N1 0BB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.6km 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 0BB is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. The daytime character shifts — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The 35 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 65% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 60% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Islington.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 77 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for N1 0BB are sourced from Output Area E00013477 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
N1 0BB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for N1 0BB.
310
35
£ 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
With 65% social renting, N1 0BB is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 35-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 N1 0BB. The average age is 35.2. 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 N1 0BB is moderate at 77 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
Blessed Sacrament RC Primary School
Kate Greenaway Nursery School and Children's Centre
Copenhagen Primary School
New River College Medical
St Andrew's (Barnsbury) Church of England Primary School
Frank Barnes School for Deaf Children
Kings Cross Academy
Winton Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
70 nearby- Boots1.0 km
- Laduree St Pancras0.9 km
- Nespresso0.9 km
- Oliver Bonas0.9 km
- WH SMITH RETAIL HOLDINGS LIMITED1.0 km
- + 65 more
Pub, NightClub
34 nearby- 2Northdown0.8 km
- The Fellow0.9 km
- Jamboree0.9 km
- Charles 1 Public House0.8 km
- Hemingford Arms Public House0.7 km
- + 29 more
Restaurant, Cafe
183 nearby- Caravan Kings Cross0.6 km
- Chuck Burgers0.9 km
- Hicce0.6 km
- Kimchee0.7 km
- Kings Cross Tandoori0.9 km
- + 178 more
Supermarkets
10 nearby- Little Waitrose0.9 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- The Co-Operative Food Group0.3 km
- M&S Simply Food0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
63 nearby- Caffe Nero Express1.0 km
- Indian Lounge0.9 km
- LE BAB0.7 km
- Notes0.7 km
- Pasty Shop Unit 70.8 km
- + 58 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
7 nearby- Hurricane Room0.9 km
- Travelodge1.0 km
- Keystone House0.8 km
- Hub by Premier Inn0.6 km
- Premier Inn Kings Cross0.9 km
- + 2 more
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: N10BB · Data under Open Government Licence