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.
N6 9BB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for N6 9BB.
310
36
£ 51,700 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
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.
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.
school Local Schools
Duncombe Primary School
St Mark's CofE Primary School
Arts and Media School Islington
Christ The King Catholic Primary School
North Islington Nursery School
City of London Academy, Highgate Hill
Montem Primary School
Pooles Park Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
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
Supermarkets
13 nearby- Whitehall Wines0.9 km
- Aldi0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- + 8 more
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, 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
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Postcode Profile: N69BB · Data under Open Government Licence