Postcode Analysis Islington, London

N1 2RW House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

313

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 62,100 /yr

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Employed

35%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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3/10
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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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8/10
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5/10
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5/10
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1/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 74% of tenure in N1 2RW — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 36-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 2RW is a mixed residential area located 0.3km from Canonbury in Islington. Administratively it sits within Canonbury ward and the Islington South and Finsbury constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, N1 2RW is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. During the day, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. A balanced community with an average age of 36 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 74% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 47% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Islington. Full-time employment stands at 21% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 59 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for N1 2RW are sourced from Output Area E00013521 (shared with 9 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 2RW. The average age is 36.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British52.7%
Asian / British Asian9.8%
Black / African / Caribbean21.1%
Other / Mixed16.4%

Economic Activity

35%Active
FT: 21%
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.

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

Crime around N1 2RW is moderate at 59 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 offences216
Anti-social behaviour198
Other theft73
Theft from the person60
Vehicle crime51

school Local Schools

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Samuel Rhodes MLD School

Outstanding135 pupils0.5 km
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City of London Academy Highbury Grove

Good1129 pupils0.5 km
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Canonbury Primary School

Good414 pupils0.7 km
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Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary School

Outstanding199 pupils0.8 km
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William Tyndale Primary School

Outstanding442 pupils0.8 km
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Highbury Quadrant Primary School

Good278 pupils0.8 km
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Newington Green Primary School

Good427 pupils0.8 km
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De Beauvoir Primary School

Good147 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

133 nearby
  • Strek1.0 km
  • Giraffe Stop1.0 km
  • 52a Coffee House0.8 km
  • Cooks and Books1.0 km
  • Costa Coffee0.8 km
  • + 128 more
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Retailers - Other

74 nearby
  • Holland & Barrett0.9 km
  • Market Garden1.0 km
  • Nourished Communities0.8 km
  • Ocean Wine0.6 km
  • Da Mario1.0 km
  • + 69 more
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Pub, NightClub

32 nearby
  • Green Man Public House0.9 km
  • Marquess Tavern Public House0.4 km
  • The De Beauvoir Arms0.8 km
  • Lady Mildmay0.7 km
  • The Alma Public House0.4 km
  • + 27 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.3 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • Sainsbury's0.6 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • + 1 more
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Takeaway Shop

27 nearby
  • Angel Kebab0.9 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.9 km
  • Ginger and Lime0.9 km
  • Golden Jade1.0 km
  • Mike'S Fish Bar0.9 km
  • + 22 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

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

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Canonbury0.3 km
  • Highbury & Islington0.7 km
  • Essex Road0.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Canonbury Rail Station0.3 km