Alwyne Square is in London and in Islington district. N1 2JY 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 Square, London, N1 2JY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N1 2JZ, N1 2JX, N1 2LT, N1 2JT, N1 2LU, N1 2NW, N1 2LP, N1 2JR, N1 2NP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding N1 2JY, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.2% 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 | 50.8% | 55.2% | 4.4% | 51.0% | 4.2% |
| Male | 49.2% | 44.8% | -4.4% | 49.0% | -4.2% |
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 2JY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 57.8% 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 | 56.2% | 57.8% | 1.6% | 37.9% | 19.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.6% | 34.8% | 0.2% | 44.2% | -9.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 0.8% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 3.5% | 3.7% | 0.2% | 9.1% | -5.4% |
| Widowed | 3.8% | 2% | -1.8% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
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.
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 | 61.5% | 71.3% | 9.8% | 48.4% | 22.9% |
| Good health | 28.2% | 21.9% | -6.3% | 33.6% | -11.7% |
| Fair health | 7% | 6.5% | -0.5% | 12.7% | -6.2% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 0.4% | -2.9% | 4.0% | -3.6% |
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 2JY this area, 3.3% 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 79%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 4.2% | 3.3% | -0.9% | 18.2% | -14.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.2% | 1.6% | -2.6% | 9.6% | -8.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 5.8% | 4.9% | -0.9% | 13.4% | -8.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -4.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.4% | 8.2% | 2.8% | 16.9% | -8.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 74.2% | 79% | 4.8% | 33.8% | 45.2% |
| Other | 5.4% | 1.6% | -3.8% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 3% | 1.1% | -1.9% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 1.7% | 0.4% | -1.3% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.0% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.4% | -1.3% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 1.8% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 86.7% | 87.7% | 1.0% | 81.4% | 6.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 1% | 4% | 3.0% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
In this area, 60.4% 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 | 73.4% | 60.4% | -13.0% | 83.2% | -22.8% |
| European Union | 9.3% | 18.7% | 9.4% | 6.1% | 12.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 2% | 3.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 2.8% |
| Africa | 2% | 2.2% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3% | 4% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -1.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.7% | 6.1% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 4.8% |
| Oceania | 5.3% | 5% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 4.7% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 71.8% | 60.2% | -11.6% | 83.2% | -23.0% |
| 10+ Years | 4.3% | 14.3% | 10.0% | 9.8% | 4.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 4% | 9.3% | 5.3% | 2.9% | 6.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.3% | 10.8% | 5.5% | 2.2% | 8.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.6% | 5.4% | -9.2% | 1.9% | 3.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.1% | 76.7% | -6.6% |
| France | 3.2% | 0.3% | 2.9% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 3.2% | 0.6% | 2.6% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 2.5% | 0.4% | 2.1% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 4.6% | 1.5% | 3.1% |
| Other Europe | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| North Africa | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| Central and South America | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Oceania | 3.5% | 0.1% | 3.4% |
| No passport held | 2.1% | 13.5% | -11.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.5% | 37.2% | 13.3% |
| Christian | 35.1% | 46.2% | -11.1% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Jewish | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Muslim | 2.2% | 6.5% | -4.3% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 7.9% | 6.0% | 1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Alwyne Square was 116.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 2.6% lower than the Canonbury average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Alwyne Square has the 42nd lowest crime rate of 87 local areas in Canonbury and the 220th lowest crime rate of 530 local areas in Islington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 27.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -26.3%.
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 8 Grice Court Alwyne Square, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £750,001 | 2022-11-03 | £733,039 |
| Flat 20 Grice Court Alwyne Square, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £735,000 | 2022-09-16 | £697,128 |
| Flat 5 Grice Court Alwyne Square, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £654,321 | 2022-01-21 | £640,783 |
| Flat 23 Grice Court Alwyne Square, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £675,000 | 2017-10-18 | £675,680 |
| Flat 9 Grice Court Alwyne Square, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £680,000 | 2017-05-15 | £676,597 |
N1 2JY area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 6% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% 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 2JY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in N1 2JY area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 128 |
| Self-Employed | 39 |
| Retired | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Part-Time Employee | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 0 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 55 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 27 |
| Education | 19 |
| Information and communication | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Other | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 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 | 1,824 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 | 2,172 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Islington Nursery School 110-112 Tollington Park , N4 3RB | 3out of 4 | 2,681 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 2,845 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 3,138 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 | 331 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Laycock Primary School Laycock Street , Upper Street N1 1SW | 3out of 4 | 607 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| William Tyndale Primary School Upper Street , N1 2GG | 4out of 4 | 648 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Drayton Park Primary School Arvon Road , N5 1PJ | 3out of 4 | 848 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The New North Academy 32 Popham Road , Islington N1 8SJ | 3out of 4 | 888 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 365 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highbury Fields School Highbury Hill , N5 1AR | 4out of 4 | 786 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| City of London Academy Islington Prebend Street , Islington N1 8PQ | 4out of 4 | 1,291 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke Newington School and Sixth Form Clissold Road , N16 9EX | 3out of 4 | 1,654 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterside Academy 317-319 Kingsland Road , E8 4DL | - not rated | 1,838 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 | 735 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 2,911 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 3,019 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , Mill Hill Road NW1 1TR | - not rated | 3,239 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brooke House Sixth Form College Kenninghall Road , E5 8BP | - not rated | 3,424 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 | 937 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samuel Rhodes MLD School 11 Highbury New Park , N5 2EG | 4out of 4 | 263 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Bridge House Canonbury School 6-9 Canonbury Place , London N1 2NQ | - not rated | 349 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Steiner School 1 St Paul's Road , Islington N1 2QH | - not rated | 705 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy: the Courtyard Holloway Road , Islington N7 8LT | 3out of 4 | 721 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New River College Secondary Lough Road , N7 8RH | 3out of 4 | 1,044 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| New London Cafe | New London Cafe, Basement And Ground Floors | 200 yd | |
| The Nook | The Nook, Basement And Ground Floors | 204 yd | |
| Yummy Thai & Asian Cuisine | Yummy Thai & Asian Cuisine, 224-226 St Paul's Road | 225 yd | |
| Thai Corner | Thai Corner, Basement And Ground Floors | 242 yd | |
| Kitty's | Kitty's, Basement And Ground Floor Shop | 249 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alwyne Castle Public House | Alwyne Castle Public House, 83 St Paul's Road | 209 yd | |
| The Canonbury PH | The Canonbury PH, 21 Canonbury Place | 242 yd | |
| Marquess Tavern Public House | Marquess Tavern Public House, 32 Canonbury Street | 386 yd | |
| Hen & Chickens Public House | Hen & Chickens Public House, 109 St Paul's Road | 463 yd | |
| The Snooty Fox | The Snooty Fox, 75 Grosvenor Avenue | 482 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bubble bee bubble tea | Bubble bee bubble tea, 226 St Paul's Road | 226 yd | |
| Monsoon Indian Takeaway | Monsoon Indian Takeaway, Unit 3 On Ground Floor | 540 yd | |
| Islington Pizza & BFC Original | Islington Pizza & BFC Original, Basement and Ground Floor Rear | 542 yd | |
| Pret A Manger | Pret A Manger, Ground Floor, Northway House | 578 yd | |
| Subway | Subway, 248 Upper Street | 591 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, 89-95 St Paul's Road | 406 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, 325-331 Essex Road | 510 yd | |
| Waitrose | Waitrose, 28-32 Highbury Corner | 669 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 43 Holloway Road | 693 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 272-280 New North Road | 808 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| City Of London Academy Highbury Grove Highbury Grove | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 373 yd |
| Highbury Grove School (Closed) Highbury New Park | swimming pool | 420 yd |
| Highbury Leisure Centre HIGHBURY CRESCENT | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 610 yd |
| Orangetheory Fitness (Islington) UPPER STREET | health and fitness suite | 615 yd |
| William Tyndale Primary School UPPER STREET | artificial grass pitch | 640 yd |
| Highbury Fields Courts And Pitches HIGHBURY PLACE | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 708 yd |
| The Exchange Theatrical Rehearsal Rooms (Closed) Sebbon Street | 724 yd | |
| Highbury Fields School HIGHBURY HILL | 894 yd | |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy LIVERPOOL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 1,059 yd |
| St Mary Islington Community Partnership ST. MARYS CHURCH OFFICE ST. MARYS CHURCH OFFICE UPPER STREET | health and fitness suite | 1,072 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 187.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.