HZ is based on Hackney 031 Census 2021. It covers 7,619 residents, 12,726 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 34, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 28% owner-occupied, 31% privately rented, 38% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 8/10.
For property prices near N1 3HZ, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the N1 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £543k from 63 rolling sales, down 8.8% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near N1 3HZ can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 10 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab lists 12 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near N1 3HZ by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around N1 3HZ is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 1 HMO licence, 37 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about N1 3HZ
Is N1 3HZ a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 56/100 (top 47% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near N1 3HZ?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near N1 3HZ?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near N1 3HZ?
LocaleIQ currently matches 12 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for N1 3HZ?
LocaleIQ matched N1 3HZ to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in N1 3HZ?
The latest median sold price is £543k based on 63 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around N1 3HZ?
LocaleIQ currently shows 1 HMO licence, 37 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.