Upper Street is in London and in Islington district. N1 0PQ is located in the St Mary's & St James' 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 0PQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N1 0PJ, N1 9LH, N1 0PZ, N1 8BW, N1 8EG, N1 0PN, N1 9EW, N1 0PY, N1 0QA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding N1 0PQ has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.3% of the population being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.4% | 56.3% | 3.9% | 51.0% | 5.3% |
| Male | 47.6% | 43.8% | -3.8% | 49.0% | -5.2% |
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 0PQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 81.7% 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 | 76.4% | 81.7% | 5.3% | 37.9% | 43.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 16.7% | 13.4% | -3.3% | 44.2% | -30.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 0.4% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 3.7% | 3.7% | 0.0% | 9.1% | -5.4% |
| Widowed | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (93.3%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 66.3% | 73% | 6.7% | 48.4% | 24.6% |
| Good health | 27.5% | 20.3% | -7.2% | 33.6% | -13.3% |
| Fair health | 4% | 6.3% | 2.3% | 12.7% | -6.4% |
| Bad health | 1.5% | 0.4% | -1.1% | 4.0% | -3.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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.
In the area around N1 0PQ this area, 2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 77.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 4.9% | 2% | -2.9% | 18.2% | -16.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.9% | 1.6% | -3.3% | 9.6% | -8.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 2.4% | 1.2% | -1.2% | 13.4% | -12.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.7% | 14.3% | 6.6% | 16.9% | -2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 71.1% | 77.5% | 6.4% | 33.8% | 43.7% |
| Other | 8.9% | 3.3% | -5.6% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 71.2% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 3.3% | 5.4% | 2.1% | 0.7% | 4.7% |
| Indian | 1.5% | 5.4% | 3.9% | 3.1% | 2.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 2.6% | 1.9% | -0.7% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 2.6% | 1.2% | -1.4% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.8% | 1.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 0.8% | -0.7% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 80.2% | 71.2% | -9.0% | 81.4% | -10.2% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 3.3% | 6.6% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 5.0% |
In this area, just 44.5% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 59.3% | 44.5% | -14.8% | 83.2% | -38.7% |
| European Union | 16.5% | 19.5% | 3.0% | 6.1% | 13.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 4.8% | 2.3% | -2.5% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Africa | 2.2% | 3.9% | 1.7% | 2.7% | 1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7% | 10.9% | 3.9% | 5.6% | 5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.9% | 9.8% | 3.9% | 1.3% | 8.5% |
| Oceania | 4% | 9% | 5.0% | 0.3% | 8.7% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 44.5% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 11.3% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 57.5% | 44.5% | -13.0% | 83.2% | -38.7% |
| 10+ Years | 12.5% | 11.3% | -1.2% | 9.8% | 1.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 11.4% | 10.5% | -0.9% | 2.9% | 7.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.1% | 16% | 7.9% | 2.2% | 13.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.6% | 17.6% | 7.0% | 1.9% | 15.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 52.3% | 76.7% | -24.4% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| France | 5.9% | 0.3% | 5.6% |
| Germany | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Italy | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Portugal | 2.7% | 0.5% | 2.2% |
| Spain | 3.5% | 0.4% | 3.1% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 5.1% | 1.5% | 3.6% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| North Africa | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Middle East | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Southern Asia | 2.3% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 5.9% | 0.3% | 5.6% |
| Central and South America | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 8.6% | 0.1% | 8.5% |
| No passport held | 1.6% | 13.5% | -11.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 57.4% | 37.2% | 20.2% |
| Christian | 27% | 46.2% | -19.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Jewish | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Muslim | 3.9% | 6.5% | -2.6% |
| Not answered | 7.4% | 6.0% | 1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Upper Street was 2150.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 951.0% higher than the Barnsbury average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Upper Street has the highest crime rate of 138 local areas in Barnsbury and the 4th highest crime rate of 506 local areas in Islington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 314.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -38.2%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Upper Street, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £1,500,000 | 2024-10-21 | £1,463,450 |
| 20 Upper Street, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £1,675,000 | 2019-11-07 | £1,779,910 |
| 14 Upper Street, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £2,640,000 | 2018-12-21 | £2,811,319 |
| Flat A-B 23 Upper Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,500,000 | 2001-05-02 | £5,595,745 |
N1 0PQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in N1 0PQ area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 165 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Part-Time Employee | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Retired | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 57 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 40 |
| Information and communication | 19 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| 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 | 1,151 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 1,522 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 | 1,938 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christopher's Nursery School Bridgeway Street , NW1 1QR | - not rated | 2,165 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 2,486 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 Catholic Primary School Duncan Street , Islington High Street N1 8BL | 3out of 4 | 141 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Angel Primary School Ritchie Street , N1 0EH | - not rated | 192 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hanover Primary School Noel Road , Islington N1 8BD | 3out of 4 | 566 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Vittoria Primary School Treaty Street , N1 0WF | 3out of 4 | 587 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clerkenwell Parochial CofE Primary School Amwell Street , EC1R 1UN | - not rated | 737 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School Donegal Street , Islington N1 9QG | - not rated | 522 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| City of London Academy Islington Prebend Street , Islington N1 8PQ | 4out of 4 | 684 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Islington Green School Prebend Street , N1 8PQ | - not rated | 684 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Foundation Boys' School Cowper Street , City Road EC2A 4SH | - not rated | 1,846 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| City of London Academy Highbury Grove 8 Highbury Grove , Islington N5 2EQ | 3out of 4 | 2,024 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tech City College 263-269 City Road , Islington EC1V 1JX | - not rated | 768 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsway College Gray's Inn Centre , WC1H 8JB | - not rated | 1,290 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 1,294 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hackney Community College Shoreditch Campus , Falkirk Street N1 6HQ | - not rated | 2,048 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 2,224 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 | 4out of 4 | 1,656 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 4,793 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RX | 4out of 4 | 5,027 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colebrooke Pupil Referral Unit Colebrooke Row , Islington N1 8AF | - not rated | 334 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Colebrooke School Colebrooke Row , Islington N1 8AF | - not rated | 334 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New Directions Colebrook Row , N1 8AF | - not rated | 361 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New River College Primary Cloudesley Square , N1 0HN | 3out of 4 | 531 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge Integrated Learning Space 1 Dowrey Street , N1 0HY | 4out of 4 | 571 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwood Sports Pub and Kitchen | Northwood Sports Pub and Kitchen, 30 Parkfield Street | 59 yd | |
| Chilango | Chilango, Basement Ground And First Floor | 73 yd | |
| Ding Tea | Ding Tea, Basement And Ground Floor | 77 yd | |
| Itsu | Itsu, 23 Parkfield Street | 85 yd | |
| Wagamama | Wagamama, 40 Parkfield Street | 85 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Be at One | Be at One, 12 Upper Street | 46 yd | |
| O2 Academy Islington | O2 Academy Islington, 16 Parkfield Street | 85 yd | |
| York Public House | York Public House, 82 Islington High Street | 106 yd | |
| The Angelic PH | The Angelic PH, 57 Liverpool Road | 159 yd | |
| Steam Passage | Steam Passage, Ground and Basement Floor | 166 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sushi Gourmet @ Sainsbury's | Sushi Gourmet @ Sainsbury's, J Sainsbury Plc | 112 yd | |
| Sushi Daily@Waitrose | Sushi Daily@Waitrose, Waitrose | 113 yd | |
| Pret A Manger | Pret A Manger, Basement And Ground Floors | 134 yd | |
| Square Bubbles | Square Bubbles, Ground Floor | 150 yd | |
| Kape Konnection | Kape Konnection, Shop | 198 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer | Marks & Spencer, Marks And Spencer | 87 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, J Sainsbury Plc | 112 yd | |
| Waitrose | Waitrose, Waitrose | 113 yd | |
| Iceland Foods | Iceland Foods, 62-64 Chapel Market | 183 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 25 Islington Green | 358 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sphera Health Club And Spa (Closed) Upper Street | health and fitness suite | 206 yd |
| Virgin Active Club (Islington Angel) GOSWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 311 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Angel) 361-373 361-373 CITY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 363 yd |
| City And Islington College (Centre Of Applied Sciences) 311-321 311-321 GOSWELL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 450 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Islington) ESSEX ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 519 yd |
| The Gym (London Angel) GOSWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 534 yd |
| Samuel Rhodes Mld School (Closed) Dowrey Street | 570 yd | |
| Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School DONEGAL STREET | health and fitness suite | 592 yd |
| St Mary Islington Community Partnership ST. MARYS CHURCH OFFICE ST. MARYS CHURCH OFFICE UPPER STREET | health and fitness suite | 618 yd |
| City Of London Academy PREBEND STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 654 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 | 86.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 86.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 86.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 86.4% |
| 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 | 13.6% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.