N1 9AW is a lively urban neighbourhood located 0.3km from St Pancras in Islington. Administratively it sits within Caledonian ward and the Islington South and Finsbury constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. The daytime character shifts — big city services, with accommodation and food. An average age of 31 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 73% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 36% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Islington. Employment levels are high (45% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (256 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for N1 9AW are sourced from Output Area E00013489 (shared with 36 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
N1 9AW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for N1 9AW.
314
31
£ 60,600 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: N1 9AW 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
At 73% private renter occupancy, N1 9AW is a landlord-friendly investment zone — high demand, strong yields, and frequent turnover. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for N1 9AW. The average age is 31.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near N1 9AW are high at 256 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Argyle Primary School
Winton Primary School
Copenhagen Primary School
New River College Medical
Kate Greenaway Nursery School and Children's Centre
The Pears Family School
Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School
Blessed Sacrament RC Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
59 nearby- Swinton Hotel Ltd0.4 km
- Alhambra Hotel0.3 km
- CLINK 2610.3 km
- Double Tree by Hilton0.9 km
- Arriva Hotel0.4 km
- + 54 more
Pub, NightClub
56 nearby- The George & Monkey0.8 km
- 2Northdown0.2 km
- The Fellow0.0 km
- Chapel Bar0.7 km
- The Alma Public House0.9 km
- + 51 more
Restaurant, Cafe
282 nearby- BAMBOO INN0.1 km
- Itadaki Zen0.4 km
- Mai Sushi0.6 km
- Taj Mahal Restaurant0.1 km
- Petals in the Mist0.8 km
- + 277 more
Takeaway Shop
86 nearby- Creams0.1 km
- Express Grill and Pizza0.5 km
- Subway0.1 km
- Caffe Nero Express0.2 km
- Indian Lounge0.1 km
- + 81 more
Retailers - Other
102 nearby- 10th Floor at The Standard Hotel0.3 km
- AM to PM Convenience Store0.4 km
- Boots0.2 km
- City News0.6 km
- Costcutter0.6 km
- + 97 more
Supermarkets
17 nearby- Co-operative0.2 km
- Little Waitrose0.1 km
- Iceland Foods0.9 km
- The Co-Operative Food Group0.9 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- + 12 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Kings Cross0.1 km
- London St-Pancras0.3 km
- London St-Pancras0.3 km
Bus Stops
- King's Cross St. Pancras Underground Station0.1 km
- King's Cross St. Pancras Underground Station0.1 km
- King's Cross St. Pancras Underground Station0.1 km
- King's Cross St. Pancras Underground Station0.1 km
- London Kings Cross Rail Station0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: N19AW · Data under Open Government Licence