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.
CRESCENT STREET, N1 1AN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CRESCENT STREET, N1 1AN.
308
36
£ 81,400 /yr
61%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Robert Blair School
St Andrew's (Barnsbury) Church of England Primary School
Thornhill Primary School
New River College Secondary
The Bridge Integrated Learning Space
Blessed Sacrament RC Primary School
St Mary Magdalene Academy
New River College Primary
storefront Nearby Amenities
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, 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
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
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
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, 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
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Postcode Profile: N11AN · Data under Open Government Licence