N1 1TW is a mixed residential area on Milner Square, 0.3km from Islington in Islington. Administratively it sits within St Mary's & St James' ward and the Islington South and Finsbury constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, N1 1TW 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. By day, the area transitions to a independent professional metro services character: higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. With residents averaging 35 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 41% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 31% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Islington. Employment levels are high (47% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 99 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £616k, down 36.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for N1 1TW are sourced from Output Area E00013921 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MILNER SQUARE, N1 1TW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MILNER SQUARE, N1 1TW.
301
35
£ 81,400 /yr
61%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: N1 1TW 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
With 41% social renting, N1 1TW is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 35-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending down 36.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for N1 1TW. The average age is 34.8. 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
£ 632,350
16 sales · Mean £ 660,518
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around N1 1TW is above average at 99 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Thornhill Primary School
The Bridge Integrated Learning Space
New River College Primary
William Tyndale Primary School
St Mary's CofE Primary School
Laycock Primary School
Canonbury Primary School
St Andrew's (Barnsbury) Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
105 nearby- Shell Little Waitrose Muswell Hill0.8 km
- Islington Wine0.2 km
- LONDIS0.1 km
- P Edwards Chemist0.8 km
- SU-DE-RO0.8 km
- + 100 more
Pub, NightClub
65 nearby- The Regent0.1 km
- Fox on the Green0.4 km
- Green Man Public House0.6 km
- Hoxley and Porter0.2 km
- Laki Kane0.2 km
- + 60 more
Restaurant, Cafe
248 nearby- Caffe Terrace0.8 km
- Kukz Chicken0.8 km
- La Taberna0.7 km
- Megan's at the Sorting Office0.2 km
- Pig & Butcher0.3 km
- + 243 more
Supermarkets
14 nearby- Iceland Foods0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.3 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Waitrose0.8 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- + 9 more
Takeaway Shop
51 nearby- FATE0.6 km
- Caledonian Kebab0.9 km
- Dishoom0.7 km
- Hot Wok0.8 km
- Kim Klan0.7 km
- + 46 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Double Tree by Hilton0.9 km
- Citadines Islington Square0.1 km
- Hilton London Islington0.4 km
- Premier Inn0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Essex Road0.6 km
- Caledonian Road & Barnsbury0.8 km
- Highbury & Islington0.8 km
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Postcode Profile: N11TW · Data under Open Government Licence