N1 0AQ 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 0AQ offers 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. Outside of residential hours, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. At 35 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 44% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 32% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Islington.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 93 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £572k, down 0.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for N1 0AQ are sourced from Output Area E00183722 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RUFFORD STREET, N1 0AQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RUFFORD STREET, N1 0AQ.
364
35
£ 52,700 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: N1 0AQ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. N1 0AQ spans multiple life stages — average age 35, moderate ownership and renting. Young average age (35) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for N1 0AQ. The average age is 35.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 575,000
3 sales · Mean £ 598,366
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around N1 0AQ 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
Blessed Sacrament RC Primary School
Frank Barnes School for Deaf Children
Kings Cross Academy
Copenhagen Primary School
New River College Medical
St Andrew's (Barnsbury) Church of England Primary School
Abacus Belsize Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
54 nearby- Botanical Boys0.6 km
- Your Supermarket1.0 km
- Bodega Rita's0.4 km
- Crowndale In Licence1.0 km
- Londis1.0 km
- + 49 more
Restaurant, Cafe
140 nearby- BREDDOS TACOS0.7 km
- German Gymnasium0.7 km
- LEXINGTON CATERING0.7 km
- Common Grind Kings Cross T0.6 km
- HOARE LEA0.4 km
- + 135 more
Pub, NightClub
31 nearby- The Jolly Sisters0.9 km
- The Colonel Fawcett1.0 km
- Meltdown0.4 km
- The Albion0.9 km
- Model Railway Club1.0 km
- + 26 more
Takeaway Shop
51 nearby- Burgerstein0.6 km
- HIDEN0.4 km
- Pizza & Dumplings0.9 km
- BALADY FOUR LTD1.0 km
- DINNER LADIES LTD0.8 km
- + 46 more
Supermarkets
9 nearby- Iceland Foods0.3 km
- The Co-Operative Food Group0.4 km
- Waitrose and Partners0.4 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Sainsbury's1.0 km
- + 4 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Great Northern Hotel0.8 km
- Hub by Premier Inn0.7 km
- Premier Inn Kings Cross1.0 km
- Keystone House1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Caledonian Road & Barnsbury0.6 km
- London St-Pancras0.9 km
- London St-Pancras0.9 km
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Postcode Profile: N10AQ · Data under Open Government Licence