Lonsdale Square is in London and in Islington district. N1 1EN 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 Lonsdale Square, London, N1 1EN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N1 1EW, N1 0LR, N1 1LX, N1 1EL, N1 1EJ, N1 1LA, N1 1EP, N1 1JX, N1 1ER.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding N1 1EN is primarily male, with 53.6% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.2% | 46.4% | -5.8% | 51.0% | -4.6% |
| Male | 47.8% | 53.6% | 5.8% | 49.0% | 4.6% |
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 1EN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 60.7% 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 | 64.5% | 60.7% | -3.8% | 37.9% | 22.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25.3% | 27.3% | 2.0% | 44.2% | -16.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 2% | 2.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.1% | 2.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.1% | 1.8% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 5.1% | 3.7% | -1.4% | 9.1% | -5.4% |
| Widowed | 2.4% | 1.1% | -1.3% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (93.7%) 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 | 61.3% | 57.6% | -3.7% | 48.4% | 9.2% |
| Good health | 32.1% | 36.1% | 4.0% | 33.6% | 2.5% |
| Fair health | 4.4% | 4.9% | 0.5% | 12.7% | -7.8% |
| Bad health | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -4.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 1EN this area, 4.2% 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 82.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 4.1% | 4.2% | 0.1% | 18.2% | -14.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3.1% | 1.5% | -1.6% | 9.6% | -8.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 3.8% | 2.3% | -1.5% | 13.4% | -11.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -4.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.6% | 7.3% | -2.3% | 16.9% | -9.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 76.5% | 82.4% | 5.9% | 33.8% | 48.6% |
| Other | 2.7% | 1.1% | -1.6% | 2.8% | -1.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.9% | 2.4% | 0.5% | 0.7% | 1.7% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Other Asian | 2.2% | 0.7% | -1.5% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 2.5% | -1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.9% | 0.7% | -1.2% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.5% | 1.7% | -0.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 86.2% | 82.8% | -3.4% | 81.4% | 1.4% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 2.2% | 3.1% | 0.9% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
In this area, 58.2% 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 | 75.8% | 58.2% | -17.6% | 83.2% | -25.0% |
| European Union | 8.5% | 14.4% | 5.9% | 6.1% | 8.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 2.4% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 4.5% | 3.6% | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.1% | 4.1% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -1.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6% | 10.6% | 4.6% | 1.3% | 9.3% |
| Oceania | 4.4% | 5.8% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 5.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 74.2% | 58.4% | -15.8% | 83.2% | -24.8% |
| 10+ Years | 6.9% | 10.7% | 3.8% | 9.8% | 0.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.1% | 10.3% | 6.2% | 2.9% | 7.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.5% | 8.6% | 5.1% | 2.2% | 6.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.3% | 12% | 0.7% | 1.9% | 10.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.7% | 76.7% | -9.0% |
| Ireland | 3.4% | 0.6% | 2.8% |
| France | 3.1% | 0.3% | 2.8% |
| Germany | 2.4% | 0.2% | 2.2% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 3.7% | 1.5% | 2.2% |
| Turkey | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 5.8% | 0.3% | 5.5% |
| Oceania | 4.1% | 0.1% | 4.0% |
| No passport held | 1.7% | 13.5% | -11.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 60.1% | 37.2% | 22.9% |
| Christian | 27% | 46.2% | -19.2% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Jewish | 2.4% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Muslim | 2% | 6.5% | -4.5% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lonsdale Square was 26.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 87.1% lower than the Barnsbury average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Lonsdale Square has the 6th lowest crime rate of 138 local areas in Barnsbury and the 15th lowest crime rate of 506 local areas in Islington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -68.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9B Lonsdale Square, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2023-09-29 | £530,395 |
| 3 Lonsdale Square, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £5,000,000 | 2022-11-28 | £5,146,771 |
| 5 Lonsdale Square, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £282,700 | 2022-11-07 | £278,252 |
| Flat A 18 Lonsdale Square, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,475,000 | 2021-05-17 | £1,503,539 |
| Flat 1 1 Lonsdale Square, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £640,000 | 2019-04-26 | £685,910 |
N1 1EN area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 11% 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 1EN 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 154 |
| Self-Employed | 39 |
| Retired | 22 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 61 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 42 |
| Information and communication | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Other | 19 |
| Education | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 1,060 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 1,985 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 | 2,099 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christopher's Nursery School Bridgeway Street , NW1 1QR | - not rated | 2,206 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 2,875 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thornhill Primary School Thornhill Road , Islington N1 1HX | 3out of 4 | 221 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's (Barnsbury) CofE Primary School Matilda Street , N1 0LB | - not rated | 552 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's CofE Primary School Fowler Road , Islington N1 2EP | 3out of 4 | 561 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| William Tyndale Primary School Upper Street , N1 2GG | - not rated | 569 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| William Tyndale Primary School Upper Street , N1 2GG | - not rated | 569 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 867 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Islington Green School Prebend Street , N1 8PQ | - not rated | 867 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School Donegal Street , Islington N1 9QG | - not rated | 896 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| City of London Academy Highbury Grove 8 Highbury Grove , Islington N5 2EQ | 3out of 4 | 1,442 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highbury Grove School 8 Highbury Grove , N5 2EQ | - not rated | 1,442 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,378 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsway College Gray's Inn Centre , WC1H 8JB | - not rated | 1,758 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 1,760 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , N5 2AG | - not rated | 1,774 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , NW1 1TR | - not rated | 2,206 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 | 948 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RX | 4out of 4 | 5,158 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Bridge Integrated Learning Space 1 Dowrey Street , N1 0HY | 4out of 4 | 198 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornhill Class Base (West) C/O Thornhill School , Thornhill Road N1 1HX | - not rated | 221 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New River College Primary Cloudesley Square , N1 0HN | 3out of 4 | 244 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Tyndale Class Base (South) C/O William Tyndale School , Sable Street N1 2AQ | - not rated | 569 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New Directions Colebrook Row , N1 8AF | - not rated | 716 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poppets | Poppets, 237 Liverpool Road | 76 yd | |
| The Foxglove | The Foxglove, 209-211 Liverpool Road | 79 yd | |
| Viet Garden | Viet Garden, First and Attic Floor | 85 yd | |
| Megan's at the Sorting Office | Megan's at the Sorting Office, 6A-6B Esther Anne Place | 287 yd | |
| Pig & Butcher | Pig & Butcher, 80 Liverpool Road | 300 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Must & Lees Ltd | Must & Lees Ltd, Basement And Ground Floors | 79 yd | |
| The Regent | The Regent, 201-203 Liverpool Road | 91 yd | |
| The Drapers Arms Public House | The Drapers Arms Public House, 44 Barnsbury Street | 121 yd | |
| The Albion | The Albion, 10 Thornhill Road | 141 yd | |
| Almeida Theatre | Almeida Theatre, Almeida Theatre | 334 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Hut | Pizza Hut, Basement And Ground Floors | 400 yd | |
| Papa John's Pizza | Papa John's Pizza, Basement And Ground Floors | 411 yd | |
| Ottoman Doner | Ottoman Doner, 89 Upper Street | 440 yd | |
| Ginger and Lime | Ginger and Lime, 191 Upper Street | 478 yd | |
| Trawlerman Fish & Chips | Trawlerman Fish & Chips, Ground Floor Shop | 523 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco, 25 Islington Green | 618 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, J Sainsbury Plc | 653 yd | |
| Waitrose | Waitrose, Waitrose | 700 yd | |
| Iceland Foods | Iceland Foods, 259A Caledonian Road | 711 yd | |
| The Co-Operative Food Group | The Co-Operative Food Group, 303-307 Caledonian Road | 750 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Thornhill Road Stp LOFTING ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 190 yd |
| Samuel Rhodes Mld School (Closed) Dowrey Street | 202 yd | |
| St Mary Islington Community Partnership ST. MARYS CHURCH OFFICE ST. MARYS CHURCH OFFICE UPPER STREET | health and fitness suite | 457 yd |
| Sphera Health Club And Spa (Closed) Upper Street | health and fitness suite | 503 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Islington) ESSEX ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 536 yd |
| The Exchange Theatrical Rehearsal Rooms (Closed) Sebbon Street | 565 yd | |
| William Tyndale Primary School UPPER STREET | artificial grass pitch | 579 yd |
| Cally Pool & Gym PUBLIC BATHS PUBLIC BATHS CALEDONIAN ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 706 yd |
| Orangetheory Fitness (Islington) UPPER STREET | health and fitness suite | 718 yd |
| Islington Green School (Closed) Prebend Street | 868 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 60.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 58 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.