Postcode Analysis Islington, London

N1 9FB House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

389

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 60,600 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: N1 9FB is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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1/10
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10/10
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5/10
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10/10
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10/10
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5/10
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2/10
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10/10
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Area Character

N1 9FB has a significant social housing presence — 38% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. 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 9FB is an active urban area located 0.1km 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 9FB 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 city commuters, mostly in london. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 38% 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 (273 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for N1 9FB are sourced from Output Area E00013487 (shared with 21 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 9FB. The average age is 36.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British62.8%
Asian / British Asian10.5%
Black / African / Caribbean12.3%
Other / Mixed14.4%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 4%
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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.

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

Crime rates near N1 9FB are high at 273 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 theft760
Anti-social behaviour519
Theft from the person415
Violence and sexual offences366
Shoplifting254

school Local Schools

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Winton Primary School

Good261 pupils0.2 km
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New River College Medical

Outstanding23 pupils0.3 km
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Copenhagen Primary School

Good152 pupils0.3 km
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Kate Greenaway Nursery School and Children's Centre

Outstanding93 pupils0.3 km
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Blessed Sacrament RC Primary School

Good116 pupils0.4 km
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Argyle Primary School

Good366 pupils0.5 km
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The Pears Family School

Outstanding3 pupils0.5 km
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Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School

Outstanding877 pupils0.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

100 nearby
  • Bodega Rita's0.5 km
  • Crowndale In Licence0.9 km
  • Londis0.9 km
  • Raw Press0.5 km
  • Sons & Daughters0.5 km
  • + 95 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

258 nearby
  • Common Grind Kings Cross T0.7 km
  • HOARE LEA0.5 km
  • Lightroom KX LTD0.6 km
  • RESTAURANT ASSOCIATES0.5 km
  • Express Cafe0.4 km
  • + 253 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

78 nearby
  • HIDEN0.5 km
  • Pizza & Dumplings1.0 km
  • Hot Wok0.8 km
  • Kim Klan0.7 km
  • Amala Chai0.4 km
  • + 73 more
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Supermarkets

19 nearby
  • Iceland Foods0.8 km
  • Waitrose1.0 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Food1.0 km
  • The Co-operative Group0.8 km
  • + 14 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

46 nearby
  • Hurricane Room0.3 km
  • The Gyle0.5 km
  • Travelodge0.3 km
  • Keystone House0.2 km
  • Ambassadors Hotel in Bloomsbury0.9 km
  • + 41 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

51 nearby
  • Jamboree0.3 km
  • Charles 1 Public House0.2 km
  • Miller's Bar0.2 km
  • Tarmon Public House0.7 km
  • The Cross0.2 km
  • + 46 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London Kings Cross0.3 km
  • London St-Pancras0.4 km
  • London St-Pancras0.4 km

Bus Stops

  • King's Cross St. Pancras Underground Station0.2 km
  • King's Cross St. Pancras Underground Station0.3 km
  • King's Cross St. Pancras Underground Station0.3 km
  • King's Cross St. Pancras Underground Station0.3 km
  • London Kings Cross Rail Station0.3 km