Postcode Analysis Islington, London

N1 0BJ House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

401

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 81,400 /yr

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Employed

62%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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3/10
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1/10
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10/10
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9/10
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10/10
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10/10
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5/10
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1/10
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9/10
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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).

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

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.

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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

White / British72.8%
Asian / British Asian6.1%
Black / African / Caribbean6.6%
Other / Mixed14.5%

Economic Activity

62%Active
FT: 48%
Unemployed: 4%
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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.

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.

Violence and sexual offences258
Anti-social behaviour217
Other theft87
Public order71
Vehicle crime62

school Local Schools

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St Andrew's (Barnsbury) Church of England Primary School

Good197 pupils0.2 km
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Blessed Sacrament RC Primary School

Good116 pupils0.4 km
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Kate Greenaway Nursery School and Children's Centre

Outstanding93 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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Thornhill Primary School

Good463 pupils0.5 km
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Vittoria Primary School

Good181 pupils0.5 km
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The Bridge Integrated Learning Space

Outstanding26 pupils0.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
local_bar

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

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
fastfood

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
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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

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