N1 0BN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Bemerton 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 0BN is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. Outside of residential hours, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. At 35 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 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 84 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £375k. 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 0BN are sourced from Output Area E00013477 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BEMERTON STREET, N1 0BN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BEMERTON STREET, N1 0BN.
310
35
£ 48,000 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 65% of tenure in N1 0BN — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 35-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for N1 0BN. 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
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 385,000
5 sales · Mean £ 425,900
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around N1 0BN is moderate at 84 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
Blessed Sacrament RC Primary School
Kate Greenaway Nursery School and Children's Centre
St Andrew's (Barnsbury) Church of England Primary School
Copenhagen Primary School
New River College Medical
Frank Barnes School for Deaf Children
Kings Cross Academy
Vittoria Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
34 nearby- Chapel Bar0.9 km
- The Alma Public House0.9 km
- The Angelic PH1.0 km
- 2Northdown0.8 km
- The Fellow0.9 km
- + 29 more
Restaurant, Cafe
184 nearby- Cafe Sizzles0.9 km
- Chapel Cafe1.0 km
- Chapel Market Roastery0.9 km
- Costa Coffee1.0 km
- Delhi Grill0.9 km
- + 179 more
Supermarkets
11 nearby- Iceland Foods1.0 km
- Little Waitrose1.0 km
- The Co-Operative Food Group0.2 km
- Iceland Foods0.2 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
62 nearby- Atcha0.9 km
- Domino's Pizza0.9 km
- McDonald's1.0 km
- N1 Grill0.9 km
- Indian Lounge1.0 km
- + 57 more
Retailers - Other
70 nearby- Laduree St Pancras1.0 km
- Nespresso1.0 km
- Oliver Bonas1.0 km
- WH SMITH RETAIL HOLDINGS LIMITED1.0 km
- Easy Off Licence0.7 km
- + 65 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- Hub by Premier Inn0.6 km
- Premier Inn Kings Cross0.9 km
- Hurricane Room0.9 km
- Travelodge1.0 km
- Keystone House0.9 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Caledonian Road & Barnsbury0.6 km
- London St-Pancras0.9 km
- London Kings Cross0.9 km
Bus Stops
- Caledonian Road & Barnsbury Rail Station0.5 km
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