N1 8QW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Popham Street, 0.3km from Islington in Islington. Administratively it sits within St Mary's & St James' ward and the Islington South and Finsbury constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, N1 8QW is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. During the day, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The community skews young professional (average age 33) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 38% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 32% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Islington.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 97 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £500k.
Census 2021 statistics for N1 8QW are sourced from Output Area E00013973 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
POPHAM STREET, N1 8QW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for POPHAM STREET, N1 8QW.
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33
£ 62,000 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: N1 8QW is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 38% of tenure in N1 8QW — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 33-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for N1 8QW. The average age is 32.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
Flat
£ 500,000
4 sales · Mean £ 544,625
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around N1 8QW is above average at 97 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Mary's CofE Primary School
The New North Academy
Richard Cloudesley School
City of London Academy Islington
William Tyndale Primary School
Hanover Primary School
Rotherfield Primary School
St John Evangelist RC Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
100 nearby- Tecorra Ltd0.9 km
- The Co-operative Food Store1.0 km
- Epiczen0.4 km
- Katsute0.6 km
- Ally's Wine & Groceries0.9 km
- + 95 more
Pub, NightClub
56 nearby- Bar With No Name0.3 km
- Charles Lamb Public House0.7 km
- Dirty Martini0.4 km
- Earl Of Essex Public House0.5 km
- O2 Academy Islington0.7 km
- + 51 more
Restaurant, Cafe
238 nearby- Akami sushi / Poke Yum0.9 km
- Akami sushi / Poke Yum0.9 km
- Alt Beverages Ltd0.9 km
- Brightlanding0.9 km
- JK Labs ltd0.9 km
- + 233 more
Supermarkets
13 nearby- Iceland Foods0.9 km
- Marks & Spencer0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- The Co-Operative Food Group0.9 km
- Welcome Co-op Angel0.3 km
- + 8 more
Takeaway Shop
38 nearby- Fresh Fry1.0 km
- 63 Degrees0.4 km
- Atcha0.9 km
- Domino's Pizza1.0 km
- Green Home Food0.9 km
- + 33 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Islington Inn0.9 km
- Citadines Islington Square0.4 km
- Hilton London Islington0.5 km
- Premier Inn0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Essex Road0.3 km
- Highbury & Islington1.0 km
- Canonbury1.3 km
Bus Stops
- Essex Road Rail Station0.3 km
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