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.
NOEL ROAD, N1 8HQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NOEL ROAD, N1 8HQ.
229
38
£ 81,200 /yr
62%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: N1 8HQ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
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
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.
school Local Schools
Hanover Primary School
St John Evangelist RC Primary School
City of London Academy Islington
Richard Cloudesley School
The ArtsXchange
Moreland Primary School
St Mary's CofE Primary School
The New North Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
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
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
Supermarkets
13 nearby- Sainsbury's0.4 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Tesco0.3 km
- Waitrose0.4 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- + 8 more
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
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Postcode Profile: N18HQ · Data under Open Government Licence