Postcode Analysis Islington, London

N1 7GB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for N1 7GB.

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Population

369

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 62,000 /yr

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Employed

58%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: N1 7GB is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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2/10
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10/10
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4/10
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9/10
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10/10
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5/10
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1/10
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4/10
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Area Character

With 50% social renting, N1 7GB is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. 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 7GB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.5km from Islington 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 7GB is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. By day, the area transitions to a administrative centres character: high status management and administration, especially public sector. An average age of 36 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 50% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 38% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Islington.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 73 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 7GB are sourced from Output Area E00183792 (shared with 15 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 7GB. The average age is 35.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British62.0%
Asian / British Asian11.2%
Black / African / Caribbean14.2%
Other / Mixed12.6%

Economic Activity

58%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 5%
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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.

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

Crime around N1 7GB is moderate at 73 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 offences243
Anti-social behaviour221
Shoplifting184
Other theft117
Theft from the person108

school Local Schools

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Richard Cloudesley School

Outstanding83 pupils0.2 km
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City of London Academy Islington

Outstanding887 pupils0.2 km
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The New North Academy

Good239 pupils0.2 km
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Hanover Primary School

Good320 pupils0.4 km
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St Mary's CofE Primary School

Good176 pupils0.4 km
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Thomas Fairchild Community School

Requires Improvement236 pupils0.4 km
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Rotherfield Primary School

Good355 pupils0.5 km
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St John Evangelist RC Primary School

Good276 pupils0.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

245 nearby
  • Tako1.0 km
  • Angel Inn0.9 km
  • Baxterstorey @ RBS0.8 km
  • CAFE M2B0.9 km
  • Feel @ Rocketspace0.8 km
  • + 240 more
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Pub, NightClub

52 nearby
  • The Harlequin Public House1.0 km
  • The Three Johns1.0 km
  • Almeida Theatre0.7 km
  • Barrio North0.3 km
  • Kings Head Public House0.5 km
  • + 47 more
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Takeaway Shop

39 nearby
  • Sushi Gourmet @ Sainsbury's0.8 km
  • Coox0.5 km
  • Bumble And Sea0.9 km
  • Anarkali0.5 km
  • Pret A Manger0.9 km
  • + 34 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Islington Inn1.0 km
  • Citadines Islington Square0.7 km
  • Hilton London Islington0.6 km
  • Premier Inn0.8 km
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Supermarkets

12 nearby
  • Tesco0.4 km
  • Co-op Food0.8 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • Iceland Foods0.9 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.8 km
  • + 7 more
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Retailers - Other

106 nearby
  • Islington Wine0.9 km
  • LONDIS0.8 km
  • Bagci Food Centre0.8 km
  • Eat by Amy0.6 km
  • Pophams Bakery0.1 km
  • + 101 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Essex Road0.4 km
  • Highbury & Islington1.2 km
  • Old Street1.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Essex Road Rail Station0.5 km