N1 0DF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Gifford Street, 0.4km from Barnsbury in Islington. Administratively it sits within Caledonian ward and the Islington South and Finsbury constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. During the day, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 49% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 31% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Islington. Employment levels are high (60% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 83 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £667k.
Census 2021 statistics for N1 0DF are sourced from Output Area E00183852 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GIFFORD STREET, N1 0DF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GIFFORD STREET, N1 0DF.
199
34
£ 52,700 /yr
73%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: N1 0DF 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
High employment, young population. N1 0DF combines 73% economic activity with a 34-year average age — the hallmarks of a graduate-retention neighbourhood. Moderate crime is typical for a high-footfall, professionally active street.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for N1 0DF. The average age is 34.1. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 462,500
8 sales · Mean £ 468,681
Semi-Detached
£ 855,000
1 sales · Mean £ 855,000
Terraced
£ 950,000
1 sales · Mean £ 950,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around N1 0DF 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
Robert Blair School
Kate Greenaway Nursery School and Children's Centre
Blessed Sacrament RC Primary School
Kings Cross Academy
Frank Barnes School for Deaf Children
St Andrew's (Barnsbury) Church of England Primary School
New River College Medical
Copenhagen Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
54 nearby- Bodega Rita's0.6 km
- Raw Press0.7 km
- Sons & Daughters0.7 km
- SUSHI DAILY0.5 km
- Lets Go Local0.4 km
- + 49 more
Restaurant, Cafe
118 nearby- Common Grind Kings Cross T0.7 km
- HOARE LEA0.6 km
- Lightroom KX LTD0.5 km
- RESTAURANT ASSOCIATES0.4 km
- Express Cafe0.5 km
- + 113 more
Takeaway Shop
46 nearby- HIDEN0.6 km
- BALADY FOUR LTD1.0 km
- DINNER LADIES LTD0.8 km
- Primrose Sandwich Bar0.4 km
- Caledonian Kebab0.4 km
- + 41 more
Supermarkets
9 nearby- Iceland Foods0.3 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Tesco Express0.9 km
- The Co-operative Group0.7 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
24 nearby- The Jolly Sisters0.8 km
- Grays & Feather1.0 km
- The Crown1.0 km
- GOODSWAY0.8 km
- Hemingford Arms Public House0.6 km
- + 19 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Hub by Premier Inn0.8 km
- Great Northern Hotel0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Caledonian Road & Barnsbury0.5 km
- London St-Pancras1.1 km
- London St-Pancras1.1 km
Bus Stops
- Caledonian Road & Barnsbury Rail Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: N10DF · Data under Open Government Licence