Postcode Analysis Islington, London

RUFFORD STREET, N1 0AP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RUFFORD STREET, N1 0AP.

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Population

364

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 52,700 /yr

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Employed

58%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: N1 0AP is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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

No single demographic signal dominates N1 0AP — age 35, 24% ownership, 44% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Young average age (35) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending down 3.6% year-on-year.

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

N1 0AP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Rufford Street, 0.5km from Barnsbury in Islington. Administratively it sits within Caledonian ward and the Islington South and Finsbury constituency.

For renters and young professionals, N1 0AP offers 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. By day, the area transitions to a independent professional metro services character: higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. An average age of 35 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 44% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 32% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Islington.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 93 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £419k, down 3.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for N1 0AP are sourced from Output Area E00183722 (shared with 18 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 0AP. The average age is 35.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British68.0%
Asian / British Asian12.7%
Black / African / Caribbean8.3%
Other / Mixed11.0%

Economic Activity

58%Active
FT: 44%
Unemployed: 5%
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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.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 419,750

2 sales · Mean £ 419,750

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

Crime around N1 0AP is above average at 93 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 offences273
Anti-social behaviour173
Other theft150
Shoplifting88
Public order76

school Local Schools

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Kate Greenaway Nursery School and Children's Centre

Outstanding93 pupils0.4 km
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Blessed Sacrament RC Primary School

Good116 pupils0.4 km
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Frank Barnes School for Deaf Children

Outstanding37 pupils0.5 km
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Kings Cross Academy

Good413 pupils0.5 km
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Copenhagen Primary School

Good152 pupils0.5 km
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New River College Medical

Outstanding23 pupils0.5 km
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St Andrew's (Barnsbury) Church of England Primary School

Good197 pupils0.5 km
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Robert Blair School

Good221 pupils0.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

55 nearby
  • Botanical Boys0.6 km
  • Your Supermarket1.0 km
  • Bodega Rita's0.5 km
  • Crowndale In Licence1.0 km
  • Londis1.0 km
  • + 50 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

141 nearby
  • BREDDOS TACOS0.7 km
  • German Gymnasium0.8 km
  • LEXINGTON CATERING0.8 km
  • Common Grind Kings Cross T0.6 km
  • HOARE LEA0.4 km
  • + 136 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

32 nearby
  • The Jolly Sisters0.9 km
  • The Colonel Fawcett1.0 km
  • Meltdown0.4 km
  • The Albion0.9 km
  • Model Railway Club1.0 km
  • + 27 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

51 nearby
  • Burgerstein0.6 km
  • HIDEN0.5 km
  • Pizza & Dumplings1.0 km
  • BALADY FOUR LTD1.0 km
  • DINNER LADIES LTD0.8 km
  • + 46 more
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Supermarkets

9 nearby
  • Iceland Foods0.3 km
  • The Co-Operative Food Group0.4 km
  • Waitrose and Partners0.4 km
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's1.0 km
  • + 4 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Great Northern Hotel0.8 km
  • Hub by Premier Inn0.7 km
  • Premier Inn Kings Cross1.0 km
  • Keystone House1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Caledonian Road & Barnsbury0.6 km
  • London St-Pancras0.9 km
  • London St-Pancras1.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Caledonian Road & Barnsbury Rail Station0.5 km