N19 3AQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Highcroft Road, 0.3km from Hornsey Rise in Islington. Administratively it sits within Hillrise ward and the Islington North constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, N19 3AQ is 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a independent professional metro services zone — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 38) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 36% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 40% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Islington.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 64 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £801k.
Census 2021 statistics for N19 3AQ are sourced from Output Area E00013739 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HIGHCROFT ROAD, N19 3AQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGHCROFT ROAD, N19 3AQ.
261
38
£ 51,700 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: N19 3AQ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
N19 3AQ has a significant social housing presence — 36% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 38-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for N19 3AQ. The average age is 37.6. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 502,500
6 sales · Mean £ 491,250
Semi-Detached
£ 1,400,000
2 sales · Mean £ 1,400,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around N19 3AQ is moderate at 64 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
Margaret McMillan Nursery School
Ashmount Primary School
St Gildas' Catholic Junior School
St Peter-in-Chains RC Infant School
Duncombe Primary School
Coleridge Primary School
City of London Academy, Highgate Hill
Arts and Media School Islington
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
70 nearby- Colicci / Ecsi Ltd0.3 km
- Parle kitchen0.8 km
- Crouch End Studio0.8 km
- Floral Hall0.7 km
- Merro Cafe0.4 km
- + 65 more
Retailers - Other
57 nearby- Jacks Off Licence0.6 km
- Clapton Craft1.0 km
- Kashmiri Butchers1.0 km
- Forrist0.7 km
- Holy Trinity Stroud Green Foodbank0.9 km
- + 52 more
Takeaway Shop
19 nearby- The Chippy0.8 km
- Firezza Ltd0.6 km
- The Oak Chinese0.5 km
- Zaffron Indian Kitchen0.4 km
- Grannys Caribbean Take Away0.9 km
- + 14 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Co-op Food0.8 km
- Whitehall Wines0.7 km
- Waitrose0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Tesco Express0.8 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- The White Lion0.8 km
- Sussex Bar0.6 km
- Shaftesbury Tavern0.3 km
- Queens1.0 km
- Harringay Arms0.6 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Crouch Hill0.4 km
- Upper Holloway1.0 km
- Harringay Station1.3 km
Bus Stops
- Crouch Hill Rail Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: N193AQ · Data under Open Government Licence