Postcode Analysis Islington, London

N6 9BB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for N6 9BB.

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Population

310

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 51,700 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: N6 9BB is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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3/10
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1/10
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10/10
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3/10
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10/10
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8/10
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4/10
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1/10
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1/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 44% of tenure in N6 9BB — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 36-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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

N6 9BB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.5km from Pollards Hill in Islington. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Tollington ward and the Islington North constituency.

This is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. A balanced community with an average age of 36 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. The area has a notably diverse population — 52% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Islington.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 66 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for N6 9BB are sourced from Output Area E00014021 (shared with 196 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 N6 9BB. 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 / British47.7%
Asian / British Asian11.0%
Black / African / Caribbean24.2%
Other / Mixed17.1%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 5%
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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.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around N6 9BB is moderate at 66 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.

Anti-social behaviour349
Violence and sexual offences247
Other theft87
Vehicle crime85
Burglary68

school Local Schools

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Duncombe Primary School

Good393 pupils0.2 km
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St Mark's CofE Primary School

Good228 pupils0.2 km
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Arts and Media School Islington

Good656 pupils0.4 km
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Christ The King Catholic Primary School

Good279 pupils0.5 km
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North Islington Nursery School

Good113 pupils0.5 km
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City of London Academy, Highgate Hill

Requires Improvement632 pupils0.6 km
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Montem Primary School

Good321 pupils0.6 km
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Pooles Park Primary School

Inadequate221 pupils0.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Takeaway Shop

43 nearby
  • The Oak Chinese0.8 km
  • Zaffron Indian Kitchen0.6 km
  • One Love Kitchen0.6 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.6 km
  • Planet Kebab0.9 km
  • + 38 more
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Retailers - Other

104 nearby
  • Express Supermarket0.9 km
  • Hilltop Supermarket0.9 km
  • D R Mart0.5 km
  • Holland & Barrett1.0 km
  • Hornsey Local Supermarket0.3 km
  • + 99 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

147 nearby
  • National Hemp Service0.7 km
  • The Blue Owl0.7 km
  • Crudough Pizzeria0.9 km
  • Sitara0.8 km
  • The Highly Flavoured Kitchen0.3 km
  • + 142 more
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Supermarkets

13 nearby
  • Whitehall Wines0.9 km
  • Aldi0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • + 8 more
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Pub, NightClub

25 nearby
  • Big Red1.0 km
  • Cousin's Professional Snooker Club0.9 km
  • Crown Public House0.5 km
  • Enkel Arms0.9 km
  • Mother Red Cap Public House0.8 km
  • + 20 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Premier Inn1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Upper Holloway0.6 km
  • Crouch Hill0.6 km
  • Finsbury Park1.1 km