Postcode Analysis Islington, London

N1 9AW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for N1 9AW.

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Population

314

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Avg Age

31

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Avg Income

£ 60,600 /yr

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Employed

57%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: N1 9AW 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.

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1/10
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10/10
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9/10
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10/10
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10/10
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5/10
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1/10
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Area Character

At 73% private renter occupancy, N1 9AW is a landlord-friendly investment zone — high demand, strong yields, and frequent turnover. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.

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

N1 9AW is a lively urban neighbourhood located 0.3km from St Pancras in Islington. Administratively it sits within Caledonian ward and the Islington South and Finsbury constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. The daytime character shifts — big city services, with accommodation and food. An average age of 31 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 73% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 36% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Islington. Employment levels are high (45% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are high (256 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for N1 9AW are sourced from Output Area E00013489 (shared with 36 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 9AW. The average age is 31.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British64.4%
Asian / British Asian15.9%
Black / African / Caribbean6.3%
Other / Mixed13.3%

Economic Activity

57%Active
FT: 45%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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

Crime rates near N1 9AW are high at 256 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Other theft758
Anti-social behaviour612
Theft from the person446
Violence and sexual offences415
Shoplifting239

school Local Schools

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Argyle Primary School

Good366 pupils0.3 km
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Winton Primary School

Good261 pupils0.3 km
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Copenhagen Primary School

Good152 pupils0.5 km
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New River College Medical

Outstanding23 pupils0.5 km
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Kate Greenaway Nursery School and Children's Centre

Outstanding93 pupils0.6 km
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The Pears Family School

Outstanding3 pupils0.6 km
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Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School

Outstanding877 pupils0.6 km
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Blessed Sacrament RC Primary School

Good116 pupils0.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

59 nearby
  • Swinton Hotel Ltd0.4 km
  • Alhambra Hotel0.3 km
  • CLINK 2610.3 km
  • Double Tree by Hilton0.9 km
  • Arriva Hotel0.4 km
  • + 54 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

56 nearby
  • The George & Monkey0.8 km
  • 2Northdown0.2 km
  • The Fellow0.0 km
  • Chapel Bar0.7 km
  • The Alma Public House0.9 km
  • + 51 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

282 nearby
  • BAMBOO INN0.1 km
  • Itadaki Zen0.4 km
  • Mai Sushi0.6 km
  • Taj Mahal Restaurant0.1 km
  • Petals in the Mist0.8 km
  • + 277 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

86 nearby
  • Creams0.1 km
  • Express Grill and Pizza0.5 km
  • Subway0.1 km
  • Caffe Nero Express0.2 km
  • Indian Lounge0.1 km
  • + 81 more
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Retailers - Other

102 nearby
  • 10th Floor at The Standard Hotel0.3 km
  • AM to PM Convenience Store0.4 km
  • Boots0.2 km
  • City News0.6 km
  • Costcutter0.6 km
  • + 97 more
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Supermarkets

17 nearby
  • Co-operative0.2 km
  • Little Waitrose0.1 km
  • Iceland Foods0.9 km
  • The Co-Operative Food Group0.9 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • + 12 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London Kings Cross0.1 km
  • London St-Pancras0.3 km
  • London St-Pancras0.3 km

Bus Stops

  • King's Cross St. Pancras Underground Station0.1 km
  • King's Cross St. Pancras Underground Station0.1 km
  • King's Cross St. Pancras Underground Station0.1 km
  • King's Cross St. Pancras Underground Station0.1 km
  • London Kings Cross Rail Station0.1 km