Postcode Analysis Islington, London

WILLOW WALK, N1 8BH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WILLOW WALK, N1 8BH.

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Population

273

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 81,200 /yr

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Employed

62%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: N1 8BH 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.

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10/10
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10/10
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9/10
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10/10
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4/10
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3/10
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10/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates N1 8BH — age 40, 41% ownership, 32% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £2.5M.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

N1 8BH is an active urban area on Willow Walk, 0.3km from Islington (Old Village) in Islington. Administratively it sits within St Peter's & Canalside ward and the Islington South and Finsbury constituency.

Within the N1 district, this postcode is characterised by 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. By day, the area transitions to a big city life character: big city services, with accommodation and food. An average age of 40 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. Employment levels are high (51% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are high (147 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Prices average £2.5M.

Census 2021 statistics for N1 8BH are sourced from Output Area E00013995 (shared with 13 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 8BH. 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

White / British78.4%
Asian / British Asian8.9%
Black / African / Caribbean4.5%
Other / Mixed8.2%

Economic Activity

62%Active
FT: 51%
Unemployed: 3%
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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

Terraced

£ 2,197,500

2 sales · Mean £ 2,197,500

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

Crime rates near N1 8BH are high at 147 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.

Shoplifting395
Anti-social behaviour356
Violence and sexual offences332
Other theft258
Theft from the person192

school Local Schools

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St John Evangelist RC Primary School

Good276 pupils0.2 km
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City of London Academy Islington

Outstanding887 pupils0.2 km
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Hanover Primary School

Good320 pupils0.2 km
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Richard Cloudesley School

Outstanding83 pupils0.3 km
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St Mary's CofE Primary School

Good176 pupils0.5 km
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The ArtsXchange

Good82 pupils0.6 km
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The New North Academy

Good239 pupils0.6 km
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New River College Primary

Good17 pupils0.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

100 nearby
  • Murray Grove Food & Wine0.9 km
  • Pelin Helin0.9 km
  • Tecorra Ltd0.7 km
  • The Co-operative Food Store0.7 km
  • 4youexpress0.6 km
  • + 95 more
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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
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Pub, NightClub

56 nearby
  • Bar With No Name0.2 km
  • Chapel Bar0.7 km
  • Charles Lamb Public House0.3 km
  • Dirty Martini0.2 km
  • Earl Of Essex Public House0.1 km
  • + 51 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

259 nearby
  • Akami sushi / Poke Yum0.6 km
  • Akami sushi / Poke Yum0.6 km
  • Alt Beverages Ltd0.7 km
  • Brightlanding0.7 km
  • Cafe Mandalay0.9 km
  • + 254 more
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Supermarkets

13 nearby
  • Iceland Foods0.5 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.4 km
  • Sainsbury's0.4 km
  • The Co-Operative Food Group0.5 km
  • Welcome Co-op Angel0.4 km
  • + 8 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

44 nearby
  • Crystal Charcoal Grill0.9 km
  • Fresh Fry0.9 km
  • Yaari0.9 km
  • 63 Degrees0.2 km
  • Atcha0.5 km
  • + 39 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Essex Road0.7 km
  • Old Street1.3 km
  • Highbury & Islington1.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Angel Underground Station0.4 km
  • Angel Underground Station0.4 km