Upper Gulland Walk is in London and in Islington district. N1 2PF 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 Upper Gulland Walk, London, N1 2PF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N1 2RL, N1 2FA, N1 2WB, N1 2PE, N1 2TN, N1 2EE, N1 2FX, N1 2SB, N1 2EB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding N1 2PF has a female population much higher than UK average, with 60.3% 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 | 58.4% | 60.3% | 1.9% | 51.0% | 9.3% |
| Male | 41.6% | 39.7% | -1.9% | 49.0% | -9.3% |
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 2PF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 69.4% 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 | 64.2% | 69.4% | 5.2% | 37.9% | 31.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 21.8% | 13.5% | -8.3% | 44.2% | -30.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.1% | 1.7% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 5.4% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 3.2% |
| Divorced | 7.3% | 7.2% | -0.1% | 9.1% | -1.9% |
| Widowed | 3.1% | 0.9% | -2.2% | 6.1% | -5.2% |
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 (85.8%) 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 | 46.1% | 53.5% | 7.4% | 48.4% | 5.1% |
| Good health | 34.8% | 32.3% | -2.5% | 33.6% | -1.3% |
| Fair health | 13.1% | 10.2% | -2.9% | 12.7% | -2.5% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 3.1% | -1.8% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 52.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 21.8% | 13.6% | -8.2% | 18.2% | -4.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15% | 3.6% | -11.4% | 9.6% | -6.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.8% | 8.2% | -0.6% | 13.4% | -5.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 0.9% | -0.7% | 5.3% | -4.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.4% | 13.6% | 1.2% | 16.9% | -3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.6% | 52.7% | 21.1% | 33.8% | 18.9% |
| Other | 8.8% | 7.3% | -1.5% | 2.8% | 4.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 56.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.9% | 3.9% | 2.0% | 0.7% | 3.2% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Pakistani | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 10.9% | 10.2% | -0.7% | 2.5% | 7.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.2% | 2.3% | 0.1% | 1.0% | 1.3% |
| Other Black | 3.7% | 0% | -3.7% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 7.5% | 0% | -7.5% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 5.2% | 7.8% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 7.0% |
| White | 55.4% | 56.3% | 0.9% | 81.4% | -25.1% |
| Arab | 1.5% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Other | 9% | 12.5% | 3.5% | 1.6% | 10.9% |
In this area, 57.5% 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 | 71.9% | 57.5% | -14.4% | 83.2% | -25.7% |
| European Union | 5.6% | 13.4% | 7.8% | 6.1% | 7.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 5.2% | 3.9% | -1.3% | 0.8% | 3.1% |
| Africa | 7.5% | 4.7% | -2.8% | 2.7% | 2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.1% | 6.3% | 2.2% | 5.6% | 0.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.5% | 8.7% | 4.2% | 1.3% | 7.4% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 3.9% | 2.8% | 0.3% | 3.6% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% | 1.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 68.9% | 57.5% | -11.4% | 83.2% | -25.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 26.8% | 26.4% | 9.8% | 17.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.4% | 6.3% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.6% | 6.3% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 4.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 21.7% | 3.1% | -18.6% | 1.9% | 1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.2% | 76.7% | -4.5% |
| Ireland | 3.2% | 0.6% | 2.6% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 4% | 0.4% | 3.6% |
| Poland | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Turkey | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 4% | 0.1% | 3.9% |
| No passport held | 6.3% | 13.5% | -7.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.9% | 37.2% | 7.7% |
| Christian | 32.3% | 46.2% | -13.9% |
| Buddhist | 3.1% | 0.5% | 2.6% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Jewish | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 11% | 6.5% | 4.5% |
| Other religion | 3.1% | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Not answered | 3.9% | 6.0% | -2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Upper Gulland Walk was 189.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 58.4% higher than the Canonbury average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Upper Gulland Walk has the 20th highest crime rate of 87 local areas in Canonbury and the 183rd highest crime rate of 530 local areas in Islington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 47.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 46.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Upper Gulland Walk, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £322,500 | 2024-05-20 | £288,019 |
| 15 Upper Gulland Walk, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £376,500 | 2022-05-31 | £353,725 |
| 15 Upper Gulland Walk, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2018-05-28 | £344,506 |
| 32 Upper Gulland Walk, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £343,000 | 2015-12-18 | £354,778 |
| 6 Upper Gulland Walk, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £232,500 | 2013-01-07 | £321,873 |
N1 2PF area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 15% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 2PF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 2PF 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 | 48 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Part-Time Employee | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Retired | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Education | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 1,409 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 | 2,283 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 2,435 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Islington Nursery School 110-112 Tollington Park , N4 3RB | 3out of 4 | 3,075 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 3,098 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 | 539 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The New North Academy 32 Popham Road , Islington N1 8SJ | 3out of 4 | 593 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| William Tyndale Primary School Upper Street , N1 2GG | 4out of 4 | 659 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rotherfield Primary School Rotherfield Street , Islington N1 3EE | 3out of 4 | 755 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's CofE Primary School Fowler Road , Islington N1 2EP | 3out of 4 | 786 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 731 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of London Academy Islington Prebend Street , Islington N1 8PQ | 4out of 4 | 1,053 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Highbury Fields School Highbury Hill , N5 1AR | 4out of 4 | 1,179 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Waterside Academy 317-319 Kingsland Road , E8 4DL | - not rated | 1,432 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke Newington School and Sixth Form Clissold Road , N16 9EX | 3out of 4 | 1,759 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,071 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 2,639 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 2,869 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brooke House Sixth Form College Kenninghall Road , E5 8BP | - not rated | 3,303 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , Mill Hill Road NW1 1TR | - not rated | 3,408 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 | 1,284 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 | 340 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Steiner School 1 St Paul's Road , Islington N1 2QH | - not rated | 482 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Samuel Rhodes MLD School 11 Highbury New Park , N5 2EG | 4out of 4 | 639 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosemary Works School 1 Branch Place , N1 5PH | - not rated | 1,064 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Cloudesley School Tudor Rose Building , 1 Prebend Street N1 8RE | 4out of 4 | 1,095 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Esquires Essex Road | Esquires Essex Road, 319 Essex Road | 97 yd | |
| Trade | Trade, Front Unit at | 128 yd | |
| ZAZÓN | ZAZÓN, Commercial | 129 yd | |
| Awaze Food Ltd | Awaze Food Ltd, 332A Essex Road | 133 yd | |
| November Wines | November Wines, Basement and Ground | 139 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marquess Tavern Public House | Marquess Tavern Public House, 32 Canonbury Street | 281 yd | |
| The Canonbury PH | The Canonbury PH, 21 Canonbury Place | 441 yd | |
| Myddleton Arms Public House | Myddleton Arms Public House, 52 Canonbury Road | 497 yd | |
| The De Beauvoir Arms | The De Beauvoir Arms, 113 Southgate Road | 578 yd | |
| Alwyne Castle Public House | Alwyne Castle Public House, 83 St Paul's Road | 597 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Islington Pizza & BFC Original | Islington Pizza & BFC Original, Basement and Ground Floor Rear | 127 yd | |
| Monsoon Indian Takeaway | Monsoon Indian Takeaway, Unit 3 On Ground Floor | 130 yd | |
| Coox | Coox, 216 Essex Road | 434 yd | |
| Suruchi | Suruchi, Basement and Ground Floor | 594 yd | |
| Mississippi Fried Chicken | Mississippi Fried Chicken, Shop | 603 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, 325-331 Essex Road | 112 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 272-280 New North Road | 540 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, 89-95 St Paul's Road | 750 yd | |
| Tesco | Units 16, 18 Southgate Road | 845 yd | |
| Welcome Co-op Angel | Welcome Co-op Angel, 47-49 Packington Street | 1,013 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rosemary Gardens BLUE COURT BLUE COURT SHERBORNE STREET | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 694 yd |
| The Exchange Theatrical Rehearsal Rooms (Closed) Sebbon Street | 748 yd | |
| William Tyndale Primary School UPPER STREET | artificial grass pitch | 751 yd |
| City Of London Academy Highbury Grove Highbury Grove | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 770 yd |
| Highbury Grove School (Closed) Highbury New Park | swimming pool | 812 yd |
| Orangetheory Fitness (Islington) UPPER STREET | health and fitness suite | 902 yd |
| Gainsborough Health & Fitness (Closed) GAINSBOROUGH STUDIOS NORTH GAINSBOROUGH STUDIOS NORTH POOLE STREET | health and fitness suite | 984 yd |
| Highbury Leisure Centre HIGHBURY CRESCENT | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 999 yd |
| St Mary Islington Community Partnership ST. MARYS CHURCH OFFICE ST. MARYS CHURCH OFFICE UPPER STREET | health and fitness suite | 1,025 yd |
| Islington Green School (Closed) Prebend Street | 1,042 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 | 25.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 25.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 25.0% |
| 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 | 44.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 45.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.