N1 1YG is a mixed residential area on Peacock Place, 0.8km from Islington in Islington. Administratively it sits within Laycock ward and the Islington South and Finsbury constituency.
This 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. During the day, big city services, with accommodation and food. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. The area has a notably diverse population — 38% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Islington. Employment levels are high (48% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 102 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £1.5M, down 70.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for N1 1YG are sourced from Output Area E00174752 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PEACOCK PLACE, N1 1YG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PEACOCK PLACE, N1 1YG.
283
39
£ 82,000 /yr
66%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: N1 1YG 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 1YG is a mixed residential postcode — average age 39, 43% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (39) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending down 70.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for N1 1YG. The average age is 38.6. 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
Terraced
£ 2,650,000
2 sales · Mean £ 2,650,000
Flat
£ 740,000
6 sales · Mean £ 733,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around N1 1YG is above average at 102 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Laycock Primary School
Canonbury Primary School
William Tyndale Primary School
St Mary Magdalene Academy: the Courtyard
St Mary Magdalene Academy
Thornhill Primary School
St Mary's CofE Primary School
New River College Secondary
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
201 nearby- El Rincon0.9 km
- Miki's Paradise0.9 km
- Westerns Laundry0.8 km
- Backstage Islington0.3 km
- Fantail0.4 km
- + 196 more
Takeaway Shop
39 nearby- Pizza Delizie0.9 km
- Subway0.2 km
- Oli's Fish and Chips0.9 km
- Bam!0.9 km
- Green Jade Chinese Restaurant & Take0.8 km
- + 34 more
Retailers - Other
78 nearby- Highbury Food & Wine Corner0.3 km
- Your Supermarket0.5 km
- Aria0.3 km
- Forequarter@Budgens0.1 km
- Froonies LTD0.3 km
- + 73 more
Pub, NightClub
49 nearby- Famous Cock Tavern Public House0.2 km
- Hen & Chickens Public House0.3 km
- The Garage0.3 km
- The Jolly Sisters0.6 km
- Duchess Of Kent0.3 km
- + 44 more
Supermarkets
9 nearby- Sainsbury's0.4 km
- Sainsbury's1.0 km
- Waitrose0.3 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- + 4 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Citadines Islington Square0.6 km
- Hilton London Islington0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Highbury & Islington0.4 km
- Caledonian Road & Barnsbury0.7 km
- Essex Road0.7 km
Bus Stops
- Highbury & Islington Underground Station0.2 km
- Highbury & Islington Underground Station0.2 km
- Highbury & Islington Rail Station0.2 km
- Highbury & Islington Rail Station0.2 km
- Highbury & Islington Underground Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: N11YG · Data under Open Government Licence