Postcode Analysis Islington, London

SOUTHERN STREET, N1 9AY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOUTHERN STREET, N1 9AY.

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Population

319

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 48,000 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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1/10
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2/10
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10/10
workEmployment
3/10
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10/10
paymentsAffluence
7/10
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4/10
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2/10
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4/10
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Area Character

With 35% social renting, N1 9AY is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.

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

N1 9AY is an up-and-coming urban area on Southern Street, 0.3km from King's Cross in Islington. Administratively it sits within Caledonian ward and the Islington South and Finsbury constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, N1 9AY 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. The daytime character shifts — high status management and administration, especially public sector. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 35% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 37% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Islington.

Safety: Crime rates are high (169 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Prices average £1.4M.

Census 2021 statistics for N1 9AY are sourced from Output Area E00013485 (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 9AY. The average age is 35.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British63.2%
Asian / British Asian13.5%
Black / African / Caribbean10.4%
Other / Mixed12.9%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 3%
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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

Terraced

£ 1,248,750

4 sales · Mean £ 1,218,750

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

Crime rates near N1 9AY are high at 169 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour512
Violence and sexual offences401
Other theft375
Theft from the person241
Shoplifting152

school Local Schools

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Winton Primary School

Good261 pupils0.0 km
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New River College Medical

Outstanding23 pupils0.2 km
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Copenhagen Primary School

Good152 pupils0.2 km
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Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School

Outstanding877 pupils0.3 km
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The Pears Family School

Outstanding3 pupils0.3 km
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Blessed Sacrament RC Primary School

Good116 pupils0.3 km
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Kate Greenaway Nursery School and Children's Centre

Outstanding93 pupils0.4 km
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Vittoria Primary School

Good181 pupils0.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

99 nearby
  • Amwell Wines0.7 km
  • Angel Mini Market0.5 km
  • Angels Desserts/Boujee Boba/Bubble T0.6 km
  • Anji (South East Asian Grocery)0.6 km
  • Grown by Nature0.6 km
  • + 94 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

35 nearby
  • Macdonald Hotel0.6 km
  • Point A Hotel London Kings Cross0.5 km
  • Howard Winchester Hotel0.5 km
  • Kings Hotel Ltd0.6 km
  • Fairway Hotel0.6 km
  • + 30 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

58 nearby
  • The Dolphin Public House0.7 km
  • Lucas Arms0.6 km
  • The Water Rats0.5 km
  • O'Neill's0.8 km
  • Model Railway Club0.2 km
  • + 53 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

273 nearby
  • BLACK SHEEP COFFEE0.5 km
  • Camley Street Natural Park Cafe0.7 km
  • FATTO A MANO0.5 km
  • BEBEK MANGEL1.0 km
  • Coffee Union0.3 km
  • + 268 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

71 nearby
  • Pret A Manger0.9 km
  • EL & N0.6 km
  • Leon0.5 km
  • POMELO0.5 km
  • THE DUCK TRUCK COMPANY LIMITED0.5 km
  • + 66 more
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Supermarkets

15 nearby
  • Waitrose0.7 km
  • The Co-Operative Food Group0.6 km
  • The Co-Operative Food Group0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's1.0 km
  • Waitrose and Partners0.5 km
  • + 10 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London Kings Cross0.4 km
  • London St-Pancras0.6 km
  • London St-Pancras0.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Kings Cross Thameslink Rail Station0.3 km
  • London Kings Cross Thameslink Rail Station0.3 km
  • King's Cross St. Pancras Underground Station0.4 km
  • King's Cross St. Pancras Underground Station0.4 km
  • King's Cross St. Pancras Underground Station0.4 km