Postcode Analysis Islington, London

RUFFORD STREET, N1 0AD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RUFFORD STREET, N1 0AD.

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Population

199

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 52,700 /yr

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Employed

73%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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2/10
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1/10
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10/10
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10/10
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10/10
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10/10
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4/10
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2/10
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10/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British68.7%
Asian / British Asian17.7%
Black / African / Caribbean7.1%
Other / Mixed6.6%

Economic Activity

73%Active
FT: 60%
Unemployed: 3%
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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.

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.

Violence and sexual offences265
Anti-social behaviour172
Other theft152
Shoplifting88
Drugs77

school Local Schools

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Kate Greenaway Nursery School and Children's Centre

Outstanding93 pupils0.5 km
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Kings Cross Academy

Good413 pupils0.5 km
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Frank Barnes School for Deaf Children

Outstanding37 pupils0.5 km
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Blessed Sacrament RC Primary School

Good116 pupils0.5 km
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Robert Blair School

Good221 pupils0.6 km
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St Andrew's (Barnsbury) Church of England Primary School

Good197 pupils0.6 km
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New River College Medical

Outstanding23 pupils0.6 km
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Copenhagen Primary School

Good152 pupils0.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

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
fastfood

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
local_bar

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
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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

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