Postcode Analysis Islington, London

CRESCENT STREET, N1 1AN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CRESCENT STREET, N1 1AN.

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Population

308

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 81,400 /yr

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Employed

61%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: N1 1AN 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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3/10
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2/10
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10/10
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9/10
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9/10
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10/10
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5/10
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3/10
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9/10
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Area Character

N1 1AN is a mixed residential postcode — average age 36, 40% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (36) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending up 16.3% year-on-year.

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

N1 1AN is a mixed residential area on Crescent Street, 0.3km from Barnsbury in Islington. Administratively it sits within Barnsbury ward and the Islington South and Finsbury constituency.

Day-to-day life in N1 1AN has the character of 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. The daytime character shifts — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 67 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £448k, up 16.3% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for N1 1AN are sourced from Output Area E00013500 (shared with 7 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 1AN. The average age is 36.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British78.0%
Asian / British Asian4.8%
Black / African / Caribbean4.1%
Other / Mixed13.1%

Economic Activity

61%Active
FT: 45%
Unemployed: 3%
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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

£ 482,500

3 sales · Mean £ 477,500

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

Crime around N1 1AN is moderate at 67 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 behaviour225
Other theft68
Public order66
Vehicle crime58

school Local Schools

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Robert Blair School

Good221 pupils0.4 km
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St Andrew's (Barnsbury) Church of England Primary School

Good197 pupils0.5 km
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Thornhill Primary School

Good463 pupils0.5 km
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New River College Secondary

Good36 pupils0.6 km
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The Bridge Integrated Learning Space

Outstanding26 pupils0.7 km
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Blessed Sacrament RC Primary School

Good116 pupils0.7 km
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St Mary Magdalene Academy

Good1459 pupils0.7 km
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New River College Primary

Good17 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

73 nearby
  • Bodega Rita's1.0 km
  • SUSHI DAILY0.9 km
  • Beer And Burger KX Ltd0.9 km
  • Borough Kitchen1.0 km
  • G Express0.8 km
  • + 68 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

160 nearby
  • HOARE LEA0.9 km
  • Lightroom KX LTD0.9 km
  • RESTAURANT ASSOCIATES0.8 km
  • Express Cafe0.8 km
  • FIRIN0.8 km
  • + 155 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

41 nearby
  • HIDEN1.0 km
  • Papa John's1.0 km
  • New Jersey Chicken0.3 km
  • Kafeteryam0.7 km
  • Oli's Fish and Chips0.2 km
  • + 36 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

33 nearby
  • Almeida Theatre0.9 km
  • The Vineyard0.9 km
  • Meltdown0.3 km
  • Duchess Of Kent0.6 km
  • Famous Cocktail Bar0.9 km
  • + 28 more
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Supermarkets

8 nearby
  • The Co-Operative Food Group0.4 km
  • Sainsbury's0.6 km
  • Waitrose and Partners0.9 km
  • Iceland Foods0.3 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • + 3 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Citadines Islington Square0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Caledonian Road & Barnsbury0.1 km
  • Highbury & Islington1.1 km
  • Drayton Park1.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Caledonian Road & Barnsbury Rail Station0.1 km