Postcode Analysis Islington, London

ISLINGTON HIGH STREET, N1 9LH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ISLINGTON HIGH STREET, N1 9LH.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

336

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 81,200 /yr

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Employed

72%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: N1 9LH 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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10/10
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10/10
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10/10
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3/10
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1/10
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Area Character

With 72% economic activity and an average age of 34, N1 9LH is squarely in the young professional bracket — careers being built, not wound down. Above-average crime reflects the high footfall and commercial activity in this zone.

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

N1 9LH is an active urban area on Islington High Street, 0.2km from Islington (Old Village) in Islington. Administratively it sits within Barnsbury ward and the Islington South and Finsbury constituency.

For renters and young professionals, N1 9LH offers a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. By day, the area transitions to a big city life character: big city services, with accommodation and food. With residents averaging 34 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 66% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (61% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are high (172 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for N1 9LH are sourced from Output Area E00013419 (shared with 43 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 9LH. The average age is 34.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British77.6%
Asian / British Asian11.2%
Black / African / Caribbean3.5%
Other / Mixed7.6%

Economic Activity

72%Active
FT: 61%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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

Crime rates near N1 9LH are high at 172 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.

Violence and sexual offences407
Anti-social behaviour343
Shoplifting313
Other theft270
Public order188

school Local Schools

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St John Evangelist RC Primary School

Good276 pupils0.2 km
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Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School

Outstanding877 pupils0.5 km
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Hanover Primary School

Good320 pupils0.5 km
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The Pears Family School

Outstanding3 pupils0.5 km
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Vittoria Primary School

Good181 pupils0.5 km
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New River College Primary

Good17 pupils0.5 km
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Hugh Myddelton Primary School

Outstanding492 pupils0.6 km
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The Bridge Integrated Learning Space

Outstanding26 pupils0.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

117 nearby
  • Shell Little Waitrose Muswell Hill0.8 km
  • Islington Wine0.9 km
  • LONDIS0.6 km
  • SHREE HARI NEWS LTD0.8 km
  • Costcutter1.0 km
  • + 112 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

71 nearby
  • The Regent0.8 km
  • Dame Alice Owen Public House0.5 km
  • The Water Rats1.0 km
  • The Northumberland Arms0.8 km
  • Brewdog, Unit 30.5 km
  • + 66 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

302 nearby
  • Caffe Terrace1.0 km
  • Megan's at the Sorting Office0.6 km
  • Pig & Butcher0.5 km
  • Viet Garden0.8 km
  • SUGO820.8 km
  • + 297 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

50 nearby
  • Kim Klan1.0 km
  • Pret A Manger1.0 km
  • Pret A Manger0.9 km
  • Basilico0.3 km
  • The King Rooster0.8 km
  • + 45 more
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Supermarkets

13 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.6 km
  • Tesco0.5 km
  • Waitrose0.1 km
  • Iceland Foods0.2 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.1 km
  • + 8 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

11 nearby
  • Travelodge London Farringdon Hotel0.8 km
  • Keystone House1.0 km
  • Citadines Islington Square0.7 km
  • Hilton London Islington0.4 km
  • Premier Inn0.2 km
  • + 6 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Essex Road1.1 km
  • London Kings Cross1.2 km
  • Caledonian Road & Barnsbury1.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Angel Underground Station0.1 km
  • Angel Underground Station0.1 km