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.
UPPER STREET, N1 1RQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for UPPER STREET, N1 1RQ.
281
36
£ 62,100 /yr
70%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
William Tyndale Primary School
Laycock Primary School
Canonbury Primary School
St Mary's CofE Primary School
Thornhill Primary School
The Bridge Integrated Learning Space
New River College Primary
St Mary Magdalene Academy: the Courtyard
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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, 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
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, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Islington Inn1.0 km
- Citadines Islington Square0.4 km
- Hilton London Islington0.7 km
- Premier Inn0.9 km
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
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Postcode Profile: N11RQ · Data under Open Government Licence