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.
N1 2QH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for N1 2QH.
492
37
£ 67,200 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary School
De Beauvoir Primary School
St Jude and St Paul's CofE Primary School
Newington Green Primary School
City of London Academy Highbury Grove
Samuel Rhodes MLD School
St Matthias Church of England Primary School
Highbury Quadrant Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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, 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
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
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
Supermarkets
11 nearby- Tesco0.7 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Marks & Spencer0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- + 6 more
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
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Postcode Profile: N12QH · Data under Open Government Licence