N1 7FL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.3km from Wenlock in Islington. Administratively it sits within St Peter's & Canalside ward and the Islington South and Finsbury constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, N1 7FL 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. The daytime character shifts — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 43% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 34% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Islington. Employment levels are high (47% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 50 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 7FL are sourced from Output Area E00013957 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
N1 7FL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for N1 7FL.
330
36
£ 62,000 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: N1 7FL 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
With 43% social renting, N1 7FL is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for N1 7FL. The average age is 36.2. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around N1 7FL is moderate at 50 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Thomas Fairchild Community School
City of London Academy Islington
Hanover Primary School
Richard Cloudesley School
The New North Academy
The ArtsXchange
Rotherfield Primary School
Shoreditch Park Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
102 nearby- Tesco0.7 km
- Bubbleology0.7 km
- Borough Kitchen0.8 km
- Neal's Yard Dairy0.6 km
- Oxfam Books0.7 km
- + 97 more
Supermarkets
16 nearby- Tesco0.8 km
- Aldi1.0 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Iceland Foods1.0 km
- Marks & Spencer0.9 km
- + 11 more
Restaurant, Cafe
290 nearby- Anjelique Cafe1.0 km
- Chik'n0.7 km
- Joe & the Juice0.8 km
- Kipferl0.6 km
- La Vita e Bella0.8 km
- + 285 more
Pub, NightClub
53 nearby- Flight Club0.7 km
- The Alpaca0.6 km
- The Eagle0.6 km
- The Old Fountain Public House0.9 km
- Camden Head Public House0.6 km
- + 48 more
Takeaway Shop
48 nearby- Crussh @ WeWork1.0 km
- Asia Village0.7 km
- Irresistiball Falafel & Mezze1.0 km
- Papa John's0.8 km
- Chicken Cottage1.0 km
- + 43 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- M by Montcalm Hotel0.8 km
- Citadines Islington Square0.9 km
- Hilton London Islington0.8 km
- Premier Inn0.8 km
- Z Shoreditch0.9 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Essex Road0.7 km
- Old Street1.0 km
- Hoxton1.3 km
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Postcode Profile: N17FL · Data under Open Government Licence