Upper Rawreth Walk Islington
21 addresses across 2 postcodes (N1), about 70 m long. USRN 21607007.
- Sales: 2 recorded sales since 1995; in 2022 the median was £500,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 15 homes have an energy certificate (C: 3, D: 12).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area 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 F; 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 330 m away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 20 m away, and Shoreditch Park (7.0 hectares) is about 450 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 25.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 10.1 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 20 m above sea level.
- Noise: 14 of its 21 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Elizabeth Avenue Group Practice, about 120 m away, with 14 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 300 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 32% of households owned their home and 68% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 357 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | £500,000 | £500,000 | £500,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £437,500 | £437,500 | £437,500 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Mar 2022 | 4 N1 8TW | Flat or maisonette | £500,000 | Leasehold. |
| 12 Jan 2018 | 4 N1 8TW | Flat or maisonette | £437,500 | Leasehold. |
Energy performance certificates
15 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 68 m². Most common: Flat (10); Maisonette, not recorded (3); Maisonette, mid-terrace (2). Built: 1967-1975 (11); 1950-1966 (3); 1976-1982 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (7); owner-occupied (7); rented (private) (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (4 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 F (25% of about 1,020 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- 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)
- Car Park, Windsor Street: up to 7 homes, permissioned (390 m)
- Eagle Wharf Road, permissioned (450 m (0.3 miles))
- Cluse Court Estate: up to 50 homes, not permissioned (560 m (0.3 miles))
- Block A,B,D,F (Site 1), Islington Square, 116 Upper Street (Former North London Mail Centre): up to 185 homes, permissioned (660 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))
- SALP270 - Rose Lipman Centre, Downham Road: up to 226 homes, not permissioned (770 m (0.5 miles))
- Former Rose Lipman Library and Environs, Downham Road, not permissioned (770 m (0.5 miles))
- 19-29 de Beauvoir Road, permissioned (800 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 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 4 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 8TW | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 3 | unlikely |
| N1 8TN | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 20 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N1 8TN | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| N1 8TW | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Essex Road 698,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 330 m |
| Highbury and Islington 24 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | |
| Canonbury 2.8 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | |
| Underground, metro or tram | Angel Underground Station | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Highbury & Islington Underground Station | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | |
| Old Street Underground Station | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 15 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 51 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Elizabeth Avenue Islington | 70 m |
| Bus or coach station | London St Pancras Megabusplus | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Blackfriars Pier | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Parkimo Parking Finder | 620 m (0.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | 65 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest ubitricity | 210 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London City Airport LCY | 10.9 km (6.8 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Heathrow Airport LHR | 26.5 km (16 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 14 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Elizabeth Avenue Group Practice | 120 m |
| Pharmacies | 26 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest New North Pharmacy | 150 m |
| NHS dentists | 27 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Charles Landau Dental Surgery | 290 m |
| Hospital | Moorfield Eye Hospital City Road Elective Surgical Hub | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Police station | Metropolitan Police Service London | 890 m (0.6 miles) |
| Cash machines | 4 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Payzone | 320 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 16 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,510 m² | 20 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Shoreditch Park 7.0 ha | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 24 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 440 m² | 20 m |
| Playing field | Unnamed 2.5 ha | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 840 m² | 600 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 16 parks and gardens, 15 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Former Carlton Cinema, a listed building (Grade II*), 350 m north-west. 314 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I and 6 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Former Carlton Cinema | Listed building, Grade II* | 350 m north-west |
| 3, Terrett's Place | Listed building, Grade II* | 700 m (0.4 miles) west |
| 6-9, Canonbury Place | Listed building, Grade II* | 720 m (0.4 miles) north-west |
| Canonbury Tower | Listed building, Grade II* | 760 m (0.5 miles) north-west |
| Bunhill Fields Burial Ground | Registered park or garden, Grade I | 1.7 km (1 mile) south |
| The Theatre Playhouse | Scheduled monument | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south-east |
| Golden Lane Estate Designed Landscape | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south |
| Benedictine nunnery of St Mary, Clerkenwell | Scheduled monument | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south-west |
| The Curtain Playhouse | Scheduled monument | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south-east |
| Tower of London | World Heritage Site | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| New River | Lake or reservoir | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) north |
| Clapton Pond | Lake or reservoir | 3.3 km (2.1 miles) north-east |
| Upper Pool | Tidal water | 4 km (2.5 miles) south |
| Primrose Hill | Hill | 4.7 km (2.9 miles) west |
| Main Marsh | Wetland | 4.8 km (3 miles) north-east |
| Wick Field | Wood | 4.9 km (3 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 25.6 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 10.1 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 16.5 | 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 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 7 | 21 | 21 |
14 of the street's 21 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rotherfield Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 210 m | No published inspection |
| City of London Academy Islington | Secondary | 11–18 | 390 m | No published inspection |
| St Mary's CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 510 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Thomas Fairchild Community School | Primary | 3–11 | 600 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Shoreditch Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 630 m (0.4 miles) | Outstanding (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Hackney New Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 680 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| William Tyndale Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 690 m (0.4 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 |
| Hanover Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 710 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Canonbury Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 890 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| St John Evangelist Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 900 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Comet Nursery School and Children's Centre | Nursery | 2–5 | 920 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Hoxton Garden Primary | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cooks and Books N1 7BJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 140 m | 5 Very good | 7 Jan 2025 |
| Nina's Greek Finest N1 8QZ | Importers/Exporters | 140 m | 5 Very good | 20 Oct 2026 |
| Golden Jade N1 7AA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 140 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 4 Sep 2024 |
| Packington Children's Centre N1 8SJ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 160 m | 5 Very good | 22 Nov 2022 |
| Tesco N1 8SY | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 170 m | 4 Good | 19 Apr 2022 |
| Rotherfield Junior School N1 3EE | School/college/university | 180 m | 5 Very good | 2 Feb 2026 |
| B & B Convenience Store N1 7AA | Retailers - other | 180 m | 5 Very good | 26 Mar 2018 |
| New Surma Tandoori N1 7AA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 190 m | 5 Very good | 16 Dec 2024 |
| Quince Bakery N1 7AA | Retailers - other | 190 m | 4 Good | 28 Mar 2024 |
| Kipferl Patisserie Ltd N1 7BJ | Retailers - other | 190 m | 5 Very good | 18 Aug 2025 |
| The Hanbury Arms N1 7DU | Pub/bar/nightclub | 240 m | 5 Very good | 4 Nov 2025 |
| Caterlink @ Bentham Under Fives N1 3AA | Other catering premises | 260 m | 5 Very good | 19 Feb 2025 |
| Orchard Close Home N1 3AS | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 270 m | 5 Very good | 19 Sep 2024 |
| Saponara N1 8PF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 280 m | 5 Very good | 22 Oct 2024 |
| Pophams N1 8PF | Retailers - other | 280 m | 5 Very good | 18 Nov 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 90 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 66 |
| Shoplifting | 42 |
| Vehicle crime | 29 |
| Other theft | 20 |
| Theft from the person | 20 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 18 |
| Drugs | 17 |
| Public order | 16 |
| Robbery | 15 |
| Bicycle theft | 12 |
| Burglary | 8 |
| Other crime | 3 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Queensbury Street (65); On or near Greenman Street (56); On or near Rotherfield Street (31); On or near Basire Street (26); On or near Raynor Place (25).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 31 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 14% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 5% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 32% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 14% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 27% | 17% |
| Private rented | 41% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 66% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 7% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 8% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 67% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 4% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 11% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 16% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 11% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 93% | 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) | 68% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 12% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | under 1% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 78% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 4% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 5 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 Daily Grind (mobile caterer, N1 2SN) is no longer listed; it was rated Awaiting inspection found 31 October 2026
- Food hygiene ratings Islington Kebab (takeaway/sandwich shop, N1 2SF) is no longer listed; it was rated Awaiting inspection found 31 October 2026
- Food hygiene ratings Nina's Greek Finest (importers/exporters, N1 8QZ) now 5 Very good, was Awaiting inspection (rated 20 October 2026) found 31 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Spellbrook Walk · Rawreth Walk · Ridgewell Close · Prebend Street · Steeple Walk · Baddow Walk · Upper Hawkwell Walk · Basire Street · Coleman Fields · Hawkwell Walk · The Mews · Raynor Place
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.