N1 2LF is a lively urban neighbourhood on St Pauls Road, 0.8km from Canonbury in Islington. Administratively it sits within Highbury ward and the Islington North constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — 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. The community skews young professional (average age 30) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 56% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (51% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 111 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for N1 2LF are sourced from Output Area E00013631 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ST PAULS ROAD, N1 2LF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST PAULS ROAD, N1 2LF.
516
30
£ 82,000 /yr
59%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: N1 2LF 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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. N1 2LF spans multiple life stages — average age 30, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for N1 2LF. The average age is 30.0. 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 2LF is above average at 111 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
Canonbury Primary School
Laycock Primary School
St Mary Magdalene Academy: the Courtyard
City of London Academy Highbury Grove
Samuel Rhodes MLD School
William Tyndale Primary School
St Mary Magdalene Academy
Drayton Park Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
78 nearby- GAIL's Bakery0.9 km
- Holland & Barrett0.3 km
- Market Garden0.9 km
- Nourished Communities0.4 km
- Ocean Wine0.8 km
- + 73 more
Pub, NightClub
37 nearby- Green Man Public House0.8 km
- Hoxley and Porter0.7 km
- Laki Kane0.7 km
- Marquess Tavern Public House0.6 km
- The Drayton Park Public House0.9 km
- + 32 more
Restaurant, Cafe
183 nearby- Giraffe Stop0.9 km
- Amorino Ice cream parlour0.9 km
- Cafe La Divina0.8 km
- Costa Coffee0.8 km
- Delaterra0.8 km
- + 178 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Sainsbury's1.0 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.1 km
- Tesco0.2 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
32 nearby- Angel Kebab0.8 km
- Domino's Pizza0.8 km
- Ginger and Lime0.4 km
- Islington Kebab House1.0 km
- Mike'S Fish Bar0.8 km
- + 27 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Islington Inn0.9 km
- Citadines Islington Square0.8 km
- The Highbury Centre0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Highbury & Islington0.1 km
- Drayton Park0.7 km
- Essex Road0.8 km
Bus Stops
- Highbury & Islington Underground Station0.1 km
- Highbury & Islington Rail Station0.1 km
- Highbury & Islington Rail Station0.1 km
- Highbury & Islington Underground Station0.2 km
- Highbury & Islington Underground Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: N12LF · Data under Open Government Licence