St Pauls Road is in London and in Islington district. N1 2LL is located in the Mildmay electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Islington North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about St Pauls Road, London, N1 2LL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N5 2DA, N1 2JX, N5 2NG, N1 2LU, N1 2LX, N5 2DB, N1 2LT, N1 2JY, N5 1HJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding N1 2LL has a slightly higher male population, with 51% 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 | 53.1% | 49% | -4.1% | 51.0% | -2.0% |
| Male | 46.9% | 51% | 4.1% | 49.0% | 2.0% |
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 2LL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 71.8% 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 | 69.4% | 71.8% | 2.4% | 37.9% | 33.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 20.4% | 19.5% | -0.9% | 44.2% | -24.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.1% | 1.7% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 6% | 6.4% | 0.4% | 9.1% | -2.7% |
| Widowed | 2.1% | 0.5% | -1.6% | 6.1% | -5.6% |
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 (87.6%) 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 | 51.6% | 56.2% | 4.6% | 48.4% | 7.8% |
| Good health | 33.7% | 31.4% | -2.3% | 33.6% | -2.2% |
| Fair health | 10.1% | 8.3% | -1.8% | 12.7% | -4.4% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 2.9% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 1.2% | -0.7% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 2LL this area, 4.9% 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 74.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.3% | 4.9% | -7.4% | 18.2% | -13.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.3% | 2.7% | -1.6% | 9.6% | -6.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.9% | 2.2% | -6.7% | 13.4% | -11.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.5% | 11.2% | 5.7% | 16.9% | -5.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 60% | 74.1% | 14.1% | 33.8% | 40.3% |
| Other | 7.7% | 2.7% | -5.0% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 3.5% | 0% | -3.5% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.6% | 2.5% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 1.8% |
| Indian | 1.6% | 2.5% | 0.9% | 3.1% | -0.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 3.1% | 3.3% | 0.2% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
| Black African | 3.9% | 2.1% | -1.8% | 2.5% | -0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.5% | 0.8% | -2.7% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.3% | 1.7% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 2.5% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 4.6% | 3.4% | 0.8% | 3.8% |
| White | 73.3% | 75.4% | 2.1% | 81.4% | -6.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 2.7% | 3.3% | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
In this area, 58.3% 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 | 71.3% | 58.3% | -13.0% | 83.2% | -24.9% |
| European Union | 7.8% | 14.2% | 6.4% | 6.1% | 8.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.9% | 3.8% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 3.0% |
| Africa | 3.1% | 2.5% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7% | 6.7% | -0.3% | 5.6% | 1.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5% | 10.8% | 5.8% | 1.3% | 9.5% |
| Oceania | 3.5% | 2.9% | -0.6% | 0.3% | 2.6% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 67.1% | 58.1% | -9.0% | 83.2% | -25.1% |
| 10+ Years | 5.4% | 17.4% | 12.0% | 9.8% | 7.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 5% | 9.5% | 4.5% | 2.9% | 6.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.8% | 7.9% | 2.1% | 2.2% | 5.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.7% | 7.1% | -9.6% | 1.9% | 5.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.9% | 76.7% | -7.8% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| France | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| Germany | 2.9% | 0.2% | 2.7% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| Other Europe | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2.5% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 4.6% | 0.3% | 4.3% |
| Oceania | 3.3% | 0.1% | 3.2% |
| No passport held | 3.3% | 13.5% | -10.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53.5% | 37.2% | 16.3% |
| Christian | 30.3% | 46.2% | -15.9% |
| Buddhist | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Jewish | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Muslim | 5.4% | 6.5% | -1.1% |
| Sikh | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Pauls Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Canonbury average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -46.4%.
Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 95% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basement Flat 164 St Pauls Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £395,000 | 2024-10-29 | £382,680 |
| Flat C 150 St Pauls Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £900,000 | 2024-09-13 | £875,342 |
| 164 St Pauls Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £955,000 | 2024-06-28 | £871,690 |
| 202 St Pauls Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,125,000 | 2024-05-31 | £1,027,965 |
| 194 St Pauls Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,660,000 | 2024-05-30 | £1,516,819 |
N1 2LL area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 13% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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 2LL 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 | 114 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Retired | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 41 |
| Information and communication | 22 |
| Other | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Education | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 1,974 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 |
| North Islington Nursery School 110-112 Tollington Park , N4 3RB | 3out of 4 | 2,533 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 2,996 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 3,189 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 | 381 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Laycock Primary School Laycock Street , Upper Street N1 1SW | 3out of 4 | 600 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Drayton Park Primary School Arvon Road , N5 1PJ | 3out of 4 | 699 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| William Tyndale Primary School Upper Street , N1 2GG | 4out of 4 | 727 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highbury Quadrant Primary School Highbury New Park , N5 2DP | 3out of 4 | 901 yd | Community school | 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 | 249 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highbury Fields School Highbury Hill , N5 1AR | 4out of 4 | 641 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| City of London Academy Islington Prebend Street , Islington N1 8PQ | 4out of 4 | 1,413 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke Newington School and Sixth Form Clissold Road , N16 9EX | 3out of 4 | 1,617 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterside Academy 317-319 Kingsland Road , E8 4DL | - not rated | 1,981 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 | 617 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 2,963 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 3,167 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , Mill Hill Road NW1 1TR | - not rated | 3,213 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brooke House Sixth Form College Kenninghall Road , E5 8BP | - not rated | 3,456 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 | 845 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 | 155 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Bridge House Canonbury School 6-9 Canonbury Place , London N1 2NQ | - not rated | 471 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy: the Courtyard Holloway Road , Islington N7 8LT | 3out of 4 | 614 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Steiner School 1 St Paul's Road , Islington N1 2QH | - not rated | 809 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New River College Secondary Lough Road , N7 8RH | 3out of 4 | 961 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 Nook | The Nook, Basement And Ground Floors | 102 yd | |
| New London Cafe | New London Cafe, Basement And Ground Floors | 107 yd | |
| Yummy Thai & Asian Cuisine | Yummy Thai & Asian Cuisine, 224-226 St Paul's Road | 128 yd | |
| Thai Corner | Thai Corner, Basement And Ground Floors | 159 yd | |
| Kitty's | Kitty's, Basement And Ground Floor Shop | 164 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alwyne Castle Public House | Alwyne Castle Public House, 83 St Paul's Road | 149 yd | |
| The Canonbury PH | The Canonbury PH, 21 Canonbury Place | 325 yd | |
| Hen & Chickens Public House | Hen & Chickens Public House, 109 St Paul's Road | 404 yd | |
| The Snooty Fox | The Snooty Fox, 75 Grosvenor Avenue | 485 yd | |
| Famous Cocktail Bar | Famous Cocktail Bar, 259 Upper Street | 506 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bubble bee bubble tea | Bubble bee bubble tea, 226 St Paul's Road | 131 yd | |
| Pret A Manger | Pret A Manger, Ground Floor, Northway House | 517 yd | |
| Subway | Subway, 248 Upper Street | 542 yd | |
| KFC | KFC, Ground Floor | 563 yd | |
| Falafel Highbury limited@budgens | Falafel Highbury limited@budgens, 213-215 Upper Street | 667 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, 89-95 St Paul's Road | 349 yd | |
| Waitrose | Waitrose, 28-32 Highbury Corner | 574 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 43 Holloway Road | 602 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, 325-331 Essex Road | 656 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 272-280 New North Road | 944 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| City Of London Academy Highbury Grove Highbury Grove | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 231 yd |
| Highbury Grove School (Closed) Highbury New Park | swimming pool | 280 yd |
| Highbury Leisure Centre HIGHBURY CRESCENT | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 495 yd |
| Highbury Fields Courts And Pitches HIGHBURY PLACE | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 559 yd |
| Orangetheory Fitness (Islington) UPPER STREET | health and fitness suite | 575 yd |
| William Tyndale Primary School UPPER STREET | artificial grass pitch | 686 yd |
| Highbury Fields School HIGHBURY HILL | 745 yd | |
| The Exchange Theatrical Rehearsal Rooms (Closed) Sebbon Street | 794 yd | |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy LIVERPOOL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 960 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 | 98.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.8% |
| 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 | 1.1% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 125.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.