Lofting Road is in London and in Islington district. N1 1JA 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 Lofting Road, London, N1 1JA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N1 1HZ, N1 1JD, N1 1JE, N1 1JB, N1 1HU, N1 1JL, N1 1JR, N1 1HX, N1 1JF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding N1 1JA has a slightly higher male population, with 50.6% 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 | 43.5% | 49.4% | 5.9% | 51.0% | -1.6% |
| Male | 56.5% | 50.6% | -5.9% | 49.0% | 1.6% |
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 1JA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 59% 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 | 57.5% | 59% | 1.5% | 37.9% | 21.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.3% | 26.4% | -1.9% | 44.2% | -17.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 0.1% | 3.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.1% | 1.7% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 3.1% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 7.1% | 4.8% | -2.3% | 9.1% | -4.3% |
| Widowed | 3.3% | 1.3% | -2.0% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88.6%) 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 | 60.9% | 58.8% | -2.1% | 48.4% | 10.4% |
| Good health | 27.5% | 29.8% | 2.3% | 33.6% | -3.8% |
| Fair health | 6.9% | 7.6% | 0.7% | 12.7% | -5.1% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 2.7% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 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.
In the area around N1 1JA this area, 9.6% 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 64.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.1% | 9.6% | 2.5% | 18.2% | -8.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5% | 4.8% | -0.2% | 9.6% | -4.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.7% | 4.8% | -1.9% | 13.4% | -8.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 3.9% | 1.8% | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.2% | 9.2% | 0.0% | 16.9% | -7.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 62.5% | 64.5% | 2.0% | 33.8% | 30.7% |
| Other | 7.5% | 3.1% | -4.4% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 72.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.5% | 2.7% | 0.2% | 0.7% | 2.0% |
| Indian | 2.2% | 2.7% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -0.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.8% | 0.8% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 2.2% | 7.3% | 5.1% | 2.5% | 4.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Other Black | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 2.5% | 2.7% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| White | 84.4% | 72.8% | -11.6% | 81.4% | -8.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
In this area, 65.5% 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 | 72.1% | 65.5% | -6.6% | 83.2% | -17.7% |
| European Union | 9.4% | 10.3% | 0.9% | 6.1% | 4.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.8% | 1.1% | -0.7% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 3.6% | 4.2% | 0.6% | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4% | 5% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -0.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.3% | 8.4% | 5.1% | 1.3% | 7.1% |
| Oceania | 5.8% | 5.4% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 5.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 71% | 65% | -6.0% | 83.2% | -18.2% |
| 10+ Years | 4% | 15.6% | 11.6% | 9.8% | 5.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 8% | 3.8% | -4.2% | 2.9% | 0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.5% | 8.4% | 1.9% | 2.2% | 6.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.5% | 7.2% | -3.3% | 1.9% | 5.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.2% | 76.7% | -3.5% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| France | 2.6% | 0.3% | 2.3% |
| Italy | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| North Africa | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 3.8% | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| Oceania | 4.2% | 0.1% | 4.1% |
| No passport held | 5.3% | 13.5% | -8.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.7% | 37.2% | 11.5% |
| Christian | 35.4% | 46.2% | -10.8% |
| Buddhist | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Hindu | 1.9% | 1.7% | 0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 4.6% | 6.5% | -1.9% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lofting Road was 91.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 54.8% lower than the Barnsbury average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lofting Road has the 47th lowest crime rate of 140 local areas in Barnsbury and the 161st lowest crime rate of 530 local areas in Islington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 57.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -33.0%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 69A Lofting Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £670,000 | 2023-06-30 | £651,644 |
| 65B Lofting Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £635,000 | 2021-06-18 | £650,711 |
| Loft Space And Roof Terrace, 73 Lofting Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £1,000,000 | 2021-02-26 | £976,424 |
| 73C Lofting Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,000,000 | 2021-02-26 | £976,424 |
| 71A Lofting Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £840,000 | 2021-02-26 | £820,196 |
N1 1JA area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 11% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in N1 1JA 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 | 96 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Part-Time Employee | 14 |
| Other | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 34 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 33 |
| Information and communication | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Education | 16 |
| Other | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| 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 | 862 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 2,014 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 | 2,489 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Islington Nursery School 110-112 Tollington Park , N4 3RB | 3out of 4 | 3,080 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 3,278 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 | 194 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's (Barnsbury) Church of England Primary School Matilda Street , N1 0LB | 3out of 4 | 404 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Vittoria Primary School Half Moon Crescent , Islington N1 0TJ | 3out of 4 | 714 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Laycock Primary School Laycock Street , Upper Street N1 1SW | 3out of 4 | 718 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blessed Sacrament RC Primary School Boadicea Street , Kings Cross N1 0UF | 3out of 4 | 763 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 1,005 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| City of London Academy Islington Prebend Street , Islington N1 8PQ | 4out of 4 | 1,271 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of London Academy Highbury Grove 8 Highbury Grove , Islington N5 2EQ | 1out of 4 | 1,516 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highbury Fields School Highbury Hill , N5 1AR | 4out of 4 | 1,630 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Camden School for Girls Sandall Road , NW5 2DB | 4out of 4 | 1,779 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 | 1,798 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 1,804 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , Mill Hill Road NW1 1TR | - not rated | 1,927 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 42 - 43 Queen Square , Camden WC1N 3AQ | - not rated | 2,572 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 3,150 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 | 770 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RU | 4out of 4 | 4,931 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 | 447 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New River College Primary Cloudesley Square , N1 0HN | 3out of 4 | 482 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New River College Secondary Lough Road , N7 8RH | 3out of 4 | 680 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dania School St David's Church, Westbourne Road , N7 8AB | - not rated | 786 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy: the Courtyard Holloway Road , Islington N7 8LT | 3out of 4 | 936 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Tamil Prince | The Tamil Prince, Ground Floor | 228 yd | |
| Sunday | Sunday, Ground Floor | 316 yd | |
| Poppets | Poppets, 237 Liverpool Road | 326 yd | |
| Thai2gether @ Hemingford Arms | Thai2gether @ Hemingford Arms, 158 Hemingford Road | 336 yd | |
| The Foxglove | The Foxglove, 209-211 Liverpool Road | 345 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Drapers Arms Public House | The Drapers Arms Public House, 44 Barnsbury Street | 175 yd | |
| The Albion | The Albion, 10 Thornhill Road | 188 yd | |
| Must & Lees Ltd | Must & Lees Ltd, Basement And Ground Floors | 326 yd | |
| Hemingford Arms Public House | Hemingford Arms Public House, 158 Hemingford Road | 336 yd | |
| The Regent | The Regent, 201-203 Liverpool Road | 351 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ting Thai | Ting Thai, Unit 4, Roman Way Industrial Estate | 412 yd | |
| Deliveroo | Deliveroo, Unit 4, Roman Way Industrial Estate | 412 yd | |
| Shake Shack | Shake Shack, Unit 4, Roman Way Industrial Estate | 412 yd | |
| Dishoom | Dishoom, Unit 4, Roman Way Industrial Estate | 412 yd | |
| Golden Dragon | Golden Dragon, Ground Floor | 450 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Foods | Iceland Foods, 259A Caledonian Road | 495 yd | |
| The Co-Operative Food Group | The Co-Operative Food Group, 303-307 Caledonian Road | 498 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, J Sainsbury Plc | 826 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 43 Holloway Road | 861 yd | |
| Waitrose | Waitrose, Waitrose | 868 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Thornhill Road Stp LOFTING ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 122 yd |
| Samuel Rhodes Mld School (Closed) Dowrey Street | 334 yd | |
| Cally Pool & Gym PUBLIC BATHS PUBLIC BATHS CALEDONIAN ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 535 yd |
| Sphera Health Club And Spa (Closed) Upper Street | health and fitness suite | 708 yd |
| St Mary Islington Community Partnership ST. MARYS CHURCH OFFICE ST. MARYS CHURCH OFFICE UPPER STREET | health and fitness suite | 722 yd |
| William Tyndale Primary School UPPER STREET | artificial grass pitch | 736 yd |
| Orangetheory Fitness (Islington) UPPER STREET | health and fitness suite | 750 yd |
| The Exchange Theatrical Rehearsal Rooms (Closed) Sebbon Street | 769 yd | |
| Nuffield Health (Islington) ESSEX ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 803 yd |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy LIVERPOOL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 816 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 | 57.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 51.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 78.22 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 78.22 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.