N1 0BL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Clayton Crescent, 0.4km 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 0BL is 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. During the day, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The community skews young professional (average age 35) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 38% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 50% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Islington.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 99 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £307k. 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 0BL are sourced from Output Area E00013470 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CLAYTON CRESCENT, N1 0BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CLAYTON CRESCENT, N1 0BL.
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35
£ 48,000 /yr
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Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: N1 0BL 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.
Area Character
N1 0BL has a significant social housing presence — 38% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. 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 0BL. The average age is 34.9. 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
£ 362,500
8 sales · Mean £ 301,656
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around N1 0BL is above average at 99 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
New River College Medical
Copenhagen Primary School
St Andrew's (Barnsbury) Church of England Primary School
Winton Primary School
Vittoria Primary School
Frank Barnes School for Deaf Children
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
74 nearby- Bodega Rita's0.4 km
- Raw Press0.5 km
- Sons & Daughters0.5 km
- SUSHI DAILY0.3 km
- Botanical Boys0.6 km
- + 69 more
Restaurant, Cafe
205 nearby- Common Grind Kings Cross T0.7 km
- HOARE LEA0.4 km
- Lightroom KX LTD0.5 km
- RESTAURANT ASSOCIATES0.4 km
- Express Cafe0.2 km
- + 200 more
Takeaway Shop
71 nearby- HIDEN0.5 km
- Burgerstein0.9 km
- New Jersey Chicken0.3 km
- Dallas Burger Bar0.3 km
- Doner Turm, Burger Turm, Doner Bites0.3 km
- + 66 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
28 nearby- Point A Hotel London Kings Cross0.9 km
- Howard Winchester Hotel0.9 km
- Kings Hotel Ltd0.9 km
- Fairway Hotel0.9 km
- Hotel Meridiana0.9 km
- + 23 more
Pub, NightClub
41 nearby- Lucas Arms1.0 km
- The Water Rats0.9 km
- Doyles Tavern0.7 km
- Large Glass0.6 km
- GOODSWAY0.5 km
- + 36 more
Supermarkets
14 nearby- The Co-Operative Food Group0.5 km
- Waitrose and Partners0.3 km
- M&S Simply Food0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Iceland Foods0.3 km
- + 9 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Caledonian Road & Barnsbury0.7 km
- London Kings Cross0.7 km
- London St-Pancras0.8 km
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Postcode Profile: N10BL · Data under Open Government Licence