N1 0BZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Twyford Street, 0.5km 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 0BZ 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 34 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 59% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 56% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Islington.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 83 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £540k, up 36.1% 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 0BZ are sourced from Output Area E00013481 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
TWYFORD STREET, N1 0BZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TWYFORD STREET, N1 0BZ.
396
34
£ 48,000 /yr
46%
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 59% of tenure in N1 0BZ — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 34-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending up 36.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for N1 0BZ. The average age is 34.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 515,000
13 sales · Mean £ 514,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around N1 0BZ is moderate at 83 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
St Andrew's (Barnsbury) Church of England Primary School
Kate Greenaway Nursery School and Children's Centre
Copenhagen Primary School
New River College Medical
Vittoria Primary School
Winton Primary School
Frank Barnes School for Deaf Children
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
81 nearby- Botanical Boys0.7 km
- Nisa0.9 km
- Harris Food & Wine Limited0.8 km
- Pentonville Mini Mart0.7 km
- Costcut Express0.9 km
- + 76 more
Restaurant, Cafe
222 nearby- BREDDOS TACOS0.7 km
- German Gymnasium0.7 km
- LEXINGTON CATERING0.7 km
- Coffee Union0.8 km
- Flat Iron0.6 km
- + 217 more
Pub, NightClub
44 nearby- Model Railway Club0.7 km
- The Castle Public House0.9 km
- Almeida Theatre1.0 km
- Ladybird1.0 km
- Meltdown0.3 km
- + 39 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
18 nearby- Travelodge Kings Cross Royal Scot0.9 km
- Hurricane Room0.8 km
- The Gyle1.0 km
- Travelodge0.9 km
- Keystone House0.8 km
- + 13 more
Supermarkets
14 nearby- The Co-Operative Food Group0.1 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- The Co-Operative Food Group0.4 km
- The Co-operative Group0.9 km
- Iceland Foods0.2 km
- + 9 more
Takeaway Shop
72 nearby- SUSHI ON JONES0.7 km
- Holy Cow0.7 km
- Oli's Fish and Chips0.6 km
- Wraps and Wings0.9 km
- Sushi Daily@Waitrose0.9 km
- + 67 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Caledonian Road & Barnsbury0.6 km
- London Kings Cross0.9 km
- London St-Pancras0.9 km
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Postcode Profile: N10BZ · Data under Open Government Licence