Battishill Street is in London and in Islington district. N1 1TE is located in the St Mary's & St James' 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 Battishill Street, London, N1 1TE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N1 1QZ, N1 1TD, N1 1TR, N1 1AD, N1 1TJ, N1 1RA, N1 1QY, N1 1TB, N1 1TA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around N1 1TE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 44.7% | 51.2% | 6.5% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 55.3% | 48.8% | -6.5% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 1TE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 69.3% 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 | 60.9% | 69.3% | 8.4% | 37.9% | 31.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 22.8% | 25.5% | 2.7% | 44.2% | -18.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 4.1% | 0% | -4.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3% | 0% | -3.0% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 7.1% | 4.2% | -2.9% | 9.1% | -4.9% |
| Widowed | 2% | 1% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
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 (93.3%) 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 | 71.7% | 64.6% | -7.1% | 48.4% | 16.2% |
| Good health | 20.1% | 28.7% | 8.6% | 33.6% | -4.9% |
| Fair health | 5% | 4.3% | -0.7% | 12.7% | -8.4% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 2.4% | 0.6% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 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 1TE this area, 5.8% 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 75.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 5.1% | 5.8% | 0.7% | 18.2% | -12.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.6% | 1.6% | -3.0% | 9.6% | -8.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 4.1% | 3.2% | -0.9% | 13.4% | -10.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 5.3% | -5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.1% | 11.1% | 4.0% | 16.9% | -5.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 71.1% | 75.1% | 4.0% | 33.8% | 41.3% |
| Other | 6.1% | 3.2% | -2.9% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 1.8% | 1% | -0.8% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 4.1% | 1% | -3.1% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.3% | 2.9% | 0.6% | 1.0% | 1.9% |
| Other Black | 1.4% | 0.5% | -0.9% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.3% | 2.9% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 3.2% | 1.9% | -1.3% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 78.5% | 84.1% | 5.6% | 81.4% | 2.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Arab | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.8% | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
In this area, 60.3% 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 | 68.5% | 60.3% | -8.2% | 83.2% | -22.9% |
| European Union | 9.6% | 12.4% | 2.8% | 6.1% | 6.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.8% | 2.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Africa | 5.5% | 3.8% | -1.7% | 2.7% | 1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.2% | 1.9% | -1.3% | 5.6% | -3.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 7.3% | 9.6% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 8.3% |
| Oceania | 4.1% | 9.6% | 5.5% | 0.3% | 9.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 68% | 60.3% | -7.7% | 83.2% | -22.9% |
| 10+ Years | 5.9% | 14.8% | 8.9% | 9.8% | 5.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 5% | 8.6% | 3.6% | 2.9% | 5.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.7% | 12% | 3.3% | 2.2% | 9.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.3% | 4.3% | -8.0% | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.6% | 76.7% | -5.1% |
| Ireland | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| France | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Lithuania | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.9% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| North Africa | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 4.8% | 0.3% | 4.5% |
| Central and South America | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Oceania | 4.8% | 0.1% | 4.7% |
| No passport held | 2.4% | 13.5% | -11.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 55.5% | 37.2% | 18.3% |
| Christian | 31.6% | 46.2% | -14.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Jewish | 2.9% | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| Muslim | 1.9% | 6.5% | -4.6% |
| Not answered | 7.7% | 6.0% | 1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Battishill Street was 159.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 21.5% lower than the Barnsbury average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Battishill Street has the 54th highest crime rate of 140 local areas in Barnsbury and the 227th highest crime rate of 530 local areas in Islington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 46.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1B Battishill Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2023-09-22 | £406,985 |
| 15 Battishill Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £875,000 | 2022-12-16 | £867,149 |
| 1A Battishill Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2022-07-04 | £440,690 |
| 1B Battishill Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2022-05-16 | £347,618 |
| 1A Battishill Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £453,000 | 2022-04-07 | £429,658 |
N1 1TE area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 13% 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.
N1 1TE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 119 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Retired | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Other | 5 |
| Part-Time Employee | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Looking after home or family | 0 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 32 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 28 |
| Information and communication | 20 |
| Other | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| 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 | 1,281 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 | 1,934 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 2,177 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 2,759 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Islington Nursery School 110-112 Tollington Park , N4 3RB | 3out of 4 | 3,225 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Tyndale Primary School Upper Street , N1 2GG | 4out of 4 | 347 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornhill Primary School Thornhill Road , Islington N1 1HX | 3out of 4 | 366 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's CofE Primary School Fowler Road , Islington N1 2EP | 3out of 4 | 381 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Laycock Primary School Laycock Street , Upper Street N1 1SW | 3out of 4 | 489 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Canonbury Primary School Canonbury Road , N1 2UT | 3out of 4 | 637 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 769 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School Donegal Street , Islington N1 9QG | 4out of 4 | 1,082 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| City of London Academy Highbury Grove 8 Highbury Grove , Islington N5 2EQ | 1out of 4 | 1,256 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highbury Fields School Highbury Hill , N5 1AR | 4out of 4 | 1,516 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Waterside Academy 317-319 Kingsland Road , E8 4DL | - not rated | 2,135 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | 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 | 1,602 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 1,950 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , Mill Hill Road NW1 1TR | - not rated | 2,423 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 2,694 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 42 - 43 Queen Square , Camden WC1N 3AQ | - not rated | 2,700 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 | 903 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RU | 4out of 4 | 5,382 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 | 404 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New River College Primary Cloudesley Square , N1 0HN | 3out of 4 | 443 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Bridge House Canonbury School 6-9 Canonbury Place , London N1 2NQ | - not rated | 690 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Cloudesley School Tudor Rose Building , 1 Prebend Street N1 8RE | 4out of 4 | 738 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New River College Secondary Lough Road , N7 8RH | 3out of 4 | 890 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skal Nordic Dining | Skal Nordic Dining, 149A Upper Street | 55 yd | |
| Fig & Olive | Fig & Olive, Ground Floor | 58 yd | |
| Rabieng Thai | Rabieng Thai, Ground Floor | 59 yd | |
| Sichuan House | Sichuan House, Basement And Ground | 64 yd | |
| Le Mercury | Le Mercury, 140A Upper Street | 67 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laki Kane | Laki Kane, Ground And Mezzanine Floors | 59 yd | |
| Almeida Theatre | Almeida Theatre, Almeida Theatre | 65 yd | |
| Hoxley and Porter | Hoxley and Porter, 153 Upper Street | 67 yd | |
| Lounge @ The John Salt | Lounge @ The John Salt, Basement And Ground Floors | 142 yd | |
| Lucky Voice | Lucky Voice, 173-174 Upper Street | 192 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Hut | Pizza Hut, Basement And Ground Floors | 149 yd | |
| Papa John's Pizza | Papa John's Pizza, Basement And Ground Floors | 179 yd | |
| Ginger and Lime | Ginger and Lime, 191 Upper Street | 295 yd | |
| Ottoman Doner | Ottoman Doner, 89 Upper Street | 337 yd | |
| Trawlerman Fish & Chips | Trawlerman Fish & Chips, Ground Floor Shop | 366 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco, 25 Islington Green | 516 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 272-280 New North Road | 709 yd | |
| Welcome Co-op Angel | Welcome Co-op Angel, 47-49 Packington Street | 723 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, J Sainsbury Plc | 753 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, 89-95 St Paul's Road | 756 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Mary Islington Community Partnership ST. MARYS CHURCH OFFICE ST. MARYS CHURCH OFFICE UPPER STREET | health and fitness suite | 226 yd |
| The Exchange Theatrical Rehearsal Rooms (Closed) Sebbon Street | 258 yd | |
| William Tyndale Primary School UPPER STREET | artificial grass pitch | 328 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Islington) ESSEX ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 356 yd |
| Thornhill Road Stp LOFTING ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 445 yd |
| Samuel Rhodes Mld School (Closed) Dowrey Street | 472 yd | |
| Sphera Health Club And Spa (Closed) Upper Street | health and fitness suite | 577 yd |
| Orangetheory Fitness (Islington) UPPER STREET | health and fitness suite | 606 yd |
| Islington Green School (Closed) Prebend Street | 641 yd | |
| City Of London Academy PREBEND STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 657 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 156.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.