N1 8SB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Greenman Street, 0.5km 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 8SB is a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. The daytime character shifts — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. An average age of 34 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 28% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 39% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Islington. Employment levels are high (56% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 74 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £591k.
Census 2021 statistics for N1 8SB are sourced from Output Area E00013972 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GREENMAN STREET, N1 8SB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GREENMAN STREET, N1 8SB.
320
34
£ 62,000 /yr
70%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: N1 8SB 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.
Area Character
N1 8SB is a young, economically active community — 70% of working-age residents are in employment and the average age is just 34, signalling strong graduate retention. Moderate crime is typical for a high-footfall, professionally active street.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for N1 8SB. The average age is 34.0. 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
£ 591,000
1 sales · Mean £ 591,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around N1 8SB is moderate at 74 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
The New North Academy
St Mary's CofE Primary School
Richard Cloudesley School
Rotherfield Primary School
City of London Academy Islington
William Tyndale Primary School
Thomas Fairchild Community School
Canonbury Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
84 nearby- Pelin Helin1.0 km
- Tecorra Ltd1.0 km
- Epiczen0.6 km
- Katsute0.8 km
- Islington Wine0.8 km
- + 79 more
Pub, NightClub
52 nearby- Bar With No Name0.5 km
- Charles Lamb Public House0.9 km
- Dirty Martini0.7 km
- Earl Of Essex Public House0.6 km
- O2 Academy Islington0.9 km
- + 47 more
Restaurant, Cafe
208 nearby- Akami sushi / Poke Yum0.9 km
- Akami sushi / Poke Yum0.9 km
- Alt Beverages Ltd1.0 km
- Brightlanding1.0 km
- JK Labs ltd1.0 km
- + 203 more
Supermarkets
10 nearby- Sainsbury's1.0 km
- Welcome Co-op Angel0.4 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Waitrose1.0 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
28 nearby- Fresh Fry1.0 km
- 63 Degrees0.6 km
- Kebab Centre0.8 km
- Saints Expresso0.9 km
- Sushi Show Take Away0.7 km
- + 23 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Islington Inn0.7 km
- Citadines Islington Square0.6 km
- Hilton London Islington0.7 km
- Premier Inn0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Essex Road0.1 km
- Highbury & Islington0.9 km
- Canonbury1.1 km
Bus Stops
- Essex Road Rail Station0.2 km
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