Postcode Analysis Islington, London

WALLACE ROAD, N1 2PG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WALLACE ROAD, N1 2PG.

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Population

252

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 67,200 /yr

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Employed

77%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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3/10
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10/10
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10/10
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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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3/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British79.4%
Asian / British Asian4.3%
Black / African / Caribbean3.5%
Other / Mixed12.8%

Economic Activity

77%Active
FT: 65%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences210
Anti-social behaviour178
Other theft59
Theft from the person56
Public order52

school Local Schools

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Samuel Rhodes MLD School

Outstanding135 pupils0.4 km
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City of London Academy Highbury Grove

Good1129 pupils0.4 km
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Highbury Quadrant Primary School

Good278 pupils0.6 km
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Canonbury Primary School

Good414 pupils0.7 km
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Newington Green Primary School

Good427 pupils0.7 km
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Highbury Fields School

Outstanding768 pupils0.8 km
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Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary School

Outstanding199 pupils0.9 km
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William Tyndale Primary School

Outstanding442 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

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
local_bar

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
fastfood

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
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • Waitrose0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's0.6 km
  • Sainsbury's0.5 km
  • + 1 more
hotel

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