Poets Road, London
House prices, sold prices and local information for N5 2SL, N5 2SH, N5 2SJ.
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At a glance
56 property sales on Poets Road, London have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 5 homes sold here for an average of £611,700. Most sales here are flat homes, which have sold for an average of £600,743. That is 19% below the London average of £755,818 over the same period. 17 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 13 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 80% flat, 18% terraced, 2% semi-detached. Recorded sale prices on Poets Road range from £350,000 to £2,600,000. 20% of homes sold here were freehold and 80% leasehold.
House prices on Poets Road compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all N5 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 20% freehold and 80% leasehold across 61 recorded sales. Lease extension calculator.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat | 45 | £600,743 | 17 Jul 2026 |
| Terraced | 10 | £1,672,550 | 28 Feb 2025 |
| Semi-detached | 1 | £1,550,000 | 2 Aug 2021 |
Sold prices on Poets Road
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8A, Poets Road N5 2SL | 17 Jul 2026 | £542,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 1C, Poets Road N5 2SL | 14 Jul 2026 | £600,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 9, Masefield Court, Poets Road N5 2SJ | 22 Jun 2026 | £542,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 3A, Poets Road N5 2SL | 18 Feb 2026 | £884,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 2, Masefield Court, Poets Road N5 2SJ | 13 Feb 2026 | £490,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 28B - 28C, Poets Road N5 2SE | 29 Aug 2025 | £500,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 24, Masefield Court, Poets Road N5 2SJ | 25 Jul 2025 | £658,800 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 55A, Poets Road N5 2SH | 28 Mar 2025 | £707,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| C, 25, Poets Road N5 2SL | 14 Mar 2025 | £750,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Top Floor Flat, 15, Poets Road N5 2SL | 28 Feb 2025 | £800,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 51, Poets Road N5 2SH | 28 Feb 2025 | £2,300,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| Basement Flat, 57, Poets Road N5 2SH | 22 Jul 2024 | £642,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 3, Masefield Court, Poets Road N5 2SJ | 4 Jul 2024 | £527,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 1B - 1C, Poets Road N5 2SL | 14 Jun 2024 | £576,333 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Ground Floor Flat, 22, Poets Road N5 2SL | 22 Feb 2024 | £510,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 1A, Poets Road N5 2SL | 8 Feb 2024 | £592,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 51, Poets Road N5 2SH | 13 Dec 2023 | £1,250,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| Upper Ground Floor Flat, 57, Poets Road N5 2SH | 24 Nov 2023 | £600,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| First Floor Flat, 57, Poets Road N5 2SH | 16 Oct 2023 | £840,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 63, Poets Road N5 2SH | 30 Jun 2023 | £2,100,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 17A, Poets Road N5 2SL | 4 Apr 2023 | £1,155,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 47A, Poets Road N5 2SH | 31 Mar 2023 | £668,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 6, Poets Road N5 2SL | 29 Mar 2023 | £586,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 1, 15, Poets Road N5 2SL | 14 Nov 2022 | £982,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 20, Masefield Court, Poets Road N5 2SJ | 21 Oct 2022 | £595,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 10, Chaucer House, 59, Poets Road N5 2SH | 2 Sep 2022 | £395,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 9, Masefield Court, Poets Road N5 2SJ | 12 Jul 2022 | £490,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 1, Masefield Court, Poets Road N5 2SJ | 15 Jun 2022 | £495,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 55A, Poets Road N5 2SH | 8 Mar 2022 | £650,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 27, Poets Road N5 2SL | 16 Feb 2022 | £2,600,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| Flat 14, Chaucer House, 59, Poets Road N5 2SH | 26 Nov 2021 | £350,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 26, Poets Road N5 2SL | 2 Aug 2021 | £1,550,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 28B - 28C, Poets Road N5 2SE | 30 Jun 2021 | £475,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 24, Masefield Court, Poets Road N5 2SJ | 9 Apr 2021 | £499,995 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat C, 47, Poets Road N5 2SH | 12 Mar 2021 | £640,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 38, Poets Road N5 2SE | 26 Feb 2021 | £1,350,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| Flat 20, Masefield Court, Poets Road N5 2SJ | 26 Feb 2021 | £510,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 22A, Poets Road N5 2SL | 4 Dec 2020 | £535,000 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 48, Poets Road N5 2SE | 2 Nov 2020 | £1,775,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 3A, Poets Road N5 2SL | 14 Aug 2020 | £890,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 4, Poets Road N5 2SL | 31 Jul 2020 | £1,295,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 63, Poets Road N5 2SH | 23 Jul 2020 | £1,680,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| Flat 14, Masefield Court, Poets Road N5 2SJ | 21 Jul 2020 | £503,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Basement Flat, 57, Poets Road N5 2SH | 19 Mar 2020 | £575,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 15, Masefield Court, Poets Road N5 2SJ | 13 Dec 2019 | £370,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| First Floor Flat, 21, Poets Road N5 2SL | 4 Nov 2019 | £700,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Top Flat, 65, Poets Road N5 2SH | 5 Jun 2019 | £870,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 47A, Poets Road N5 2SH | 1 May 2019 | £563,316 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat B, 50, Poets Road N5 2SE | 18 Jan 2019 | £560,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 55A, Poets Road N5 2SH | 4 Jan 2019 | £590,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1C, Poets Road | £560,000 (Aug 2018) → £600,000 (Jul 2026) | +7% over 8 yrs |
| Flat 9, Masefield Court, Poets Road | £490,000 (Jul 2022) → £542,000 (Jun 2026) | +11% over 4 yrs |
| 3A, Poets Road | £890,500 (Aug 2020) → £884,000 (Feb 2026) | -1% over 6 yrs |
| Flat 2, Masefield Court, Poets Road | £485,000 (Sep 2017) → £490,000 (Feb 2026) | +1% over 8 yrs |
| 28B - 28C, Poets Road | £475,000 (Jun 2021) → £500,000 (Aug 2025) | +5% over 4 yrs |
| Flat 24, Masefield Court, Poets Road | £499,995 (Apr 2021) → £658,800 (Jul 2025) | +32% over 4 yrs |
| 55A, Poets Road | £590,000 (Jan 2019) → £650,000 (Mar 2022) → £707,500 (Mar 2025) | +20% over 6 yrs |
| Top Floor Flat, 15, Poets Road | £1,380,000 (Mar 2017) → £800,000 (Feb 2025) | -42% over 8 yrs |
| 51, Poets Road | £1,250,000 (Dec 2023) → £2,300,000 (Feb 2025) | +84% over 1 yr |
| Basement Flat, 57, Poets Road | £575,000 (Mar 2020) → £642,000 (Jul 2024) | +12% over 4 yrs |
| First Floor Flat, 57, Poets Road | £658,000 (Feb 2018) → £840,000 (Oct 2023) | +28% over 6 yrs |
| 63, Poets Road | £1,680,000 (Jul 2020) → £2,100,000 (Jun 2023) | +25% over 3 yrs |
| 47A, Poets Road | £563,316 (May 2019) → £668,000 (Mar 2023) | +19% over 4 yrs |
| Flat 1, 15, Poets Road | £1,380,000 (Mar 2017) → £982,000 (Nov 2022) | -29% over 6 yrs |
| Flat 20, Masefield Court, Poets Road | £510,000 (Feb 2021) → £595,000 (Oct 2022) | +17% over 2 yrs |
| 27, Poets Road | £2,200,000 (Sep 2017) → £2,600,000 (Feb 2022) | +18% over 4 yrs |
| Flat 2, 15, Poets Road | £1,380,000 (Mar 2017) → £500,000 (Oct 2018) | -64% over 2 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Poets Road
Crime
1,417 crimes were reported within about a mile of Poets Road in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 70% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 322 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 317 |
| Other theft | 125 |
| Shoplifting | 123 |
| Public order | 107 |
| Vehicle crime | 79 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Poets Road is in or near 1 Environment Agency flood area:
- Lower River Lee from Hoddesdon to Canning Town Flood alert area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Poets Road
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newington Green Primary School 478 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Outstanding Report | 0.3 mi |
| Grasmere Primary School 220 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Samuel Rhodes MLD School 130 pupils | Community special school | 11–19 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| The London Screen Academy 867 pupils | 16 plus | 16–19 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| St Paul's Waldorf School 214 pupils | Other independent school | 3–14 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| St Matthias Church of England Primary School 191 pupils | Primary Church of England | 3–11 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| St Joan of Arc RC Primary School 427 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 3–11 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| City of London Academy Highbury Grove 892 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Good Report | 0.4 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Train, tram & metro stations
- Canonbury station 0.3 mi · 5 min walk
- Dalston Kingsland station 0.6 mi · 13 min walk
- Drayton Park station 0.7 mi · 14 min walk
- Highbury & Islington Underground Station 0.7 mi · 15 min walk
- Arsenal Underground Station 0.9 mi · 18 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Aden Grove (Stop NQ, GREEN LANES) 2 min walk
- Aden Grove (Stop NL, GREEN LANES) 2 min walk
- Albion Road Shacklewell (Stop NR) 3 min walk
- Balfour Road / Lexfield House (->N, HIGHBURY NEW PARK) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- The Miller Practice
49 Highbury New Park, Highbury, London · 0.1 mi - Mildmay Medical Practice
2A Green Lanes, London · 0.2 mi - Highbury Grange Medical Practice
1-5 Highbury Grange, London · 0.3 mi - The Statham Grove Surgery
Statham Grove, Stoke Newington, London · 0.4 mi
Supermarkets
- Tesco Express Tesco Stoke Newington Green Lanes Express · 0.1 mi
- Tesco Express Tesco Matthias Road Express · 0.3 mi
- Sainsburys Local Sainsburys Essex Road Local · 0.6 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Dalston - Stoke Newington Road · 0.6 mi
Pharmacies
- Wellcare Pharmacy · 0.1 mi
- Mahesh Chemist · 0.2 mi
- Safedale Ltd · 0.4 mi
Dentists
- Kindan Dental · 0.2 mi
- Dental Surgery · 0.2 mi
- Highbury Dental Practice · 0.5 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 5 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 5 of 10 |
| Employment | 5 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 8 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 5 of 10 |
| Crime | 3 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 7 of 10 |
| Living environment | 1 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 35.4% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 36.4% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 28.3% | 17.1% |
| Households | 775 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 13.5% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 79.9% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 6.5% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,750 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 99% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 100% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 99% | 92% |
Share of homes across Islington with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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Who lives around Poets Road
Ethnic group
| Here | Islington | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 71.1% | 62.2% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 8.7% | 13.3% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 8.3% | 10% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 6.8% | 7.5% |
| Other ethnic group | 5% | 7.1% |
Religion
| Here | Islington | |
|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.3% | 40.8% |
| Christian | 29.1% | 34.7% |
| Not answered | 8.7% | 7.8% |
| Muslim | 6.4% | 11.9% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 1.4% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1% |
| Jewish | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.8% |
Country of birth
| Here | Islington | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 64.5% | 60.1% |
| Born outside the UK | 35.5% | 39.9% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Islington | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 68.1% | 56.6% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 10.4% | 12.2% |
| No qualifications | 9.1% | 13.8% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 5.9% | 7.2% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 4.7% | 5.6% |
| Other qualifications | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 2.3% |
General health
| Here | Islington | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 59.5% | 54.8% |
| Good health | 28.4% | 29.3% |
| Fair health | 8.2% | 10.4% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 4.1% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.4% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Islington | |
|---|---|---|
| No cars or vans in household | 64.7% | 66.9% |
| 1 car or van in household | 30.3% | 28.7% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 3.9% | 3.7% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 1.2% | 0.7% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Islington.
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