N1 0BS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Bemerton Street, 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 0BS is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. During the day, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 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 is moderate at 83 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £805k. 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 0BS are sourced from Output Area E00013478 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BEMERTON STREET, N1 0BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BEMERTON STREET, N1 0BS.
319
39
£ 48,000 /yr
48%
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
Social renting makes up 64% of tenure in N1 0BS — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 39-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 0BS. 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
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
£ 805,000
1 sales · Mean £ 805,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around N1 0BS is moderate at 83 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
Vittoria Primary School
Winton Primary School
Kings Cross Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
197 nearby- Chopstix Noodle Bar0.2 km
- Angel Curry Centre0.8 km
- Aquila Cafe0.2 km
- Crumbles Castle Adventure Playground0.1 km
- Hicce Hart0.8 km
- + 192 more
Retailers - Other
73 nearby- Save Mart Supermarket1.0 km
- Nisa0.9 km
- Metro Express0.9 km
- SHREE HARI NEWS LTD0.9 km
- Costcutter0.8 km
- + 68 more
Pub, NightClub
37 nearby- The Crown0.7 km
- The Northumberland Arms1.0 km
- The Drapers Arms Public House0.8 km
- GOODSWAY0.6 km
- Scala0.8 km
- + 32 more
Takeaway Shop
70 nearby- Holy Cow0.8 km
- Oli's Fish and Chips0.6 km
- Wraps and Wings0.8 km
- Basilico0.8 km
- Dallas Burger Bar0.2 km
- + 65 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
12 nearby- Travelodge Kings Cross Royal Scot1.0 km
- Premier Inn1.0 km
- Hub by Premier Inn0.5 km
- Premier Inn Kings Cross0.8 km
- Great Northern Hotel0.6 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
14 nearby- The Co-Operative Food Group0.3 km
- M&S Simply Food0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- The Co-operative Group0.8 km
- + 9 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Caledonian Road & Barnsbury0.6 km
- London St-Pancras0.9 km
- London Kings Cross0.9 km
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Postcode Profile: N10BS · Data under Open Government Licence