Postcode Analysis Islington, London

BEMERTON STREET, N1 0BS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BEMERTON STREET, N1 0BS.

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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
paymentsAffluence
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

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.

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

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.

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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

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.

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.

Violence and sexual offences269
Anti-social behaviour190
Other theft149
Public order78
Shoplifting73

school Local Schools

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Blessed Sacrament RC Primary School

Good116 pupils0.2 km
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Kate Greenaway Nursery School and Children's Centre

Outstanding93 pupils0.2 km
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New River College Medical

Outstanding23 pupils0.3 km
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Copenhagen Primary School

Good152 pupils0.3 km
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St Andrew's (Barnsbury) Church of England Primary School

Good197 pupils0.3 km
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Vittoria Primary School

Good181 pupils0.5 km
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Winton Primary School

Good261 pupils0.5 km
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Kings Cross Academy

Good413 pupils0.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

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
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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
local_bar

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
fastfood

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
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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
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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