Huntingdon Street is in London and in Islington district. N1 1BS is located in the Barnsbury 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 Huntingdon Street, London, N1 1BS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N1 1BP, N1 1BL, N1 1BT, N1 1DL, N1 1DY, N1 1BW, N1 1AN, N1 1DU, N1 1BN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding N1 1BS, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52% of residents 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 | 49.2% | 52% | 2.8% | 51.0% | 1.0% |
| Male | 50.8% | 48% | -2.8% | 49.0% | -1.0% |
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 1BS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 63.2% 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 | 65.2% | 63.2% | -2.0% | 37.9% | 25.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 17.2% | 18.4% | 1.2% | 44.2% | -25.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 3% | -0.9% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 9.3% | 11.7% | 2.4% | 9.1% | 2.6% |
| Widowed | 3.6% | 2.3% | -1.3% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
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 | 45.4% | 56.1% | 10.7% | 48.4% | 7.7% |
| Good health | 32.4% | 26.3% | -6.1% | 33.6% | -7.3% |
| Fair health | 12.7% | 11.5% | -1.2% | 12.7% | -1.2% |
| Bad health | 7.6% | 5% | -2.6% | 4.0% | 1.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 1.1% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 55.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14% | 12% | -2.0% | 18.2% | -6.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.6% | 6.4% | -2.2% | 9.6% | -3.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.9% | 7.7% | -0.2% | 13.4% | -5.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 2% | 0.2% | 5.3% | -3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.1% | 12.4% | 1.3% | 16.9% | -4.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 45.2% | 55.2% | 10.0% | 33.8% | 21.4% |
| Other | 11.5% | 4.3% | -7.2% | 2.8% | 1.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 50.1% 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 | 2.2% | 5% | 2.8% | 1.1% | 3.9% |
| Chinese | 2.9% | 3.4% | 0.5% | 0.7% | 2.7% |
| Indian | 1.9% | 1.1% | -0.8% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 2.2% | 3.1% | 0.9% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Black African | 4.8% | 12% | 7.2% | 2.5% | 9.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.1% | 5.3% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 4.3% |
| Other Black | 2.2% | 2% | -0.2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 2.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 2.8% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Mixed Other | 2.9% | 4.8% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 4.0% |
| White | 69.8% | 50.1% | -19.7% | 81.4% | -31.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 2.2% | 4.2% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 2.6% |
In this area, 51.1% 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 | 58.7% | 51.1% | -7.6% | 83.2% | -32.1% |
| European Union | 15.6% | 12.9% | -2.7% | 6.1% | 6.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.2% | 6.2% | 4.0% | 0.8% | 5.4% |
| Africa | 5.7% | 9.8% | 4.1% | 2.7% | 7.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7% | 8.1% | 1.1% | 5.6% | 2.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 8.3% | 7% | -1.3% | 1.3% | 5.7% |
| Oceania | 2.2% | 4.8% | 2.6% | 0.3% | 4.5% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 56.8% | 51% | -5.8% | 83.2% | -32.2% |
| 10+ Years | 5.4% | 28% | 22.6% | 9.8% | 18.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.6% | 8.4% | 0.8% | 2.9% | 5.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.5% | 5.9% | -4.6% | 2.2% | 3.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 19.7% | 6.7% | -13.0% | 1.9% | 4.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.2% | 76.7% | -8.5% |
| Ireland | 3.1% | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| France | 2.8% | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| Italy | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Portugal | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 3.4% | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Other EU countries | 3.1% | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| Turkey | 2% | 0.1% | 1.9% |
| Other Europe | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 4.8% | 13.5% | -8.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.2% | 37.2% | 5.0% |
| Christian | 33.2% | 46.2% | -13.0% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 12% | 6.5% | 5.5% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 9.2% | 6.0% | 3.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Huntingdon Street was 357.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 74.9% higher than the Barnsbury average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Huntingdon Street has the 16th highest crime rate of 138 local areas in Barnsbury and the 63rd highest crime rate of 506 local areas in Islington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 80.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -44.1%.
Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 61% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17A Huntingdon Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £460,000 | 2025-11-28 | £458,625 |
| 21A Huntingdon Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,220,000 | 2025-08-15 | £1,163,067 |
| Flat B 23 Huntingdon Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2025-04-30 | £411,834 |
| 21 Huntingdon Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,450,000 | 2024-08-21 | £1,391,611 |
| 22C Huntingdon Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £412,000 | 2022-12-16 | £411,178 |
N1 1BS area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 9% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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 1BS 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.
The percentage of student residents living in N1 1BS 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 | 109 |
| Self-Employed | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Retired | 17 |
| Other | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Education | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 745 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christopher's Nursery School Bridgeway Street , NW1 1QR | - not rated | 1,797 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 2,005 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sherborne Nursery School Priestly House , Athlone Street NW5 4LP | - not rated | 2,533 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Comet Nursery School and Children's Centre 20 Halcomb Street , Hoxton N1 5RF | 4out of 4 | 2,767 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Andrew's (Barnsbury) CofE Primary School Matilda Street , N1 0LB | - not rated | 442 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornhill Primary School Thornhill Road , Islington N1 1HX | 3out of 4 | 472 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Blair School and Children's Centre Brewery Road , Islington N7 9QJ | 3out of 4 | 568 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blessed Sacrament RC Primary School Boadicea Street , Kings Cross N1 0UF | - not rated | 677 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Copenhagen Primary School Treaty St , N1 0WF | - not rated | 770 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 1,096 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Camden School for Girls Sandall Road , NW5 2DB | 3out of 4 | 1,502 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| City of London Academy Islington Prebend Street , Islington N1 8PQ | 4out of 4 | 1,540 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Islington Green School Prebend Street , N1 8PQ | - not rated | 1,540 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Regent High School Chalton Street , Camden NW1 1RX | 3out of 4 | 1,604 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , NW1 1TR | - not rated | 1,705 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsway College Gray's Inn Centre , WC1H 8JB | - not rated | 1,811 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 1,812 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City and Islington College 383 Holloway Road , Holloway N7 0RN | - not rated | 1,886 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , N5 2AG | - not rated | 1,934 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | 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 | 829 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RX | 4out of 4 | 4,727 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thornhill Class Base (West) C/O Thornhill School , Thornhill Road N1 1HX | - not rated | 472 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Special Learning Centre (Secondary Base) C/O Robert Blair School , Brewery Road N7 9QJ | - not rated | 568 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Special Learning Centre Top Floor , Robert Blair School N7 9QJ | - not rated | 568 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| The Bridge Integrated Learning Space 1 Dowrey Street , N1 0HY | 4out of 4 | 680 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New River College Primary Cloudesley Square , N1 0HN | 3out of 4 | 705 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gillay Cafe | Gillay Cafe, Basement and Ground Floor Front | 71 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Costa Coffee, 366 Caledonian Road | 71 yd | |
| Xi Xi | Xi Xi, 380 Caledonian Road | 81 yd | |
| The Skewer | The Skewer, Ground Floor | 88 yd | |
| Agelgil Ethiopian Restaurant | Agelgil Ethiopian Restaurant, Ground | 111 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Large Glass | Large Glass, 392-394 Caledonian Road | 122 yd | |
| Meltdown | Meltdown, Ground Floor | 132 yd | |
| Kennedy's Public House | Kennedy's Public House, 297 Caledonian Road | 162 yd | |
| Doyles Tavern | Doyles Tavern, 379 Caledonian Road | 245 yd | |
| Hemingford Arms Public House | Hemingford Arms Public House, 158 Hemingford Road | 272 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saffron / Crave Periperi | Saffron / Crave Periperi, Ground Floor | 119 yd | |
| Best Taste Caribbean Takeaway | Best Taste Caribbean Takeaway, 335 Caledonian Road | 125 yd | |
| Caledonian Kebab | Caledonian Kebab, 355 Caledonian Road | 212 yd | |
| Ting Thai | Ting Thai, Unit 4, Roman Way Industrial Estate | 218 yd | |
| Deliveroo | Deliveroo, Unit 4, Roman Way Industrial Estate | 218 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Operative Food Group | The Co-Operative Food Group, 303-307 Caledonian Road | 131 yd | |
| Iceland Foods | Iceland Foods, 259A Caledonian Road | 271 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, 465B Caledonian Road | 766 yd | |
| Waitrose and Partners | 1 Wharf Road | 879 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 5 Cottage Road | 930 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cally Pool & Gym PUBLIC BATHS PUBLIC BATHS CALEDONIAN ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 407 yd |
| Thornhill Road Stp LOFTING ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 523 yd |
| Islington Tennis Centre MARKET ROAD | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 657 yd |
| Samuel Rhodes Mld School (Closed) Dowrey Street | 679 yd | |
| St Davids Church Hall ST. DAVIDS CHURCH ST. DAVIDS CHURCH WESTBOURNE ROAD | 735 yd | |
| Market Road Atp ASTRO TURF SPORTS PITCHES ASTRO TURF SPORTS PITCHES MARKET ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 742 yd |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy LIVERPOOL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 837 yd |
| Paradise Park Mackenzie Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 856 yd |
| King'S Cross Pond Club (Closed) Handyside Street | swimming pool | 866 yd |
| Frame (Kings Cross) YORK WAY | 1,012 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 66.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.