Fowler Road London, Islington
6 addresses across 2 postcodes (N1), about 40 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 21604900.
- Sales: 1 recorded sales since 1995; in 2007 the median was £475,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 2 homes have an energy certificate (C: 1, E: 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 C; 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 Essex Road, about 260 m away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Pleasant Place Garden, is about 50 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 26.3 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 10.1 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 31 to 33 m above sea level.
- Noise: 3 of its 6 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is River Place Health Centre, about 230 m away, with 18 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 590 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 15% of households owned their home and 51% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 746 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 1 | £475,000 | £475,000 | £475,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Feb 2007 | 14 N1 2EP | Detached | £475,000 |
Energy performance certificates
2 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 124 m². Most common: House, end-terrace (1); House, mid-terrace (1). Built: 2007 onwards (1); before 1900 (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (2 addresses)
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 C (41% of about 1,040 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Cross Street (council page). Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 2.
- 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.
Listed buildings
- NUMBERS 10-40 (EVEN) AND ATTACHED RAILINGS, grade II
- NUMBERS 11-23 (ODD) AND ATTACHED RAILINGS, grade II
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Car Park, Windsor Street: up to 7 homes, permissioned (240 m)
- Block A,B,D,F (Site 1), Islington Square, 116 Upper Street (Former North London Mail Centre): up to 185 homes, permissioned (250 m)
- Site 2 (Block C), Royal Mail Sorting Office, 5-6 Almeida Street and 128 & 130 Upper Street: up to 76 homes, permissioned (270 m)
- 3rd and 4th floor, 9-17 St Alban's Place: up to 5 homes, permissioned (460 m (0.3 miles))
- Cluse Court Estate: up to 50 homes, not permissioned (650 m (0.4 miles))
- Dixon Clark Court, Canonbury Road: up to 41 homes, permissioned (700 m (0.4 miles))
- Eagle Wharf Road, permissioned (780 m (0.5 miles))
- Ground, 1st and 2nd floor, 3 Barnsbury Square: up to 6 homes, permissioned (780 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, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 3 at medium risk and 2 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 2EP | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 1 / 0 | unlikely |
| N1 2EN | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 2 / 2 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 6 addresses are between 31 m and 33 m above sea level (32 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N1 2EN | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| N1 2EP | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Essex Road 698,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 260 m |
| Highbury and Islington 24 million journeys in 2024–25 | 800 m (0.5 miles) | |
| Canonbury 2.8 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | |
| Underground, metro or tram | Highbury & Islington Underground Station | 810 m (0.5 miles) |
| Angel Underground Station | 880 m (0.5 miles) | |
| Caledonian Road Underground Station | 1.7 km (1 mile) | |
| Bus stops | 20 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 50 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Cross Street / Dagmar Terrace Islington | 80 m |
| Bus or coach station | London St Pancras Megabusplus | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Blackfriars Pier | 3.2 km (2 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Parkimo Parking Finder | 800 m (0.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | 66 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest ubitricity | 70 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London City Airport LCY | 11.4 km (7.1 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Heathrow Airport LHR | 26.2 km (16 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 18 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest River Place Health Centre | 230 m |
| Pharmacies | 26 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Osbon Pharmacy | 150 m |
| NHS dentists | 19 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest North Central London Integrated Care | 250 m |
| Hospital | Moorfield Eye Hospital City Road Elective Surgical Hub | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Police station | Metropolitan Police Service London | 640 m (0.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | 4 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Shell Upper Street Cashzone | 200 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 20 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Pleasant Place Garden 7,130 m² | 50 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Rosemary Gardens 2.5 ha | 740 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 18 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,020 m² | 150 m |
| Playing field | Caledonian Park 2.1 ha | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 840 m² | 1 km (0.7 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 20 parks and gardens, 10 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Former Carlton Cinema, a listed building (Grade II*), 190 m north-east. 445 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I and 8 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Former Carlton Cinema | Listed building, Grade II* | 190 m north-east |
| 3, Terrett's Place | Listed building, Grade II* | 250 m west |
| Canonbury Tower | Listed building, Grade II* | 540 m (0.3 miles) north |
| 6-9, Canonbury Place | Listed building, Grade II* | 540 m (0.3 miles) north |
| Benedictine nunnery of St Mary, Clerkenwell | Scheduled monument | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south |
| Bunhill Fields Burial Ground | Registered park or garden, Grade I | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south-east |
| Golden Lane Estate Designed Landscape | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south |
| Tower of London | World Heritage Site | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| New River | Lake or reservoir | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) north |
| West Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 3.3 km (2 miles) north |
| Clapton Pond | Lake or reservoir | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) north-east |
| King's Reach | Tidal water | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) south |
| Primrose Hill | Hill | 4.3 km (2.6 miles) west |
| Belsize Wood | Wood | 4.6 km (2.9 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 26.3 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 10.1 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 17.1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 3 | 6 | 6 |
3 of the street's 6 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 60 m | No published inspection |
| William Tyndale Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 320 m | 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 |
| City of London Academy Islington | Secondary | 11–18 | 380 m | No published inspection |
| Canonbury Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 610 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Rotherfield Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 650 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Laycock Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 660 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St John Evangelist Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 690 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Hanover Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 730 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Thornhill Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 740 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Thomas Fairchild Community School | Primary | 3–11 | 910 m (0.6 miles) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Andrew's (Barnsbury) CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 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 |
| Vittoria Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centre for refugees & migrants N1 2BG | Other catering premises | 50 m | 5 Very good | 29 Jan 2025 |
| High Ground Essex Road N1 2SL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 70 m | 5 Very good | 3 Aug 2026 |
| Devotion Coffee N1 2BL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 80 m | 5 Very good | 27 Oct 2021 |
| Sourdough Sophia N1 2SN | Retailers - other | 80 m | 5 Very good | 14 Jun 2024 |
| Neal's Yard Dairy N1 2SL | Retailers - other | 80 m | 5 Very good | 26 Nov 2024 |
| Homeboy Bar N1 8LX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 100 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 2 Feb 2026 |
| Harvest N1 N1 8LU | Retailers - other | 100 m | 4 Good | 16 Jun 2026 |
| Leaf Cafe Bistro N1 8LU | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 100 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 7 Nov 2025 |
| Battered Twist Fish and Chips N1 8LX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 110 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 6 Mar 2025 |
| James Elliott Butchers N1 8LU | Retailers - other | 110 m | 5 Very good | 21 Feb 2025 |
| Food Bazaar N1 8LX | Retailers - other | 110 m | 5 Very good | 31 Oct 2018 |
| Steve Hatt N1 8LU | Retailers - other | 120 m | 5 Very good | 12 Sep 2024 |
| Angel Kebab N1 2SR | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 120 m | 5 Very good | 8 May 2026 |
| Delaterra N1 2SN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 120 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 25 Sep 2025 |
| The Alpaca N1 8LU | Pub/bar/nightclub | 120 m | 5 Very good | 18 Aug 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 173 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 161 |
| Shoplifting | 89 |
| Theft from the person | 74 |
| Other theft | 63 |
| Public order | 48 |
| Vehicle crime | 34 |
| Burglary | 30 |
| Drugs | 20 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 18 |
| Robbery | 17 |
| Bicycle theft | 13 |
| Possession of weapons | 5 |
| Other crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Horse Yard (95); On or near Shopping Area (80); On or near Upper Street (78); On or near Greenman Street (69); On or near Halton Road (43).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 13% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 9% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 15% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 4% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 56% | 17% |
| Private rented | 28% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 62% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 9% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 10% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 6% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 59% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 7% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 9% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 19% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 14% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 88% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 2% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 51% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 15% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 2% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 85% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 3% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 2 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
- Food hygiene ratings Centrestagestudios (other catering premises, N1 8HZ) newly listed: Awaiting inspection found 3 November 2026
- Food hygiene ratings Pizza Hut (takeaway/sandwich shop, N1 1RG) newly listed: Awaiting inspection found 3 November 2026
- Food hygiene ratings Crepe & Sip @Islington Square Market (takeaway/sandwich shop, N1 1QP) newly listed: Awaiting inspection found 3 November 2026
- Food hygiene ratings Jeroboams Trade Ltd (retailers - other, N1 8HX) newly listed: Awaiting inspection found 3 November 2026
- Food hygiene ratings Islington Kebab (takeaway/sandwich shop, N1 2SF) newly listed: Awaiting inspection found 3 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Halton Cross Street · Cross Street · Hawes Street · Pleasant Place · Astey's Row · Shillingford Street · Asteys Row · Elder Walk · Pickering Street · Dagmar Passage · Sebbon Street · Dagmar Terrace
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.