Postcode Analysis Islington, London

COPENHAGEN STREET, N1 0BU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COPENHAGEN STREET, N1 0BU.

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Population

325

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Avg Age

37

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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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1/10
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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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8/10
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5/10
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4/10
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1/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 77% of tenure in N1 0BU — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.

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

N1 0BU is an up-and-coming urban area on Copenhagen Street, 0.3km 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 0BU is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. During the day, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 77% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 52% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Islington.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 127 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £810k.

Census 2021 statistics for N1 0BU are sourced from Output Area E00013464 (shared with 13 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 0BU. The average age is 37.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British47.5%
Asian / British Asian15.5%
Black / African / Caribbean20.5%
Other / Mixed16.5%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 6%
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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

£ 810,000

1 sales · Mean £ 810,000

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

Crime around N1 0BU is above average at 127 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Other theft323
Anti-social behaviour305
Violence and sexual offences290
Theft from the person155
Shoplifting95

school Local Schools

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Kate Greenaway Nursery School and Children's Centre

Outstanding93 pupils0.1 km
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Blessed Sacrament RC Primary School

Good116 pupils0.2 km
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New River College Medical

Outstanding23 pupils0.2 km
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Copenhagen Primary School

Good152 pupils0.2 km
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Winton Primary School

Good261 pupils0.4 km
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Kings Cross Academy

Good413 pupils0.4 km
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Frank Barnes School for Deaf Children

Outstanding37 pupils0.4 km
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St Andrew's (Barnsbury) Church of England Primary School

Good197 pupils0.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

80 nearby
  • Botanical Boys0.4 km
  • I &J DRINKS LTD0.9 km
  • Ideal Stores1.0 km
  • TRIKAL LIMITED0.9 km
  • Bodega Rita's0.3 km
  • + 75 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

209 nearby
  • BREDDOS TACOS0.3 km
  • German Gymnasium0.4 km
  • LEXINGTON CATERING0.4 km
  • Common Grind Kings Cross T0.5 km
  • HOARE LEA0.3 km
  • + 204 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

68 nearby
  • HIDEN0.3 km
  • Pizza & Dumplings0.9 km
  • Primrose Sandwich Bar0.8 km
  • Caledonian Kebab0.8 km
  • Dishoom1.0 km
  • + 63 more
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Supermarkets

11 nearby
  • Iceland Foods0.5 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • The Co-Operative Food Group0.4 km
  • The Co-operative Group0.7 km
  • The Co-Operative Food Group0.6 km
  • + 6 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

30 nearby
  • Macdonald Hotel0.8 km
  • Hurricane Room0.6 km
  • The Gyle0.8 km
  • Travelodge0.7 km
  • Keystone House0.5 km
  • + 25 more
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Pub, NightClub

44 nearby
  • The Dolphin Public House0.8 km
  • Jamboree0.6 km
  • Charles 1 Public House0.5 km
  • Hemingford Arms Public House1.0 km
  • Miller's Bar0.5 km
  • + 39 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London St-Pancras0.6 km
  • London Kings Cross0.6 km
  • London St-Pancras0.6 km