Halton Road is in London and in Islington district. N1 2EN 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 2EN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N1 2AA, N1 2EH, N1 2BX, N1 2UU, N1 2DH, N1 2DL, N1 2EF, N1 2EZ, N1 2HE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding N1 2EN, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.4% 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 | 53.9% | 52.4% | -1.5% | 51.0% | 1.4% |
| Male | 46.1% | 47.6% | 1.5% | 49.0% | -1.4% |
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 2EN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 62.2% 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 | 70.2% | 62.2% | -8.0% | 37.9% | 24.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 13.6% | 15.4% | 1.8% | 44.2% | -28.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 5.1% | 3.5% | -1.6% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 7.7% | 13.1% | 5.4% | 9.1% | 4.0% |
| Widowed | 3.3% | 4.2% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
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 | 49.2% | 44.2% | -5.0% | 48.4% | -4.2% |
| Good health | 33.1% | 31.1% | -2.0% | 33.6% | -2.5% |
| Fair health | 11.7% | 16.3% | 4.6% | 12.7% | 3.6% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 5.4% | 0.7% | 4.0% | 1.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 1.7% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.4% | 20.9% | -1.5% | 18.2% | 2.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.9% | 8.1% | -1.8% | 9.6% | -1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.8% | 9.3% | -2.5% | 13.4% | -4.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 5.3% | -3.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.5% | 16.3% | 7.8% | 16.9% | -0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 41.2% | 40.3% | -0.9% | 33.8% | 6.5% |
| Other | 5.5% | 3.1% | -2.4% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 62.2% 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 | 7.6% | 6.7% | -0.9% | 1.1% | 5.6% |
| Chinese | 2.8% | 2.6% | -0.2% | 0.7% | 1.9% |
| Indian | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 3.1% | -0.9% |
| Pakistani | 2.2% | 0.3% | -1.9% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 3.2% | 3.2% | 0.0% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Black African | 6.9% | 3.8% | -3.1% | 2.5% | 1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.6% | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.0% | 1.2% |
| Other Black | 2.2% | 1.3% | -0.9% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 1.9% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| White | 60.9% | 62.2% | 1.3% | 81.4% | -19.2% |
| Arab | 3.2% | 2.2% | -1.0% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Other | 4.7% | 7.1% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 5.5% |
In this area, 64.3% 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 | 65.3% | 64.3% | -1.0% | 83.2% | -18.9% |
| European Union | 11.4% | 11.9% | 0.5% | 6.1% | 5.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.2% | 4.8% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 4.0% |
| Africa | 5.7% | 3.9% | -1.8% | 2.7% | 1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.8% | 9.3% | -0.5% | 5.6% | 3.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.5% | 2.9% | -0.6% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Oceania | 2.2% | 2.9% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 2.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 62.5% | 64.5% | 2.0% | 83.2% | -18.7% |
| 10+ Years | 2.5% | 22.3% | 19.8% | 9.8% | 12.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.7% | 3.2% | -1.5% | 2.9% | 0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.4% | 5.2% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 3.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 24.9% | 4.8% | -20.1% | 1.9% | 2.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.3% | 76.7% | -1.4% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Spain | 2.3% | 0.4% | 1.9% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| Turkey | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 2.9% | 0.1% | 2.8% |
| No passport held | 8.1% | 13.5% | -5.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.4% | 37.2% | 2.2% |
| Christian | 33.2% | 46.2% | -13.0% |
| Buddhist | 2.6% | 0.5% | 2.1% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Jewish | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Muslim | 15.5% | 6.5% | 9.0% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Halton Road was 157.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 32.2% higher than the Canonbury average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Halton Road has the 31st highest crime rate of 82 local areas in Canonbury and the 236th highest crime rate of 506 local areas in Islington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 60.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -47.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31F Halton Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2025-07-14 | £397,146 |
| 15A Halton Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £655,500 | 2023-12-13 | £635,194 |
| 15A Halton Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £570,300 | 2019-09-18 | £581,927 |
| 55 Halton Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £650,000 | 2019-08-14 | £674,249 |
| 31F Halton Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2019-06-13 | £414,867 |
N1 2EN area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 9% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Full-Time Employee | 92 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Unemployed | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Other | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Education | 21 |
| Information and communication | 17 |
| Other | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| 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 | 1,578 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 | 1,677 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 2,469 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 2,471 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christopher's Nursery School Bridgeway Street , NW1 1QR | - not rated | 2,822 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 | 164 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| William Tyndale Primary School Upper Street , N1 2GG | - not rated | 164 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's CofE Primary School Fowler Road , Islington N1 2EP | 3out of 4 | 180 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The New North Academy 32 Popham Road , Islington N1 8SJ | 3out of 4 | 404 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New North Community School 32 Popham Road , Islington N1 8SJ | - not rated | 404 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 | 612 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Islington Green School Prebend Street , N1 8PQ | - not rated | 612 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of London Academy Highbury Grove 8 Highbury Grove , Islington N5 2EQ | 3out of 4 | 1,074 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highbury Grove School 8 Highbury Grove , N5 2EQ | - not rated | 1,074 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School Donegal Street , Islington N1 9QG | - not rated | 1,383 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 | 1,337 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , N5 2AG | - not rated | 1,444 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hackney Community College Shoreditch Campus , Falkirk Street N1 6HQ | - not rated | 1,995 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsway College Gray's Inn Centre , WC1H 8JB | - not rated | 2,236 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 2,239 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 | 1,073 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 | 164 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 | 384 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosemary Sld School 75 Prebend Street , N1 8PW | - not rated | 574 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Cloudesley School Tudor Rose Building , 1 Prebend Street N1 8RE | 4out of 4 | 619 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ecclesbourne Class Base (East) C/O Ecclesbourne School , Ecclesbourne Road N1 3AG | - not rated | 678 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 | 169 yd | |
| Nem Nem Restaurant | Nem Nem Restaurant, Basement And Ground Floors | 227 yd | |
| La Petite Auberge | La Petite Auberge, 283 Upper Street | 234 yd | |
| Dzo Viet kitchen | Dzo Viet kitchen, 163 Upper Street | 242 yd | |
| Llerena Iberico Tapas bar | Llerena Iberico Tapas bar, 167 Upper Street | 242 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Myddleton Arms Public House | Myddleton Arms Public House, 52 Canonbury Road | 223 yd | |
| Hoxley and Porter | Hoxley and Porter, 153 Upper Street | 242 yd | |
| Laki Kane | Laki Kane, Ground And Mezzanine Floors | 261 yd | |
| Green Man Public House | Green Man Public House, Basement And Ground Floors | 266 yd | |
| The Vineyard | The Vineyard, 179 Upper Street | 279 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angel Kebab | Angel Kebab, Commercial Unit Restaurant, Clarence House | 230 yd | |
| Asia Village | Asia Village, 153 Essex Road | 240 yd | |
| Mississippi Fried Chicken | Mississippi Fried Chicken, Shop | 244 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | Pizza Hut, Basement And Ground Floors | 244 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Domino's Pizza, Basement And Ground Floors | 263 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco, 272-280 New North Road | 458 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, 89-95 St Paul's Road | 617 yd | |
| Welcome Co-op Angel | Welcome Co-op Angel, 47-49 Packington Street | 659 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 25 Islington Green | 663 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, 325-331 Essex Road | 792 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Exchange Theatrical Rehearsal Rooms (Closed) Sebbon Street | 66 yd | |
| William Tyndale Primary School UPPER STREET | artificial grass pitch | 203 yd |
| St Mary Islington Community Partnership ST. MARYS CHURCH OFFICE ST. MARYS CHURCH OFFICE UPPER STREET | health and fitness suite | 364 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Islington) ESSEX ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 479 yd |
| Orangetheory Fitness (Islington) UPPER STREET | health and fitness suite | 559 yd |
| Islington Green School (Closed) Prebend Street | 613 yd | |
| City Of London Academy PREBEND STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 645 yd |
| Thornhill Road Stp LOFTING ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 710 yd |
| Samuel Rhodes Mld School (Closed) Dowrey Street | 777 yd | |
| Sphera Health Club And Spa (Closed) Upper Street | health and fitness suite | 826 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 | 127.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.