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 58.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 51.2% lower than the Canonbury average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
College Cross has the 10th lowest crime rate of 82 local areas in Canonbury and the 69th lowest crime rate of 506 local areas in Islington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -13.2%.

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 | £341,154 |
| 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 | 1,397 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 | 2,021 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 2,389 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christopher's Nursery School Bridgeway Street , NW1 1QR | - not rated | 2,537 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 2,903 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 | 242 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| William Tyndale Primary School Upper Street , N1 2GG | - not rated | 301 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| William Tyndale Primary School Upper Street , N1 2GG | - not rated | 301 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornhill Primary School Thornhill Road , Islington N1 1HX | 3out of 4 | 417 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Canonbury Junior School Canonbury Road , N1 2UT | - not rated | 451 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of London Academy Islington Prebend Street , Islington N1 8PQ | 4out of 4 | 959 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Islington Green School Prebend Street , N1 8PQ | - not rated | 959 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of London Academy Highbury Grove 8 Highbury Grove , Islington N5 2EQ | 3out of 4 | 1,038 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highbury Grove School 8 Highbury Grove , N5 2EQ | - not rated | 1,038 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highbury Fields School Highbury Hill , N5 1AR | 4out of 4 | 1,271 yd | Community school | No | Girls | 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 | 1,371 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tech City College 263-269 City Road , Islington EC1V 1JX | - not rated | 1,611 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City and Islington College 383 Holloway Road , Holloway N7 0RN | - not rated | 2,065 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsway College Gray's Inn Centre , WC1H 8JB | - not rated | 2,162 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 2,164 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 | 677 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Tyndale Class Base (South) C/O William Tyndale School , Sable Street N1 2AQ | - not rated | 301 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornhill Class Base (West) C/O Thornhill School , Thornhill Road N1 1HX | - not rated | 417 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Scandinavian School Curran House , 3 Highbury Crescent N5 1RN | - not rated | 539 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Bridge House Senior Canonbury School 6-9 Canonbury Place , Islington N1 2NQ | - not rated | 576 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge Integrated Learning Space 1 Dowrey Street , N1 0HY | 4out of 4 | 602 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 | 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.