N1 2EF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Sebbon Street, 0.4km 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 2EF is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. By day, the area transitions to a independent professional metro services character: higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. An average age of 39 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 79% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 45% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Islington.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 87 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £420k, up 5.1% year-on-year. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for N1 2EF are sourced from Output Area E00013919 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SEBBON STREET, N1 2EF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SEBBON STREET, N1 2EF.
223
39
£ 62,100 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
With 79% social renting, N1 2EF is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 39-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending up 5.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for N1 2EF. The average age is 39.5. 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
Flat
£ 420,000
5 sales · Mean £ 413,510
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around N1 2EF is moderate at 87 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
William Tyndale Primary School
St Mary's CofE Primary School
Canonbury Primary School
Laycock Primary School
The New North Academy
Thornhill Primary School
Richard Cloudesley School
New River College Primary
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
84 nearby- Islington Wine0.4 km
- LONDIS0.5 km
- Angel Delicatessen Limited0.2 km
- Angel Express0.4 km
- Angels Corner Mini Market0.9 km
- + 79 more
Pub, NightClub
52 nearby- The Regent0.4 km
- Almeida Theatre0.3 km
- Alwyne Castle Public House0.6 km
- Barrio North0.4 km
- Kings Head Public House0.4 km
- + 47 more
Restaurant, Cafe
197 nearby- La Taberna0.9 km
- Megan's at the Sorting Office0.4 km
- Pig & Butcher0.6 km
- Sunday0.9 km
- Strek0.4 km
- + 192 more
Takeaway Shop
31 nearby- FATE0.6 km
- Dishoom0.9 km
- Coox0.4 km
- Sushi Gourmet @ Sainsbury's1.0 km
- Deliveroo1.0 km
- + 26 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Islington Inn0.9 km
- Citadines Islington Square0.3 km
- Hilton London Islington0.6 km
- Premier Inn0.9 km
Supermarkets
11 nearby- Tesco0.6 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- Waitrose0.9 km
- Waitrose0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- + 6 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Essex Road0.3 km
- Highbury & Islington0.6 km
- Caledonian Road & Barnsbury1.0 km
Bus Stops
- Essex Road Rail Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: N12EF · Data under Open Government Licence