Epping Place Islington
4 addresses across 3 postcodes (N1), about 30 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 21604813.
- Sales: 1 recorded sales since 1995; in 2012 the median was £450,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 1 homes have an energy certificate (C: 1).
- Flood: 3 addresses on its postcodes are in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band D; Band D in Islington costs £2,108 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Highbury and Islington, about 320 m away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 60 m away, and Highbury Fields (9.8 hectares) is about 460 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 23.7 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 9.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 38 to 39 m above sea level.
- Noise: 3 of its 4 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Islington Central Medical Centre, about 150 m away, with 18 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 190 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 26% of households owned their home and 65% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 432 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often anti-social behaviour.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 1 | £450,000 | £450,000 | £450,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Aug 2012 | 1 N1 1GB | Flat or maisonette | £450,000 | Leasehold. |
Energy performance certificates
1 home with a current certificate; median floor area 68 m². Most common: Flat (1). Built: 1996-2002 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (private) (1).
Council tax
What each band costs in Islington in 2026-27: Band D £2,108 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,405 | £1,640 | £1,874 | £2,108 | £2,577 | £3,045 | £3,514 | £4,216 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band D (32% of about 1,160 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Barnsbury (council page). Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Ground, 1st and 2nd floor, 3 Barnsbury Square: up to 6 homes, permissioned (400 m (0.2 miles))
- Dixon Clark Court, Canonbury Road: up to 41 homes, permissioned (450 m (0.3 miles))
- Pentonville Prison, Caledonian Road: up to 550 homes, not permissioned (590 m (0.4 miles))
- Pentonville Prison, Caledonian Road: up to 550 homes, not permissioned (590 m (0.4 miles))
- Site 2 (Block C), Royal Mail Sorting Office, 5-6 Almeida Street and 128 & 130 Upper Street: up to 76 homes, permissioned (710 m (0.4 miles))
- Ground floor, Well House, 23A Benwell Road: up to 6 homes, permissioned (760 m (0.5 miles))
- Block A,B,D,F (Site 1), Islington Square, 116 Upper Street (Former North London Mail Centre): up to 185 homes, permissioned (800 m (0.5 miles))
- Former Railway Sidings Adjacent to Caledonian Road Station: up to 16 homes, not permissioned (840 m (0.5 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 2 addresses are in areas at high risk, 1 at medium risk and 12 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| N1 1GB | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| N1 1LR | not in 2 or 3 | 2 / 1 / 12 | unlikely |
| N1 1NP | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 4 addresses are between 38 m and 39 m above sea level (38 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N1 1GB | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| N1 1LR | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| N1 1NP | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Highbury and Islington 24 million journeys in 2024–25 | 320 m |
| Caledonian Road and Barnsbury 1.6 million journeys in 2024–25 | 650 m (0.4 miles) | |
| Drayton Park 729,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 900 m (0.6 miles) | |
| Underground, metro or tram | Highbury & Islington Underground Station | 360 m |
| Caledonian Road Underground Station | 850 m (0.5 miles) | |
| Holloway Road Underground Station | 1 km (0.6 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 9 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 39 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Offord Road Barnsbury | 200 m |
| Bus or coach station | London St Pancras Megabusplus | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Camden Lock Waterbus Camden Town | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) |
| Car parks | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Islington Central Methodist Church (Event VIP Parking) | 600 m (0.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | 62 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Shell Recharge | 180 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London City Airport LCY | 12.1 km (7.5 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Heathrow Airport LHR | 25.8 km (16 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 18 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Islington Central Medical Centre | 150 m |
| Pharmacies | 27 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Rose Chemist | 300 m |
| NHS dentists | 18 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Pentonville (Dental Practice) | 560 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | St Pancras Hospital | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Police station | Police Training Centre | 370 m |
| Cash machines | 5 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest ATM | 620 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 18 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 7,800 m² | 60 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Highbury Fields 9.8 ha | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 21 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 470 m² | 150 m |
| Playing field | Caledonian Park 2.1 ha | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 3,220 m² | 850 m (0.5 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 18 parks and gardens, 24 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Union Chapel, a listed building (Grade I), 370 m east. 360 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I and 9 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Union Chapel | Listed building, Grade I | 370 m east |
| Former Sunday school, lecture hall and vestry block to Union Chapel | Listed building, Grade II* | 390 m east |
| Church of St Mary Magdalene and Attached Railings | Listed building, Grade II* | 390 m north |
| Numbers 1 to 24 and Attached Railings | Listed building, Grade II* | 570 m (0.4 miles) south |
| St Pancras Gardens | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south-west |
| St George's Gardens | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) south |
| Tower of London | World Heritage Site | 4.6 km (2.9 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| New River | Lake or reservoir | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) north-east |
| West Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) north-east |
| Three Island Pond | Lake or reservoir | 3.3 km (2.1 miles) west |
| Primrose Hill | Hill | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) west |
| Belsize Wood | Wood | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) west |
| King's Reach | Tidal water | 4.6 km (2.9 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 23.7 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 9.8 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 16.4 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; all three are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road, rail and aircraft noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways | Aircraft |
|---|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
3 of the street's 4 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, and 3 from railways, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Islington: see them on the Islington page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laycock Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 230 m | Good (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Church of England | All-through | 4–19 | 310 m | Outstanding (Jul 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Thornhill Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 470 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Canonbury Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 510 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| William Tyndale Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 550 m (0.3 miles) | No overall grade (Nov 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 730 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Drayton Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 760 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Mary's CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 780 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Andrew's (Barnsbury) CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 880 m (0.5 miles) | No overall grade (May 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| City of London Academy Highbury Grove | Secondary | 11–18 | 890 m (0.6 miles) | Good (Apr 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Robert Blair School and Children's Centre | Primary | 0–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Highbury Fields School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Your Local Express N1 1NP | Retailers - other | 20 m | 5 Very good | 27 Jan 2016 |
| The Lighterman N1C 1FA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 50 m | 5 Very good | 28 Apr 2026 |
| FATE N1C 4BH | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 50 m | 5 Very good | 24 Apr 2026 |
| Peabody Trust N1 1HH | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 160 m | 5 Very good | 16 Oct 2026 |
| Caterlink @Laycock Primary School N1 1SW | School/college/university | 220 m | 5 Very good | 12 Feb 2025 |
| Clubs @ Laycock Primary N1 1SW | School/college/university | 220 m | 5 Very good | 12 Feb 2025 |
| Islington Arts Club N1 1RU | Pub/bar/nightclub | 280 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 7 Jul 2026 |
| Urban Social N1 1RU | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 290 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 19 Jul 2024 |
| Green Shop N1 1RU | Retailers - other | 300 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 20 Jun 2025 |
| Tesco N7 8JP | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 300 m | 5 Very good | 6 Jun 2025 |
| Benita Bakery N1 1RU | Retailers - other | 300 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 12 Aug 2026 |
| KFC N1 1RU | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 300 m | 5 Very good | 1 Nov 2024 |
| Your Local Food and Wine N7 8AU | Retailers - other | 300 m | 5 Very good | 25 Feb 2020 |
| Morr N1 1RU | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 300 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 5 Dec 2025 |
| Caterlink @Westbourne Early Years N7 8RP | School/college/university | 300 m | 5 Very good | 14 Sep 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 132 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 119 |
| Other theft | 47 |
| Public order | 36 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 20 |
| Drugs | 18 |
| Burglary | 17 |
| Vehicle crime | 14 |
| Theft from the person | 11 |
| Robbery | 7 |
| Bicycle theft | 4 |
| Other crime | 4 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Epping Place (44); On or near Haslam Close (43); On or near Laycock Street (42); On or near Court Gardens (37); On or near Orleston Mews (36).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 14% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 3% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 26% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 7% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 48% | 17% |
| Private rented | 25% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 75% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 4% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 5% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 57% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 4% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 17% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 20% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 15% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 80% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 0% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 65% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 11% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 3% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 89% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 4 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
- Roadworks Street works permit: HYPEROPTIC LTD: Utility repair and maintenance works, 27 October 2026 to 29 October 2026 (no carriageway incursion) found 3 November 2026
- Food hygiene ratings Bombay Dragon (takeaway/sandwich shop, N7 8XH) newly listed: Awaiting inspection found 3 November 2026
- Food hygiene ratings Urban Noodle Bar (restaurant/cafe/canteen, N1 2LH) newly listed: Awaiting inspection found 3 November 2026
- Food hygiene ratings Sixty Two Spices (other catering premises, N7 8XH) newly listed: Awaiting inspection found 3 November 2026
- Food hygiene ratings Sixty Two Spices (other catering premises, N7 8XH) is no longer listed; it was rated Awaiting inspection found 31 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
- N1 1GB: 2 addresses of 10 in the postcode
- N1 1LR: 1 address of 158 in the postcode
- N1 1NP: 1 address of 44 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Granary Square · Legion Close · Highbury Station Road · Court Gardens · Laycock Street · Arundel Place · Langford Mews · Blackthorn Avenue · Orleston Mews · Peacock Place · Barnsbury Park · Albany Mews
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.