Postcode Analysis Islington, London

SHILLINGFORD STREET, N1 2DS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHILLINGFORD STREET, N1 2DS.

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Population

350

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 81,400 /yr

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Employed

68%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: N1 2DS 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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2/10
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10/10
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10/10
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10/10
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10/10
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5/10
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2/10
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7/10
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Area Character

N1 2DS is a young, economically active community — 68% of working-age residents are in employment and the average age is just 34, signalling strong graduate retention. Moderate crime is typical for a high-footfall, professionally active street.

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

N1 2DS is a mixed residential area on Shillingford Street, 0.3km from Islington in Islington. Administratively it sits within St Mary's & St James' ward and the Islington South and Finsbury constituency.

For renters and young professionals, N1 2DS offers 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. The daytime character shifts — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. An average age of 34 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 52% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (53% 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.

Census 2021 statistics for N1 2DS are sourced from Output Area E00013918 (shared with 16 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 2DS. The average age is 33.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British82.1%
Asian / British Asian4.5%
Black / African / Caribbean1.7%
Other / Mixed11.6%

Economic Activity

68%Active
FT: 53%
Unemployed: 1%
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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.

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

Crime around N1 2DS is above average at 99 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.

Violence and sexual offences310
Shoplifting290
Anti-social behaviour264
Other theft159
Theft from the person96

school Local Schools

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St Mary's CofE Primary School

Good176 pupils0.1 km
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William Tyndale Primary School

Outstanding442 pupils0.3 km
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The New North Academy

Good239 pupils0.4 km
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Richard Cloudesley School

Outstanding83 pupils0.5 km
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City of London Academy Islington

Outstanding887 pupils0.5 km
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New River College Primary

Good17 pupils0.5 km
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The Bridge Integrated Learning Space

Outstanding26 pupils0.6 km
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Canonbury Primary School

Good414 pupils0.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

94 nearby
  • Islington Wine0.4 km
  • LONDIS0.4 km
  • Express Food & Wine0.6 km
  • Food Bazaar0.2 km
  • Nisa Local0.2 km
  • + 89 more
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Pub, NightClub

55 nearby
  • The Regent0.4 km
  • Almeida Theatre0.2 km
  • Alwyne Castle Public House0.8 km
  • Barrio North0.2 km
  • Kings Head Public House0.2 km
  • + 50 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

227 nearby
  • La Taberna0.9 km
  • Megan's at the Sorting Office0.3 km
  • Pig & Butcher0.5 km
  • Sunday0.9 km
  • Strek0.5 km
  • + 222 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

40 nearby
  • FATE0.8 km
  • Dishoom1.0 km
  • Coox0.5 km
  • Papa John's0.1 km
  • KFC0.6 km
  • + 35 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Islington Inn1.0 km
  • Citadines Islington Square0.2 km
  • Hilton London Islington0.5 km
  • Premier Inn0.7 km
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Supermarkets

12 nearby
  • Tesco0.4 km
  • Waitrose0.8 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km
  • Waitrose0.8 km
  • + 7 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Essex Road0.3 km
  • Highbury & Islington0.8 km
  • Caledonian Road & Barnsbury1.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Essex Road Rail Station0.4 km