Postcode Analysis Islington, London

NOEL ROAD, N1 8HQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NOEL ROAD, N1 8HQ.

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Population

229

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Avg Age

38

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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 8HQ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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1/10
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1/10
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10/10
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6/10
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8/10
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10/10
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4/10
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4/10
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2/10
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Area Character

N1 8HQ is an established family neighbourhood — 50% owner-occupation and an average age of 38 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £1.8M. Property prices are trending down 27.7% year-on-year.

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

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

N1 8HQ 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a big city life zone — big city services, with accommodation and food. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 38) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 138 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £1.8M, down 27.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for N1 8HQ are sourced from Output Area E00013958 (shared with 11 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 8HQ. The average age is 38.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British80.5%
Asian / British Asian2.7%
Black / African / Caribbean3.5%
Other / Mixed13.3%

Economic Activity

62%Active
FT: 42%
Unemployed: 4%
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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

Terraced

£ 2,150,000

11 sales · Mean £ 2,365,909

Flat

£ 933,000

6 sales · Mean £ 864,333

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

Crime around N1 8HQ is above average at 138 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.

Shoplifting389
Anti-social behaviour374
Violence and sexual offences373
Other theft250
Theft from the person196

school Local Schools

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Hanover Primary School

Good320 pupils0.2 km
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St John Evangelist RC Primary School

Good276 pupils0.2 km
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City of London Academy Islington

Outstanding887 pupils0.3 km
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Richard Cloudesley School

Outstanding83 pupils0.3 km
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The ArtsXchange

Good82 pupils0.4 km
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Moreland Primary School

Good411 pupils0.6 km
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St Mary's CofE Primary School

Good176 pupils0.7 km
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The New North Academy

Good239 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

273 nearby
  • Dragonfly Cafe1.0 km
  • Fora1.0 km
  • Giraffe Stop0.6 km
  • Amorino Ice cream parlour0.5 km
  • Cafe La Divina0.6 km
  • + 268 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

45 nearby
  • Pret A Manger1.0 km
  • Angel Kebab0.7 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.7 km
  • Golden Jade0.8 km
  • Islington Kebab House0.5 km
  • + 40 more
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Retailers - Other

103 nearby
  • GAIL's Bakery0.5 km
  • Market Garden0.6 km
  • Ocean Wine0.9 km
  • Bakery British Patagonia0.9 km
  • Pistachio & Pickle0.8 km
  • + 98 more
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Pub, NightClub

59 nearby
  • Fox on the Green0.3 km
  • Green Man Public House0.7 km
  • Hoxley and Porter0.8 km
  • Laki Kane0.7 km
  • The Bull Public House0.4 km
  • + 54 more
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Supermarkets

13 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.4 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Tesco0.3 km
  • Waitrose0.4 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • + 8 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Double Tree by Hilton0.6 km
  • Citadines Islington Square0.7 km
  • Hilton London Islington0.4 km
  • Premier Inn0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Essex Road0.8 km
  • Old Street1.2 km
  • Caledonian Road & Barnsbury1.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Angel Underground Station0.3 km
  • Angel Underground Station0.4 km