N1 8AF is an active urban area on Colebrooke Row, 0.3km from Islington (Old Village) in Islington. Administratively it sits within St Peter's & Canalside ward and the Islington South and Finsbury constituency.
The people who live in N1 8AF are typical of 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. Outside of residential hours, big city services, with accommodation and food. At 40 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. Employment levels are high (51% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (144 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Prices average £600k.
Census 2021 statistics for N1 8AF are sourced from Output Area E00013995 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
COLEBROOKE ROW, N1 8AF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COLEBROOKE ROW, N1 8AF.
273
40
£ 81,200 /yr
62%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: N1 8AF 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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. N1 8AF spans multiple life stages — average age 40, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £600k.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for N1 8AF. The average age is 39.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 600,000
7 sales · Mean £ 676,714
Terraced
£ 3,200,000
3 sales · Mean £ 3,016,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near N1 8AF are high at 144 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St John Evangelist RC Primary School
City of London Academy Islington
Richard Cloudesley School
Hanover Primary School
St Mary's CofE Primary School
The New North Academy
New River College Primary
The ArtsXchange
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
101 nearby- Islington Wine0.8 km
- LONDIS0.5 km
- 4YouExpress0.5 km
- Angel Convenience Food & Wine0.5 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.4 km
- + 96 more
Pub, NightClub
56 nearby- The Regent0.6 km
- Almeida Theatre0.5 km
- Barrio North0.3 km
- Kings Head Public House0.3 km
- Ladybird0.2 km
- + 51 more
Restaurant, Cafe
252 nearby- Megan's at the Sorting Office0.4 km
- Pig & Butcher0.4 km
- Strek0.9 km
- Viet Garden0.6 km
- Bella Italia0.4 km
- + 247 more
Supermarkets
12 nearby- Waitrose0.4 km
- Tesco0.1 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Sainsbury's1.0 km
- Sainsbury's0.3 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
43 nearby- Coox0.8 km
- Magic Wok & Box1.0 km
- Papa John's0.5 km
- Sushi Gourmet @ Sainsbury's0.4 km
- Barbican Pizza1.0 km
- + 38 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Double Tree by Hilton0.6 km
- Citadines Islington Square0.5 km
- Hilton London Islington0.3 km
- Premier Inn0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Essex Road0.7 km
- Highbury & Islington1.3 km
- Caledonian Road & Barnsbury1.3 km
Bus Stops
- Angel Underground Station0.4 km
- Angel Underground Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: N18AF · Data under Open Government Licence