Florence Street is in London and in Islington district. N1 2DX 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 Florence Street, London, N1 2DX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N1 2EA, N1 2EZ, N1 2DY, N1 2UA, N1 2DL, N1 2EF, N1 2DU, N1 2DZ, N1 2EH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding N1 2DX, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.9% 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 | 52.2% | 54.9% | 2.7% | 51.0% | 3.9% |
| Male | 47.8% | 45.1% | -2.7% | 49.0% | -3.9% |
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 2DX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 58% 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 | 58.6% | 58% | -0.6% | 37.9% | 20.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33% | 32.1% | -0.9% | 44.2% | -12.1% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 5.1% | 5.5% | 0.4% | 9.1% | -3.6% |
| Widowed | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
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 (95.1%) 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 | 66.8% | 69.7% | 2.9% | 48.4% | 21.3% |
| Good health | 28% | 25.4% | -2.6% | 33.6% | -8.2% |
| Fair health | 3.5% | 4.6% | 1.1% | 12.7% | -8.1% |
| Bad health | 1.6% | 0.3% | -1.3% | 4.0% | -3.7% |
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 2DX this area, 5.4% 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 70.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 5.1% | 5.4% | 0.3% | 18.2% | -12.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 2.4% | 3.4% | 1.0% | 9.6% | -6.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 5.7% | 5.1% | -0.6% | 13.4% | -8.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 5.3% | -2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.4% | 9.5% | 1.1% | 16.9% | -7.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 71.8% | 70.6% | -1.2% | 33.8% | 36.8% |
| Other | 6.6% | 3.4% | -3.2% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 2.7% | 1.4% | -1.3% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.9% | 1.7% | -0.2% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 1.6% | 0.3% | -1.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.9% | 0.9% | -1.0% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.9% | 3.7% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 2.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.9% | 1.4% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 82.3% | 82.1% | -0.2% | 81.4% | 0.7% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Other | 1.6% | 2.8% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
In this area, 58% 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 | 57.3% | 58% | 0.7% | 83.2% | -25.2% |
| European Union | 16% | 15.1% | -0.9% | 6.1% | 9.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.4% | 4.9% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 4.1% |
| Africa | 2.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.1% | 5.7% | 1.6% | 5.6% | 0.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 10.1% | 11.1% | 1.0% | 1.3% | 9.8% |
| Oceania | 7.3% | 3.1% | -4.2% | 0.3% | 2.8% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 54.9% | 58% | 3.1% | 83.2% | -25.2% |
| 10+ Years | 9% | 16.6% | 7.6% | 9.8% | 6.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 14.9% | 7.7% | -7.2% | 2.9% | 4.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.2% | 9.1% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 6.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 13% | 8.6% | -4.4% | 1.9% | 6.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.3% | 76.7% | -6.4% |
| Ireland | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| France | 3.7% | 0.3% | 3.4% |
| Germany | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 3.1% | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Turkey | 2.5% | 0.1% | 2.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Middle East | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 7.3% | 0.3% | 7.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| No passport held | 0.6% | 13.5% | -12.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51% | 37.2% | 13.8% |
| Christian | 32.2% | 46.2% | -14.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Jewish | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Muslim | 5.4% | 6.5% | -1.1% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Florence Street was 344.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 68.4% higher than the Barnsbury average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Florence Street has the 21st highest crime rate of 138 local areas in Barnsbury and the 70th highest crime rate of 506 local areas in Islington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 96.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -32.6%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Florence Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £2,300,000 | 2025-09-24 | £2,207,664 |
| Basement Floor Flat 9 Florence Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,035,000 | 2025-01-24 | £1,017,716 |
| 13 Florence Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,830,000 | 2021-06-25 | £2,079,006 |
| Second Floor Flat 9 Florence Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £612,000 | 2020-09-21 | £598,254 |
| Flat E 8 Florence Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £755,000 | 2020-08-21 | £746,793 |
N1 2DX area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 2% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 20% 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 2DX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 154 |
| Self-Employed | 58 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Retired | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 77 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 49 |
| Information and communication | 35 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Education | 17 |
| Other | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| 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 | 1,539 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 | 1,691 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 2,358 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 2,558 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christopher's Nursery School Bridgeway Street , NW1 1QR | - not rated | 2,685 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 | 158 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| William Tyndale Primary School Upper Street , N1 2GG | - not rated | 158 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's CofE Primary School Fowler Road , Islington N1 2EP | 3out of 4 | 175 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Laycock Primary School Laycock Street , Upper Street N1 1SW | 3out of 4 | 505 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Canonbury Junior School Canonbury Road , N1 2UT | - not rated | 509 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 631 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Islington Green School Prebend Street , N1 8PQ | - not rated | 631 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of London Academy Highbury Grove 8 Highbury Grove , Islington N5 2EQ | 3out of 4 | 1,133 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highbury Grove School 8 Highbury Grove , N5 2EQ | - not rated | 1,133 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School Donegal Street , Islington N1 9QG | - not rated | 1,267 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 | 1,327 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , N5 2AG | - not rated | 1,497 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hackney Community College Shoreditch Campus , Falkirk Street N1 6HQ | - not rated | 2,081 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsway College Gray's Inn Centre , WC1H 8JB | - not rated | 2,126 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 2,129 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 | 1,009 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 | 158 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 | 479 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Cloudesley School Tudor Rose Building , 1 Prebend Street N1 8RE | 4out of 4 | 623 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornhill Class Base (West) C/O Thornhill School , Thornhill Road N1 1HX | - not rated | 628 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge Integrated Learning Space 1 Dowrey Street , N1 0HY | 4out of 4 | 638 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dzo Viet kitchen | Dzo Viet kitchen, 163 Upper Street | 103 yd | |
| Nem Nem Restaurant | Nem Nem Restaurant, Basement And Ground Floors | 104 yd | |
| Llerena Iberico Tapas bar | Llerena Iberico Tapas bar, 167 Upper Street | 110 yd | |
| Fig & Olive | Fig & Olive, Ground Floor | 114 yd | |
| The Home of Sustainable Things | The Home of Sustainable Things, Upper Ground Floor | 115 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hoxley and Porter | Hoxley and Porter, 153 Upper Street | 105 yd | |
| Laki Kane | Laki Kane, Ground And Mezzanine Floors | 137 yd | |
| The Vineyard | The Vineyard, 179 Upper Street | 174 yd | |
| Almeida Theatre | Almeida Theatre, Almeida Theatre | 202 yd | |
| Lounge @ The John Salt | Lounge @ The John Salt, Basement And Ground Floors | 229 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Hut | Pizza Hut, Basement And Ground Floors | 120 yd | |
| Ginger and Lime | Ginger and Lime, 191 Upper Street | 235 yd | |
| Papa John's Pizza | Papa John's Pizza, Basement And Ground Floors | 266 yd | |
| Trawlerman Fish & Chips | Trawlerman Fish & Chips, Ground Floor Shop | 304 yd | |
| Angel Kebab | Angel Kebab, Commercial Unit Restaurant, Clarence House | 318 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco, 272-280 New North Road | 579 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 25 Islington Green | 604 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, 89-95 St Paul's Road | 642 yd | |
| Welcome Co-op Angel | Welcome Co-op Angel, 47-49 Packington Street | 696 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 43 Holloway Road | 773 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Exchange Theatrical Rehearsal Rooms (Closed) Sebbon Street | 87 yd | |
| William Tyndale Primary School UPPER STREET | artificial grass pitch | 196 yd |
| St Mary Islington Community Partnership ST. MARYS CHURCH OFFICE ST. MARYS CHURCH OFFICE UPPER STREET | health and fitness suite | 292 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Islington) ESSEX ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 424 yd |
| Orangetheory Fitness (Islington) UPPER STREET | health and fitness suite | 534 yd |
| Thornhill Road Stp LOFTING ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 575 yd |
| Islington Green School (Closed) Prebend Street | 633 yd | |
| Samuel Rhodes Mld School (Closed) Dowrey Street | 642 yd | |
| City Of London Academy PREBEND STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 658 yd |
| Sphera Health Club And Spa (Closed) Upper Street | health and fitness suite | 724 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 | 183 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.