Postcode Analysis Islington, London

N1 0BA House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

310

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 48,000 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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

N1 0BA 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.

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

N1 0BA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.6km 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 0BA is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. The daytime character shifts — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The 35 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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 85 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 0BA are sourced from Output Area E00013477 (shared with 6 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 0BA. 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

White / British40.5%
Asian / British Asian16.8%
Black / African / Caribbean21.5%
Other / Mixed21.2%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 4%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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

Crime around N1 0BA is moderate at 85 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 offences259
Anti-social behaviour206
Other theft141
Public order80
Shoplifting73

school Local Schools

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Blessed Sacrament RC Primary School

Good116 pupils0.3 km
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Kate Greenaway Nursery School and Children's Centre

Outstanding93 pupils0.3 km
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St Andrew's (Barnsbury) Church of England Primary School

Good197 pupils0.4 km
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Copenhagen Primary School

Good152 pupils0.4 km
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New River College Medical

Outstanding23 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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Vittoria Primary School

Good181 pupils0.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

71 nearby
  • Boots1.0 km
  • Laduree St Pancras0.9 km
  • Nespresso0.9 km
  • Oliver Bonas0.9 km
  • WH SMITH RETAIL HOLDINGS LIMITED1.0 km
  • + 66 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

34 nearby
  • 2Northdown0.8 km
  • The Fellow0.9 km
  • Jamboree0.9 km
  • Charles 1 Public House0.8 km
  • Hemingford Arms Public House0.6 km
  • + 29 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

186 nearby
  • Caravan Kings Cross0.7 km
  • Chuck Burgers0.9 km
  • Hicce0.6 km
  • Kimchee0.7 km
  • Kings Cross Tandoori0.9 km
  • + 181 more
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Supermarkets

10 nearby
  • Little Waitrose0.9 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • The Co-Operative Food Group0.3 km
  • M&S Simply Food0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • + 5 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

63 nearby
  • Caffe Nero Express1.0 km
  • Indian Lounge1.0 km
  • LE BAB0.7 km
  • Notes0.8 km
  • Pasty Shop Unit 70.8 km
  • + 58 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

7 nearby
  • Hurricane Room0.9 km
  • Travelodge1.0 km
  • Keystone House0.9 km
  • Hub by Premier Inn0.6 km
  • Premier Inn Kings Cross0.9 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Caledonian Road & Barnsbury0.6 km
  • London St-Pancras0.9 km
  • London Kings Cross0.9 km