Alwyne Place is in London and in Islington district. N1 2NL 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 Place, London, N1 2NL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N1 2LA, N1 2NQ, N1 2HJ, N1 2LB, N1 2NN, N1 2HH, N1 2HW, N1 2HQ, N1 2NS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding N1 2NL has a slightly higher male population, with 50.8% 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 | 53.6% | 49.2% | -4.4% | 51.0% | -1.8% |
| Male | 46.4% | 50.8% | 4.4% | 49.0% | 1.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 37.4% | 40.4% | 3.0% | 37.9% | 2.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.9% | 50% | 1.1% | 44.2% | 5.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 2.9% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 7.9% | 4.3% | -3.6% | 9.1% | -4.8% |
| Widowed | 3.7% | 1.4% | -2.3% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (92.7%) 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 | 67.2% | 66.7% | -0.5% | 48.4% | 18.3% |
| Good health | 27.7% | 26% | -1.7% | 33.6% | -7.6% |
| Fair health | 3.8% | 5.4% | 1.6% | 12.7% | -7.3% |
| Bad health | 1.3% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
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.
In the area around N1 2NL this area, 4.3% 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 84.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 4.2% | 4.3% | 0.1% | 18.2% | -13.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 2.1% | 1.9% | -0.2% | 9.6% | -7.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.9% | 3.4% | -4.5% | 13.4% | -10.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -4.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.8% | 5.3% | -1.5% | 16.9% | -11.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 74.7% | 84.1% | 9.4% | 33.8% | 50.3% |
| Other | 4.2% | 0% | -4.2% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.3% 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% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 2.6% | 4.6% | 2.0% | 3.1% | 1.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 3.8% | 0.4% | -3.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 4.7% | 3.5% | -1.2% | 0.8% | 2.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 85.1% | 85.3% | 0.2% | 81.4% | 3.9% |
| Arab | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 67.6% 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 | 73.2% | 67.6% | -5.6% | 83.2% | -15.6% |
| European Union | 7.7% | 12.9% | 5.2% | 6.1% | 6.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 2.7% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Africa | 3% | 1.2% | -1.8% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.3% | 4.7% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -0.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.8% | 7.8% | 1.0% | 1.3% | 6.5% |
| Oceania | 4.3% | 3.1% | -1.2% | 0.3% | 2.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 72.3% | 66.8% | -5.5% | 83.2% | -16.4% |
| 10+ Years | 3.4% | 20.8% | 17.4% | 9.8% | 11.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.3% | 6.6% | 2.3% | 2.2% | 4.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.2% | 3.9% | -12.3% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.2% | 76.7% | -1.5% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| France | 3.9% | 0.3% | 3.6% |
| Germany | 2.3% | 0.2% | 2.1% |
| Italy | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.2% |
| Other Europe | 2.7% | 0.2% | 2.5% |
| Middle East | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 3.1% | 0.3% | 2.8% |
| Central and South America | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 2.7% | 13.5% | -10.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44% | 37.2% | 6.8% |
| Christian | 36.7% | 46.2% | -9.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 4.2% | 1.7% | 2.5% |
| Jewish | 4.6% | 0.5% | 4.1% |
| Muslim | 2.3% | 6.5% | -4.2% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Alwyne Place was 50.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 57.7% lower than the Canonbury average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Alwyne Place has the 11th lowest crime rate of 87 local areas in Canonbury and the 67th lowest crime rate of 530 local areas in Islington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -69.0%.
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 3 5 Alwyne Place, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,300,000 | 2024-02-01 | £1,260,683 |
| Flat B 18 Alwyne Place, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £735,000 | 2022-10-27 | £700,470 |
| First Floor Flat 7 Alwyne Place, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £910,000 | 2022-03-04 | £886,804 |
| First Floor Flat 1 Alwyne Place, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £670,000 | 2021-06-21 | £686,577 |
| 4 Alwyne Place, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £4,700,000 | 2021-01-18 | £5,108,696 |
N1 2NL area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Less than 1% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 22% 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 2NL 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 78 |
| Self-Employed | 46 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Part-Time Employee | 14 |
| Other | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 41 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 27 |
| Information and communication | 18 |
| Other | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Construction | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 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 | 1,689 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 | 1,914 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 2,666 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 2,819 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Islington Nursery School 110-112 Tollington Park , N4 3RB | 3out of 4 | 2,934 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 | 164 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| William Tyndale Primary School Upper Street , N1 2GG | 4out of 4 | 321 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Laycock Primary School Laycock Street , Upper Street N1 1SW | 3out of 4 | 442 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's CofE Primary School Fowler Road , Islington N1 2EP | 3out of 4 | 569 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The New North Academy 32 Popham Road , Islington N1 8SJ | 3out of 4 | 617 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 | 688 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of London Academy Islington Prebend Street , Islington N1 8PQ | 4out of 4 | 973 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Highbury Fields School Highbury Hill , N5 1AR | 4out of 4 | 1,066 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School Donegal Street , Islington N1 9QG | 4out of 4 | 1,724 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Waterside Academy 317-319 Kingsland Road , E8 4DL | - not rated | 1,775 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 | 1,058 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 2,591 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 2,775 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , Mill Hill Road NW1 1TR | - not rated | 3,022 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 42 - 43 Queen Square , Camden WC1N 3AQ | - not rated | 3,328 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 | 921 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 | 69 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Samuel Rhodes MLD School 11 Highbury New Park , N5 2EG | 4out of 4 | 587 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy: the Courtyard Holloway Road , Islington N7 8LT | 3out of 4 | 769 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Steiner School 1 St Paul's Road , Islington N1 2QH | - not rated | 856 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Cloudesley School Tudor Rose Building , 1 Prebend Street N1 8RE | 4out of 4 | 991 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Place | The Place, 11 Canonbury Place | 96 yd | |
| The Smokehouse | The Smokehouse, 63-69 Canonbury Road | 245 yd | |
| Estorick Caffe@Estorick Gallery | Estorick Caffe@Estorick Gallery, Northampton Lodge | 262 yd | |
| Ciro's | Ciro's, Unit 6, The Ivories | 265 yd | |
| Tiella at Compton Arms | Tiella at Compton Arms, 4 Compton Avenue | 363 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Canonbury PH | The Canonbury PH, 21 Canonbury Place | 124 yd | |
| Marquess Tavern Public House | Marquess Tavern Public House, 32 Canonbury Street | 149 yd | |
| Myddleton Arms Public House | Myddleton Arms Public House, 52 Canonbury Road | 281 yd | |
| Alwyne Castle Public House | Alwyne Castle Public House, 83 St Paul's Road | 365 yd | |
| Hen & Chickens Public House | Hen & Chickens Public House, 109 St Paul's Road | 458 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coox | Coox, 216 Essex Road | 384 yd | |
| Bubble bee bubble tea | Bubble bee bubble tea, 226 St Paul's Road | 412 yd | |
| Mississippi Fried Chicken | Mississippi Fried Chicken, Shop | 430 yd | |
| Asia Village | Asia Village, 153 Essex Road | 442 yd | |
| Falafel Highbury limited@budgens | Falafel Highbury limited@budgens, 213-215 Upper Street | 481 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, 89-95 St Paul's Road | 422 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, 325-331 Essex Road | 511 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 272-280 New North Road | 527 yd | |
| Waitrose | Waitrose, 28-32 Highbury Corner | 694 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 43 Holloway Road | 703 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| William Tyndale Primary School UPPER STREET | artificial grass pitch | 363 yd |
| The Exchange Theatrical Rehearsal Rooms (Closed) Sebbon Street | 405 yd | |
| Orangetheory Fitness (Islington) UPPER STREET | health and fitness suite | 520 yd |
| City Of London Academy Highbury Grove Highbury Grove | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 670 yd |
| Highbury Leisure Centre HIGHBURY CRESCENT | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 696 yd |
| Highbury Grove School (Closed) Highbury New Park | swimming pool | 719 yd |
| St Mary Islington Community Partnership ST. MARYS CHURCH OFFICE ST. MARYS CHURCH OFFICE UPPER STREET | health and fitness suite | 742 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Islington) ESSEX ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 850 yd |
| Rosemary Gardens BLUE COURT BLUE COURT SHERBORNE STREET | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 898 yd |
| Islington Green School (Closed) Prebend Street | 911 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 | 91.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 91.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 91.9% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 131.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.