N1 1BZ is a mixed residential area on Hemingford Road, 0.5km from Barnsbury in Islington. Administratively it sits within Barnsbury ward and the Islington South and Finsbury constituency.
N1 1BZ is a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a independent professional metro services zone — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 36) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 66 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £1.3M, down 39.4% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for N1 1BZ are sourced from Output Area E00013500 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HEMINGFORD ROAD, N1 1BZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HEMINGFORD ROAD, N1 1BZ.
308
36
£ 81,400 /yr
61%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: N1 1BZ 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
N1 1BZ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 36, 40% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending down 39.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for N1 1BZ. The average age is 36.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
£ 720,000
11 sales · Mean £ 747,636
Terraced
£ 2,600,000
3 sales · Mean £ 2,711,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around N1 1BZ is moderate at 66 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
Thornhill Primary School
St Andrew's (Barnsbury) Church of England Primary School
The Bridge Integrated Learning Space
New River College Primary
Robert Blair School
Laycock Primary School
Blessed Sacrament RC Primary School
New River College Secondary
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
86 nearby- SUSHI DAILY0.9 km
- Lets Go Local0.9 km
- Shell Little Waitrose Muswell Hill0.5 km
- Islington Wine0.5 km
- LONDIS0.6 km
- + 81 more
Restaurant, Cafe
225 nearby- HOARE LEA1.0 km
- Lightroom KX LTD1.0 km
- RESTAURANT ASSOCIATES0.9 km
- Express Cafe0.8 km
- FIRIN0.8 km
- + 220 more
Pub, NightClub
46 nearby- The Regent0.5 km
- Hemingford Arms Public House0.2 km
- Tarmon Public House0.3 km
- The Cross0.9 km
- Thornhill Arms Public House0.8 km
- + 41 more
Supermarkets
12 nearby- Iceland Foods0.3 km
- Waitrose and Partners0.9 km
- The Co-Operative Food Group0.3 km
- Waitrose0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
49 nearby- FATE0.5 km
- Primrose Sandwich Bar0.9 km
- Caledonian Kebab0.3 km
- Dishoom0.2 km
- Hot Wok0.3 km
- + 44 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Citadines Islington Square0.7 km
- Hilton London Islington0.9 km
- Premier Inn0.9 km
- Great Northern Hotel1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Caledonian Road & Barnsbury0.2 km
- Highbury & Islington1.0 km
- Essex Road1.2 km
Bus Stops
- Caledonian Road & Barnsbury Rail Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: N11BZ · Data under Open Government Licence