Postcode Analysis Islington, London

UPPER GULLAND WALK, N1 2PF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for UPPER GULLAND WALK, N1 2PF.

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Population

127

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 62,100 /yr

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Employed

57%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: N1 2PF 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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4/10
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1/10
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10/10
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10/10
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9/10
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9/10
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4/10
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2/10
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10/10
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Area Character

With 42% social renting, N1 2PF is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 34-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending down 47.3% year-on-year.

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

N1 2PF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Upper Gulland Walk, 0.0km from Canonbury in Islington. Administratively it sits within Canonbury ward and the Islington South and Finsbury constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, N1 2PF is 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. With residents averaging 34 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 42% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 44% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Islington.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 64 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £322k, down 47.3% 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 2PF are sourced from Output Area E00174823 (shared with 3 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 2PF. The average age is 34.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British56.2%
Asian / British Asian5.5%
Black / African / Caribbean12.5%
Other / Mixed25.8%

Economic Activity

57%Active
FT: 42%
Unemployed: 0%
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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.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 322,500

5 sales · Mean £ 306,300

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

Crime around N1 2PF is moderate at 64 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 offences211
Anti-social behaviour204
Other theft65
Vehicle crime63
Criminal damage and arson54

school Local Schools

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Rotherfield Primary School

Good355 pupils0.6 km
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The New North Academy

Good239 pupils0.7 km
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Canonbury Primary School

Good414 pupils0.7 km
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William Tyndale Primary School

Outstanding442 pupils0.7 km
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City of London Academy Highbury Grove

Good1129 pupils0.7 km
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Samuel Rhodes MLD School

Outstanding135 pupils0.7 km
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St Mary's CofE Primary School

Good176 pupils0.8 km
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Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary School

Outstanding199 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

129 nearby
  • Strek0.9 km
  • Cadet0.9 km
  • Giraffe Stop0.8 km
  • 52a Coffee House0.6 km
  • Cafe La Divina0.9 km
  • + 124 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Tesco1.0 km
  • Sainsbury's0.1 km
  • Tesco0.5 km
  • Waitrose0.9 km
  • Welcome Co-op Angel0.9 km
  • + 2 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

23 nearby
  • Nazar Kebab0.9 km
  • Paradise Fish Bar0.8 km
  • Angel Kebab0.6 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.7 km
  • Ginger and Lime0.8 km
  • + 18 more
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Retailers - Other

73 nearby
  • 2 and 4 Cafe0.8 km
  • MyChocolate LTD0.9 km
  • GAIL's Bakery1.0 km
  • Holland & Barrett0.8 km
  • Market Garden0.8 km
  • + 68 more
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Pub, NightClub

35 nearby
  • Crown and Manor Boys Club0.9 km
  • Green Man Public House0.7 km
  • Hoxley and Porter0.9 km
  • Laki Kane0.9 km
  • Marquess Tavern Public House0.3 km
  • + 30 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • The Highbury Centre0.8 km
  • Luxury Inn0.6 km
  • Islington Inn0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Essex Road0.5 km
  • Canonbury0.5 km
  • Highbury & Islington0.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Essex Road Rail Station0.5 km