Postcode Analysis Islington, London

UPPER LISMORE WALK, N1 2XZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for UPPER LISMORE WALK, N1 2XZ.

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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
workEmployment
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 2XZ — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 36-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

home £435,000 median price shield Safety 3/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

N1 2XZ is a mixed residential area on Upper Lismore Walk, 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 2XZ is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. Outside of residential hours, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. At 36 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 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 63 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £435k.

Census 2021 statistics for N1 2XZ 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 2XZ. 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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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 380,000

3 sales · Mean £ 386,666

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

Crime around N1 2XZ is moderate at 63 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 offences235
Anti-social behaviour224
Other theft77
Theft from the person64
Vehicle crime53

school Local Schools

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City of London Academy Highbury Grove

Good1129 pupils0.6 km
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Samuel Rhodes MLD School

Outstanding135 pupils0.6 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 pupils0.7 km
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De Beauvoir Primary School

Good147 pupils0.8 km
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William Tyndale Primary School

Outstanding442 pupils0.8 km
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Newington Green Primary School

Good427 pupils0.8 km
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Rotherfield Primary School

Good355 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

27 nearby
  • Art of Spices0.8 km
  • Peppers And Spice1.0 km
  • Gwada Kitchen0.8 km
  • Asia Village0.8 km
  • Firezza0.7 km
  • + 22 more
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Retailers - Other

67 nearby
  • Eat by Amy0.6 km
  • Ege Off Licence0.8 km
  • Essex Express0.3 km
  • Express Off Licence0.4 km
  • Green Express0.5 km
  • + 62 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

126 nearby
  • Orchard Close Home0.6 km
  • Salut!0.3 km
  • Spring Rose Cafe0.7 km
  • Sweet Thursday0.7 km
  • Happy Cat Coffee0.8 km
  • + 121 more
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Pub, NightClub

32 nearby
  • The Hunter S Pub0.5 km
  • Central Station Public House1.0 km
  • Myddleton Arms Public House0.7 km
  • The Canonbury PH0.4 km
  • The Snooty Fox0.3 km
  • + 27 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Waitrose0.9 km
  • Tesco1.0 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's0.2 km
  • + 2 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

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

train Transport Links

Train Stations

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

Bus Stops

  • Canonbury Rail Station0.3 km