Postcode report
Is N1 2AY a Good Place to Live? Crime, Schools & Area Insights
About N1 2AY: area rating, property, schools and local change
N1 2AY is a postcode in St Mary's & St James', Islington, London, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near N1 2AY, then scores the surrounding small area 35/100 - bottom 12% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around N1 2AY are schools and education and jobs, while local prosperity is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for N1 2AY is based on Islington 016 Census 2021. It covers 9,933 residents, 14,191 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 34, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 25% owner-occupied, 26% privately rented, 47% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 1/10.
For property prices near N1 2AY, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the N1 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £543k from 80 rolling sales, down 8.8% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near N1 2AY can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 9 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab lists 12 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near N1 2AY by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around N1 2AY is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 1 HMO licence, 39 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about N1 2AY
Is N1 2AY a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 35/100 (bottom 12% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near N1 2AY?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near N1 2AY?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near N1 2AY?
LocaleIQ currently matches 12 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for N1 2AY?
LocaleIQ matched N1 2AY to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in N1 2AY?
The latest median sold price is £543k based on 80 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around N1 2AY?
LocaleIQ currently shows 1 HMO licence, 39 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.