Caledonian Road, located in Islington, stretches from King's Cross to Holloway, offering a mix of residential and commercial spaces. The area is known for its Victorian and Georgian architecture, with many converted warehouses and terraced houses. It has a range of independent shops, cafes, and pubs, alongside larger retail chains near the King's Cross end. The road is well-connected, with Caledonian Road Underground station providing access to the Piccadilly Line.
The area has a strong student presence due to its proximity to universities like City, University of London and London Metropolitan University. Local markets, such as the Caledonian Park Farmers' Market, add to the community feel. Green spaces like Caledonian Park provide a quiet retreat, while the nearby Regent's Canal offers walking and cycling routes. The mix of housing, from social to private, contributes to a varied demographic. Over the years, the area has seen gradual development, balancing its historic character with modern amenities.
Area overview
On average Caledonian Road has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 157 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 51.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Caledonian Road is £52,700 per year. There are 1 schools in Caledonian Road: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in area has good public transport connectivity.
Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
157
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
51.6%
Connectivity
7/10
Area Profile
Caledonian Road Population
11,340
Population density
12,560.4 per km²
Demographics
British
3,884
34.24%
Other White
1,917
16.9%
African
1,128
9.95%
Other
619
5.46%
Caribbean
438
3.86%
Total population: 11,342
No religion
4,131
36.42%
Christian
4,047
35.68%
Muslim
1,793
15.81%
Not answered
926
8.16%
Hindu
135
1.19%
Total population: 11,342
Level 4+ (Degree)
4,378
45.68%
No qualifications
1,745
18.21%
Level 3 (A level)
1,428
14.9%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
742
7.74%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
677
7.06%
Total 16+ residents: 9,584
Employed
4,955
51.69%
Student
1,118
11.66%
Retired
784
8.18%
Other economically inactive
729
7.6%
Long-term sick or disabled
621
6.48%
Total 16+ residents: 9,586
Housing
Social rents from council
1,269
27.18%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,171
25.08%
Other social rented
1,157
24.78%
Owns with a mortgage
507
10.86%
Owns outright
325
6.96%
Total households: 4,669
Purpose-built flat
3,404
72.89%
Terraced
559
11.97%
Converted/shared house (inc HMO)
354
7.58%
Semi-detached
171
3.66%
Other converted building
77
1.65%
Total households: 4,670
Property prices in Caledonian Road
Based on 47 recent sales, the median property price is £512,500 in Caledonian Road area, with individual transactions ranging from £250,000 up to £1,130,000.
