Canonbury Park South is in London and in Islington district. N1 2FN is located in the Canonbury electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Islington South and Finsbury. This postcode has been in use since 1995-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Canonbury Park South, London, N1 2FN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N1 2FP, N1 2JH, N1 2JR, N1 2QL, N1 2QS, N1 2JJ, N1 2JN, N1 2JQ, N1 2JT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding N1 2FN has a slightly higher male population, with 50.7% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.9% | 49.3% | 0.4% | 51.0% | -1.7% |
| Male | 51.1% | 50.7% | -0.4% | 49.0% | 1.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 41% | 38.7% | -2.3% | 37.9% | 0.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47% | 48.6% | 1.6% | 44.2% | 4.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 2.5% | -1.4% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 6% | 7.1% | 1.1% | 9.1% | -2.0% |
| Widowed | 0.9% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
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 (93.2%) 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 | 64.1% | 63.8% | -0.3% | 48.4% | 15.4% |
| Good health | 27.8% | 29.4% | 1.6% | 33.6% | -4.2% |
| Fair health | 6.8% | 5.6% | -1.2% | 12.7% | -7.1% |
| Bad health | 1.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -2.8% |
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 2FN this area, 3.5% 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 81.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6.3% | 3.5% | -2.8% | 18.2% | -14.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.5% | 1.8% | -2.7% | 9.6% | -7.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.9% | 2.1% | -4.8% | 13.4% | -11.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.9% | 9.2% | 2.3% | 16.9% | -7.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 71.3% | 81.9% | 10.6% | 33.8% | 48.1% |
| Other | 4.2% | 1.4% | -2.8% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 4.1% | 2.6% | -1.5% | 0.7% | 1.9% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Pakistani | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 2.3% | 1.2% | -1.1% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2% | 4.4% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 3.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 2.3% | 4.1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 3.3% |
| White | 84.6% | 82.5% | -2.1% | 81.4% | 1.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0.5% | 2.6% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
In this area, 66.1% 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 | 78.2% | 66.1% | -12.1% | 83.2% | -17.1% |
| European Union | 4.8% | 12.3% | 7.5% | 6.1% | 6.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.5% | 2% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 2.6% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.1% | 5.6% | -1.5% | 5.6% | 0.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.5% | 7.9% | 4.4% | 1.3% | 6.6% |
| Oceania | 2.3% | 3.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 2.9% |
| 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 | 77.2% | 66.1% | -11.1% | 83.2% | -17.1% |
| 10+ Years | 2.3% | 19% | 16.7% | 9.8% | 9.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.3% | 4.7% | 0.4% | 2.9% | 1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.3% | 6.4% | 3.1% | 2.2% | 4.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.9% | 3.8% | -9.1% | 1.9% | 1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.6% | 76.7% | 2.9% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| France | 4.1% | 0.3% | 3.8% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 3% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 3% | 0.3% | 2.7% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 1.8% | 0.1% | 1.7% |
| No passport held | 2.4% | 13.5% | -11.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.7% | 37.2% | 10.5% |
| Christian | 40.9% | 46.2% | -5.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Jewish | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Muslim | 1.2% | 6.5% | -5.3% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Canonbury Park South was 105.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 11.4% lower than the Canonbury average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Canonbury Park South has the 36th lowest crime rate of 87 local areas in Canonbury and the 194th lowest crime rate of 530 local areas in Islington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 14.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Canonbury Park South, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £3,000,000 | 2014-08-08 | £3,723,404 |
| 34 Canonbury Park South, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £2,750,000 | 2013-01-21 | £4,281,538 |
| 22 Canonbury Park South, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £2,360,000 | 2011-07-29 | £4,448,833 |
| 24 Canonbury Park South, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,325,000 | 2004-05-27 | £3,919,014 |
| 22 Canonbury Park South, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,255,000 | 2003-07-18 | £4,017,530 |
N1 2FN area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 8% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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 2FN 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 | 143 |
| Self-Employed | 44 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 66 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 43 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 36 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Education | 17 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Other | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 1,642 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 | 2,174 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 2,660 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Islington Nursery School 110-112 Tollington Park , N4 3RB | 3out of 4 | 2,866 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 3,075 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canonbury Primary School Canonbury Road , N1 2UT | 3out of 4 | 350 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| William Tyndale Primary School Upper Street , N1 2GG | 4out of 4 | 580 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Laycock Primary School Laycock Street , Upper Street N1 1SW | 3out of 4 | 655 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The New North Academy 32 Popham Road , Islington N1 8SJ | 3out of 4 | 720 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's CofE Primary School Fowler Road , Islington N1 2EP | 3out of 4 | 793 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of London Academy Highbury Grove 8 Highbury Grove , Islington N5 2EQ | 1out of 4 | 535 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highbury Fields School Highbury Hill , N5 1AR | 4out of 4 | 969 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| City of London Academy Islington Prebend Street , Islington N1 8PQ | 4out of 4 | 1,144 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterside Academy 317-319 Kingsland Road , E8 4DL | - not rated | 1,668 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke Newington School and Sixth Form Clissold Road , N16 9EX | 3out of 4 | 1,726 yd | Community school | 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 | 897 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 2,836 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 2,846 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , Mill Hill Road NW1 1TR | - not rated | 3,272 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brooke House Sixth Form College Kenninghall Road , E5 8BP | - not rated | 3,402 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 | 1,062 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 238 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Samuel Rhodes MLD School 11 Highbury New Park , N5 2EG | 4out of 4 | 436 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Steiner School 1 St Paul's Road , Islington N1 2QH | - not rated | 613 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy: the Courtyard Holloway Road , Islington N7 8LT | 3out of 4 | 865 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New River College Secondary Lough Road , N7 8RH | 3out of 4 | 1,158 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 Place | The Place, 11 Canonbury Place | 269 yd | |
| Esquires Essex Road | Esquires Essex Road, 319 Essex Road | 334 yd | |
| My Favourite Cafe | My Favourite Cafe, Ground Floor And Basement | 360 yd | |
| Trade | Trade, Front Unit at | 365 yd | |
| ZAZÓN | ZAZÓN, Commercial | 366 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marquess Tavern Public House | Marquess Tavern Public House, 32 Canonbury Street | 240 yd | |
| The Canonbury PH | The Canonbury PH, 21 Canonbury Place | 242 yd | |
| Alwyne Castle Public House | Alwyne Castle Public House, 83 St Paul's Road | 361 yd | |
| Myddleton Arms Public House | Myddleton Arms Public House, 52 Canonbury Road | 487 yd | |
| The Snooty Fox | The Snooty Fox, 75 Grosvenor Avenue | 548 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Islington Pizza & BFC Original | Islington Pizza & BFC Original, Basement and Ground Floor Rear | 363 yd | |
| Monsoon Indian Takeaway | Monsoon Indian Takeaway, Unit 3 On Ground Floor | 366 yd | |
| Bubble bee bubble tea | Bubble bee bubble tea, 226 St Paul's Road | 391 yd | |
| Coox | Coox, 216 Essex Road | 509 yd | |
| Mississippi Fried Chicken | Mississippi Fried Chicken, Shop | 627 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, 325-331 Essex Road | 341 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, 89-95 St Paul's Road | 524 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 272-280 New North Road | 645 yd | |
| Waitrose | Waitrose, 28-32 Highbury Corner | 803 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 43 Holloway Road | 822 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| City Of London Academy Highbury Grove Highbury Grove | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 556 yd |
| Highbury Grove School (Closed) Highbury New Park | swimming pool | 601 yd |
| William Tyndale Primary School UPPER STREET | artificial grass pitch | 622 yd |
| The Exchange Theatrical Rehearsal Rooms (Closed) Sebbon Street | 666 yd | |
| Orangetheory Fitness (Islington) UPPER STREET | health and fitness suite | 697 yd |
| Highbury Leisure Centre HIGHBURY CRESCENT | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 764 yd |
| Highbury Fields Courts And Pitches HIGHBURY PLACE | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 892 yd |
| Rosemary Gardens BLUE COURT BLUE COURT SHERBORNE STREET | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 901 yd |
| St Mary Islington Community Partnership ST. MARYS CHURCH OFFICE ST. MARYS CHURCH OFFICE UPPER STREET | health and fitness suite | 993 yd |
| Highbury Fields School HIGHBURY HILL | 1,080 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 | 350 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 245.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 24.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.