Postcode Analysis Islington, London

HEMINGFORD ROAD, N1 1BZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HEMINGFORD ROAD, N1 1BZ.

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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 1BZ 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 1BZ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 36, 40% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending down 39.4% year-on-year.

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

N1 1BZ is a mixed residential area on Hemingford Road, 0.5km from Barnsbury in Islington. Administratively it sits within Barnsbury ward and the Islington South and Finsbury constituency.

N1 1BZ is 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a independent professional metro services zone — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 36) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 66 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £1.3M, down 39.4% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for N1 1BZ 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 1BZ. 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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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 720,000

11 sales · Mean £ 747,636

Terraced

£ 2,600,000

3 sales · Mean £ 2,711,666

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

Crime around N1 1BZ is moderate at 66 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 behaviour209
Public order72
Other theft71
Vehicle crime63

school Local Schools

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Thornhill Primary School

Good463 pupils0.3 km
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St Andrew's (Barnsbury) Church of England Primary School

Good197 pupils0.4 km
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The Bridge Integrated Learning Space

Outstanding26 pupils0.5 km
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New River College Primary

Good17 pupils0.6 km
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Robert Blair School

Good221 pupils0.6 km
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Laycock Primary School

Good362 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

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

86 nearby
  • SUSHI DAILY0.9 km
  • Lets Go Local0.9 km
  • Shell Little Waitrose Muswell Hill0.5 km
  • Islington Wine0.5 km
  • LONDIS0.6 km
  • + 81 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

225 nearby
  • HOARE LEA1.0 km
  • Lightroom KX LTD1.0 km
  • RESTAURANT ASSOCIATES0.9 km
  • Express Cafe0.8 km
  • FIRIN0.8 km
  • + 220 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

46 nearby
  • The Regent0.5 km
  • Hemingford Arms Public House0.2 km
  • Tarmon Public House0.3 km
  • The Cross0.9 km
  • Thornhill Arms Public House0.8 km
  • + 41 more
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Supermarkets

12 nearby
  • Iceland Foods0.3 km
  • Waitrose and Partners0.9 km
  • The Co-Operative Food Group0.3 km
  • Waitrose0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • + 7 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

49 nearby
  • FATE0.5 km
  • Primrose Sandwich Bar0.9 km
  • Caledonian Kebab0.3 km
  • Dishoom0.2 km
  • Hot Wok0.3 km
  • + 44 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Citadines Islington Square0.7 km
  • Hilton London Islington0.9 km
  • Premier Inn0.9 km
  • Great Northern Hotel1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Caledonian Road & Barnsbury0.2 km
  • Highbury & Islington1.0 km
  • Essex Road1.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Caledonian Road & Barnsbury Rail Station0.3 km