Offord Road is in London and in Islington district. N1 1NS 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 Offord Road, London, N1 1NS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N1 1NT, N1 1PJ, N1 1NU, N1 1LR, N1 1NR, N1 1QT, N1 1LD, N1 1LS, N7 8BD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around N1 1NS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.4% | 51.4% | 1.0% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 49.6% | 48.6% | -1.0% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 1NS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 65.1% 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 | 63.2% | 65.1% | 1.9% | 37.9% | 27.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 22.3% | 21.4% | -0.9% | 44.2% | -22.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 0.3% | 3.1% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 0.3% | -3.1% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Divorced | 8.7% | 8% | -0.7% | 9.1% | -1.1% |
| Widowed | 2.5% | 1.7% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
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 | 53.3% | 60.6% | 7.3% | 48.4% | 12.2% |
| Good health | 28.9% | 24.3% | -4.6% | 33.6% | -9.3% |
| Fair health | 9.5% | 9% | -0.5% | 12.7% | -3.7% |
| Bad health | 6.4% | 4.7% | -1.7% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 1.4% | -0.5% | 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.
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 59.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.5% | 11.1% | -4.4% | 18.2% | -7.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.4% | 4.6% | -3.8% | 9.6% | -5.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.2% | 7.4% | -2.8% | 13.4% | -6.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -3.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.4% | 13.4% | 6.0% | 16.9% | -3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 49.8% | 59.1% | 9.3% | 33.8% | 25.3% |
| Other | 7.7% | 2.9% | -4.8% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 61% 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 | 1.3% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Chinese | 3.7% | 3.1% | -0.6% | 0.7% | 2.4% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 3.5% | 2.2% | 3.1% | 0.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 4.2% | 1.2% | -3.0% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 4.2% | 3.5% | -0.7% | 2.5% | 1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 6.1% | 3.8% | -2.3% | 1.0% | 2.8% |
| Other Black | 3.2% | 2.8% | -0.4% | 0.5% | 2.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.9% | 2.4% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.9% | 4.7% | 2.8% | 0.9% | 3.8% |
| Mixed Other | 2.1% | 6.1% | 4.0% | 0.8% | 5.3% |
| White | 66.8% | 61% | -5.8% | 81.4% | -20.4% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Other | 1.9% | 2.6% | 0.7% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
In this area, 61.5% 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 | 68.2% | 61.5% | -6.7% | 83.2% | -21.7% |
| European Union | 8% | 14.9% | 6.9% | 6.1% | 8.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.7% | 0.9% | -1.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 5.3% | 4% | -1.3% | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.7% | 5.2% | -2.5% | 5.6% | -0.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.1% | 5.9% | -0.2% | 1.3% | 4.6% |
| Oceania | 2.1% | 7.1% | 5.0% | 0.3% | 6.8% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 65.5% | 61.5% | -4.0% | 83.2% | -21.7% |
| 10+ Years | 6.4% | 17.7% | 11.3% | 9.8% | 7.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.6% | 5.2% | -1.4% | 2.9% | 2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 4% | 8.5% | 4.5% | 2.2% | 6.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 17.5% | 7.1% | -10.4% | 1.9% | 5.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.3% | 76.7% | -4.4% |
| Ireland | 3.8% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| France | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Italy | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 4.3% | 0.3% | 4.0% |
| Central and South America | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Oceania | 4.3% | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| No passport held | 2.1% | 13.5% | -11.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.1% | 37.2% | 10.9% |
| Christian | 34.8% | 46.2% | -11.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 2.6% | 1.7% | 0.9% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 6.9% | 6.5% | 0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Offord Road was 88.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 56.2% lower than the Barnsbury average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Offord Road has the 45th lowest crime rate of 140 local areas in Barnsbury and the 157th lowest crime rate of 530 local areas in Islington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 5.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 6 The Wallpaper Apartments, 142 Offord Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £700,000 | 2024-11-18 | £685,517 |
| Flat 20 The Wallpaper Apartments, 142 Offord Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £860,000 | 2024-05-10 | £768,050 |
| Flat 8 The Wallpaper Apartments, 142 Offord Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,073,000 | 2023-12-08 | £1,032,490 |
| Flat 25 The Wallpaper Apartments, 142 Offord Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £900,000 | 2023-03-29 | £877,920 |
| Flat 16 The Wallpaper Apartments, 142 Offord Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £767,500 | 2022-12-01 | £760,613 |
| Full-Time Employee | 194 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Other | 17 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 41 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 34 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Information and communication | 24 |
| Education | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 1,260 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 2,441 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 | 2,482 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Islington Nursery School 110-112 Tollington Park , N4 3RB | 3out of 4 | 2,687 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 3,366 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laycock Primary School Laycock Street , Upper Street N1 1SW | 3out of 4 | 447 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornhill Primary School Thornhill Road , Islington N1 1HX | 3out of 4 | 449 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School 68 Georges Road , Holloway N7 8JN | 3out of 4 | 741 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Canonbury Primary School Canonbury Road , N1 2UT | 3out of 4 | 750 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| William Tyndale Primary School Upper Street , N1 2GG | 4out of 4 | 756 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of London Academy Highbury Grove 8 Highbury Grove , Islington N5 2EQ | 1out of 4 | 1,148 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highbury Fields School Highbury Hill , N5 1AR | 4out of 4 | 1,211 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| City of London Academy Islington Prebend Street , Islington N1 8PQ | 4out of 4 | 1,398 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School Donegal Street , Islington N1 9QG | 4out of 4 | 1,416 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Camden School for Girls Sandall Road , NW5 2DB | 4out of 4 | 1,838 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 | 1,397 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 2,231 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , Mill Hill Road NW1 1TR | - not rated | 2,237 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 42 - 43 Queen Square , Camden WC1N 3AQ | - not rated | 2,999 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 3,326 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 | 347 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RU | 4out of 4 | 5,264 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 | 279 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dania School St David's Church, Westbourne Road , N7 8AB | - not rated | 452 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy: the Courtyard Holloway Road , Islington N7 8LT | 3out of 4 | 514 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge Integrated Learning Space 1 Dowrey Street , N1 0HY | 4out of 4 | 773 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New River College Primary Cloudesley Square , N1 0HN | 3out of 4 | 819 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strek | Strek, 19A Cobble Lane | 290 yd | |
| Memsaab Indian Restaurant | Memsaab Indian Restaurant, Basement And Ground Floor | 338 yd | |
| Southpaw Coffee Ltd | Southpaw Coffee Ltd, Ground Floor | 340 yd | |
| Thai2gether @ Hemingford Arms | Thai2gether @ Hemingford Arms, 158 Hemingford Road | 345 yd | |
| Islington Arts Club | Islington Arts Club, 235 Upper Street | 395 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duchess Of Kent | Duchess Of Kent, 441 Liverpool Road | 237 yd | |
| Hemingford Arms Public House | Hemingford Arms Public House, 158 Hemingford Road | 345 yd | |
| The Jolly Sisters | The Jolly Sisters, 95 Bride Street | 380 yd | |
| The Hope And Anchor Public House | The Hope And Anchor Public House, 207 Upper Street | 388 yd | |
| Famous Cock Tavern Public House | Famous Cock Tavern Public House, 259 Upper Street | 421 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| FATE | West Handy Side Canopy, 2 Granary Square | 102 yd | |
| Falafel Highbury limited@budgens | Falafel Highbury limited@budgens, 213-215 Upper Street | 409 yd | |
| Houseof Dishes@ Budgens of Islington | Houseof Dishes@ Budgens of Islington, 213-215 Upper Street | 409 yd | |
| Sushi Product Display@Budgens | Sushi Product Display@Budgens, 213-215 Upper Street | 409 yd | |
| KFC | KFC, Ground Floor | 422 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco, 43 Holloway Road | 448 yd | |
| Waitrose | Waitrose, 28-32 Highbury Corner | 482 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, 89-95 St Paul's Road | 631 yd | |
| The Co-Operative Food Group | The Co-Operative Food Group, 303-307 Caledonian Road | 738 yd | |
| Iceland Foods | Iceland Foods, 259A Caledonian Road | 823 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Thornhill Road Stp LOFTING ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 380 yd |
| Orangetheory Fitness (Islington) UPPER STREET | health and fitness suite | 410 yd |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy LIVERPOOL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 416 yd |
| St Davids Church Hall ST. DAVIDS CHURCH ST. DAVIDS CHURCH WESTBOURNE ROAD | 570 yd | |
| William Tyndale Primary School UPPER STREET | artificial grass pitch | 593 yd |
| Paradise Park Mackenzie Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 597 yd |
| Highbury Leisure Centre HIGHBURY CRESCENT | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 609 yd |
| Samuel Rhodes Mld School (Closed) Dowrey Street | 707 yd | |
| The Exchange Theatrical Rehearsal Rooms (Closed) Sebbon Street | 707 yd | |
| Energie Fitness (Highbury) LIVERPOOL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 787 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 | 76.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 65.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 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.