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Pleasant Place is in London and in Islington district. N1 2BZ 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 2BZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: N1 2BT, N1 2BU, N1 2BY, N1 2BS, N1 2DJ, N1 2EU, N1 2BP, N1 2EJ, N1 2DA.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around N1 2BZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female48%51.6%3.6% 51.0% 0.6%
Male52%48.4%-3.6% 49.0% -0.6%

Partnership Status

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 2BZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 74.3% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single75.4%74.3%-1.1% 37.9% 36.4%
Married: Opposite sex13.7%16.5%2.8% 44.2% -27.7%
Married: Same sex0%1.7%1.7% 0.3% 1.4%
Separated2.4%1.3%-1.1% 2.2% -0.9%
Divorced6.5%4.6%-1.9% 9.1% -4.5%
Widowed2%1.7%-0.3% 6.1% -4.4%

Health

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 (88%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health64.5%64.9%0.4% 48.4% 16.5%
Good health23.4%23.1%-0.3% 33.6% -10.5%
Fair health5.9%10.8%4.9% 12.7% -1.9%
Bad health4.8%1.2%-3.6% 4.0% -2.8%
Very bad health1.5%0%-1.5% 1.2% -1.2%

Education and Qualifications

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 2BZ this area, 3.4% 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 78.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications8.5%3.4%-5.1% 18.2% -14.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 4%1.7%-2.3% 9.6% -7.9%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels5.6%3%-2.6% 13.4% -10.4%
Apprenticeship0%1.7%1.7% 5.3% -3.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels6%9.4%3.4% 16.9% -7.5%
Degree or Similar73%78.2%5.2% 33.8% 44.4%
Other2.8%2.6%-0.2% 2.8% -0.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi0%0.8%0.8% 1.1% -0.3%
Chinese0.4%2%1.6% 0.7% 1.3%
Indian0.7%0.8%0.1% 3.1% -2.3%
Pakistani0.4%0%-0.4% 2.7% -2.7%
Other Asian0%2.7%2.7% 1.6% 1.1%
Black African0.4%0%-0.4% 2.5% -2.5%
Black Caribbean3.3%3.9%0.6% 1.0% 2.9%
Other Black0.7%0.4%-0.3% 0.5% -0.1%
Mixed White and Asian2.2%2.7%0.5% 0.8% 1.9%
Mixed White and Caribbean0.4%1.6%1.2% 0.9% 0.7%
Mixed Other1.1%1.2%0.1% 0.8% 0.4%
White87.5%77.3%-10.2% 81.4% -4.1%
Roma0%0.8%0.8% 0.2% 0.6%
Arab0.7%0.8%0.1% 0.6% 0.2%
Other2.2%5.1%2.9% 1.6% 3.5%

Country of Birth

In this area, 51.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom67.8%51.8%-16.0% 83.2% -31.4%
European Union11%18.7%7.7% 6.1% 12.6%
Rest of Europe2.6%3.2%0.6% 0.8% 2.4%
Africa4%3.2%-0.8% 2.7% 0.5%
Middle East and Asia1.1%5.6%4.5% 5.6% 0.0%
The Americas and the Caribbean5.5%7.6%2.1% 1.3% 6.3%
Oceania7.7%10%2.3% 0.3% 9.7%
British Overseas0.4%0%-0.4% 0.0% 0.0%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK66.3%51.8%-14.5% 83.2% -31.4%
10+ Years4.8%14.7%9.9% 9.8% 4.9%
5-10 Years12.5%11.2%-1.3% 2.9% 8.3%
2-5 Years6.2%12.4%6.2% 2.2% 10.2%
Less than 2 years10.3%10%-0.3% 1.9% 8.1%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom60.9% 76.7% -15.8%
Ireland3.2% 0.6% 2.6%
France7.5% 0.3% 7.2%
Germany0.8% 0.2% 0.6%
Italy3.6% 0.6% 3.0%
Spain0.4% 0.4% 0.0%
Poland0.8% 1.3% -0.5%
Other EU countries6.3% 1.5% 4.8%
Other Europe0.4% 0.2% 0.2%
North Africa0.4% 0.1% 0.3%
South and Eastern Africa0.8% 0.2% 0.6%
Middle East0.4% 0.1% 0.3%
Eastern Asia0.8% 0.3% 0.5%
North America and the Caribbean3.6% 0.3% 3.3%
Central and South America0.4% 0.2% 0.2%
Oceania7.9% 0.1% 7.8%
No passport held2% 13.5% -11.5%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion52.2% 37.2% 15.0%
Christian32% 46.2% -14.2%
Buddhist0.4% 0.5% -0.1%
Hindu0.8% 1.7% -0.9%
Jewish2% 0.5% 1.5%
Muslim3.6% 6.5% -2.9%
Other religion1.6% 0.6% 1.0%
Not answered7.3% 6.0% 1.3%

Safety

Is Pleasant Place Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pleasant Place was 465.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 289.5% higher than the Canonbury average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Pleasant Place has the 3rd highest crime rate of 87 local areas in Canonbury and the 48th highest crime rate of 530 local areas in Islington .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 182.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 29.5%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£62,100
Income Rank
10/10

Household Income in N1 2BZ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Pleasant Place are based on 58 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Islington.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Pleasant Place, London, N1 2BZ

Estimated Average Property Prices for N1 2BZ

Average Price
£632,703
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
£924,044
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
£516,167
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Pleasant Place

Average Price
£508,146
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
£921,326
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
£493,389
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Pleasant PlaceStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
Ground Floor Flat 20 Pleasant Place, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£350,0002024-02-23 £339,415
Ground Floor Flat 23 Pleasant Place, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£245,6252007-06-28 £405,567
Second Floor Flat 23 Pleasant Place, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£199,9502004-05-24 £448,646
First And Second Floor Flat 20 Pleasant Place, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£310,0002003-01-13 £749,732
Ground Floor Flat 20 Pleasant Place, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£175,0002002-02-08 £484,540
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for N1 2BZ

Employment

N1 2BZ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee150
Self-Employed19
Part-Time Employee17
Retired12
Student (economically inactive)9
Long-Term Sick or disabled8
Other7
Full-Time Student (with or without job)5
Looking after home or family4
Unemployed3

Employment Industry

Professional, scientific and technical activities39
Information and communication31
Financial and insurance activities28
Education21
Other20
Human health and social work activities15
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles10
Administrative and support service activities8
Accommodation and food service activities7
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security4
Construction3
Transport and storage3
Real estate activities2
Manufacturing1

Schools

Nursery

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 1,584 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 1,631 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Thomas Coram Centre
49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY
4out of 4 2,406 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Columbia Market Nursery School
Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG
4out of 4 2,459 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
North Islington Nursery School
110-112 Tollington Park , N4 3RB
3out of 4 3,308 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

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 4 120 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
William Tyndale Primary School
Upper Street , N1 2GG
4out of 4 197 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
The New North Academy
32 Popham Road , Islington N1 8SJ
3out of 4 412 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Canonbury Primary School
Canonbury Road , N1 2UT
3out of 4 527 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Laycock Primary School
Laycock Street , Upper Street N1 1SW
3out of 4 580 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
City of London Academy Islington
Prebend Street , Islington N1 8PQ
4out of 4 566 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 1,135 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School
Donegal Street , Islington N1 9QG
4out of 4 1,322 yd Community school No Girls More About School
Highbury Fields School
Highbury Hill , N5 1AR
4out of 4 1,485 yd Community school No Girls More About School
Waterside Academy
317-319 Kingsland Road , E8 4DL
- not rated 1,768 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
The London Screen Academy
Highbury Grove , Highbury East N5 2AD
- not rated 1,504 yd Free schools 16 to 19 No Mixed More About School
Capital City College Group
211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA
- not rated 2,177 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Workers' Educational Association
4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW
- not rated 2,466 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
WM College
44 Crowndale Road , Mill Hill Road NW1 1TR
- not rated 2,785 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre)
42 - 43 Queen Square , Camden WC1N 3AQ
- not rated 2,900 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St Mary Magdalene Academy
Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG
3out of 4 1,095 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

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 448 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Richard Cloudesley School
Tudor Rose Building , 1 Prebend Street N1 8RE
4out of 4 568 yd Community special school Yes Mixed More About School
The Bridge Integrated Learning Space
1 Dowrey Street , N1 0HY
4out of 4 723 yd Free schools special No Mixed More About School
New River College Primary
Cloudesley Square , N1 0HN
3out of 4 750 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
St Mary Magdalene Academy: the Courtyard
Holloway Road , Islington N7 8LT
3out of 4 1,035 yd Free schools special No Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Costa CoffeeCosta Coffee, 119 Essex Road110 yd
Raab The BakersRaab The Bakers, 136 Essex Road111 yd
DelaterraDelaterra, Shop, York House115 yd
Taste Of IndiaTaste Of India, Ground Floor134 yd
Brood RoasteryBrood Roastery, 113 Essex Road138 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Green Man Public HouseGreen Man Public House, Basement And Ground Floors116 yd
Myddleton Arms Public HouseMyddleton Arms Public House, 52 Canonbury Road201 yd
The AlpacaThe Alpaca, 84-86 Essex Road204 yd
Laki KaneLaki Kane, Ground And Mezzanine Floors314 yd
Barrio NorthBarrio North, Commercial Unit316 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Angel KebabAngel Kebab, Commercial Unit Restaurant, Clarence House80 yd
Asia VillageAsia Village, 153 Essex Road113 yd
Domino's PizzaDomino's Pizza, Basement And Ground Floors115 yd
Mike'S Fish BarMike'S Fish Bar, 122 Essex Road122 yd
Mississippi Fried ChickenMississippi Fried Chicken, Shop125 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
TescoTesco, 272-280 New North Road340 yd
Welcome Co-op AngelWelcome Co-op Angel, 47-49 Packington Street514 yd
TescoTesco, 25 Islington Green588 yd
Sainsbury'sSainsbury's, 89-95 St Paul's Road752 yd
Sainsbury'sSainsbury's, 325-331 Essex Road773 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
The Exchange Theatrical Rehearsal Rooms (Closed)
Sebbon Street
206 yd
St Mary Islington Community Partnership
ST. MARYS CHURCH OFFICE ST. MARYS CHURCH OFFICE UPPER STREET
health and fitness suite330 yd
William Tyndale Primary School
UPPER STREET
artificial grass pitch354 yd
Nuffield Health (Islington)
ESSEX ROAD
health and fitness suite, swimming pool413 yd
Islington Green School (Closed)
Prebend Street
478 yd
City Of London Academy
PREBEND STREET
artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite512 yd
Orangetheory Fitness (Islington)
UPPER STREET
health and fitness suite708 yd
Rosemary Gardens
BLUE COURT BLUE COURT SHERBORNE STREET
artificial grass pitch, tennis courts792 yd
Sphera Health Club And Spa (Closed)
Upper Street
health and fitness suite799 yd
Thornhill Road Stp
LOFTING ROAD
artificial grass pitch809 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed90 Mbit/s
Average download speed114.7 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed350 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed350 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed18.5 Mbit/s
Average upload speed16.6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed35 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.