N1 0AR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Bemerton Estate, 0.5km from King's Cross in Islington. Administratively it sits within Caledonian ward and the Islington South and Finsbury constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, N1 0AR is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. During the day, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The community skews young professional (average age 33) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 59% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 53% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Islington.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 74 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £536k, up 25.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for N1 0AR are sourced from Output Area E00013482 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BEMERTON ESTATE, N1 0AR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BEMERTON ESTATE, N1 0AR.
373
33
£ 48,000 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
N1 0AR has a significant social housing presence — 59% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 33-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending up 25.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for N1 0AR. The average age is 33.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
£ 522,500
8 sales · Mean £ 510,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around N1 0AR is moderate at 74 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
Blessed Sacrament RC Primary School
Copenhagen Primary School
New River College Medical
Kate Greenaway Nursery School and Children's Centre
St Andrew's (Barnsbury) Church of England Primary School
Vittoria Primary School
Winton Primary School
Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
81 nearby- Botanical Boys0.6 km
- Nisa0.8 km
- Harris Food & Wine Limited0.7 km
- Pentonville Mini Mart0.7 km
- Costcut Express0.8 km
- + 76 more
Restaurant, Cafe
238 nearby- BREDDOS TACOS0.6 km
- German Gymnasium0.6 km
- LEXINGTON CATERING0.6 km
- Coffee Union0.7 km
- Flat Iron0.5 km
- + 233 more
Pub, NightClub
47 nearby- Model Railway Club0.6 km
- The Castle Public House0.9 km
- Ladybird1.0 km
- Meltdown0.4 km
- The Crown0.6 km
- + 42 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
29 nearby- Arriva Hotel0.9 km
- Travelodge Kings Cross Royal Scot0.9 km
- Macdonald Hotel0.9 km
- Hurricane Room0.7 km
- The Gyle0.9 km
- + 24 more
Supermarkets
14 nearby- The Co-Operative Food Group0.2 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- The Co-operative Group0.9 km
- M&S Simply Food0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- + 9 more
Takeaway Shop
73 nearby- SUSHI ON JONES0.6 km
- Holy Cow0.7 km
- Oli's Fish and Chips0.7 km
- Wraps and Wings1.0 km
- Sushi Daily@Waitrose0.8 km
- + 68 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Caledonian Road & Barnsbury0.7 km
- London Kings Cross0.8 km
- London St-Pancras0.8 km
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