N1 is a postcode district in Islington, London, covering 2282 active and 1204 retired postcodes.
The largest share of N1 (23%) is characterised by an established professional area with long-settled European residents, alongside a highly educated, professional area — tech, finance, research workers (20%). A further 15% of the district is made up of a working-class area of service sector workers — hospitality, retail, healthcare. This mix of 6 distinct neighbourhood types makes N1 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in N1 are around £615k, down 6.3% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across N1 at 411 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. With an average age of 36, N1 has a young professional to mixed-family community — active, with a healthy balance of renters and owner-occupiers.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full N1 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
N1 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the N1 postcode area.
91,266
36
£ 54,383 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
N1 has a significant social housing presence — 42% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant. Property prices are trending down 6.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Brookfield Primary School
Frank Barnes School for Deaf Children
Comet Nursery School and Children's Centre
De Beauvoir Primary School
Princess May Primary School
Thomas Fairchild Community School
Oldhill Community School
Shoreditch Park Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
198 nearby- Hotel Chocolat
- WH Smith
- ARC Foodbank
- Neal's Yard Remedies
- Actisan Provisions Ltd T/A Smoke N Rye
- + 193 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
11 nearby- Great Northern Hotel
- Hurricane Room
- Luxury Inn
- Citadines Islington Square
- Double Tree by Hilton
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
505 nearby- Amba
- Asorock smallchops
- Asorock smallchops
- Curve Club
- Goldies
- + 500 more
Pub, NightClub
97 nearby- The Parcel Yard
- CC Lounge
- Jack's Bar
- Little Angel Theatre
- Lounge @ The John Salt
- + 92 more
Supermarkets
20 nearby- Amazon Fresh
- Tesco
- Little Waitrose
- M&S Simply Food
- Tesco
- + 15 more
Takeaway Shop
105 nearby- GREGGS PLC
- Lola's Cupcakes
- Pret A Manger
- Bubble bee bubble tea
- Chicken Spot
- + 100 more
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