N1 0PQ is a lively urban neighbourhood on Upper Street, 0.1km from Islington (Old Village) in Islington. Administratively it sits within St Mary's & St James' ward and the Islington South and Finsbury constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. During the day, big city services, with accommodation and food. The community skews young professional (average age 30) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 77% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (70% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (165 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for N1 0PQ are sourced from Output Area E00174753 (shared with 19 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
UPPER STREET, N1 0PQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for UPPER STREET, N1 0PQ.
259
30
£ 81,200 /yr
78%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: N1 0PQ 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
High employment, young population. N1 0PQ combines 78% economic activity with a 30-year average age — the hallmarks of a graduate-retention neighbourhood. Above-average crime reflects the high footfall and commercial activity in this zone.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for N1 0PQ. The average age is 30.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near N1 0PQ are high at 165 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St John Evangelist RC Primary School
New River College Primary
Hanover Primary School
The Bridge Integrated Learning Space
Vittoria Primary School
Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School
City of London Academy Islington
Richard Cloudesley School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
108 nearby- Shell Little Waitrose Muswell Hill0.8 km
- Islington Wine0.8 km
- LONDIS0.6 km
- Aria0.8 km
- Froonies LTD0.9 km
- + 103 more
Pub, NightClub
66 nearby- The Regent0.7 km
- The Crown0.4 km
- Dame Alice Owen Public House0.6 km
- Be at One0.0 km
- Central Station Public House0.7 km
- + 61 more
Restaurant, Cafe
283 nearby- Caffe Terrace1.0 km
- Megan's at the Sorting Office0.5 km
- Pig & Butcher0.4 km
- Viet Garden0.7 km
- Blue Bird tea Co0.2 km
- + 278 more
Takeaway Shop
46 nearby- Kim Klan0.9 km
- Kake Kwerk0.2 km
- Kape Konnection0.2 km
- Sushi Daily@Waitrose0.1 km
- Holy Cow0.4 km
- + 41 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
8 nearby- Citadines Islington Square0.6 km
- Hilton London Islington0.3 km
- Premier Inn0.1 km
- Travelodge Kings Cross Royal Scot0.8 km
- Travelodge London Farringdon Hotel0.9 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
12 nearby- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Co-op Food0.9 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- Sainsbury's0.4 km
- Waitrose0.1 km
- + 7 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Essex Road1.0 km
- Caledonian Road & Barnsbury1.2 km
- London Kings Cross1.2 km
Bus Stops
- Angel Underground Station0.1 km
- Angel Underground Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: N10PQ · Data under Open Government Licence