N1 0BJ is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood located 0.6km from Barnsbury in Islington. Administratively it sits within Barnsbury ward and the Islington South and Finsbury constituency.
For renters and young professionals, N1 0BJ 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. During the day, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The community skews young professional (average age 32) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 75% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (48% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 69 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for N1 0BJ are sourced from Output Area E00013474 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
N1 0BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for N1 0BJ.
401
32
£ 81,400 /yr
62%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: N1 0BJ 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.
Area Character
N1 0BJ is a high-turnover rental hub — with 75% of homes privately rented, this postcode has the tenant density typical of a student or young professional district. Moderate crime is typical for high-density rental zones (avg age: 32).
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for N1 0BJ. The average age is 31.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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 0BJ is moderate at 69 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
Copenhagen Primary School
New River College Medical
Thornhill Primary School
Vittoria Primary School
The Bridge Integrated Learning Space
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
79 nearby- Easy Off Licence0.8 km
- Botanical Boys0.8 km
- Lets Go Local0.8 km
- Vanathy Food and Wine0.9 km
- Shell Little Waitrose Muswell Hill0.2 km
- + 74 more
Pub, NightClub
46 nearby- 2Northdown0.9 km
- The Fellow1.0 km
- The Regent0.7 km
- The Jolly Sisters0.7 km
- Almeida Theatre0.9 km
- + 41 more
Restaurant, Cafe
217 nearby- Caravan Kings Cross0.8 km
- Chuck Burgers1.0 km
- Hicce0.8 km
- Kimchee0.9 km
- Restaurant Associates0.9 km
- + 212 more
Takeaway Shop
59 nearby- LE BAB0.9 km
- Notes0.9 km
- Pasty Shop Unit 70.8 km
- The Aegean Deli0.6 km
- Wasabi1.0 km
- + 54 more
Supermarkets
12 nearby- Iceland Foods0.0 km
- The Co-Operative Food Group0.1 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- The Co-operative Group1.0 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- + 7 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
8 nearby- Keystone House0.9 km
- Great Northern Hotel0.7 km
- Hub by Premier Inn0.7 km
- Premier Inn Kings Cross1.0 km
- Citadines Islington Square0.9 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Caledonian Road & Barnsbury0.4 km
- London Kings Cross1.0 km
- London St-Pancras1.1 km
Bus Stops
- Caledonian Road & Barnsbury Rail Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: N10BJ · Data under Open Government Licence