Postcode Analysis Islington, London

N1 2QH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for N1 2QH.

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Population

492

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 67,200 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: N1 2QH is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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4/10
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2/10
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10/10
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2/10
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9/10
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8/10
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5/10
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1/10
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9/10
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Area Character

With 70% social renting, N1 2QH is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 37-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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

N1 2QH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.3km from Mildmay in Islington. Administratively it sits within Canonbury ward and the Islington South and Finsbury constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, N1 2QH is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. The daytime character shifts — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 70% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 54% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Islington.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 56 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. 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 2QH are sourced from Output Area E00013526 (shared with 27 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 2QH. The average age is 36.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British46.2%
Asian / British Asian10.4%
Black / African / Caribbean21.2%
Other / Mixed22.2%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 4%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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

Crime around N1 2QH is moderate at 56 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 offences228
Anti-social behaviour202
Other theft78
Theft from the person76
Vehicle crime61

school Local Schools

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Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary School

Outstanding199 pupils0.5 km
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De Beauvoir Primary School

Good147 pupils0.6 km
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St Jude and St Paul's CofE Primary School

Good141 pupils0.6 km
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Newington Green Primary School

Good427 pupils0.7 km
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City of London Academy Highbury Grove

Good1129 pupils0.8 km
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Samuel Rhodes MLD School

Outstanding135 pupils0.8 km
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St Matthias Church of England Primary School

Good183 pupils0.9 km
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Highbury Quadrant Primary School

Good278 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

88 nearby
  • Belle Epoque Patisserie Ltd0.7 km
  • Jumi Cheese0.6 km
  • Romulus Wine0.9 km
  • Prick0.9 km
  • Ripley and Lambert Ltd0.9 km
  • + 83 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

239 nearby
  • 01Adana Restaurant0.7 km
  • Sariyer Balik0.8 km
  • Cukurova Restaurant0.8 km
  • Beer and Burger Dalston Ltd0.9 km
  • Crisis UK0.9 km
  • + 234 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

39 nearby
  • Mickys Chippy0.9 km
  • Pizza Club0.8 km
  • On Friendship and Chairs0.7 km
  • Nuuk Bakery0.7 km
  • Nazar Kebab0.5 km
  • + 34 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

34 nearby
  • Junction House0.8 km
  • Earth Venue1.0 km
  • Earth Theatre1.0 km
  • Duke Of Wellington0.5 km
  • The Duke of Wellington0.5 km
  • + 29 more
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Supermarkets

11 nearby
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • + 6 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Luxury Inn0.3 km
  • Rocksteady (Ophelia)0.8 km
  • Islington Inn0.3 km
  • The Highbury Centre0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Canonbury0.4 km
  • Dalston Junction0.8 km
  • Dalston Kingsland0.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Canonbury Rail Station0.4 km