Postcode Analysis Islington, London

GIFFORD STREET, N1 0DF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GIFFORD STREET, N1 0DF.

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Population

199

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 52,700 /yr

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Employed

73%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: N1 0DF 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.

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2/10
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1/10
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10/10
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10/10
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10/10
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10/10
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4/10
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2/10
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10/10
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Area Character

High employment, young population. N1 0DF combines 73% economic activity with a 34-year average age — the hallmarks of a graduate-retention neighbourhood. Moderate crime is typical for a high-footfall, professionally active street.

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

N1 0DF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Gifford Street, 0.4km from Barnsbury in Islington. Administratively it sits within Caledonian ward and the Islington South and Finsbury constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. During the day, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 49% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 31% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Islington. Employment levels are high (60% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 83 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £667k.

Census 2021 statistics for N1 0DF are sourced from Output Area E00183852 (shared with 3 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 0DF. The average age is 34.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British68.7%
Asian / British Asian17.7%
Black / African / Caribbean7.1%
Other / Mixed6.6%

Economic Activity

73%Active
FT: 60%
Unemployed: 3%
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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

£ 462,500

8 sales · Mean £ 468,681

Semi-Detached

£ 855,000

1 sales · Mean £ 855,000

Terraced

£ 950,000

1 sales · Mean £ 950,000

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

Crime around N1 0DF 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 offences256
Anti-social behaviour187
Other theft95
Public order76
Shoplifting60

school Local Schools

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Robert Blair School

Good221 pupils0.5 km
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Kate Greenaway Nursery School and Children's Centre

Outstanding93 pupils0.5 km
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Blessed Sacrament RC Primary School

Good116 pupils0.5 km
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Kings Cross Academy

Good413 pupils0.5 km
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Frank Barnes School for Deaf Children

Outstanding37 pupils0.5 km
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St Andrew's (Barnsbury) Church of England Primary School

Good197 pupils0.6 km
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New River College Medical

Outstanding23 pupils0.6 km
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Copenhagen Primary School

Good152 pupils0.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

54 nearby
  • Bodega Rita's0.6 km
  • Raw Press0.7 km
  • Sons & Daughters0.7 km
  • SUSHI DAILY0.5 km
  • Lets Go Local0.4 km
  • + 49 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

118 nearby
  • Common Grind Kings Cross T0.7 km
  • HOARE LEA0.6 km
  • Lightroom KX LTD0.5 km
  • RESTAURANT ASSOCIATES0.4 km
  • Express Cafe0.5 km
  • + 113 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

46 nearby
  • HIDEN0.6 km
  • BALADY FOUR LTD1.0 km
  • DINNER LADIES LTD0.8 km
  • Primrose Sandwich Bar0.4 km
  • Caledonian Kebab0.4 km
  • + 41 more
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Supermarkets

9 nearby
  • Iceland Foods0.3 km
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • Tesco Express0.9 km
  • The Co-operative Group0.7 km
  • + 4 more
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Pub, NightClub

24 nearby
  • The Jolly Sisters0.8 km
  • Grays & Feather1.0 km
  • The Crown1.0 km
  • GOODSWAY0.8 km
  • Hemingford Arms Public House0.6 km
  • + 19 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Hub by Premier Inn0.8 km
  • Great Northern Hotel0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Caledonian Road & Barnsbury0.5 km
  • London St-Pancras1.1 km
  • London St-Pancras1.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Caledonian Road & Barnsbury Rail Station0.4 km