N1 9RR is an active urban area located 0.2km from King's Cross in Islington. Administratively it sits within Caledonian ward and the Islington South and Finsbury constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — 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. The daytime character shifts — high status city commuters, mostly in london. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 43% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (50% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (189 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for N1 9RR are sourced from Output Area E00013465 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
N1 9RR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for N1 9RR.
201
42
£ 60,600 /yr
67%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: N1 9RR 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
No single demographic signal dominates N1 9RR — age 42, 33% ownership, 43% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for N1 9RR. The average age is 42.2. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near N1 9RR are high at 189 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
Winton Primary School
Copenhagen Primary School
New River College Medical
Kate Greenaway Nursery School and Children's Centre
Blessed Sacrament RC Primary School
Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School
Vittoria Primary School
The Pears Family School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
88 nearby- Shell Little Waitrose Muswell Hill0.4 km
- P Edwards Chemist0.7 km
- SU-DE-RO0.8 km
- Nisa0.4 km
- Mini Food And Wine0.9 km
- + 83 more
Restaurant, Cafe
243 nearby- Temple Of Camden0.9 km
- Caffe Terrace0.6 km
- Kukz Chicken0.7 km
- Pig & Butcher1.0 km
- S&ATE0.7 km
- + 238 more
Supermarkets
14 nearby- Iceland Foods0.7 km
- The Co-Operative Food Group0.5 km
- Waitrose0.9 km
- Iceland Foods0.8 km
- Marks & Spencer0.9 km
- + 9 more
Takeaway Shop
64 nearby- Hot Wok0.7 km
- Kim Klan0.6 km
- SUSHI ON JONES0.4 km
- Munch Dat0.9 km
- New Jersey Chicken0.7 km
- + 59 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
35 nearby- Arriva Hotel0.6 km
- Travelodge Kings Cross Royal Scot0.6 km
- Mabledon Court Hotel0.9 km
- Macdonald Hotel0.6 km
- Swinton Hotel Ltd0.6 km
- + 30 more
Pub, NightClub
53 nearby- The Castle Public House0.8 km
- Meltdown0.7 km
- The Dolphin Public House0.7 km
- The George & Monkey0.8 km
- Chapel Bar0.6 km
- + 48 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Kings Cross0.4 km
- London St-Pancras0.5 km
- London St-Pancras0.5 km
Bus Stops
- King's Cross St. Pancras Underground Station0.4 km
- King's Cross St. Pancras Underground Station0.4 km
- Kings Cross Thameslink Rail Station0.4 km
- London Kings Cross Thameslink Rail Station0.4 km
- King's Cross St. Pancras Underground Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: N19RR · Data under Open Government Licence