N1 2BN is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on Dagmar Terrace, 0.2km from Islington in Islington. Administratively it sits within St Mary's & St James' ward and the Islington South and Finsbury constituency.
This 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. During the day, big city services, with accommodation and food. The community skews young professional (average age 32) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. The area has a notably diverse population — 34% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Islington. Employment levels are high (52% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 100 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £1.6M, down 3.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for N1 2BN are sourced from Output Area E00013926 (shared with 1377 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DAGMAR TERRACE, N1 2BN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DAGMAR TERRACE, N1 2BN.
543
32
£ 81,200 /yr
64%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: N1 2BN 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 2BN spans multiple life stages — average age 32, moderate ownership and renting. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending down 3.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for N1 2BN. The average age is 31.9. 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
Terraced
£ 1,605,000
10 sales · Mean £ 1,604,900
Semi-Detached
£ 1,920,000
1 sales · Mean £ 1,920,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around N1 2BN is above average at 100 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Mary's CofE Primary School
Richard Cloudesley School
The New North Academy
City of London Academy Islington
William Tyndale Primary School
New River College Primary
St John Evangelist RC Primary School
The Bridge Integrated Learning Space
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
58 nearby- The Crown0.7 km
- The Wenlock Arms0.9 km
- The Castle Public House0.9 km
- Almeida Theatre0.3 km
- Alwyne Castle Public House0.9 km
- + 53 more
Restaurant, Cafe
225 nearby- Angel Curry Centre0.9 km
- Hicce Hart0.9 km
- Liman0.9 km
- Little Georgia0.9 km
- Little Pizza Hicce0.9 km
- + 220 more
Takeaway Shop
39 nearby- Holy Cow0.9 km
- Bumble And Sea0.9 km
- Anarkali0.9 km
- Pret A Manger0.9 km
- Coox0.5 km
- + 34 more
Supermarkets
13 nearby- Tesco0.3 km
- Waitrose0.9 km
- Sainsbury's1.0 km
- Sainsbury's0.2 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- + 8 more
Retailers - Other
94 nearby- GAIL's Bakery0.1 km
- Holland & Barrett0.6 km
- Market Garden0.1 km
- Nourished Communities0.5 km
- Ocean Wine0.5 km
- + 89 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Double Tree by Hilton1.0 km
- Citadines Islington Square0.3 km
- Hilton London Islington0.4 km
- Premier Inn0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Essex Road0.3 km
- Highbury & Islington0.9 km
- Caledonian Road & Barnsbury1.1 km
Bus Stops
- Essex Road Rail Station0.4 km
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