N1 2XQ is a lively urban neighbourhood on Part Of, 0.0km from Islington in Islington. Administratively it sits within St Mary's & St James' ward and the Islington South and Finsbury constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. 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. 77% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (70% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 129 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £575k.
Census 2021 statistics for N1 2XQ are sourced from Output Area E00174753 (shared with 19 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PART OF, N1 2XQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PART OF, N1 2XQ.
259
30
£ 81,200 /yr
78%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: N1 2XQ 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
High employment, young population. N1 2XQ combines 78% economic activity with a 30-year average age — the hallmarks of a graduate-retention neighbourhood. Above-average crime reflects the high footfall and commercial activity in this zone.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for N1 2XQ. The average age is 30.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 575,000
3 sales · Mean £ 690,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around N1 2XQ is above average at 129 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Mary's CofE Primary School
Richard Cloudesley School
City of London Academy Islington
St John Evangelist RC Primary School
New River College Primary
The Bridge Integrated Learning Space
The New North Academy
William Tyndale Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
100 nearby- Tecorra Ltd1.0 km
- 4youexpress0.8 km
- Epiczen0.2 km
- Katsute0.4 km
- MS City Store0.9 km
- + 95 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Double Tree by Hilton0.7 km
- Citadines Islington Square0.2 km
- Hilton London Islington0.2 km
- Premier Inn0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
58 nearby- Bar With No Name0.2 km
- Chapel Bar0.8 km
- Charles Lamb Public House0.6 km
- Dirty Martini0.2 km
- Earl Of Essex Public House0.4 km
- + 53 more
Restaurant, Cafe
236 nearby- Akami sushi / Poke Yum0.9 km
- Akami sushi / Poke Yum0.9 km
- Alt Beverages Ltd1.0 km
- Brightlanding1.0 km
- JK Labs ltd1.0 km
- + 231 more
Supermarkets
12 nearby- Iceland Foods0.6 km
- Marks & Spencer0.5 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- The Co-Operative Food Group0.8 km
- Welcome Co-op Angel0.5 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
42 nearby- 63 Degrees0.2 km
- Atcha0.6 km
- Domino's Pizza0.7 km
- Green Home Food0.7 km
- Kebab Centre0.3 km
- + 37 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Essex Road0.5 km
- Highbury & Islington1.0 km
- Caledonian Road & Barnsbury1.1 km
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Postcode Profile: N12XQ · Data under Open Government Licence