Bewdley Street is in London and in Islington district. N1 1HD is located in the Barnsbury electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Islington South and Finsbury. This postcode has been in use since 1983-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bewdley Street, London, N1 1HD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N1 1HG, N1 1HQ, N1 1XN, N1 1HB, N1 1HH, N1 1HA, N1 1AU, N1 1EX, N1 1JU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding N1 1HD has a slightly higher male population, with 52% of residents 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 | 50.8% | 48% | -2.8% | 51.0% | -3.0% |
| Male | 49.2% | 52% | 2.8% | 49.0% | 3.0% |
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 1HD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.8% 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 | 48% | 48.8% | 0.8% | 37.9% | 10.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.2% | 38.8% | -2.4% | 44.2% | -5.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.1% | 1.8% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 4.5% | 3.8% | -0.7% | 9.1% | -5.3% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 3.3% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
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 | 60.5% | 52.5% | -8.0% | 48.4% | 4.1% |
| Good health | 29.1% | 30.6% | 1.5% | 33.6% | -3.0% |
| Fair health | 5% | 11.8% | 6.8% | 12.7% | -0.9% |
| Bad health | 5% | 4.3% | -0.7% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 66.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.5% | 13.7% | -0.8% | 18.2% | -4.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5% | 3.8% | -1.2% | 9.6% | -5.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 5.4% | 4.3% | -1.1% | 13.4% | -9.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 5.3% | -5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.7% | 9.5% | 1.8% | 16.9% | -7.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 64.3% | 66.8% | 2.5% | 33.8% | 33.0% |
| Other | 2.3% | 1.9% | -0.4% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 4.3% | 2.7% | -1.6% | 3.1% | -0.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 4.3% | 3.9% | 2.5% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.9% | 3.9% | 2.0% | 0.9% | 3.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| White | 91.1% | 78.8% | -12.3% | 81.4% | -2.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Other | 0.4% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
In this area, 78.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.2% | 78.8% | -3.4% | 83.2% | -4.4% |
| European Union | 3.9% | 9% | 5.1% | 6.1% | 2.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.9% | 1.6% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Africa | 2.7% | 4.3% | 1.6% | 2.7% | 1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.3% | 2.7% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -2.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.3% | 3.5% | -0.8% | 1.3% | 2.2% |
| Oceania | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 77.9% | 78.8% | 0.9% | 83.2% | -4.4% |
| 10+ Years | 4.7% | 11.8% | 7.1% | 9.8% | 2.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 4.3% | 2.7% | 2.9% | 1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 5% | 2.7% | -2.3% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.9% | 2.4% | -8.5% | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.3% | 76.7% | 7.6% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 3.1% | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 4.3% | 13.5% | -9.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53.7% | 37.2% | 16.5% |
| Christian | 31.4% | 46.2% | -14.8% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 3.9% | 6.5% | -2.6% |
| Sikh | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 7.8% | 6.0% | 1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bewdley Street was 115.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 42.9% lower than the Barnsbury average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bewdley Street has the 66th lowest crime rate of 140 local areas in Barnsbury and the 218th lowest crime rate of 530 local areas in Islington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 41.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 54.4%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 65 Bewdley Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,350,000 | 2022-10-24 | £1,302,609 |
| 42 Bewdley Street, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,000,000 | 2022-06-08 | £1,034,483 |
| 51 Bewdley Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £520,000 | 2005-08-30 | £1,402,759 |
| 42 Bewdley Street, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2001-07-13 | £1,325,939 |
| 55 Bewdley Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £261,500 | 1999-09-13 | £1,225,555 |
N1 1HD area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 2% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 20% 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 1HD 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 | 68 |
| Retired | 46 |
| Self-Employed | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 40 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 23 |
| Information and communication | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Other | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| 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 | 1,136 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 2,280 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 | 2,403 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Islington Nursery School 110-112 Tollington Park , N4 3RB | 3out of 4 | 2,862 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 3,256 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 | 274 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Laycock Primary School Laycock Street , Upper Street N1 1SW | 3out of 4 | 468 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's (Barnsbury) Church of England Primary School Matilda Street , N1 0LB | 3out of 4 | 679 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| William Tyndale Primary School Upper Street , N1 2GG | 4out of 4 | 693 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Canonbury Primary School Canonbury Road , N1 2UT | 3out of 4 | 769 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 | 4out of 4 | 1,244 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| City of London Academy Highbury Grove 8 Highbury Grove , Islington N5 2EQ | 1out of 4 | 1,245 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of London Academy Islington Prebend Street , Islington N1 8PQ | 4out of 4 | 1,268 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Highbury Fields School Highbury Hill , N5 1AR | 4out of 4 | 1,354 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Camden School for Girls Sandall Road , NW5 2DB | 4out of 4 | 1,876 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , Highbury East N5 2AD | - not rated | 1,521 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 2,067 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , Mill Hill Road NW1 1TR | - not rated | 2,166 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 42 - 43 Queen Square , Camden WC1N 3AQ | - not rated | 2,835 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 3,189 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 | 520 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RU | 4out of 4 | 5,183 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New River College Secondary Lough Road , N7 8RH | 3out of 4 | 454 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge Integrated Learning Space 1 Dowrey Street , N1 0HY | 4out of 4 | 598 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dania School St David's Church, Westbourne Road , N7 8AB | - not rated | 612 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New River College Primary Cloudesley Square , N1 0HN | 3out of 4 | 644 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy: the Courtyard Holloway Road , Islington N7 8LT | 3out of 4 | 662 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strek | Strek, 19A Cobble Lane | 269 yd | |
| Thai2gether @ Hemingford Arms | Thai2gether @ Hemingford Arms, 158 Hemingford Road | 343 yd | |
| Poppets | Poppets, 237 Liverpool Road | 365 yd | |
| Southpaw Coffee Ltd | Southpaw Coffee Ltd, Ground Floor | 369 yd | |
| Sunday | Sunday, Ground Floor | 373 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Drapers Arms Public House | The Drapers Arms Public House, 44 Barnsbury Street | 251 yd | |
| Hemingford Arms Public House | Hemingford Arms Public House, 158 Hemingford Road | 343 yd | |
| Must & Lees Ltd | Must & Lees Ltd, Basement And Ground Floors | 362 yd | |
| The Hope And Anchor Public House | The Hope And Anchor Public House, 207 Upper Street | 392 yd | |
| The Albion | The Albion, 10 Thornhill Road | 393 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| FATE | West Handy Side Canopy, 2 Granary Square | 274 yd | |
| Trawlerman Fish & Chips | Trawlerman Fish & Chips, Ground Floor Shop | 401 yd | |
| Falafel Highbury limited@budgens | Falafel Highbury limited@budgens, 213-215 Upper Street | 411 yd | |
| Houseof Dishes@ Budgens of Islington | Houseof Dishes@ Budgens of Islington, 213-215 Upper Street | 411 yd | |
| Sushi Product Display@Budgens | Sushi Product Display@Budgens, 213-215 Upper Street | 411 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco, 43 Holloway Road | 585 yd | |
| Waitrose | Waitrose, 28-32 Highbury Corner | 618 yd | |
| The Co-Operative Food Group | The Co-Operative Food Group, 303-307 Caledonian Road | 683 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, 89-95 St Paul's Road | 708 yd | |
| Iceland Foods | Iceland Foods, 259A Caledonian Road | 733 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Thornhill Road Stp LOFTING ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 208 yd |
| Orangetheory Fitness (Islington) UPPER STREET | health and fitness suite | 480 yd |
| Samuel Rhodes Mld School (Closed) Dowrey Street | 532 yd | |
| William Tyndale Primary School UPPER STREET | artificial grass pitch | 547 yd |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy LIVERPOOL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 591 yd |
| The Exchange Theatrical Rehearsal Rooms (Closed) Sebbon Street | 628 yd | |
| St Mary Islington Community Partnership ST. MARYS CHURCH OFFICE ST. MARYS CHURCH OFFICE UPPER STREET | health and fitness suite | 715 yd |
| St Davids Church Hall ST. DAVIDS CHURCH ST. DAVIDS CHURCH WESTBOURNE ROAD | 720 yd | |
| Highbury Leisure Centre HIGHBURY CRESCENT | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 743 yd |
| Paradise Park Mackenzie Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 762 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 | 72.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 68.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.