N1 0AD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Rufford Street, 0.5km from Barnsbury in Islington. Administratively it sits within Caledonian ward and the Islington South and Finsbury constituency.
For renters and young professionals, N1 0AD offers a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. During the day, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 49% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 31% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Islington. Employment levels are high (60% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 93 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £872k, down 9.4% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for N1 0AD are sourced from Output Area E00183852 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RUFFORD STREET, N1 0AD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RUFFORD STREET, N1 0AD.
199
34
£ 52,700 /yr
73%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: N1 0AD 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
N1 0AD is a young, economically active community — 73% of working-age residents are in employment and the average age is just 34, signalling strong graduate retention. Moderate crime is typical for a high-footfall, professionally active street. Property prices are trending down 9.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for N1 0AD. The average age is 34.1. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 831,000
8 sales · Mean £ 830,875
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around N1 0AD is above average at 93 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Kate Greenaway Nursery School and Children's Centre
Kings Cross Academy
Frank Barnes School for Deaf Children
Blessed Sacrament RC Primary School
Robert Blair School
St Andrew's (Barnsbury) Church of England Primary School
New River College Medical
Copenhagen Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
52 nearby- Botanical Boys0.7 km
- Bodega Rita's0.5 km
- Crowndale In Licence1.0 km
- Londis1.0 km
- Raw Press0.6 km
- + 47 more
Restaurant, Cafe
125 nearby- BREDDOS TACOS0.7 km
- German Gymnasium0.8 km
- LEXINGTON CATERING0.8 km
- Common Grind Kings Cross T0.6 km
- HOARE LEA0.5 km
- + 120 more
Takeaway Shop
46 nearby- HIDEN0.5 km
- Pizza & Dumplings1.0 km
- Burgerstein0.6 km
- BALADY FOUR LTD1.0 km
- DINNER LADIES LTD0.8 km
- + 41 more
Pub, NightClub
28 nearby- The Jolly Sisters0.9 km
- The Colonel Fawcett1.0 km
- Meltdown0.4 km
- Charles 1 Public House1.0 km
- Hemingford Arms Public House0.7 km
- + 23 more
Supermarkets
9 nearby- Iceland Foods0.3 km
- The Co-Operative Food Group0.4 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Tesco Express1.0 km
- The Co-operative Group0.7 km
- + 4 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Great Northern Hotel0.9 km
- Hub by Premier Inn0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Caledonian Road & Barnsbury0.6 km
- London St-Pancras1.0 km
- London St-Pancras1.0 km
Bus Stops
- Caledonian Road & Barnsbury Rail Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: N10AD · Data under Open Government Licence