College Cross is in London and in Islington district. N1 1PS is located in the Laycock 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 College Cross, London, N1 1PS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N1 1QA, N1 1PR, N1 1PU, N1 1PX, N1 1SF, N1 1QB, N1 1RJ, N1 1LG, N1 1PT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding N1 1PS has a slightly higher male population, with 52.9% 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 | 49% | 47.1% | -1.9% | 51.0% | -3.9% |
| Male | 51% | 52.9% | 1.9% | 49.0% | 3.9% |
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 1PS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.7% 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 | 50% | 49.7% | -0.3% | 37.9% | 11.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.8% | 24% | -4.8% | 44.2% | -20.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 4.5% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| Divorced | 9.1% | 13.4% | 4.3% | 9.1% | 4.3% |
| Widowed | 8.2% | 7.3% | -0.9% | 6.1% | 1.2% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (70.6%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 37.9% | 38.9% | 1.0% | 48.4% | -9.5% |
| Good health | 34.2% | 31.7% | -2.5% | 33.6% | -1.9% |
| Fair health | 17.3% | 15.9% | -1.4% | 12.7% | 3.2% |
| Bad health | 9.5% | 11.1% | 1.6% | 4.0% | 7.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 2.4% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
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 1PS this area, 29.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 37% | 29.6% | -7.4% | 18.2% | 11.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12% | 10.6% | -1.4% | 9.6% | 1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 5.8% | 11.2% | 5.4% | 13.4% | -2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 7.3% | 5.9% | 5.3% | 2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.2% | 13.4% | 6.2% | 16.9% | -3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.7% | 27.9% | -3.8% | 33.8% | -5.9% |
| Other | 4.8% | 0% | -4.8% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 67.6% 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 | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.1% | 2.4% | 0.3% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
| Black African | 2.1% | 4.8% | 2.7% | 2.5% | 2.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.8% | 5.3% | -0.5% | 1.0% | 4.3% |
| Other Black | 2.5% | 1.4% | -1.1% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.1% | 3.9% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 3.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.7% | 5.8% | 2.1% | 0.9% | 4.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 74.5% | 67.6% | -6.9% | 81.4% | -13.8% |
| Other | 4.5% | 6.3% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 4.7% |
In this area, 68.8% 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 | 76.1% | 68.8% | -7.3% | 83.2% | -14.4% |
| European Union | 7% | 6.3% | -0.7% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 5.8% | 5.0% | 0.8% | 5.0% |
| Africa | 3.3% | 4.8% | 1.5% | 2.7% | 2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.6% | 5.8% | -0.8% | 5.6% | 0.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.3% | 7.2% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 5.9% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 73.7% | 68.4% | -5.3% | 83.2% | -14.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1.6% | 22.5% | 20.9% | 9.8% | 12.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.5% | 3.8% | 1.3% | 2.9% | 0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 19.3% | 2.4% | -16.9% | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.2% | 76.7% | -3.5% |
| Ireland | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| France | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| Turkey | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 3.8% | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 12.4% | 13.5% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.9% | 37.2% | -4.3% |
| Christian | 48.8% | 46.2% | 2.6% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 8.2% | 6.5% | 1.7% |
| Other religion | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around College Cross was 84.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 29.0% lower than the Canonbury average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
College Cross has the 28th lowest crime rate of 87 local areas in Canonbury and the 147th lowest crime rate of 530 local areas in Islington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 15.8%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 91% 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 3 Mitchell House College Cross, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £243,000 | 2013-03-07 | £338,769 |
| Full-Time Employee | 44 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Other | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Part-Time Employee | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| Construction | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 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 | 1,333 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 | 2,156 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 2,385 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Islington Nursery School 110-112 Tollington Park , N4 3RB | 3out of 4 | 2,897 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 3,037 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 | 244 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornhill Primary School Thornhill Road , Islington N1 1HX | 3out of 4 | 361 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| William Tyndale Primary School Upper Street , N1 2GG | 4out of 4 | 434 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Canonbury Primary School Canonbury Road , N1 2UT | 3out of 4 | 521 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's CofE Primary School Fowler Road , Islington N1 2EP | 3out of 4 | 646 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 1,060 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of London Academy Islington Prebend Street , Islington N1 8PQ | 4out of 4 | 1,082 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Highbury Fields School Highbury Hill , N5 1AR | 4out of 4 | 1,246 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School Donegal Street , Islington N1 9QG | 4out of 4 | 1,308 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Camden School for Girls Sandall Road , NW5 2DB | 4out of 4 | 2,138 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 | 1,372 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 2,164 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , Mill Hill Road NW1 1TR | - not rated | 2,407 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 42 - 43 Queen Square , Camden WC1N 3AQ | - not rated | 2,928 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 3,010 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 | 567 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RU | 4out of 4 | 5,413 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 | 562 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy: the Courtyard Holloway Road , Islington N7 8LT | 3out of 4 | 607 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge Integrated Learning Space 1 Dowrey Street , N1 0HY | 4out of 4 | 612 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New River College Primary Cloudesley Square , N1 0HN | 3out of 4 | 660 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Bridge House Canonbury School 6-9 Canonbury Place , London N1 2NQ | - not rated | 681 yd | Other independent school | 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 | 75 yd | |
| Little Bat Bar | Little Bat Bar, Ground Floor | 115 yd | |
| Euphorium Bakery | Euphorium Bakery, Basement And Ground Floors | 138 yd | |
| Rudy's Vegan Diner | 206 Upper Street | 144 yd | |
| Gem Restaurant | Gem Restaurant, Basement And Ground Floors | 172 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hope And Anchor Public House | The Hope And Anchor Public House, 207 Upper Street | 163 yd | |
| The Vineyard | The Vineyard, 179 Upper Street | 171 yd | |
| Hoxley and Porter | Hoxley and Porter, 153 Upper Street | 323 yd | |
| Famous Cock Tavern Public House | Famous Cock Tavern Public House, 259 Upper Street | 343 yd | |
| Must & Lees Ltd | Must & Lees Ltd, Basement And Ground Floors | 350 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trawlerman Fish & Chips | Trawlerman Fish & Chips, Ground Floor Shop | 143 yd | |
| Ginger and Lime | Ginger and Lime, 191 Upper Street | 146 yd | |
| Falafel Highbury limited@budgens | Falafel Highbury limited@budgens, 213-215 Upper Street | 176 yd | |
| Houseof Dishes@ Budgens of Islington | Houseof Dishes@ Budgens of Islington, 213-215 Upper Street | 176 yd | |
| Sushi Product Display@Budgens | Sushi Product Display@Budgens, 213-215 Upper Street | 176 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco, 43 Holloway Road | 513 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, 89-95 St Paul's Road | 521 yd | |
| Waitrose | Waitrose, 28-32 Highbury Corner | 538 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 25 Islington Green | 847 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 272-280 New North Road | 901 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| William Tyndale Primary School UPPER STREET | artificial grass pitch | 281 yd |
| Orangetheory Fitness (Islington) UPPER STREET | health and fitness suite | 316 yd |
| Thornhill Road Stp LOFTING ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 368 yd |
| The Exchange Theatrical Rehearsal Rooms (Closed) Sebbon Street | 379 yd | |
| St Mary Islington Community Partnership ST. MARYS CHURCH OFFICE ST. MARYS CHURCH OFFICE UPPER STREET | health and fitness suite | 560 yd |
| Samuel Rhodes Mld School (Closed) Dowrey Street | 606 yd | |
| Highbury Leisure Centre HIGHBURY CRESCENT | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 646 yd |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy LIVERPOOL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 680 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Islington) ESSEX ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 692 yd |
| Sphera Health Club And Spa (Closed) Upper Street | health and fitness suite | 851 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.