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.
N1 9FB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for N1 9FB.
389
37
£ 60,600 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: N1 9FB is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
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.
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.
school Local Schools
Winton Primary School
New River College Medical
Copenhagen Primary School
Kate Greenaway Nursery School and Children's Centre
Blessed Sacrament RC Primary School
Argyle Primary School
The Pears Family School
Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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, 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
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
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, 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
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
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Postcode Profile: N19FB · Data under Open Government Licence