N1 0SD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Leirum Street, 0.5km from Cloudesley Square in Islington. Administratively it sits within Barnsbury ward and the Islington South and Finsbury constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, N1 0SD is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. Outside of residential hours, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. At 32 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 64% 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. 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 0SD are sourced from Output Area E00013414 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LEIRUM STREET, N1 0SD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LEIRUM STREET, N1 0SD.
408
32
£ 48,000 /yr
48%
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 64% of tenure in N1 0SD — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 32-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 0SD. The average age is 32.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around N1 0SD 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
Vittoria Primary School
St Andrew's (Barnsbury) Church of England Primary School
New River College Medical
Copenhagen Primary School
Blessed Sacrament RC Primary School
Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School
Kate Greenaway Nursery School and Children's Centre
Winton Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
106 nearby- Botanical Boys0.8 km
- Bodega Rita's0.8 km
- Raw Press0.8 km
- Sons & Daughters0.8 km
- SUSHI DAILY0.6 km
- + 101 more
Restaurant, Cafe
301 nearby- BREDDOS TACOS0.8 km
- German Gymnasium0.8 km
- LEXINGTON CATERING0.8 km
- HOARE LEA0.7 km
- Lightroom KX LTD0.8 km
- + 296 more
Takeaway Shop
76 nearby- HIDEN0.8 km
- Kake Kwerk0.8 km
- Kape Konnection0.8 km
- Sushi Daily@Waitrose0.6 km
- SUSHI ON JONES0.8 km
- + 71 more
Pub, NightClub
64 nearby- Camden Head Public House0.8 km
- Slim Jim's Liquor Store0.8 km
- Wenlock and Essex1.0 km
- Almeida Theatre0.8 km
- Kings Head Public House0.8 km
- + 59 more
Supermarkets
15 nearby- Tesco0.9 km
- The Co-Operative Food Group0.3 km
- Iceland Foods0.5 km
- Marks & Spencer0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- + 10 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
27 nearby- Double Tree by Hilton0.6 km
- Alhambra Hotel1.0 km
- CLINK 2610.9 km
- Arriva Hotel0.9 km
- Travelodge Kings Cross Royal Scot0.8 km
- + 22 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Caledonian Road & Barnsbury0.8 km
- London Kings Cross0.8 km
- London St-Pancras0.9 km
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