Postcode Analysis Islington, London

PEMBROKE AVENUE, N1 0BF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PEMBROKE AVENUE, N1 0BF.

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Population

319

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 48,000 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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2/10
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1/10
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10/10
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2/10
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8/10
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6/10
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4/10
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1/10
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10/10
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Area Character

With 64% social renting, N1 0BF is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 39-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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

N1 0BF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Pembroke Avenue, 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 0BF is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. By day, the area transitions to a independent professional metro services character: higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. An average age of 39 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 64% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 46% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Islington.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 90 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. 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 0BF are sourced from Output Area E00013478 (shared with 8 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 0BF. The average age is 39.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British53.9%
Asian / British Asian14.8%
Black / African / Caribbean13.2%
Other / Mixed18.0%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 5%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around N1 0BF is above average at 90 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 offences292
Anti-social behaviour186
Other theft163
Public order83
Shoplifting80

school Local Schools

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Blessed Sacrament RC Primary School

Good116 pupils0.3 km
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Kate Greenaway Nursery School and Children's Centre

Outstanding93 pupils0.3 km
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Copenhagen Primary School

Good152 pupils0.3 km
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New River College Medical

Outstanding23 pupils0.3 km
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St Andrew's (Barnsbury) Church of England Primary School

Good197 pupils0.4 km
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Frank Barnes School for Deaf Children

Outstanding37 pupils0.5 km
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Kings Cross Academy

Good413 pupils0.5 km
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Winton Primary School

Good261 pupils0.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

72 nearby
  • AM to PM Convenience Store1.0 km
  • Boots1.0 km
  • Laduree St Pancras0.9 km
  • Nespresso0.9 km
  • Oliver Bonas0.9 km
  • + 67 more
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Pub, NightClub

34 nearby
  • 2Northdown0.8 km
  • The Fellow0.8 km
  • Meltdown0.3 km
  • The Albion0.7 km
  • The Lexington1.0 km
  • + 29 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

186 nearby
  • Bisou1.0 km
  • Caravan Kings Cross0.6 km
  • Chuck Burgers0.9 km
  • Hicce0.6 km
  • Kimchee0.7 km
  • + 181 more
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Supermarkets

10 nearby
  • Little Waitrose0.9 km
  • The Co-Operative Food Group0.2 km
  • Iceland Foods1.0 km
  • Iceland Foods0.2 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • + 5 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

63 nearby
  • Caffe Nero Express1.0 km
  • Indian Lounge0.9 km
  • LE BAB0.6 km
  • Notes0.7 km
  • Pasty Shop Unit 70.8 km
  • + 58 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

7 nearby
  • Hub by Premier Inn0.6 km
  • Premier Inn Kings Cross0.8 km
  • Hurricane Room0.9 km
  • Travelodge0.9 km
  • Keystone House0.8 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Caledonian Road & Barnsbury0.6 km
  • London St-Pancras0.9 km
  • London St-Pancras0.9 km