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.
SHILLINGFORD STREET, N1 2DS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHILLINGFORD STREET, N1 2DS.
350
34
£ 81,400 /yr
68%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
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.
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.
school Local Schools
St Mary's CofE Primary School
William Tyndale Primary School
The New North Academy
Richard Cloudesley School
City of London Academy Islington
New River College Primary
The Bridge Integrated Learning Space
Canonbury Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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, 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
Takeaway Shop
40 nearby- FATE0.8 km
- Dishoom1.0 km
- Coox0.5 km
- Papa John's0.1 km
- KFC0.6 km
- + 35 more
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
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
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Postcode Profile: N12DS · Data under Open Government Licence