Halton Road is in London and in Islington district. N1 2ES 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 2ES and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N1 2ER, N1 2BW, N1 2EW, N1 2EP, N1 2SL, N1 2BJ, N1 2BH, N1 2SJ, N1 2BG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around N1 2ES is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47% | 51.1% | 4.1% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 53% | 48.9% | -4.1% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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 2ES, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 66.3% 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 | 62.9% | 66.3% | 3.4% | 37.9% | 28.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 24.6% | 20.5% | -4.1% | 44.2% | -23.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 2.8% | 1.9% | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 3% | 4% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Divorced | 7.3% | 6% | -1.3% | 9.1% | -3.1% |
| Widowed | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 57.4% | 56.5% | -0.9% | 48.4% | 8.1% |
| Good health | 28.5% | 27.9% | -0.6% | 33.6% | -5.7% |
| Fair health | 10% | 9.4% | -0.6% | 12.7% | -3.3% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 4% | 2.1% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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 2ES this area, 8.4% 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 62.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.3% | 8.4% | -1.9% | 18.2% | -9.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6% | 4.4% | -1.6% | 9.6% | -5.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.9% | 10.8% | 0.9% | 13.4% | -2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 5.3% | -4.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 4.7% | 11.2% | 6.5% | 16.9% | -5.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 65.9% | 62.7% | -3.2% | 33.8% | 28.9% |
| Other | 2.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 76.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 3.3% | 0% | -3.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 2.9% | 2.2% | 3.1% | -0.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 3% | 2.2% | -0.8% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Black African | 1.1% | 2.5% | 1.4% | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.5% | 2.2% | 0.7% | 1.0% | 1.2% |
| Other Black | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 1.8% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| White | 81.5% | 76.1% | -5.4% | 81.4% | -5.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Other | 3.3% | 4.3% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 2.7% |
In this area, 54.7% 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 | 70.4% | 54.7% | -15.7% | 83.2% | -28.5% |
| European Union | 9.3% | 16.4% | 7.1% | 6.1% | 10.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.7% | 5.1% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 4.3% |
| Africa | 3% | 2.2% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.6% | 6.2% | 0.6% | 5.6% | 0.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.2% | 7.7% | 2.5% | 1.3% | 6.4% |
| Oceania | 2.6% | 7.3% | 4.7% | 0.3% | 7.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 67.8% | 54.3% | -13.5% | 83.2% | -28.9% |
| 10+ Years | 4.1% | 17.4% | 13.3% | 9.8% | 7.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.6% | 10.1% | 4.5% | 2.9% | 7.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.6% | 8.7% | 3.1% | 2.2% | 6.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 17% | 9.4% | -7.6% | 1.9% | 7.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.1% | 76.7% | -11.6% |
| Ireland | 4.6% | 0.6% | 4.0% |
| France | 3.6% | 0.3% | 3.3% |
| Germany | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 4.3% | 1.5% | 2.8% |
| Other Europe | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.8% | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| Central and South America | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Oceania | 5.7% | 0.1% | 5.6% |
| No passport held | 3.6% | 13.5% | -9.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.1% | 37.2% | 5.9% |
| Christian | 40.2% | 46.2% | -6.0% |
| Jewish | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Muslim | 4.3% | 6.5% | -2.2% |
| Sikh | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Other religion | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Halton Road was 117.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 2.1% lower than the Canonbury average. The most reported crime type was Theft from the person.
Halton Road has the 43rd lowest crime rate of 87 local areas in Canonbury and the 223rd lowest crime rate of 530 local areas in Islington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 45.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -62.3%.

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 3 Brookfield House Halton Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2010-07-16 | £536,858 |
| Flat 3 Brookfield House Halton Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £289,995 | 2007-06-01 | £478,829 |
| Flat 3 Brookfield House Halton Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £237,500 | 2004-09-09 | £515,448 |
N1 2ES area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 24% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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 2ES 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 | 121 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Retired | 26 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 36 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 25 |
| Information and communication | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Other | 14 |
| Education | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| 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 | 1,530 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 | 1,612 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 2,267 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 2,442 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Islington Nursery School 110-112 Tollington Park , N4 3RB | 3out of 4 | 3,408 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 | 63 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| William Tyndale Primary School Upper Street , N1 2GG | 4out of 4 | 305 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The New North Academy 32 Popham Road , Islington N1 8SJ | 3out of 4 | 466 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Canonbury Primary School Canonbury Road , N1 2UT | 3out of 4 | 653 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Laycock Primary School Laycock Street , Upper Street N1 1SW | 3out of 4 | 656 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 | 484 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School Donegal Street , Islington N1 9QG | 4out of 4 | 1,186 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| City of London Academy Highbury Grove 8 Highbury Grove , Islington N5 2EQ | 1out of 4 | 1,270 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highbury Fields School Highbury Hill , N5 1AR | 4out of 4 | 1,607 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Waterside Academy 317-319 Kingsland Road , E8 4DL | - not rated | 1,824 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 | 1,638 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 2,038 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 2,409 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , Mill Hill Road NW1 1TR | - not rated | 2,691 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 42 - 43 Queen Square , Camden WC1N 3AQ | - not rated | 2,758 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 | 1,151 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 5,397 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Cloudesley School Tudor Rose Building , 1 Prebend Street N1 8RE | 4out of 4 | 471 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Bridge House Canonbury School 6-9 Canonbury Place , London N1 2NQ | - not rated | 590 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge Integrated Learning Space 1 Dowrey Street , N1 0HY | 4out of 4 | 616 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New River College Primary Cloudesley Square , N1 0HN | 3out of 4 | 638 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| NAS Vanguard School Lollard Street , Kennington SE11 6QH | - not rated | 977 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Devotion Coffee | Devotion Coffee, 2 Cross Street | 45 yd | |
| Brood Roastery | Brood Roastery, 113 Essex Road | 50 yd | |
| Leaf Cafe Bistro | Leaf Cafe Bistro, Ground Floor | 80 yd | |
| Homeboy Bar | Homeboy Bar, Basement And Ground Floors | 88 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Costa Coffee, 119 Essex Road | 92 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Alpaca | The Alpaca, 84-86 Essex Road | 87 yd | |
| Green Man Public House | Green Man Public House, Basement And Ground Floors | 132 yd | |
| Barrio North | Barrio North, Commercial Unit | 174 yd | |
| The King's Head Public House | The King's Head Public House, 59 Essex Road | 174 yd | |
| Lounge @ The John Salt | Lounge @ The John Salt, Basement And Ground Floors | 231 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mike'S Fish Bar | Mike'S Fish Bar, 122 Essex Road | 108 yd | |
| Angel Kebab | Angel Kebab, Commercial Unit Restaurant, Clarence House | 143 yd | |
| My Godo | My Godo, 56-58 Essex Road | 163 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Domino's Pizza, Basement And Ground Floors | 167 yd | |
| The Kebab Shop | The Kebab Shop, 63 Essex Road | 179 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco, 272-280 New North Road | 415 yd | |
| Welcome Co-op Angel | Welcome Co-op Angel, 47-49 Packington Street | 433 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 25 Islington Green | 446 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, J Sainsbury Plc | 827 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, 89-95 St Paul's Road | 861 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Mary Islington Community Partnership ST. MARYS CHURCH OFFICE ST. MARYS CHURCH OFFICE UPPER STREET | health and fitness suite | 206 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Islington) ESSEX ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 271 yd |
| The Exchange Theatrical Rehearsal Rooms (Closed) Sebbon Street | 274 yd | |
| Islington Green School (Closed) Prebend Street | 375 yd | |
| City Of London Academy PREBEND STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 404 yd |
| William Tyndale Primary School UPPER STREET | artificial grass pitch | 431 yd |
| Sphera Health Club And Spa (Closed) Upper Street | health and fitness suite | 665 yd |
| Samuel Rhodes Mld School (Closed) Dowrey Street | 727 yd | |
| Thornhill Road Stp LOFTING ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 767 yd |
| Orangetheory Fitness (Islington) UPPER STREET | health and fitness suite | 786 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.