Thornhill Road is in London and in Islington district. N1 1JS 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 Thornhill Road, London, N1 1JS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N1 1AU, N1 1PA, N1 1PB, N1 1JP, N1 1JT, N1 1PD, N1 1XN, N1 1JU, N1 1JW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding N1 1JS, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.5% 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 | 49.3% | 52.5% | 3.2% | 51.0% | 1.5% |
| Male | 50.7% | 47.5% | -3.2% | 49.0% | -1.5% |
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 1JS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.2% 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 | 48% | 44.2% | -3.8% | 37.9% | 6.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.7% | 43.7% | 3.0% | 44.2% | -0.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.8% | 2.9% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 2.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 5.4% | 5.8% | 0.4% | 9.1% | -3.3% |
| Widowed | 2.7% | 1.9% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
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 (92.1%) 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 | 57.4% | 66.7% | 9.3% | 48.4% | 18.3% |
| Good health | 30.7% | 25.4% | -5.3% | 33.6% | -8.2% |
| Fair health | 5.6% | 5.4% | -0.2% | 12.7% | -7.3% |
| Bad health | 5.2% | 1.7% | -3.5% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 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.
In the area around N1 1JS this area, 4.9% 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%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.2% | 4.9% | -2.3% | 18.2% | -13.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5% | 1% | -4.0% | 9.6% | -8.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 4.1% | 6.9% | 2.8% | 13.4% | -6.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 5.3% | -4.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9% | 9.8% | 0.8% | 16.9% | -7.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 70.6% | 77% | 6.4% | 33.8% | 43.2% |
| Other | 3.2% | 0% | -3.2% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 2.9% | 2.2% | 3.1% | -0.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 3% | 0.8% | -2.2% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.2% | 2.5% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 5.9% | 4.4% | 0.8% | 5.1% |
| White | 89.6% | 80.8% | -8.8% | 81.4% | -0.6% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 2.9% | 2.2% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 65.8% 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 | 79.3% | 65.8% | -13.5% | 83.2% | -17.4% |
| European Union | 8.9% | 11.3% | 2.4% | 6.1% | 5.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 3% | 3.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.6% | 2.1% | -0.5% | 5.6% | -3.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.4% | 10% | 5.6% | 1.3% | 8.7% |
| Oceania | 1.9% | 5.8% | 3.9% | 0.3% | 5.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 78.1% | 66.1% | -12.0% | 83.2% | -17.1% |
| 10+ Years | 3% | 16.3% | 13.3% | 9.8% | 6.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.3% | 7.1% | 3.8% | 2.9% | 4.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.3% | 5% | 1.7% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.2% | 5.4% | -6.8% | 1.9% | 3.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.3% | 76.7% | -1.4% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 3.8% | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| Spain | 2.1% | 0.4% | 1.7% |
| Romania | 2.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 5% | 0.3% | 4.7% |
| Central and South America | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Oceania | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| No passport held | 0.4% | 13.5% | -13.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.2% | 37.2% | 12.0% |
| Christian | 35.8% | 46.2% | -10.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Muslim | 4.2% | 6.5% | -2.3% |
| Sikh | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Thornhill Road was 77.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 62.2% lower than the Barnsbury average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Thornhill Road has the 33rd lowest crime rate of 138 local areas in Barnsbury and the 110th lowest crime rate of 506 local areas in Islington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about -1.4%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39 Thornhill Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £4,496,670 | 2024-05-31 | £4,256,206 |
| 43 Thornhill Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £6,700,000 | 2023-11-10 | £6,719,161 |
| 49 Thornhill Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £3,000,000 | 2020-12-22 | £3,315,297 |
| 37 Thornhill Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £4,000,000 | 2019-09-16 | £4,539,374 |
| 43 Thornhill Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £4,650,000 | 2017-07-28 | £5,387,445 |
N1 1JS area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 4% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 18% 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 1JS 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 | 90 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 54 |
| Information and communication | 20 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Education | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| 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 | 1,080 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christopher's Nursery School Bridgeway Street , NW1 1QR | - not rated | 2,191 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 2,221 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 | 2,406 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sherborne Nursery School Priestly House , Athlone Street NW5 4LP | - not rated | 2,898 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | 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 | 223 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Laycock Primary School Laycock Street , Upper Street N1 1SW | 3out of 4 | 512 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene CofE Primary School Liverpool Road , N7 8PG | - not rated | 576 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's (Barnsbury) CofE Primary School Matilda Street , N1 0LB | - not rated | 620 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| William Tyndale Primary School Upper Street , N1 2GG | - not rated | 708 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 | 1,186 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| City of London Academy Islington Prebend Street , Islington N1 8PQ | 4out of 4 | 1,251 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Islington Green School Prebend Street , N1 8PQ | - not rated | 1,251 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of London Academy Highbury Grove 8 Highbury Grove , Islington N5 2EQ | 3out of 4 | 1,299 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highbury Grove School 8 Highbury Grove , N5 2EQ | - not rated | 1,299 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , N5 2AG | - not rated | 1,579 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tech City College 263-269 City Road , Islington EC1V 1JX | - not rated | 1,800 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City and Islington College 383 Holloway Road , Holloway N7 0RN | - not rated | 1,879 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsway College Gray's Inn Centre , WC1H 8JB | - not rated | 2,006 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 2,008 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 | 576 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RX | 4out of 4 | 5,135 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 | 223 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New River College Secondary Lough Road , N7 8RH | 3out of 4 | 505 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge Integrated Learning Space 1 Dowrey Street , N1 0HY | 4out of 4 | 549 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New River College Primary Cloudesley Square , N1 0HN | 3out of 4 | 594 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lough Road Class Base (Central) Lough Road , N7 8RH | - not rated | 669 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thai2gether @ Hemingford Arms | Thai2gether @ Hemingford Arms, 158 Hemingford Road | 200 yd | |
| Sunday | Sunday, Ground Floor | 228 yd | |
| Southpaw Coffee Ltd | Southpaw Coffee Ltd, Ground Floor | 235 yd | |
| The Tamil Prince | The Tamil Prince, Ground Floor | 318 yd | |
| Strek | Strek, 19A Cobble Lane | 409 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hemingford Arms Public House | Hemingford Arms Public House, 158 Hemingford Road | 200 yd | |
| The Drapers Arms Public House | The Drapers Arms Public House, 44 Barnsbury Street | 302 yd | |
| The Albion | The Albion, 10 Thornhill Road | 402 yd | |
| The Jolly Sisters | The Jolly Sisters, 95 Bride Street | 413 yd | |
| Duchess Of Kent | Duchess Of Kent, 441 Liverpool Road | 432 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ting Thai | Ting Thai, Unit 4, Roman Way Industrial Estate | 301 yd | |
| Deliveroo | Deliveroo, Unit 4, Roman Way Industrial Estate | 301 yd | |
| Shake Shack | Shake Shack, Unit 4, Roman Way Industrial Estate | 301 yd | |
| Dishoom | Dishoom, Unit 4, Roman Way Industrial Estate | 301 yd | |
| FATE | West Handy Side Canopy, 2 Granary Square | 310 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Operative Food Group | The Co-Operative Food Group, 303-307 Caledonian Road | 547 yd | |
| Iceland Foods | Iceland Foods, 259A Caledonian Road | 615 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 43 Holloway Road | 662 yd | |
| Waitrose | Waitrose, 28-32 Highbury Corner | 697 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, 89-95 St Paul's Road | 825 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Thornhill Road Stp LOFTING ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 234 yd |
| Samuel Rhodes Mld School (Closed) Dowrey Street | 551 yd | |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy LIVERPOOL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 583 yd |
| Orangetheory Fitness (Islington) UPPER STREET | health and fitness suite | 598 yd |
| St Davids Church Hall ST. DAVIDS CHURCH ST. DAVIDS CHURCH WESTBOURNE ROAD | 649 yd | |
| William Tyndale Primary School UPPER STREET | artificial grass pitch | 692 yd |
| Cally Pool & Gym PUBLIC BATHS PUBLIC BATHS CALEDONIAN ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 696 yd |
| Paradise Park Mackenzie Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 715 yd |
| The Exchange Theatrical Rehearsal Rooms (Closed) Sebbon Street | 770 yd | |
| Highbury Leisure Centre HIGHBURY CRESCENT | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 824 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 | 55.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 55.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 55.6% |
| 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 | 60.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 59 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.35 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.35 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.