Ramsey Walk is in London and in Islington district. N1 2RE 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 Ramsey Walk, London, N1 2RE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N1 2RP, N1 2PD, N1 2NJ, N1 2NH, N1 2SQ, N1 2QX, N1 2QZ, N1 2QJ, N1 2RA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding N1 2RE, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.4% 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 | 59.9% | 54.4% | -5.5% | 51.0% | 3.4% |
| Male | 40.1% | 45.6% | 5.5% | 49.0% | -3.4% |
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 2RE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 56.6% 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 | 57.4% | 56.6% | -0.8% | 37.9% | 18.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 23.4% | 26.2% | 2.8% | 44.2% | -18.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 4.4% | 3.5% | -0.9% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 9.2% | 9.7% | 0.5% | 9.1% | 0.6% |
| Widowed | 5.1% | 3.5% | -1.6% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 49.9% | 43.8% | -6.1% | 48.4% | -4.6% |
| Good health | 29% | 31.7% | 2.7% | 33.6% | -1.9% |
| Fair health | 11.1% | 11.9% | 0.8% | 12.7% | -0.8% |
| Bad health | 7.6% | 9.6% | 2.0% | 4.0% | 5.6% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 3.1% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 1.9% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.1% | 21.7% | -3.4% | 18.2% | 3.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.5% | 9.2% | -1.3% | 9.6% | -0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.5% | 10.7% | 0.2% | 13.4% | -2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 1.7% | -1.2% | 5.3% | -3.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.5% | 12.7% | 2.2% | 16.9% | -4.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.6% | 40.9% | 8.3% | 33.8% | 7.1% |
| Other | 8% | 3% | -5.0% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 46% 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 | 3.4% | 4.1% | 0.7% | 1.1% | 3.0% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 1.5% | 0.8% | -0.7% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.2% | 4.3% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 2.7% |
| Black African | 10.2% | 10.2% | 0.0% | 2.5% | 7.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 6.5% | 9% | 2.5% | 1.0% | 8.0% |
| Other Black | 2.4% | 2% | -0.4% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.1% | 0.6% | -2.5% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 3.8% | 0.8% | -3.0% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.9% | 4.3% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 3.4% |
| Mixed Other | 3.1% | 3.7% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 2.9% |
| White | 54.4% | 46% | -8.4% | 81.4% | -35.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 1.3% | 2.4% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Other | 4.4% | 10.4% | 6.0% | 1.6% | 8.8% |
In this area, 62.4% 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 | 66.6% | 62.4% | -4.2% | 83.2% | -20.8% |
| European Union | 6.7% | 8.8% | 2.1% | 6.1% | 2.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 4% | 4.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 4.1% |
| Africa | 9.6% | 8.8% | -0.8% | 2.7% | 6.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6% | 6.5% | 0.5% | 5.6% | 0.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.3% | 7.2% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 5.9% |
| Oceania | 1.6% | 1.2% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 63.9% | 62.4% | -1.5% | 83.2% | -20.8% |
| 10+ Years | 2.5% | 26.2% | 23.7% | 9.8% | 16.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.7% | 4.3% | 1.6% | 2.9% | 1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.5% | 4.3% | -2.2% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 24.3% | 2.9% | -21.4% | 1.9% | 1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.5% | 76.7% | 0.8% |
| Ireland | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Central and South America | 2% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| Oceania | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 6.1% | 13.5% | -7.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.3% | 37.2% | -3.9% |
| Christian | 37.8% | 46.2% | -8.4% |
| Buddhist | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Jewish | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 15.1% | 6.5% | 8.6% |
| Sikh | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other religion | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ramsey Walk was 142.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 19.5% higher than the Canonbury average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Ramsey Walk has the 38th highest crime rate of 82 local areas in Canonbury and the 247th lowest crime rate of 506 local areas in Islington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 51.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -43.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Ramsey Walk, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £69,000 | 1997-10-31 | £377,426 |
| Full-Time Employee | 124 |
| Part-Time Employee | 53 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 45 |
| Self-Employed | 43 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 27 |
| Other | 22 |
| Unemployed | 20 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Education | 28 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 19 |
| Other | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Construction | 4 |
| 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 | 1,374 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 2,426 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kate Greenaway Nursery School and Children's Centre Yorkway Court , Copenhagen Street N1 0UH | 4out of 4 | 2,617 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stroud Green Pre-School Centre Ennis Road , Stroud Green N4 3HD | - not rated | 3,020 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Islington Nursery School 110-112 Tollington Park , N4 3RB | 3out of 4 | 3,083 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ecclesbourne Primary School Ecclesbourne Road , Islington N1 3AG | - not rated | 521 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary School Buckingham Road , Hackney N1 4JB | 4out of 4 | 706 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newington Green Primary School Auriga Mews , N1 4ND | 4out of 4 | 776 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Jude and St Paul's CofE Primary School 10 Kingsbury Road , Islington N1 4AZ | - not rated | 793 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newington Green Junior School Matthias Road , Newington Green N16 8NP | - not rated | 812 yd | Community 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 | 3out of 4 | 784 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highbury Grove School 8 Highbury Grove , N5 2EQ | - not rated | 784 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highbury Fields School Highbury Hill , N5 1AR | 4out of 4 | 1,226 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Hackney New School Kingsland Road , E8 4DL | - not rated | 1,302 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterside Academy 317-319 Kingsland Road , E8 4DL | 3out of 4 | 1,302 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 , N5 2AG | - not rated | 1,046 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hackney Community College Shoreditch Campus , Falkirk Street N1 6HQ | - not rated | 2,003 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tech City College 263-269 City Road , Islington EC1V 1JX | - not rated | 2,013 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City and Islington College 383 Holloway Road , Holloway N7 0RN | - not rated | 2,624 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cordwainers College 182 Mare Street , Hackney E8 3RE | - not rated | 2,689 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 | 4out of 4 | 1,533 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mulberry Bush Kindergarten of St Paul's Steiner Programme 1 St Paul's Road , N1 2QH | - not rated | 147 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Waldorf School 1 St Paul's Road , Islington N1 2QH | - not rated | 147 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ecclesbourne Class Base (East) C/O Ecclesbourne School , Ecclesbourne Road N1 3AG | - not rated | 521 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Bridge House Senior Canonbury School 6-9 Canonbury Place , Islington N1 2NQ | - not rated | 664 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Samuel Rhodes MLD School 11 Highbury New Park , N5 2EG | 4out of 4 | 720 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Isledon Arts@ The Rosebowl | Isledon Arts@ The Rosebowl, Rose Bowl Centre St Pauls Park | 54 yd | |
| Uskudar Kitchen | Uskudar Kitchen, Shop | 161 yd | |
| Salut! | Salut!, 412 Essex Road | 170 yd | |
| Sutton and Sons | Sutton and Sons, 356 Essex Road | 202 yd | |
| The Engle Field | The Engle Field, 342 Essex Road | 271 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Alma Public House | The Alma Public House, 59 Newington Green Road | 331 yd | |
| The Snooty Fox | The Snooty Fox, 75 Grosvenor Avenue | 414 yd | |
| The Weavers Arms Public House | The Weavers Arms Public House, 98 Newington Green Road | 463 yd | |
| The Hunter S Pub | The Perseverance, 194 Southgate Road | 468 yd | |
| Marquess Tavern Public House | Marquess Tavern Public House, 32 Canonbury Street | 541 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monsoon Indian Takeaway | Monsoon Indian Takeaway, Unit 3 On Ground Floor | 293 yd | |
| Suruchi | Suruchi, Basement and Ground Floor | 308 yd | |
| Curry Cartel /Hambagu Islington | Curry Cartel /Hambagu Islington, 55 Newington Green Road | 320 yd | |
| Islington Pizza & BFC Original | Islington Pizza & BFC Original, Basement and Ground Floor Rear | 324 yd | |
| Kan's Chinese Takeaway | Kan's Chinese Takeaway, 148 Ball's Pond Road | 382 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, 325-331 Essex Road | 253 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 272-280 New North Road | 818 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, Unit B, Charles Morton Court | 832 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, 89-95 St Paul's Road | 871 yd | |
| Tesco | Units 16, 18 Southgate Road | 990 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| City Of London Academy Highbury Grove Highbury Grove | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 724 yd |
| Highbury Grove School (Closed) Highbury New Park | swimming pool | 754 yd |
| Rosemary Gardens BLUE COURT BLUE COURT SHERBORNE STREET | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 881 yd |
| William Tyndale Primary School UPPER STREET | artificial grass pitch | 988 yd |
| The Exchange Theatrical Rehearsal Rooms (Closed) Sebbon Street | 1,009 yd | |
| Highbury Fields Courts And Pitches HIGHBURY PLACE | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 1,046 yd |
| Orangetheory Fitness (Islington) UPPER STREET | health and fitness suite | 1,064 yd |
| Highbury Leisure Centre HIGHBURY CRESCENT | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,074 yd |
| Kings Gym Kingsland Road | health and fitness suite | 1,079 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 | 77.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 74.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.