N1 0AL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.6km from Barnsbury in Islington. Administratively it sits within Caledonian ward and the Islington South and Finsbury constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, N1 0AL is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. During the day, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. A balanced community with an average age of 35 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 65% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 60% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Islington.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 88 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. 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 0AL are sourced from Output Area E00013477 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
N1 0AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for N1 0AL.
310
35
£ 48,000 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
N1 0AL has a significant social housing presence — 65% 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for N1 0AL. The average age is 35.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around N1 0AL is moderate at 88 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.
school Local Schools
Blessed Sacrament RC Primary School
St Andrew's (Barnsbury) Church of England Primary School
Kate Greenaway Nursery School and Children's Centre
Copenhagen Primary School
New River College Medical
Frank Barnes School for Deaf Children
Kings Cross Academy
Vittoria Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
35 nearby- Chapel Bar0.9 km
- The Alma Public House0.9 km
- The Angelic PH1.0 km
- 2Northdown0.8 km
- The Fellow0.9 km
- + 30 more
Restaurant, Cafe
173 nearby- Cafe Sizzles0.9 km
- Chapel Cafe1.0 km
- Chapel Market Roastery0.9 km
- Costa Coffee1.0 km
- Delhi Grill0.9 km
- + 168 more
Supermarkets
11 nearby- Iceland Foods1.0 km
- Little Waitrose1.0 km
- The Co-Operative Food Group0.2 km
- Iceland Foods0.2 km
- The Co-Operative Food Group0.2 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
59 nearby- Atcha0.9 km
- Domino's Pizza1.0 km
- McDonald's1.0 km
- N1 Grill0.9 km
- LE BAB0.7 km
- + 54 more
Retailers - Other
66 nearby- Laduree St Pancras1.0 km
- Nespresso1.0 km
- Oliver Bonas1.0 km
- Easy Off Licence0.8 km
- Harris Food & Wine Limited0.9 km
- + 61 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Great Northern Hotel0.7 km
- Hub by Premier Inn0.7 km
- Premier Inn Kings Cross0.9 km
- Hurricane Room1.0 km
- Keystone House0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Caledonian Road & Barnsbury0.5 km
- London St-Pancras1.0 km
- London Kings Cross1.0 km
Bus Stops
- Caledonian Road & Barnsbury Rail Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: N10AL · Data under Open Government Licence