Upper Street is in London and in Islington district. N1 0PB is located in the St Peter's & Canalside electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Islington South and Finsbury. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Upper Street, London, N1 0PB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N1 8EA, N1 8ED, N1 8ES, N1 8AJ, N1 0PD, N1 8AQ, N1 8UP, N1 0NY, N1 8EF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around N1 0PB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.3% | 51.6% | 4.3% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 52.7% | 48.4% | -4.3% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around N1 0PB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.8% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 55.9% | 52.8% | -3.1% | 37.9% | 14.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.8% | 34.1% | 3.3% | 44.2% | -10.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 0.5% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Divorced | 8.1% | 5.6% | -2.5% | 9.1% | -3.5% |
| Widowed | 3.8% | 5.1% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 62% | 54% | -8.0% | 48.4% | 5.6% |
| Good health | 22.4% | 28.1% | 5.7% | 33.6% | -5.5% |
| Fair health | 9.3% | 8.9% | -0.4% | 12.7% | -3.8% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 5.4% | 2.0% | 4.0% | 1.4% |
| Very bad health | 3% | 3.6% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 2.4% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 69.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.8% | 10.7% | -1.1% | 18.2% | -7.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.2% | 2.8% | -3.4% | 9.6% | -6.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 5.2% | 5.1% | -0.1% | 13.4% | -8.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -3.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.2% | 8.9% | 3.7% | 16.9% | -8.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 64.5% | 69.6% | 5.1% | 33.8% | 35.8% |
| Other | 7.1% | 1.4% | -5.7% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.1% | -0.2% |
| Chinese | 1.7% | 2.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% | 1.5% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 3.1% | 1.8% | 3.1% | 0.0% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.1% | 4% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 3.1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| White | 89.9% | 80.6% | -9.3% | 81.4% | -0.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 58.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.7% | 58.7% | -13.0% | 83.2% | -24.5% |
| European Union | 8.9% | 18.7% | 9.8% | 6.1% | 12.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.7% | 1.8% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.1% | 5.8% | 0.7% | 5.6% | 0.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 9.3% | 10.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% | 8.9% |
| Oceania | 3% | 4% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 3.7% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 67.9% | 58.4% | -9.5% | 83.2% | -24.8% |
| 10+ Years | 3.8% | 13.3% | 9.5% | 9.8% | 3.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 8% | 9.3% | 1.3% | 2.9% | 6.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.3% | 7.1% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 4.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.9% | 11.9% | -2.0% | 1.9% | 10.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67% | 76.7% | -9.7% |
| Ireland | 4% | 0.6% | 3.4% |
| France | 4% | 0.3% | 3.7% |
| Germany | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 3.1% | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 6.7% | 0.3% | 6.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 2.7% | 0.1% | 2.6% |
| No passport held | 2.7% | 13.5% | -10.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.8% | 37.2% | 6.6% |
| Christian | 33% | 46.2% | -13.2% |
| Buddhist | 2.7% | 0.5% | 2.2% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Jewish | 6.7% | 0.5% | 6.2% |
| Muslim | 1.3% | 6.5% | -5.2% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Not answered | 10.7% | 6.0% | 4.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Upper Street was 1256.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 520.6% higher than the Barnsbury average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Upper Street has the 5th highest crime rate of 140 local areas in Barnsbury and the 15th highest crime rate of 530 local areas in Islington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 315.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -19.7%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 99% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 335 - 337 Upper Street, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £4,050,000 | 2022-04-14 | £3,841,317 |
| 341 Upper Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2010-02-25 | £256,627 |
| 338A Upper Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £490,000 | 2006-09-29 | £970,239 |
| 341 Upper Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2003-07-30 | £424,268 |
N1 0PB area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 17% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
N1 0PB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 85 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 41 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 29 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Education | 14 |
| Other | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kate Greenaway Nursery School and Children's Centre Yorkway Court , Copenhagen Street N1 0UH | 4out of 4 | 1,153 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 1,705 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Comet Nursery School and Children's Centre 20 Halcomb Street , Hoxton N1 5RF | 4out of 4 | 1,884 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 2,522 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Islington Nursery School 110-112 Tollington Park , N4 3RB | 3out of 4 | 3,788 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John Evangelist RC Primary School Duncan Street , Islington High Street N1 8BL | 3out of 4 | 243 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Vittoria Primary School Half Moon Crescent , Islington N1 0TJ | 3out of 4 | 599 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's CofE Primary School Fowler Road , Islington N1 2EP | 3out of 4 | 608 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hanover Primary School Noel Road , Islington N1 8BD | 3out of 4 | 621 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornhill Primary School Thornhill Road , Islington N1 1HX | 3out of 4 | 703 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of London Academy Islington Prebend Street , Islington N1 8PQ | 4out of 4 | 591 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School Donegal Street , Islington N1 9QG | 4out of 4 | 644 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| City of London Academy Highbury Grove 8 Highbury Grove , Islington N5 2EQ | 1out of 4 | 1,800 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Foundation Boys' School Cowper Street , City Road EC2A 4SH | 4out of 4 | 1,955 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Highbury Fields School Highbury Hill , N5 1AR | 4out of 4 | 2,089 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 1,476 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , Highbury East N5 2AD | - not rated | 2,158 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 42 - 43 Queen Square , Camden WC1N 3AQ | - not rated | 2,193 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , Mill Hill Road NW1 1TR | - not rated | 2,313 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 2,323 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 3out of 4 | 1,444 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 5,003 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RU | 4out of 4 | 5,135 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New River College Primary Cloudesley Square , N1 0HN | 3out of 4 | 372 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge Integrated Learning Space 1 Dowrey Street , N1 0HY | 4out of 4 | 401 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| NAS Vanguard School Lollard Street , Kennington SE11 6QH | - not rated | 472 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Cloudesley School Tudor Rose Building , 1 Prebend Street N1 8RE | 4out of 4 | 525 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gower School 10 Cynthia Street , Barnsbury N1 9JF | - not rated | 764 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Express | Pizza Express, 335-337 Upper Street | 2 yd | |
| Chipotle Mexican Grill | Chipotle Mexican Grill, 334 Upper Street | 2 yd | |
| London Grace | London Grace, 35 Camden Passage | 16 yd | |
| Brother Marcus | Brother Marcus, Basement And Ground Floors At 37-39 | 16 yd | |
| The Breakfast Club Angel | The Breakfast Club Angel, Basement And Ground Floor | 20 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight Club | Flight Club, Basement and Ground Floors | 52 yd | |
| Steam Passage | Steam Passage, Ground and Basement Floor | 74 yd | |
| Camden Head Public House | Camden Head Public House, Ground Floor | 90 yd | |
| Ladybird | Ladybird, Basement and Ground Floor | 98 yd | |
| Fox on the Green | Fox on the Green, 1 Islington Green | 182 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kake Kwerk | Kake Kwerk, 8 Charlton Place | 34 yd | |
| Sushi Show Take Away | Sushi Show Take Away, 28 Camden Passage | 38 yd | |
| Kape Konnection | Kape Konnection, Shop | 51 yd | |
| 63 Degrees | 63 Degrees, 34 Islington Green | 103 yd | |
| Burrito Kitchen@Tesco | Burrito Kitchen@Tesco, 25 Islington Green | 128 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco, 25 Islington Green | 135 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, J Sainsbury Plc | 288 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | Marks & Spencer, Marks And Spencer | 307 yd | |
| Waitrose | Waitrose, Waitrose | 318 yd | |
| Iceland Foods | Iceland Foods, 62-64 Chapel Market | 400 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sphera Health Club And Spa (Closed) Upper Street | health and fitness suite | 193 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Islington) ESSEX ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 294 yd |
| St Mary Islington Community Partnership ST. MARYS CHURCH OFFICE ST. MARYS CHURCH OFFICE UPPER STREET | health and fitness suite | 404 yd |
| City Of London Academy PREBEND STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 457 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Angel) 361-373 361-373 CITY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 461 yd |
| Islington Green School (Closed) Prebend Street | 480 yd | |
| Virgin Active Club (Islington Angel) GOSWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 482 yd |
| Samuel Rhodes Mld School (Closed) Dowrey Street | 530 yd | |
| City And Islington College (Centre Of Applied Sciences) 311-321 311-321 GOSWELL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 607 yd |
| The Gym (London Angel) GOSWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 655 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 85.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 85.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 85.7% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 66.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 60.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.