Postcode Analysis Islington, London

NORTHAMPTON STREET, N1 2HX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NORTHAMPTON STREET, N1 2HX.

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Population

220

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 62,100 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: N1 2HX 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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8/10
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10/10
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5/10
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3/10
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1/10
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Area Character

N1 2HX is a mixed residential postcode — average age 44, 47% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending down 27.3% year-on-year.

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

N1 2HX is a mixed residential area on Northampton Street, 0.4km from Canonbury in Islington. Administratively it sits within Canonbury ward and the Islington South and Finsbury constituency.

N1 2HX is a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a independent professional metro services zone — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 44) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 66 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £532k, down 27.3% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for N1 2HX are sourced from Output Area E00013511 (shared with 6 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 2HX. The average age is 43.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British82.6%
Asian / British Asian2.3%
Black / African / Caribbean6.8%
Other / Mixed8.2%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 526,250

12 sales · Mean £ 499,958

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

Crime around N1 2HX is moderate at 66 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.

Violence and sexual offences256
Anti-social behaviour217
Shoplifting99
Other theft84
Vehicle crime71

school Local Schools

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St Mary's CofE Primary School

Good176 pupils0.4 km
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The New North Academy

Good239 pupils0.4 km
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William Tyndale Primary School

Outstanding442 pupils0.4 km
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Rotherfield Primary School

Good355 pupils0.5 km
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Canonbury Primary School

Good414 pupils0.5 km
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Richard Cloudesley School

Outstanding83 pupils0.6 km
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City of London Academy Islington

Outstanding887 pupils0.7 km
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Laycock Primary School

Good362 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

79 nearby
  • Islington Wine0.7 km
  • LONDIS0.8 km
  • Highbury Food & Wine Corner0.7 km
  • Avoman0.7 km
  • Green Shop0.7 km
  • + 74 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

48 nearby
  • The Regent0.8 km
  • Famous Cock Tavern Public House0.7 km
  • Hen & Chickens Public House0.6 km
  • The Garage0.8 km
  • The Seveny PH0.7 km
  • + 43 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

185 nearby
  • Megan's at the Sorting Office0.7 km
  • Pig & Butcher0.9 km
  • Strek0.7 km
  • Viet Garden0.8 km
  • Backstage Islington0.7 km
  • + 180 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

24 nearby
  • FATE0.9 km
  • Subway0.7 km
  • Papa John's0.5 km
  • Curry Cartel /Hambagu Islington0.9 km
  • Angel Kebab0.2 km
  • + 19 more
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Supermarkets

9 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.6 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's0.5 km
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km
  • Tesco0.2 km
  • + 4 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Islington Inn0.6 km
  • Citadines Islington Square0.6 km
  • Hilton London Islington0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Essex Road0.1 km
  • Highbury & Islington0.7 km
  • Canonbury0.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Essex Road Rail Station0.1 km