Halton Road is in London and in Islington district. N1 2HD 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 2HD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N1 2BY, N1 2HE, N1 2BX, N1 2BZ, N1 2BU, N1 2AA, N1 2BT, N1 2DA, N1 2BS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around N1 2HD 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 2HD, 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 2HD 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 Halton Road was 465.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 289.5% higher than the Canonbury average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Halton Road has the 3rd highest crime rate of 87 local areas in Canonbury and the 48th highest crime rate of 530 local areas in Islington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 182.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 29.5%.

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 158 Halton Mansions Halton Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2009-02-26 | £465,938 |
| Flat 160 Halton Mansions Halton Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £249,950 | 2003-06-20 | £624,247 |
| Flat 159 Halton Mansions Halton Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £227,000 | 2002-12-06 | £562,688 |
| Flat 160 Halton Mansions Halton Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £182,000 | 2000-04-20 | £630,341 |
| Flat 159 Halton Mansions Halton Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £110,750 | 1999-01-08 | £529,257 |
N1 2HD 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 | 1,586 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 | 1,680 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 2,479 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 2,483 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Islington Nursery School 110-112 Tollington Park , N4 3RB | 3out of 4 | 3,247 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Tyndale Primary School Upper Street , N1 2GG | 4out of 4 | 151 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's CofE Primary School Fowler Road , Islington N1 2EP | 3out of 4 | 195 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The New North Academy 32 Popham Road , Islington N1 8SJ | 3out of 4 | 413 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Canonbury Primary School Canonbury Road , N1 2UT | 3out of 4 | 457 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Laycock Primary School Laycock Street , Upper Street N1 1SW | 3out of 4 | 538 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 | 627 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of London Academy Highbury Grove 8 Highbury Grove , Islington N5 2EQ | 1out of 4 | 1,060 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School Donegal Street , Islington N1 9QG | 4out of 4 | 1,392 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Highbury Fields School Highbury Hill , N5 1AR | 4out of 4 | 1,415 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Waterside Academy 317-319 Kingsland Road , E8 4DL | - not rated | 1,754 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 | 1,429 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 2,249 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 2,510 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , Mill Hill Road NW1 1TR | - not rated | 2,827 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 42 - 43 Queen Square , Camden WC1N 3AQ | - not rated | 2,975 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 | 1,060 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 | 371 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Cloudesley School Tudor Rose Building , 1 Prebend Street N1 8RE | 4out of 4 | 634 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge Integrated Learning Space 1 Dowrey Street , N1 0HY | 4out of 4 | 778 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New River College Primary Cloudesley Square , N1 0HN | 3out of 4 | 808 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Samuel Rhodes MLD School 11 Highbury New Park , N5 2EG | 4out of 4 | 960 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taste Of India | Taste Of India, Ground Floor | 148 yd | |
| El Inca Plebeyo | El Inca Plebeyo, Shop | 148 yd | |
| Tierra Peru | Tierra Peru, 164 Essex Road | 149 yd | |
| Raab The Bakers | Raab The Bakers, 136 Essex Road | 164 yd | |
| Delaterra | Delaterra, Shop, York House | 173 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Myddleton Arms Public House | Myddleton Arms Public House, 52 Canonbury Road | 131 yd | |
| Green Man Public House | Green Man Public House, Basement And Ground Floors | 175 yd | |
| The Alpaca | The Alpaca, 84-86 Essex Road | 280 yd | |
| Hoxley and Porter | Hoxley and Porter, 153 Upper Street | 347 yd | |
| Laki Kane | Laki Kane, Ground And Mezzanine Floors | 352 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asia Village | Asia Village, 153 Essex Road | 116 yd | |
| Mississippi Fried Chicken | Mississippi Fried Chicken, Shop | 119 yd | |
| Angel Kebab | Angel Kebab, Commercial Unit Restaurant, Clarence House | 132 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Domino's Pizza, Basement And Ground Floors | 158 yd | |
| Mike'S Fish Bar | Mike'S Fish Bar, 122 Essex Road | 188 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco, 272-280 New North Road | 331 yd | |
| Welcome Co-op Angel | Welcome Co-op Angel, 47-49 Packington Street | 576 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 25 Islington Green | 664 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, 89-95 St Paul's Road | 690 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, 325-331 Essex Road | 710 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Exchange Theatrical Rehearsal Rooms (Closed) Sebbon Street | 193 yd | |
| William Tyndale Primary School UPPER STREET | artificial grass pitch | 319 yd |
| St Mary Islington Community Partnership ST. MARYS CHURCH OFFICE ST. MARYS CHURCH OFFICE UPPER STREET | health and fitness suite | 397 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Islington) ESSEX ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 488 yd |
| Islington Green School (Closed) Prebend Street | 547 yd | |
| City Of London Academy PREBEND STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 583 yd |
| Orangetheory Fitness (Islington) UPPER STREET | health and fitness suite | 664 yd |
| Rosemary Gardens BLUE COURT BLUE COURT SHERBORNE STREET | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 786 yd |
| Thornhill Road Stp LOFTING ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 829 yd |
| Samuel Rhodes Mld School (Closed) Dowrey Street | 868 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 | 75.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 63 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.