Halton Road is in London and in Islington district. N1 2AE 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 Halton Road, London, N1 2AE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N1 2AD, N1 2DH, N1 2AH, N1 2DG, N1 2AB, N1 2AJ, N1 2DQ, N1 2AX, N1 2AU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding N1 2AE, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55% 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 | 48.2% | 55% | 6.8% | 51.0% | 4.0% |
| Male | 51.8% | 45% | -6.8% | 49.0% | -4.0% |
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 2AE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 68.3% 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 | 61.7% | 68.3% | 6.6% | 37.9% | 30.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 21.8% | 24.9% | 3.1% | 44.2% | -19.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 0.5% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 3.4% | -4.4% | 9.1% | -5.7% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 2.9% | -2.0% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
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 (90.1%) 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 | 48.6% | 61.9% | 13.3% | 48.4% | 13.5% |
| Good health | 31.7% | 28.2% | -3.5% | 33.6% | -5.4% |
| Fair health | 13.3% | 6% | -7.3% | 12.7% | -6.7% |
| Bad health | 5% | 2.4% | -2.6% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 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.
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 71.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 21.8% | 10.2% | -11.6% | 18.2% | -8.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.3% | 4.4% | -2.9% | 9.6% | -5.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.7% | 4.9% | -5.8% | 13.4% | -8.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 1.9% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -3.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.8% | 6.8% | 0.0% | 16.9% | -10.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 44.7% | 71.8% | 27.1% | 33.8% | 38.0% |
| Other | 8.3% | 0% | -8.3% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 71.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Chinese | 1.8% | 3.2% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 2.5% |
| Indian | 0.5% | 4% | 3.5% | 3.1% | 0.9% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.8% | 3.2% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 5.6% | 4.7% | 2.5% | 3.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.8% | 1.2% | -1.6% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Other Black | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 2% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.4% | -1.0% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.8% | 2.8% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| White | 84.4% | 71.6% | -12.8% | 81.4% | -9.8% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
In this area, just 47.6% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.1% | 47.6% | -28.5% | 83.2% | -35.6% |
| European Union | 8.3% | 20.3% | 12.0% | 6.1% | 14.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.2% | 6.1% | 2.9% | 0.8% | 5.3% |
| Africa | 2.3% | 3.3% | 1.0% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.7% | 8.1% | 4.4% | 5.6% | 2.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.7% | 8.9% | 5.2% | 1.3% | 7.6% |
| Oceania | 2.3% | 5.7% | 3.4% | 0.3% | 5.4% |
| British Overseas | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 47.6% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 16.4% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 73.4% | 46.8% | -26.6% | 83.2% | -36.4% |
| 10+ Years | 5% | 16.4% | 11.4% | 9.8% | 6.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.8% | 15.2% | 7.4% | 2.9% | 12.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.2% | 12.4% | 9.2% | 2.2% | 10.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.6% | 9.2% | -1.4% | 1.9% | 7.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 50.6% | 76.7% | -26.1% |
| Ireland | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| France | 4.4% | 0.3% | 4.1% |
| Germany | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Italy | 4.8% | 0.6% | 4.2% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Spain | 2.4% | 0.4% | 2.0% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 5.2% | 1.5% | 3.7% |
| Turkey | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Europe | 2.8% | 0.2% | 2.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 2.8% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
| South-East Asia | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 5.2% | 0.3% | 4.9% |
| Central and South America | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Oceania | 5.2% | 0.1% | 5.1% |
| No passport held | 6.4% | 13.5% | -7.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46% | 37.2% | 8.8% |
| Christian | 34% | 46.2% | -12.2% |
| Hindu | 2.4% | 1.7% | 0.7% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 6.4% | 6.5% | -0.1% |
| Sikh | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 8.4% | 6.0% | 2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Halton Road was 65.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 45.3% lower than the Canonbury average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Halton Road has the 13th lowest crime rate of 82 local areas in Canonbury and the 85th lowest crime rate of 506 local areas in Islington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 27.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -30.8%.

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 20 Denton House Halton Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £485,000 | 2025-10-03 | £478,310 |
| Flat 27 Denton House Halton Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £575,000 | 2025-07-03 | £550,263 |
| Flat 21 Denton House Halton Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £575,500 | 2025-03-28 | £578,970 |
| Flat 18 Denton House Halton Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £506,000 | 2025-02-28 | £504,991 |
| Flat 29 Denton House Halton Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £560,000 | 2024-08-30 | £537,450 |
N1 2AE area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 16% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 107 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Retired | 21 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Part-Time Employee | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 18 |
| Other | 15 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Education | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Construction | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comet Nursery School and Children's Centre 20 Halcomb Street , Hoxton N1 5RF | 4out of 4 | 1,664 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kate Greenaway Nursery School and Children's Centre Yorkway Court , Copenhagen Street N1 0UH | 4out of 4 | 1,710 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 2,569 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 2,587 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christopher's Nursery School Bridgeway Street , NW1 1QR | - not rated | 2,857 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Tyndale Primary School Upper Street , N1 2GG | - not rated | 87 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| William Tyndale Primary School Upper Street , N1 2GG | - not rated | 87 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Canonbury Junior School Canonbury Road , N1 2UT | - not rated | 321 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Canonbury Infants' School Canonbury Road , N1 2UT | - not rated | 321 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Canonbury Primary School Canonbury Road , N1 2UT | 3out of 4 | 321 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 | 763 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Islington Green School Prebend Street , N1 8PQ | - not rated | 763 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of London Academy Highbury Grove 8 Highbury Grove , Islington N5 2EQ | 3out of 4 | 931 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highbury Grove School 8 Highbury Grove , N5 2EQ | - not rated | 931 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highbury Fields School Highbury Hill , N5 1AR | 4out of 4 | 1,279 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 | 1,299 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tech City College 263-269 City Road , Islington EC1V 1JX | - not rated | 1,489 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hackney Community College Shoreditch Campus , Falkirk Street N1 6HQ | - not rated | 2,112 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City and Islington College 383 Holloway Road , Holloway N7 0RN | - not rated | 2,310 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsway College Gray's Inn Centre , WC1H 8JB | - not rated | 2,337 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 | 952 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 | 87 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Bridge House Senior Canonbury School 6-9 Canonbury Place , Islington N1 2NQ | - not rated | 268 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London Scandinavian School Curran House , 3 Highbury Crescent N5 1RN | - not rated | 635 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosemary Sld School 75 Prebend Street , N1 8PW | - not rated | 696 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ecclesbourne Class Base (East) C/O Ecclesbourne School , Ecclesbourne Road N1 3AG | - not rated | 704 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Smokehouse | The Smokehouse, 63-69 Canonbury Road | 43 yd | |
| Estorick Caffe@Estorick Gallery | Estorick Caffe@Estorick Gallery, Northampton Lodge | 194 yd | |
| joie de vie | joie de vie, Ground Floor | 207 yd | |
| Tiella at Compton Arms | Tiella at Compton Arms, 4 Compton Avenue | 215 yd | |
| Compton Arms | Compton Arms, 4 Compton Avenue | 215 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Vineyard | The Vineyard, 179 Upper Street | 251 yd | |
| Myddleton Arms Public House | Myddleton Arms Public House, 52 Canonbury Road | 271 yd | |
| Hoxley and Porter | Hoxley and Porter, 153 Upper Street | 309 yd | |
| The Hope And Anchor Public House | The Hope And Anchor Public House, 207 Upper Street | 314 yd | |
| Laki Kane | Laki Kane, Ground And Mezzanine Floors | 348 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ginger and Lime | Ginger and Lime, 191 Upper Street | 232 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | Pizza Hut, Basement And Ground Floors | 254 yd | |
| Trawlerman Fish & Chips | Trawlerman Fish & Chips, Ground Floor Shop | 261 yd | |
| Falafel Highbury limited@budgens | Falafel Highbury limited@budgens, 213-215 Upper Street | 294 yd | |
| Houseof Dishes@ Budgens of Islington | Houseof Dishes@ Budgens of Islington, 213-215 Upper Street | 294 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, 89-95 St Paul's Road | 465 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 272-280 New North Road | 550 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 43 Holloway Road | 656 yd | |
| Waitrose | Waitrose, 28-32 Highbury Corner | 661 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, 325-331 Essex Road | 765 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| William Tyndale Primary School UPPER STREET | artificial grass pitch | 97 yd |
| The Exchange Theatrical Rehearsal Rooms (Closed) Sebbon Street | 138 yd | |
| Orangetheory Fitness (Islington) UPPER STREET | health and fitness suite | 421 yd |
| St Mary Islington Community Partnership ST. MARYS CHURCH OFFICE ST. MARYS CHURCH OFFICE UPPER STREET | health and fitness suite | 493 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Islington) ESSEX ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 618 yd |
| Thornhill Road Stp LOFTING ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 704 yd |
| Highbury Leisure Centre HIGHBURY CRESCENT | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 715 yd |
| Islington Green School (Closed) Prebend Street | 765 yd | |
| City Of London Academy PREBEND STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 796 yd |
| Samuel Rhodes Mld School (Closed) Dowrey Street | 833 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 110.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.