N1 8HD is a mixed residential area on Noel Road, 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 8HD is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. During the day, big city services, with accommodation and food. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 63% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 31% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Islington. Full-time employment stands at 25% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 80 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £832k, down 16.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for N1 8HD are sourced from Output Area E00013960 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NOEL ROAD, N1 8HD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NOEL ROAD, N1 8HD.
347
41
£ 81,200 /yr
33%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: N1 8HD is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
N1 8HD has a significant social housing presence — 63% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 41-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending down 16.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for N1 8HD. The average age is 41.0. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 790,000
14 sales · Mean £ 786,282
Terraced
£ 1,945,000
2 sales · Mean £ 1,945,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around N1 8HD is moderate at 80 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
Hanover Primary School
City of London Academy Islington
Richard Cloudesley School
The ArtsXchange
St John Evangelist RC Primary School
Thomas Fairchild Community School
Moreland Primary School
The New North Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
105 nearby- LONDIS0.9 km
- Murray Grove Food & Wine0.6 km
- Pelin Helin0.6 km
- Tecorra Ltd0.4 km
- The Co-operative Food Store0.4 km
- + 100 more
Pub, NightClub
57 nearby- The Regent1.0 km
- Bar With No Name0.4 km
- Chapel Bar0.9 km
- Charles Lamb Public House0.3 km
- Dirty Martini0.5 km
- + 52 more
Restaurant, Cafe
280 nearby- Megan's at the Sorting Office0.7 km
- Pig & Butcher0.7 km
- Viet Garden1.0 km
- Akami sushi / Poke Yum0.4 km
- Akami sushi / Poke Yum0.4 km
- + 275 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- Double Tree by Hilton0.8 km
- Citadines Islington Square0.8 km
- Hilton London Islington0.6 km
- Premier Inn0.6 km
- Z Shoreditch1.0 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
16 nearby- Iceland Foods0.7 km
- Marks & Spencer0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- The Co-Operative Food Group0.3 km
- Welcome Co-op Angel0.3 km
- + 11 more
Takeaway Shop
47 nearby- Crystal Charcoal Grill0.6 km
- Fresh Fry0.6 km
- Yaari0.6 km
- 63 Degrees0.4 km
- Atcha0.8 km
- + 42 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Essex Road0.8 km
- Old Street1.1 km
- Hoxton1.5 km
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