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.
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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36
£ 62,100 /yr
35%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
City of London Academy Highbury Grove
Samuel Rhodes MLD School
Canonbury Primary School
Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary School
De Beauvoir Primary School
William Tyndale Primary School
Newington Green Primary School
Rotherfield Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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, 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
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
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Tesco0.9 km
- Waitrose0.9 km
- Tesco1.0 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.2 km
- + 2 more
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
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Postcode Profile: N12XZ · Data under Open Government Licence