Harecourt Road is in London and in Islington district. N1 2LW 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 Harecourt Road, London, N1 2LW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N1 2NE, N1 2LP, N1 2PH, N1 2LT, N1 2YS, N1 2JU, N1 2YP, N5 2NH, N1 2LR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding N1 2LW has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.4% of the population 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 | 52.1% | 56.4% | 4.3% | 51.0% | 5.4% |
| Male | 47.9% | 43.6% | -4.3% | 49.0% | -5.4% |
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 2LW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 66.5% 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 | 58.7% | 66.5% | 7.8% | 37.9% | 28.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.7% | 22.2% | -6.5% | 44.2% | -22.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.6% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 2.9% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 7.5% | 4% | -3.5% | 9.1% | -5.1% |
| Widowed | 2.8% | 2.4% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
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 | 51.1% | 55.3% | 4.2% | 48.4% | 6.9% |
| Good health | 31.6% | 27% | -4.6% | 33.6% | -6.6% |
| Fair health | 10.6% | 10.6% | 0.0% | 12.7% | -2.1% |
| Bad health | 5.3% | 3.9% | -1.4% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 3.2% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 2.0% |
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.
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 62.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15% | 14.8% | -0.2% | 18.2% | -3.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.7% | 4.8% | -3.9% | 9.6% | -4.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.7% | 2.8% | -5.9% | 13.4% | -10.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 5.3% | -4.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 4.7% | 11.6% | 6.9% | 16.9% | -5.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 55.9% | 62.8% | 6.9% | 33.8% | 29.0% |
| Other | 5.9% | 2.8% | -3.1% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 67.8% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.4% | 4.9% | 4.5% | 1.1% | 3.8% |
| Chinese | 1.8% | 0.7% | -1.1% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 2.8% | 2.1% | -0.7% | 3.1% | -1.0% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.1% | 0.7% | -1.4% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 5% | 2.1% | -2.9% | 2.5% | -0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.4% | 2.1% | 0.7% | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Other Black | 3.2% | 2.8% | -0.4% | 0.5% | 2.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.9% | 2.5% | -1.4% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.8% | 3.9% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 3.1% |
| White | 72.7% | 67.8% | -4.9% | 81.4% | -13.6% |
| Arab | 1.8% | 2.8% | 1.0% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| Other | 2.1% | 6% | 3.9% | 1.6% | 4.4% |
In this area, 57.8% 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 | 68.8% | 57.8% | -11.0% | 83.2% | -25.4% |
| European Union | 8.9% | 13.8% | 4.9% | 6.1% | 7.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 4.6% | 2.5% | -2.1% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Africa | 5.3% | 6.7% | 1.4% | 2.7% | 4.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.9% | 3.9% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -1.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5% | 8.9% | 3.9% | 1.3% | 7.6% |
| Oceania | 3.5% | 6.4% | 2.9% | 0.3% | 6.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 67% | 57.8% | -9.2% | 83.2% | -25.4% |
| 10+ Years | 4.3% | 20.2% | 15.9% | 9.8% | 10.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.8% | 5% | -2.8% | 2.9% | 2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 6% | 11.7% | 5.7% | 2.2% | 9.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.9% | 5.3% | -9.6% | 1.9% | 3.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.2% | 76.7% | -6.5% |
| Ireland | 3.5% | 0.6% | 2.9% |
| France | 3.2% | 0.3% | 2.9% |
| Germany | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 3.2% | 1.5% | 1.7% |
| Turkey | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North Africa | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 3.5% | 0.3% | 3.2% |
| Central and South America | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Oceania | 4.6% | 0.1% | 4.5% |
| No passport held | 2.5% | 13.5% | -11.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.9% | 37.2% | 10.7% |
| Christian | 34.9% | 46.2% | -11.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 7.7% | 6.5% | 1.2% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 7.7% | 6.0% | 1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Harecourt Road was 208.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 74.2% higher than the Canonbury average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Harecourt Road has the 17th highest crime rate of 87 local areas in Canonbury and the 163rd highest crime rate of 530 local areas in Islington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 53.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -3.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Harecourt Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,675,000 | 2023-07-07 | £1,653,859 |
| 15D Harecourt Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2022-03-31 | £326,461 |
| Second Floor Flat 27 Harecourt Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2021-06-23 | £435,515 |
| First Floor Flat 8 Harecourt Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £560,000 | 2021-06-18 | £573,856 |
| Flat A 1 Harecourt Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,050,000 | 2020-12-21 | £1,058,519 |
| Full-Time Employee | 122 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Retired | 18 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Other | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 37 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 21 |
| Information and communication | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Education | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 1,881 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 | 2,339 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Islington Nursery School 110-112 Tollington Park , N4 3RB | 3out of 4 | 2,586 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 2,918 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 3,319 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 | 508 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Laycock Primary School Laycock Street , Upper Street N1 1SW | 3out of 4 | 766 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highbury Quadrant Primary School Highbury New Park , N5 2DP | 3out of 4 | 778 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Drayton Park Primary School Arvon Road , N5 1PJ | 3out of 4 | 828 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| William Tyndale Primary School Upper Street , N1 2GG | 4out of 4 | 828 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 | 241 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highbury Fields School Highbury Hill , N5 1AR | 4out of 4 | 692 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| City of London Academy Islington Prebend Street , Islington N1 8PQ | 4out of 4 | 1,452 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke Newington School and Sixth Form Clissold Road , N16 9EX | 3out of 4 | 1,474 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterside Academy 317-319 Kingsland Road , E8 4DL | - not rated | 1,856 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 | 589 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 3,091 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 3,129 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brooke House Sixth Form College Kenninghall Road , E5 8BP | - not rated | 3,275 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , Mill Hill Road NW1 1TR | - not rated | 3,390 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 | 1,030 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 | 157 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Bridge House Canonbury School 6-9 Canonbury Place , London N1 2NQ | - not rated | 519 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Steiner School 1 St Paul's Road , Islington N1 2QH | - not rated | 640 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy: the Courtyard Holloway Road , Islington N7 8LT | 3out of 4 | 795 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New River College Secondary Lough Road , N7 8RH | 3out of 4 | 1,146 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vins | Vins, Ground Floor Shop | 241 yd | |
| The Nook | The Nook, Basement And Ground Floors | 286 yd | |
| New London Cafe | New London Cafe, Basement And Ground Floors | 290 yd | |
| Yummy Thai & Asian Cuisine | Yummy Thai & Asian Cuisine, 224-226 St Paul's Road | 312 yd | |
| New Park Day Centre | New Park Day Centre, New Park Day Centre | 336 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Snooty Fox | The Snooty Fox, 75 Grosvenor Avenue | 311 yd | |
| Alwyne Castle Public House | Alwyne Castle Public House, 83 St Paul's Road | 325 yd | |
| The Canonbury PH | The Canonbury PH, 21 Canonbury Place | 423 yd | |
| The Alma Public House | The Alma Public House, 59 Newington Green Road | 522 yd | |
| Marquess Tavern Public House | Marquess Tavern Public House, 32 Canonbury Street | 544 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bubble bee bubble tea | Bubble bee bubble tea, 226 St Paul's Road | 315 yd | |
| Curry Cartel /Hambagu Islington | Curry Cartel /Hambagu Islington, 55 Newington Green Road | 516 yd | |
| Suruchi | Suruchi, Basement and Ground Floor | 535 yd | |
| My Godo | My Godo, First Second And Third Floors | 593 yd | |
| Monsoon Indian Takeaway | Monsoon Indian Takeaway, Unit 3 On Ground Floor | 597 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, 89-95 St Paul's Road | 530 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, 325-331 Essex Road | 559 yd | |
| Waitrose | Waitrose, 28-32 Highbury Corner | 758 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 43 Holloway Road | 787 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, Unit B, Charles Morton Court | 802 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| City Of London Academy Highbury Grove Highbury Grove | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 296 yd |
| Highbury Grove School (Closed) Highbury New Park | swimming pool | 332 yd |
| Highbury Fields Courts And Pitches HIGHBURY PLACE | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 629 yd |
| Highbury Leisure Centre HIGHBURY CRESCENT | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 674 yd |
| Orangetheory Fitness (Islington) UPPER STREET | health and fitness suite | 754 yd |
| Highbury Fields School HIGHBURY HILL | 815 yd | |
| William Tyndale Primary School UPPER STREET | artificial grass pitch | 819 yd |
| The Exchange Theatrical Rehearsal Rooms (Closed) Sebbon Street | 905 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 | 94.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 94.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 94.8% |
| 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 | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 151.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.