N1 0BH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Bingfield Street, 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 0BH 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. With an average age of 50, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 56% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 33% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Islington.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 62 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £139k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 44.2% year-on-year. 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 0BH are sourced from Output Area E00013475 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BINGFIELD STREET, N1 0BH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BINGFIELD STREET, N1 0BH.
162
50
£ 48,000 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: N1 0BH represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
N1 0BH has a significant social housing presence — 56% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 50-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending down 44.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for N1 0BH. The average age is 50.1. 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: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 194,750
2 sales · Mean £ 194,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around N1 0BH is moderate at 62 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
St Andrew's (Barnsbury) Church of England Primary School
Blessed Sacrament RC Primary School
Kate Greenaway Nursery School and Children's Centre
New River College Medical
Copenhagen Primary School
Vittoria Primary School
Thornhill Primary School
The Bridge Integrated Learning Space
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
66 nearby- Bodega Rita's0.6 km
- Raw Press0.7 km
- Sons & Daughters0.7 km
- SUSHI DAILY0.5 km
- Lets Go Local0.7 km
- + 61 more
Restaurant, Cafe
190 nearby- Common Grind Kings Cross T0.8 km
- HOARE LEA0.6 km
- Lightroom KX LTD0.6 km
- RESTAURANT ASSOCIATES0.5 km
- Express Cafe0.4 km
- + 185 more
Takeaway Shop
56 nearby- HIDEN0.6 km
- FATE0.9 km
- Primrose Sandwich Bar0.7 km
- Caledonian Kebab0.4 km
- Dishoom0.5 km
- + 51 more
Pub, NightClub
38 nearby- The Regent0.8 km
- 2Northdown0.8 km
- The Fellow0.9 km
- Babel Beerhouse0.6 km
- The Newmarket Arms0.7 km
- + 33 more
Supermarkets
12 nearby- Iceland Foods0.1 km
- Iceland Foods0.9 km
- Marks & Spencer1.0 km
- Sainsbury's1.0 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- + 7 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
9 nearby- Double Tree by Hilton1.0 km
- Hurricane Room1.0 km
- Keystone House0.9 km
- Citadines Islington Square0.9 km
- Hilton London Islington1.0 km
- + 4 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Caledonian Road & Barnsbury0.5 km
- London Kings Cross1.0 km
- London St-Pancras1.0 km
Bus Stops
- Caledonian Road & Barnsbury Rail Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: N10BH · Data under Open Government Licence