Postcode Analysis Islington, London

CRESCENT STREET, N1 1BW House Prices & Local Information

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

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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 1BW 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

No single demographic signal dominates N1 1BW — age 36, 40% ownership, 39% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Young average age (36) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.

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

N1 1BW is a mixed residential area on Crescent Street, 0.4km from Barnsbury in Islington. Administratively it sits within Barnsbury ward and the Islington South and Finsbury constituency.

Within the N1 district, this postcode is characterised by 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. By day, the area transitions to a independent professional metro services character: higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. An average age of 36 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 64 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for N1 1BW 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 1BW. 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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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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

Crime around N1 1BW is moderate at 64 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 offences257
Anti-social behaviour216
Public order71
Other theft69
Vehicle crime61

school Local Schools

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St Andrew's (Barnsbury) Church of England Primary School

Good197 pupils0.4 km
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Thornhill Primary School

Good463 pupils0.4 km
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Robert Blair School

Good221 pupils0.5 km
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The Bridge Integrated Learning Space

Outstanding26 pupils0.6 km
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New River College Primary

Good17 pupils0.6 km
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Blessed Sacrament RC Primary School

Good116 pupils0.7 km
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New River College Secondary

Good36 pupils0.7 km
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Laycock Primary School

Good362 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

77 nearby
  • Bodega Rita's0.9 km
  • SUSHI DAILY0.9 km
  • Lets Go Local0.8 km
  • Vanathy Food and Wine1.0 km
  • Shell Little Waitrose Muswell Hill0.5 km
  • + 72 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

192 nearby
  • HOARE LEA0.9 km
  • Lightroom KX LTD0.9 km
  • RESTAURANT ASSOCIATES0.8 km
  • Express Cafe0.7 km
  • FIRIN0.7 km
  • + 187 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

44 nearby
  • HIDEN1.0 km
  • FATE0.6 km
  • Primrose Sandwich Bar0.8 km
  • Caledonian Kebab0.2 km
  • Dishoom0.2 km
  • + 39 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

39 nearby
  • The Regent0.6 km
  • The Cally0.5 km
  • The Depot N70.9 km
  • Two Brewers0.5 km
  • Babel Beerhouse0.9 km
  • + 34 more
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Supermarkets

9 nearby
  • Iceland Foods0.3 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • The Co-Operative Food Group0.4 km
  • Waitrose0.9 km
  • + 4 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Citadines Islington Square0.8 km
  • Hilton London Islington0.9 km
  • Great Northern Hotel1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Caledonian Road & Barnsbury0.2 km
  • Highbury & Islington1.1 km
  • Essex Road1.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Caledonian Road & Barnsbury Rail Station0.2 km