Pleasant Place is in London and in Islington district. N1 2BT 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 Pleasant Place, London, N1 2BT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N1 2BS, N1 2BU, N1 2BZ, N1 2DJ, N1 2EU, N1 2EL, N1 2EJ, N1 2BP, N1 2BY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding N1 2BT has a slightly higher male population, with 51.1% 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 | 45.9% | 48.9% | 3.0% | 51.0% | -2.1% |
| Male | 54.1% | 51.1% | -3.0% | 49.0% | 2.1% |
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 2BT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 65.2% 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 | 54.8% | 65.2% | 10.4% | 37.9% | 27.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 24.9% | 19.9% | -5.0% | 44.2% | -24.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 2.3% | 1.2% | -1.1% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 4% | 4.3% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Divorced | 7.9% | 8.1% | 0.2% | 9.1% | -1.0% |
| Widowed | 6.2% | 1.2% | -5.0% | 6.1% | -4.9% |
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 | 50.2% | 52.2% | 2.0% | 48.4% | 3.8% |
| Good health | 30.1% | 30% | -0.1% | 33.6% | -3.6% |
| Fair health | 10.5% | 10% | -0.5% | 12.7% | -2.7% |
| Bad health | 7.2% | 5% | -2.2% | 4.0% | 1.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 2.8% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
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 66%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22% | 11.3% | -10.7% | 18.2% | -6.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.6% | 4.4% | -1.2% | 9.6% | -5.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.2% | 6.3% | 0.1% | 13.4% | -7.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 5.3% | -4.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.2% | 8.2% | 2.0% | 16.9% | -8.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 53.7% | 66% | 12.3% | 33.8% | 32.2% |
| Other | 5.1% | 3.1% | -2.0% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 73.5% 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 | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.9% | 0.6% | -1.3% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 1% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 1.9% | 3.9% | 2.0% | 2.5% | 1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.3% | 2.8% | -1.5% | 1.0% | 1.8% |
| Other Black | 3.3% | 2.8% | -0.5% | 0.5% | 2.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 2.2% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 75.6% | 73.5% | -2.1% | 81.4% | -7.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Other | 6.2% | 6.1% | -0.1% | 1.6% | 4.5% |
In this area, 61.8% 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 | 69.4% | 61.8% | -7.6% | 83.2% | -21.4% |
| European Union | 4.8% | 8.4% | 3.6% | 6.1% | 2.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 6.7% | 7.3% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 6.5% |
| Africa | 3.3% | 6.7% | 3.4% | 2.7% | 4.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.8% | 2.2% | -1.6% | 5.6% | -3.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 9.1% | 7.9% | -1.2% | 1.3% | 6.6% |
| Oceania | 2.4% | 5.6% | 3.2% | 0.3% | 5.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 67.9% | 61.1% | -6.8% | 83.2% | -22.1% |
| 10+ Years | 3.3% | 21.7% | 18.4% | 9.8% | 11.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.7% | 5.6% | -1.1% | 2.9% | 2.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.3% | 5% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 17.7% | 6.7% | -11.0% | 1.9% | 4.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.8% | 76.7% | -3.9% |
| Ireland | 3.9% | 0.6% | 3.3% |
| France | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| Other Europe | 2.2% | 0.2% | 2.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 3.9% | 0.3% | 3.6% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 4.4% | 0.1% | 4.3% |
| No passport held | 3.3% | 13.5% | -10.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 54.7% | 37.2% | 17.5% |
| Christian | 33% | 46.2% | -13.2% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Muslim | 3.4% | 6.5% | -3.1% |
| Other religion | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pleasant Place was 68.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 42.5% lower than the Canonbury average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Pleasant Place has the 15th lowest crime rate of 87 local areas in Canonbury and the 109th lowest crime rate of 530 local areas in Islington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -32.4%.

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 9 Dawlish House Pleasant Place, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2023-09-08 | £478,805 |
| Flat 3 Dawlish House Pleasant Place, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £490,000 | 2020-07-23 | £497,000 |
| Flat 9 Dawlish House Pleasant Place, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £483,500 | 2015-02-11 | £501,669 |
| Flat 9 Dawlish House Pleasant Place, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £298,000 | 2012-10-12 | £440,792 |
N1 2BT area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 12% 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 2BT area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 72 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Retired | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Part-Time Employee | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 20 |
| Information and communication | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Education | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 1,604 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 | 1,604 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 2,381 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 2,472 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Islington Nursery School 110-112 Tollington Park , N4 3RB | 3out of 4 | 3,311 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's CofE Primary School Fowler Road , Islington N1 2EP | 3out of 4 | 110 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| William Tyndale Primary School Upper Street , N1 2GG | 4out of 4 | 199 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The New North Academy 32 Popham Road , Islington N1 8SJ | 3out of 4 | 434 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Canonbury Primary School Canonbury Road , N1 2UT | 3out of 4 | 538 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Laycock Primary School Laycock Street , Upper Street N1 1SW | 3out of 4 | 575 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 | 565 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of London Academy Highbury Grove 8 Highbury Grove , Islington N5 2EQ | 1out of 4 | 1,151 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School Donegal Street , Islington N1 9QG | 4out of 4 | 1,296 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Highbury Fields School Highbury Hill , N5 1AR | 4out of 4 | 1,495 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Waterside Academy 317-319 Kingsland Road , E8 4DL | - not rated | 1,792 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 | 1,519 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 2,152 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 2,472 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , Mill Hill Road NW1 1TR | - not rated | 2,757 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 42 - 43 Queen Square , Camden WC1N 3AQ | - not rated | 2,876 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 | 1,087 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Bridge House Canonbury School 6-9 Canonbury Place , London N1 2NQ | - not rated | 469 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Cloudesley School Tudor Rose Building , 1 Prebend Street N1 8RE | 4out of 4 | 563 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge Integrated Learning Space 1 Dowrey Street , N1 0HY | 4out of 4 | 695 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New River College Primary Cloudesley Square , N1 0HN | 3out of 4 | 722 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy: the Courtyard Holloway Road , Islington N7 8LT | 3out of 4 | 1,033 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee | Costa Coffee, 119 Essex Road | 108 yd | |
| Raab The Bakers | Raab The Bakers, 136 Essex Road | 121 yd | |
| Delaterra | Delaterra, Shop, York House | 121 yd | |
| Brood Roastery | Brood Roastery, 113 Essex Road | 125 yd | |
| Homeboy Bar | Homeboy Bar, Basement And Ground Floors | 136 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Man Public House | Green Man Public House, Basement And Ground Floors | 123 yd | |
| The Alpaca | The Alpaca, 84-86 Essex Road | 191 yd | |
| Myddleton Arms Public House | Myddleton Arms Public House, 52 Canonbury Road | 227 yd | |
| Laki Kane | Laki Kane, Ground And Mezzanine Floors | 288 yd | |
| Barrio North | Barrio North, Commercial Unit | 295 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angel Kebab | Angel Kebab, Commercial Unit Restaurant, Clarence House | 94 yd | |
| Mike'S Fish Bar | Mike'S Fish Bar, 122 Essex Road | 122 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Domino's Pizza, Basement And Ground Floors | 130 yd | |
| Asia Village | Asia Village, 153 Essex Road | 138 yd | |
| Mississippi Fried Chicken | Mississippi Fried Chicken, Shop | 152 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco, 272-280 New North Road | 364 yd | |
| Welcome Co-op Angel | Welcome Co-op Angel, 47-49 Packington Street | 513 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 25 Islington Green | 566 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, 89-95 St Paul's Road | 757 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, 325-331 Essex Road | 800 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Exchange Theatrical Rehearsal Rooms (Closed) Sebbon Street | 196 yd | |
| St Mary Islington Community Partnership ST. MARYS CHURCH OFFICE ST. MARYS CHURCH OFFICE UPPER STREET | health and fitness suite | 303 yd |
| William Tyndale Primary School UPPER STREET | artificial grass pitch | 348 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Islington) ESSEX ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 389 yd |
| Islington Green School (Closed) Prebend Street | 472 yd | |
| City Of London Academy PREBEND STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 504 yd |
| Orangetheory Fitness (Islington) UPPER STREET | health and fitness suite | 705 yd |
| Sphera Health Club And Spa (Closed) Upper Street | health and fitness suite | 773 yd |
| Thornhill Road Stp LOFTING ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 785 yd |
| Samuel Rhodes Mld School (Closed) Dowrey Street | 793 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 100.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.