Postcode Analysis Islington, London

UPPER STREET, N1 1RQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for UPPER STREET, N1 1RQ.

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Population

281

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 62,100 /yr

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Employed

70%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: N1 1RQ 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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10/10
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10/10
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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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7/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. N1 1RQ spans multiple life stages — average age 36, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £467k. Property prices are trending up 40.6% year-on-year.

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

N1 1RQ is an active urban area on Upper Street, 0.6km from Islington in Islington. Administratively it sits within Laycock ward and the Islington South and Finsbury constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — 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. During the day, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. A balanced community with an average age of 36 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 50% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (59% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 118 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £467k, up 40.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for N1 1RQ are sourced from Output Area E00013949 (shared with 10 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 1RQ. The average age is 36.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British86.1%
Asian / British Asian3.6%
Black / African / Caribbean1.8%
Other / Mixed8.5%

Economic Activity

70%Active
FT: 59%
Unemployed: 0%
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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.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 467,500

7 sales · Mean £ 595,955

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

Crime around N1 1RQ is above average at 118 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.

Anti-social behaviour308
Violence and sexual offences279
Shoplifting270
Other theft185
Theft from the person90

school Local Schools

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William Tyndale Primary School

Outstanding442 pupils0.2 km
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Laycock Primary School

Good362 pupils0.3 km
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Canonbury Primary School

Good414 pupils0.3 km
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St Mary's CofE Primary School

Good176 pupils0.4 km
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Thornhill Primary School

Good463 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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St Mary Magdalene Academy: the Courtyard

Good49 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

93 nearby
  • Islington Wine0.2 km
  • LONDIS0.5 km
  • P Edwards Chemist1.0 km
  • SU-DE-RO1.0 km
  • Aria0.2 km
  • + 88 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

53 nearby
  • The Regent0.4 km
  • Duchess Of Kent0.5 km
  • Famous Cocktail Bar0.4 km
  • The Hope And Anchor Public House0.1 km
  • The Lamb0.7 km
  • + 48 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

217 nearby
  • Kukz Chicken1.0 km
  • La Taberna0.7 km
  • Megan's at the Sorting Office0.5 km
  • Pig & Butcher0.6 km
  • Sunday0.7 km
  • + 212 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

37 nearby
  • FATE0.4 km
  • Caledonian Kebab1.0 km
  • Dishoom0.8 km
  • Kim Klan1.0 km
  • Kake Kwerk0.8 km
  • + 32 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Islington Inn1.0 km
  • Citadines Islington Square0.4 km
  • Hilton London Islington0.7 km
  • Premier Inn0.9 km
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Supermarkets

9 nearby
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • Tesco0.5 km
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's0.6 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • + 4 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Highbury & Islington0.5 km
  • Essex Road0.5 km
  • Caledonian Road & Barnsbury0.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Highbury & Islington Underground Station0.3 km
  • Highbury & Islington Underground Station0.3 km
  • Highbury & Islington Rail Station0.4 km
  • Highbury & Islington Rail Station0.4 km
  • Highbury & Islington Underground Station0.4 km