Postcode Analysis Islington, London

ALWYNE SQUARE, N1 2JY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ALWYNE SQUARE, N1 2JY.

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Population

279

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 62,100 /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 2JY 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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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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4/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, N1 2JY combines high owner-occupation (56%), strong property values (£735k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Crime rates in this specific area are moderate. Property prices average £735k.

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

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

For renters and young professionals, N1 2JY 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. By day, the area transitions to a independent professional metro services character: higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. An average age of 37 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 40% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (55% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 78 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £735k.

Census 2021 statistics for N1 2JY are sourced from Output Area E00013524 (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 2JY. The average age is 36.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British88.1%
Asian / British Asian3.2%
Black / African / Caribbean1.8%
Other / Mixed6.9%

Economic Activity

68%Active
FT: 55%
Unemployed: 3%
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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

£ 680,000

5 sales · Mean £ 698,864

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

Crime around N1 2JY is moderate at 78 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour202
Violence and sexual offences188
Shoplifting126
Other theft81
Public order62

school Local Schools

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City of London Academy Highbury Grove

Good1129 pupils0.3 km
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Samuel Rhodes MLD School

Outstanding135 pupils0.3 km
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Canonbury Primary School

Good414 pupils0.4 km
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William Tyndale Primary School

Outstanding442 pupils0.6 km
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Laycock Primary School

Good362 pupils0.7 km
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St Mary Magdalene Academy: the Courtyard

Good49 pupils0.8 km
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Highbury Fields School

Outstanding768 pupils0.8 km
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St Mary's CofE Primary School

Good176 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

82 nearby
  • Highbury Food & Wine Corner0.5 km
  • New Green Supermarket1.0 km
  • Aria0.8 km
  • Forequarter@Budgens0.6 km
  • Froonies LTD0.7 km
  • + 77 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Luxury Inn0.9 km
  • The Highbury Centre0.5 km
  • Islington Inn0.5 km
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Pub, NightClub

31 nearby
  • Famous Cock Tavern Public House0.6 km
  • Hen & Chickens Public House0.4 km
  • The Garage0.6 km
  • The Seveny PH0.5 km
  • The Hunter S Pub0.9 km
  • + 26 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

162 nearby
  • Backstage Islington0.5 km
  • Fantail0.3 km
  • Isledon Arts@ The Rosebowl0.5 km
  • La Pasta Restaurant0.6 km
  • McDonald's0.6 km
  • + 157 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.4 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Waitrose0.6 km
  • Sainsbury's0.5 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

24 nearby
  • Subway0.5 km
  • Asia Village0.7 km
  • Firezza0.4 km
  • City Pizza Holloway0.9 km
  • My Godo0.7 km
  • + 19 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Canonbury0.4 km
  • Highbury & Islington0.4 km
  • Essex Road0.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Canonbury Rail Station0.4 km