Postcode Analysis Islington, London

N1 0AJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for N1 0AJ.

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Population

554

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 48,000 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: N1 0AJ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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2/10
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1/10
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10/10
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8/10
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10/10
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9/10
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4/10
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1/10
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6/10
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Area Character

N1 0AJ has a significant social housing presence — 38% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 35-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

N1 0AJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.4km from King's Cross in Islington. Administratively it sits within Caledonian ward and the Islington South and Finsbury constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, N1 0AJ is a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. During the day, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The community skews young professional (average age 35) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 38% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 50% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Islington.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 107 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for N1 0AJ are sourced from Output Area E00013470 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for N1 0AJ. The average age is 34.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British49.6%
Asian / British Asian14.6%
Black / African / Caribbean20.6%
Other / Mixed15.2%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 41%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around N1 0AJ is above average at 107 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences249
Anti-social behaviour242
Other theft189
Theft from the person86
Shoplifting75

school Local Schools

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Kate Greenaway Nursery School and Children's Centre

Outstanding93 pupils0.1 km
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Blessed Sacrament RC Primary School

Good116 pupils0.2 km
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Copenhagen Primary School

Good152 pupils0.3 km
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New River College Medical

Outstanding23 pupils0.3 km
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Frank Barnes School for Deaf Children

Outstanding37 pupils0.3 km
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Kings Cross Academy

Good413 pupils0.3 km
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Winton Primary School

Good261 pupils0.5 km
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St Andrew's (Barnsbury) Church of England Primary School

Good197 pupils0.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

71 nearby
  • 10th Floor at The Standard Hotel0.9 km
  • AM to PM Convenience Store0.9 km
  • Boots0.8 km
  • Costcutter0.9 km
  • Ethio Stores1.0 km
  • + 66 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

26 nearby
  • Alhambra Hotel0.9 km
  • CLINK 2610.9 km
  • Arriva Hotel1.0 km
  • Travelodge Kings Cross Royal Scot1.0 km
  • Point A Hotel London Kings Cross0.9 km
  • + 21 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

37 nearby
  • 2Northdown0.6 km
  • The Fellow0.7 km
  • Lucas Arms1.0 km
  • The Water Rats0.9 km
  • GOODSWAY0.4 km
  • + 32 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

186 nearby
  • Bisou0.9 km
  • Caravan Kings Cross0.4 km
  • Chuck Burgers0.7 km
  • Hicce0.4 km
  • Kimchee0.5 km
  • + 181 more
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Supermarkets

10 nearby
  • Co-operative0.9 km
  • Little Waitrose0.7 km
  • The Co-Operative Food Group0.5 km
  • Iceland Foods0.4 km
  • The Co-Operative Food Group0.4 km
  • + 5 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

67 nearby
  • Caffe Nero Express0.8 km
  • Indian Lounge0.8 km
  • LE BAB0.4 km
  • Notes0.5 km
  • Pasty Shop Unit 70.7 km
  • + 62 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London St-Pancras0.7 km
  • London St-Pancras0.7 km
  • London Kings Cross0.7 km