Alwyne Road is in London and in Islington district. N1 2HW is located in the Canonbury 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 Alwyne Road, London, N1 2HW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N1 2HH, N1 2HR, N1 2HP, N1 2NL, N1 2UX, N1 2HQ, N1 2TA, N1 2UY, N1 2HJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding N1 2HW, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 56% 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 | 53.5% | 56% | 2.5% | 51.0% | 5.0% |
| Male | 46.5% | 44% | -2.5% | 49.0% | -5.0% |
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 2HW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.6% 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 | 46.2% | 51.6% | 5.4% | 37.9% | 13.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.7% | 24.5% | -7.2% | 44.2% | -19.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 2.7% | 1% | -1.7% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 5% | 1.6% | -3.4% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 12.2% | 13.5% | 1.3% | 9.1% | 4.4% |
| Widowed | 2.3% | 6.8% | 4.5% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
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 | 48% | 49.5% | 1.5% | 48.4% | 1.1% |
| Good health | 33.1% | 33.5% | 0.4% | 33.6% | -0.1% |
| Fair health | 14.2% | 11.9% | -2.3% | 12.7% | -0.8% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 2.8% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 2.3% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
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.
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 57.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19% | 16.7% | -2.3% | 18.2% | -1.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10% | 2.6% | -7.4% | 9.6% | -7.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.1% | 7.8% | -0.3% | 13.4% | -5.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.6% | 10.4% | 1.8% | 16.9% | -6.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 48% | 57.8% | 9.8% | 33.8% | 24.0% |
| Other | 4.5% | 2.1% | -2.4% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 3.1% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 2.5% | 1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.9% | 1.8% | -2.1% | 1.0% | 0.8% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2% | 1.8% | -0.2% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 2.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| White | 85% | 82.2% | -2.8% | 81.4% | 0.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 72.9% 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 | 82.3% | 72.9% | -9.4% | 83.2% | -10.3% |
| European Union | 7.1% | 10.3% | 3.2% | 6.1% | 4.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 3.3% | 2.1% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.5% | 2.8% | -0.7% | 5.6% | -2.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.3% | 6.1% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 4.8% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 3.3% | 2.5% | 0.3% | 3.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 81.5% | 71.9% | -9.6% | 83.2% | -11.3% |
| 10+ Years | 3.9% | 11.5% | 7.6% | 9.8% | 1.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 4.6% | 3.8% | 2.9% | 1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.5% | 6.5% | 3.0% | 2.2% | 4.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.2% | 5.5% | -4.7% | 1.9% | 3.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.9% | 76.7% | -2.8% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| France | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Germany | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Turkey | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 5% | 0.3% | 4.7% |
| Oceania | 3.2% | 0.1% | 3.1% |
| No passport held | 6.4% | 13.5% | -7.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.6% | 37.2% | 6.4% |
| Christian | 48.6% | 46.2% | 2.4% |
| Hindu | 0.5% | 1.7% | -1.2% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Alwyne Road was 130.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 9.9% higher than the Canonbury average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Alwyne Road has the 40th lowest crime rate of 82 local areas in Canonbury and the 226th lowest crime rate of 506 local areas in Islington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 49.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -34.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Alwyne Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £4,750,000 | 2021-03-26 | £5,088,595 |
| 39 Alwyne Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £3,300,000 | 2020-04-09 | £3,444,526 |
| 40 Alwyne Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £3,565,000 | 2019-07-12 | £4,228,162 |
| 38 Alwyne Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £3,600,000 | 2014-06-25 | £4,652,580 |
| 31 Alwyne Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £2,650,000 | 2006-11-07 | £6,750,121 |
N1 2HW 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 | 70 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Part-Time Employee | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 28 |
| Education | 20 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| 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 | 1,473 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 | 1,970 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 2,443 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 2,779 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christopher's Nursery School Bridgeway Street , NW1 1QR | - not rated | 3,116 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 | 350 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| William Tyndale Primary School Upper Street , N1 2GG | - not rated | 350 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Canonbury Junior School Canonbury Road , N1 2UT | - not rated | 384 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Canonbury Infants' School Canonbury Road , N1 2UT | - not rated | 384 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Canonbury Primary School Canonbury Road , N1 2UT | 3out of 4 | 384 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 | 803 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Islington Green School Prebend Street , N1 8PQ | - not rated | 803 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of London Academy Highbury Grove 8 Highbury Grove , Islington N5 2EQ | 3out of 4 | 857 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highbury Grove School 8 Highbury Grove , N5 2EQ | - not rated | 857 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highbury Fields School Highbury Hill , N5 1AR | 4out of 4 | 1,265 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , N5 2AG | - not rated | 1,226 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tech City College 263-269 City Road , Islington EC1V 1JX | - not rated | 1,542 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hackney Community College Shoreditch Campus , Falkirk Street N1 6HQ | - not rated | 1,974 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City and Islington College 383 Holloway Road , Holloway N7 0RN | - not rated | 2,434 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsway College Gray's Inn Centre , WC1H 8JB | - not rated | 2,546 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 | 1,128 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Bridge House Senior Canonbury School 6-9 Canonbury Place , Islington N1 2NQ | - not rated | 166 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| William Tyndale Class Base (South) C/O William Tyndale School , Sable Street N1 2AQ | - not rated | 350 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ecclesbourne Class Base (East) C/O Ecclesbourne School , Ecclesbourne Road N1 3AG | - not rated | 465 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosemary Sld School 75 Prebend Street , N1 8PW | - not rated | 614 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Scandinavian School Curran House , 3 Highbury Crescent N5 1RN | - not rated | 743 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ciro's | Ciro's, Unit 6, The Ivories | 162 yd | |
| The Place | The Place, 11 Canonbury Place | 204 yd | |
| The Smokehouse | The Smokehouse, 63-69 Canonbury Road | 222 yd | |
| The New People's Choice | The New People's Choice, Ground Floor | 278 yd | |
| Cookie's Cafe | Cookie's Cafe, 216 Essex Road | 278 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marquess Tavern Public House | Marquess Tavern Public House, 32 Canonbury Street | 119 yd | |
| Myddleton Arms Public House | Myddleton Arms Public House, 52 Canonbury Road | 174 yd | |
| The Canonbury PH | The Canonbury PH, 21 Canonbury Place | 235 yd | |
| Green Man Public House | Green Man Public House, Basement And Ground Floors | 435 yd | |
| Alwyne Castle Public House | Alwyne Castle Public House, 83 St Paul's Road | 476 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coox | Coox, 216 Essex Road | 278 yd | |
| Mississippi Fried Chicken | Mississippi Fried Chicken, Shop | 322 yd | |
| Asia Village | Asia Village, 153 Essex Road | 335 yd | |
| Angel Kebab | Angel Kebab, Commercial Unit Restaurant, Clarence House | 394 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Domino's Pizza, Basement And Ground Floors | 404 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco, 272-280 New North Road | 420 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, 325-331 Essex Road | 502 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, 89-95 St Paul's Road | 518 yd | |
| Waitrose | Waitrose, 28-32 Highbury Corner | 780 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 43 Holloway Road | 786 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Exchange Theatrical Rehearsal Rooms (Closed) Sebbon Street | 353 yd | |
| William Tyndale Primary School UPPER STREET | artificial grass pitch | 356 yd |
| Orangetheory Fitness (Islington) UPPER STREET | health and fitness suite | 584 yd |
| St Mary Islington Community Partnership ST. MARYS CHURCH OFFICE ST. MARYS CHURCH OFFICE UPPER STREET | health and fitness suite | 665 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Islington) ESSEX ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 765 yd |
| City Of London Academy Highbury Grove Highbury Grove | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 779 yd |
| Highbury Leisure Centre HIGHBURY CRESCENT | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 793 yd |
| Islington Green School (Closed) Prebend Street | 805 yd | |
| Rosemary Gardens BLUE COURT BLUE COURT SHERBORNE STREET | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 809 yd |
| Highbury Grove School (Closed) Highbury New Park | swimming pool | 828 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 | 54.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 93 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.