Postcode Analysis Islington, London

CANONBURY ROAD, N1 2AJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CANONBURY ROAD, N1 2AJ.

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Population

274

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 62,100 /yr

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Employed

57%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: N1 2AJ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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1/10
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1/10
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10/10
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7/10
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9/10
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10/10
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5/10
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2/10
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7/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates N1 2AJ — age 38, 35% ownership, 33% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Young average age (38) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

N1 2AJ is a mixed residential area on Canonbury Road, 0.5km from Canonbury in Islington. Administratively it sits within Laycock ward and the Islington South and Finsbury constituency.

Within the N1 district, this postcode is characterised by 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. By day, the area transitions to a independent professional metro services character: higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. An average age of 38 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 100 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £550k.

Census 2021 statistics for N1 2AJ are sourced from Output Area E00013920 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for N1 2AJ. The average age is 38.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British77.1%
Asian / British Asian6.9%
Black / African / Caribbean2.5%
Other / Mixed13.5%

Economic Activity

57%Active
FT: 42%
Unemployed: 4%
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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.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 545,000

4 sales · Mean £ 531,250

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around N1 2AJ is above average at 100 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.

Violence and sexual offences279
Anti-social behaviour271
Shoplifting258
Other theft143
Theft from the person82

school Local Schools

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William Tyndale Primary School

Outstanding442 pupils0.2 km
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Canonbury Primary School

Good414 pupils0.3 km
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St Mary's CofE Primary School

Good176 pupils0.4 km
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Laycock Primary School

Good362 pupils0.5 km
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The New North Academy

Good239 pupils0.6 km
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City of London Academy Highbury Grove

Good1129 pupils0.7 km
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Samuel Rhodes MLD School

Outstanding135 pupils0.7 km
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Richard Cloudesley School

Outstanding83 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

82 nearby
  • Highbury Food & Wine Corner0.4 km
  • Your Supermarket0.9 km
  • Islington Wine0.5 km
  • LONDIS0.7 km
  • Angel Delicatessen Limited0.4 km
  • + 77 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

46 nearby
  • Famous Cock Tavern Public House0.4 km
  • Hen & Chickens Public House0.4 km
  • The Garage0.5 km
  • The Seveny PH0.8 km
  • The Regent0.6 km
  • + 41 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

197 nearby
  • Backstage Islington0.4 km
  • Fantail0.4 km
  • Isledon Arts@ The Rosebowl0.8 km
  • La Pasta Restaurant0.5 km
  • McDonald's0.4 km
  • + 192 more
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Supermarkets

8 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.4 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • Waitrose0.5 km
  • Sainsbury's0.6 km
  • + 3 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

26 nearby
  • Subway0.4 km
  • FATE0.7 km
  • Coox0.4 km
  • KFC0.4 km
  • Asia Village0.4 km
  • + 21 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Islington Inn0.7 km
  • Citadines Islington Square0.6 km
  • Hilton London Islington0.8 km
  • The Highbury Centre1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Essex Road0.3 km
  • Highbury & Islington0.5 km
  • Canonbury0.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Essex Road Rail Station0.3 km
  • Highbury & Islington Underground Station0.5 km
  • Highbury & Islington Underground Station0.5 km
  • Highbury & Islington Rail Station0.5 km
  • Highbury & Islington Underground Station0.5 km