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.
ALWYNE SQUARE, N1 2JY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ALWYNE SQUARE, N1 2JY.
279
37
£ 62,100 /yr
68%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
City of London Academy Highbury Grove
Samuel Rhodes MLD School
Canonbury Primary School
William Tyndale Primary School
Laycock Primary School
St Mary Magdalene Academy: the Courtyard
Highbury Fields School
St Mary's CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Luxury Inn0.9 km
- The Highbury Centre0.5 km
- Islington Inn0.5 km
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, 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
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Sainsbury's0.4 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Waitrose0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- + 1 more
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
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Postcode Profile: N12JY · Data under Open Government Licence