N1 2PG is a mixed residential area on Wallace Road, 0.5km from Canonbury in Islington. Administratively it sits within Mildmay ward and the Islington North constituency.
For renters and young professionals, N1 2PG offers 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. Outside of residential hours, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. At 36 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 46% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (65% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 58 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £1.0M, up 69.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for N1 2PG are sourced from Output Area E00013870 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WALLACE ROAD, N1 2PG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WALLACE ROAD, N1 2PG.
252
36
£ 67,200 /yr
77%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: N1 2PG 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 2PG spans multiple life stages — average age 36, moderate ownership and renting. Young average age (36) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending up 69.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for N1 2PG. 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
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
Flat
£ 877,500
16 sales · Mean £ 834,906
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around N1 2PG is moderate at 58 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
Samuel Rhodes MLD School
City of London Academy Highbury Grove
Highbury Quadrant Primary School
Canonbury Primary School
Newington Green Primary School
Highbury Fields School
Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary School
William Tyndale Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
63 nearby- Belle Epoque Patisserie Ltd0.7 km
- Jumi Cheese0.6 km
- Highbury Natural0.8 km
- Lees News0.7 km
- Da Mario0.8 km
- + 58 more
Restaurant, Cafe
122 nearby- 01Adana Restaurant0.6 km
- Sariyer Balik0.7 km
- Cukurova Restaurant0.6 km
- Greggs0.7 km
- Highness Cafe0.8 km
- + 117 more
Pub, NightClub
30 nearby- The Highbury Barn Tavern0.7 km
- Duke Of Wellington0.9 km
- The Duke of Wellington0.9 km
- Famous Cock Tavern Public House0.8 km
- Hen & Chickens Public House0.7 km
- + 25 more
Takeaway Shop
18 nearby- On Friendship and Chairs0.9 km
- Nuuk Bakery0.7 km
- Nazar Kebab0.5 km
- Paradise Fish Bar0.5 km
- Subway0.8 km
- + 13 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Tesco0.9 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Waitrose0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Luxury Inn0.7 km
- The Highbury Centre0.4 km
- Islington Inn0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Canonbury0.1 km
- Highbury & Islington0.7 km
- Essex Road0.9 km
Bus Stops
- Canonbury Rail Station0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: N12PG · Data under Open Government Licence