N1 7DS is a mixed residential area on Arlington Square, 0.6km from Wenlock in Islington. Administratively it sits within St Mary's & St James' ward and the Islington South and Finsbury constituency.
N1 7DS is a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a independent professional metro services zone — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 45) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. Employment levels are high (48% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 56 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £580k.
Census 2021 statistics for N1 7DS are sourced from Output Area E00013991 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ARLINGTON SQUARE, N1 7DS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ARLINGTON SQUARE, N1 7DS.
327
45
£ 62,000 /yr
62%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: N1 7DS is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
N1 7DS is an established family neighbourhood — 52% owner-occupation and an average age of 45 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for N1 7DS. The average age is 44.7. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 580,000
1 sales · Mean £ 580,000
Terraced
£ 1,190,000
2 sales · Mean £ 1,190,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around N1 7DS 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
Thomas Fairchild Community School
Rotherfield Primary School
The New North Academy
Hackney New Primary School
Shoreditch Park Primary School
City of London Academy Islington
Richard Cloudesley School
City of London Academy, Shoreditch Park
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
90 nearby- First Stop News & Wine0.8 km
- Green planet organic0.9 km
- Poundland1.0 km
- Saveway Express0.8 km
- The Ministry Of Stories0.9 km
- + 85 more
Pub, NightClub
44 nearby- George & Vulture0.9 km
- Lion and the Lamb1.0 km
- The Beehive0.6 km
- Camden Head Public House0.8 km
- Island Queen0.5 km
- + 39 more
Restaurant, Cafe
237 nearby- 100 Hoxton1.0 km
- 27 Zeugma Kitchen Limited0.8 km
- Dominos Pizza Hoxton0.9 km
- LONDIS0.9 km
- ONE METER SHAWARMA LIMITED0.8 km
- + 232 more
Takeaway Shop
36 nearby- Jericho1.0 km
- Asia Village0.6 km
- Kake Kwerk0.8 km
- Kape Konnection0.8 km
- Crystal Charcoal Grill0.6 km
- + 31 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Citadines Islington Square0.9 km
- Hilton London Islington0.9 km
- Premier Inn London (City) Old Street1.0 km
- Islington Inn0.9 km
- M by Montcalm Hotel0.9 km
Supermarkets
9 nearby- The Co-Operative Food Group0.8 km
- Welcome Co-op Angel0.3 km
- Co-op Food0.8 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- + 4 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Essex Road0.6 km
- Haggerston1.1 km
- Hoxton1.1 km
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Postcode Profile: N17DS · Data under Open Government Licence