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.
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%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48% | 51.6% | 3.6% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 52% | 48.4% | -3.6% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 75.4% | 74.3% | -1.1% | 37.9% | 36.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 13.7% | 16.5% | 2.8% | 44.2% | -27.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 1.3% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 6.5% | 4.6% | -1.9% | 9.1% | -4.5% |
| Widowed | 2% | 1.7% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 64.5% | 64.9% | 0.4% | 48.4% | 16.5% |
| Good health | 23.4% | 23.1% | -0.3% | 33.6% | -10.5% |
| Fair health | 5.9% | 10.8% | 4.9% | 12.7% | -1.9% |
| Bad health | 4.8% | 1.2% | -3.6% | 4.0% | -2.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 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 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%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.5% | 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 Levels | 5.6% | 3% | -2.6% | 13.4% | -10.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 5.3% | -3.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6% | 9.4% | 3.4% | 16.9% | -7.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 73% | 78.2% | 5.2% | 33.8% | 44.4% |
| Other | 2.8% | 2.6% | -0.2% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
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%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.1% | -0.3% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.3% | 3.9% | 0.6% | 1.0% | 2.9% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.2% | 2.7% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 87.5% | 77.3% | -10.2% | 81.4% | -4.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 2.2% | 5.1% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 3.5% |
In this area, 51.8% 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 | 67.8% | 51.8% | -16.0% | 83.2% | -31.4% |
| European Union | 11% | 18.7% | 7.7% | 6.1% | 12.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.6% | 3.2% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| Africa | 4% | 3.2% | -0.8% | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 5.6% | 4.5% | 5.6% | 0.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.5% | 7.6% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 6.3% |
| Oceania | 7.7% | 10% | 2.3% | 0.3% | 9.7% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 66.3% | 51.8% | -14.5% | 83.2% | -31.4% |
| 10+ Years | 4.8% | 14.7% | 9.9% | 9.8% | 4.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 12.5% | 11.2% | -1.3% | 2.9% | 8.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.2% | 12.4% | 6.2% | 2.2% | 10.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.3% | 10% | -0.3% | 1.9% | 8.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60.9% | 76.7% | -15.8% |
| Ireland | 3.2% | 0.6% | 2.6% |
| France | 7.5% | 0.3% | 7.2% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 3.6% | 0.6% | 3.0% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 6.3% | 1.5% | 4.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 3.6% | 0.3% | 3.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 7.9% | 0.1% | 7.8% |
| No passport held | 2% | 13.5% | -11.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.2% | 37.2% | 15.0% |
| Christian | 32% | 46.2% | -14.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Jewish | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Muslim | 3.6% | 6.5% | -2.9% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 7.3% | 6.0% | 1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pleasant Place was 461.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 288.3% higher than the Canonbury average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Pleasant Place has the 3rd highest crime rate of 82 local areas in Canonbury and the 50th highest crime rate of 506 local areas in Islington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 161.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -10.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ground Floor Flat 20 Pleasant Place, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2024-02-23 | £341,805 |
| Ground Floor Flat 23 Pleasant Place, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £245,625 | 2007-06-28 | £408,423 |
| Second Floor Flat 23 Pleasant Place, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £199,950 | 2004-05-24 | £451,806 |
| First And Second Floor Flat 20 Pleasant Place, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2003-01-13 | £755,012 |
| Ground Floor Flat 20 Pleasant Place, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2002-02-08 | £487,953 |
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.
| Full-Time Employee | 150 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Retired | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 39 |
| Information and communication | 31 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 28 |
| Education | 21 |
| Other | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 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 | 1,449 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 | 1,730 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 2,325 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 2,442 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christopher's Nursery School Bridgeway Street , NW1 1QR | - not rated | 2,868 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | 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 | 141 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Charles Lamb Primary School Popham Road , N1 8RF | - not rated | 279 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The New North Academy 32 Popham Road , Islington N1 8SJ | 3out of 4 | 280 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New North Community School 32 Popham Road , Islington N1 8SJ | - not rated | 280 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| William Tyndale Primary School Upper Street , N1 2GG | - not rated | 314 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 | 477 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Islington Green School Prebend Street , N1 8PQ | - not rated | 477 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of London Academy Highbury Grove 8 Highbury Grove , Islington N5 2EQ | 3out of 4 | 1,184 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highbury Grove School 8 Highbury Grove , N5 2EQ | - not rated | 1,184 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School Donegal Street , Islington N1 9QG | - not rated | 1,372 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tech City College 263-269 City Road , Islington EC1V 1JX | - not rated | 1,212 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , N5 2AG | - not rated | 1,555 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hackney Community College Shoreditch Campus , Falkirk Street N1 6HQ | - not rated | 1,849 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsway College Gray's Inn Centre , WC1H 8JB | - not rated | 2,209 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 2,213 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 | 1,222 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 5,436 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | 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 | 314 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosemary Sld School 75 Prebend Street , N1 8PW | - not rated | 428 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Bridge House Senior Canonbury School 6-9 Canonbury Place , Islington N1 2NQ | - not rated | 476 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Cloudesley School Tudor Rose Building , 1 Prebend Street N1 8RE | 4out of 4 | 493 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ecclesbourne Class Base (East) C/O Ecclesbourne School , Ecclesbourne Road N1 3AG | - not rated | 613 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee | Costa Coffee, 119 Essex Road | 110 yd | |
| Raab The Bakers | Raab The Bakers, 136 Essex Road | 111 yd | |
| Delaterra | Delaterra, Shop, York House | 115 yd | |
| Taste Of India | Taste Of India, Ground Floor | 134 yd | |
| Brood Roastery | Brood Roastery, 113 Essex Road | 138 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Man Public House | Green Man Public House, Basement And Ground Floors | 116 yd | |
| Myddleton Arms Public House | Myddleton Arms Public House, 52 Canonbury Road | 201 yd | |
| The Alpaca | The Alpaca, 84-86 Essex Road | 204 yd | |
| Laki Kane | Laki Kane, Ground And Mezzanine Floors | 314 yd | |
| Barrio North | Barrio North, Commercial Unit | 316 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angel Kebab | Angel Kebab, Commercial Unit Restaurant, Clarence House | 80 yd | |
| Asia Village | Asia Village, 153 Essex Road | 113 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Domino's Pizza, Basement And Ground Floors | 115 yd | |
| Mike'S Fish Bar | Mike'S Fish Bar, 122 Essex Road | 122 yd | |
| Mississippi Fried Chicken | Mississippi Fried Chicken, Shop | 125 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco, 272-280 New North Road | 340 yd | |
| Welcome Co-op Angel | Welcome Co-op Angel, 47-49 Packington Street | 514 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 25 Islington Green | 588 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, 89-95 St Paul's Road | 752 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, 325-331 Essex Road | 773 yd |
| 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 suite | 330 yd |
| William Tyndale Primary School UPPER STREET | artificial grass pitch | 354 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Islington) ESSEX ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 413 yd |
| Islington Green School (Closed) Prebend Street | 478 yd | |
| City Of London Academy PREBEND STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 512 yd |
| Orangetheory Fitness (Islington) UPPER STREET | health and fitness suite | 708 yd |
| Rosemary Gardens BLUE COURT BLUE COURT SHERBORNE STREET | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 792 yd |
| Sphera Health Club And Spa (Closed) Upper Street | health and fitness suite | 799 yd |
| Thornhill Road Stp LOFTING ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 809 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 | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 114.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.