Postcode Analysis Islington, London

MILNER SQUARE, N1 1TW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MILNER SQUARE, N1 1TW.

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Population

301

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Avg Age

35

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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 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.

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2/10
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1/10
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10/10
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8/10
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9/10
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10/10
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4/10
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1/10
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6/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British69.3%
Asian / British Asian5.9%
Black / African / Caribbean12.2%
Other / Mixed12.5%

Economic Activity

61%Active
FT: 47%
Unemployed: 4%
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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.

Shoplifting288
Violence and sexual offences254
Anti-social behaviour229
Other theft151
Public order76

school Local Schools

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Thornhill Primary School

Good463 pupils0.3 km
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The Bridge Integrated Learning Space

Outstanding26 pupils0.3 km
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New River College Primary

Good17 pupils0.3 km
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William Tyndale Primary School

Outstanding442 pupils0.4 km
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St Mary's CofE Primary School

Good176 pupils0.4 km
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Laycock Primary School

Good362 pupils0.5 km
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Canonbury Primary School

Good414 pupils0.6 km
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St Andrew's (Barnsbury) Church of England Primary School

Good197 pupils0.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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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

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
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Supermarkets

14 nearby
  • Iceland Foods0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's0.3 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Waitrose0.8 km
  • Tesco0.5 km
  • + 9 more
fastfood

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

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