Upper Street is in London and in Islington district. N1 2XQ is located in the St Mary's & St James' 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 Street, London, N1 2XQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N1 2TF, N1 0NP, N1 2RY, N1 2XU, N1 2TG, N1 2RX, N1 2SD, N1 0EU, N1 0RN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding N1 2XQ has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.3% 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 | 52.4% | 56.3% | 3.9% | 51.0% | 5.3% |
| Male | 47.6% | 43.8% | -3.8% | 49.0% | -5.2% |
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 2XQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 81.7% 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 | 76.4% | 81.7% | 5.3% | 37.9% | 43.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 16.7% | 13.4% | -3.3% | 44.2% | -30.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 0.4% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 3.7% | 3.7% | 0.0% | 9.1% | -5.4% |
| Widowed | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
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 (93.3%) 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 | 66.3% | 73% | 6.7% | 48.4% | 24.6% |
| Good health | 27.5% | 20.3% | -7.2% | 33.6% | -13.3% |
| Fair health | 4% | 6.3% | 2.3% | 12.7% | -6.4% |
| Bad health | 1.5% | 0.4% | -1.1% | 4.0% | -3.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 2XQ this area, 2% 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 77.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 4.9% | 2% | -2.9% | 18.2% | -16.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.9% | 1.6% | -3.3% | 9.6% | -8.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 2.4% | 1.2% | -1.2% | 13.4% | -12.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.7% | 14.3% | 6.6% | 16.9% | -2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 71.1% | 77.5% | 6.4% | 33.8% | 43.7% |
| Other | 8.9% | 3.3% | -5.6% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 71.2% 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% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 3.3% | 5.4% | 2.1% | 0.7% | 4.7% |
| Indian | 1.5% | 5.4% | 3.9% | 3.1% | 2.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 2.6% | 1.9% | -0.7% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 2.6% | 1.2% | -1.4% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.8% | 1.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 0.8% | -0.7% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 80.2% | 71.2% | -9.0% | 81.4% | -10.2% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 3.3% | 6.6% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 5.0% |
In this area, just 44.5% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 59.3% | 44.5% | -14.8% | 83.2% | -38.7% |
| European Union | 16.5% | 19.5% | 3.0% | 6.1% | 13.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 4.8% | 2.3% | -2.5% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Africa | 2.2% | 3.9% | 1.7% | 2.7% | 1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7% | 10.9% | 3.9% | 5.6% | 5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.9% | 9.8% | 3.9% | 1.3% | 8.5% |
| Oceania | 4% | 9% | 5.0% | 0.3% | 8.7% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 44.5% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 11.3% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 57.5% | 44.5% | -13.0% | 83.2% | -38.7% |
| 10+ Years | 12.5% | 11.3% | -1.2% | 9.8% | 1.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 11.4% | 10.5% | -0.9% | 2.9% | 7.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.1% | 16% | 7.9% | 2.2% | 13.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.6% | 17.6% | 7.0% | 1.9% | 15.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 52.3% | 76.7% | -24.4% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| France | 5.9% | 0.3% | 5.6% |
| Germany | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Italy | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Portugal | 2.7% | 0.5% | 2.2% |
| Spain | 3.5% | 0.4% | 3.1% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 5.1% | 1.5% | 3.6% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| North Africa | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Middle East | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Southern Asia | 2.3% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 5.9% | 0.3% | 5.6% |
| Central and South America | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 8.6% | 0.1% | 8.5% |
| No passport held | 1.6% | 13.5% | -11.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 57.4% | 37.2% | 20.2% |
| Christian | 27% | 46.2% | -19.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Jewish | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Muslim | 3.9% | 6.5% | -2.6% |
| Not answered | 7.4% | 6.0% | 1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Upper Street was 2137.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 955.9% higher than the Barnsbury average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Upper Street has the highest crime rate of 140 local areas in Barnsbury and the 3rd highest crime rate of 530 local areas in Islington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 359.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -16.6%.
Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 99% 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 7 318 Upper Street, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £1,230,000 | 2025-01-31 | £1,221,399 |
| Flat 5 318 Upper Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £575,000 | 2023-01-26 | £571,550 |
| 330 Upper Street, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £46,560 | 2019-02-28 | £48,974 |
| Flat 1 318 Upper Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2018-12-19 | £438,840 |
| 330 Upper Street, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2017-08-11 | £78,114 |
N1 2XQ 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.
The percentage of student residents living in N1 2XQ 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 | 165 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Part-Time Employee | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Retired | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 57 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 40 |
| Information and communication | 19 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kate Greenaway Nursery School and Children's Centre Yorkway Court , Copenhagen Street N1 0UH | 4out of 4 | 1,243 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Comet Nursery School and Children's Centre 20 Halcomb Street , Hoxton N1 5RF | 4out of 4 | 1,817 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 1,945 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 2,551 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Islington Nursery School 110-112 Tollington Park , N4 3RB | 3out of 4 | 3,557 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's CofE Primary School Fowler Road , Islington N1 2EP | 3out of 4 | 379 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Evangelist RC Primary School Duncan Street , Islington High Street N1 8BL | 3out of 4 | 469 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornhill Primary School Thornhill Road , Islington N1 1HX | 3out of 4 | 555 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| William Tyndale Primary School Upper Street , N1 2GG | 4out of 4 | 568 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hanover Primary School Noel Road , Islington N1 8BD | 3out of 4 | 738 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of London Academy Islington Prebend Street , Islington N1 8PQ | 4out of 4 | 546 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School Donegal Street , Islington N1 9QG | 4out of 4 | 860 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| City of London Academy Highbury Grove 8 Highbury Grove , Islington N5 2EQ | 1out of 4 | 1,539 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highbury Fields School Highbury Hill , N5 1AR | 4out of 4 | 1,832 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Waterside Academy 317-319 Kingsland Road , E8 4DL | - not rated | 2,071 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 1,715 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , Highbury East N5 2AD | - not rated | 1,897 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , Mill Hill Road NW1 1TR | - not rated | 2,411 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 2,423 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 42 - 43 Queen Square , Camden WC1N 3AQ | - not rated | 2,444 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 | 1,227 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 5,231 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RU | 4out of 4 | 5,298 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Bridge Integrated Learning Space 1 Dowrey Street , N1 0HY | 4out of 4 | 349 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New River College Primary Cloudesley Square , N1 0HN | 3out of 4 | 354 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Cloudesley School Tudor Rose Building , 1 Prebend Street N1 8RE | 4out of 4 | 495 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| NAS Vanguard School Lollard Street , Kennington SE11 6QH | - not rated | 722 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Bridge House Canonbury School 6-9 Canonbury Place , London N1 2NQ | - not rated | 896 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zen Mondo | Zen Mondo, 326 Upper Street | 8 yd | |
| Nando's | Nando's, Basement And Ground Floors | 24 yd | |
| La Farola | La Farola, Ground Floor | 45 yd | |
| Rosa's Thai Cafe | Rosa's Thai Cafe, Ground Floor | 54 yd | |
| Mem & Laz Brasserie | Mem & Laz Brasserie, Basement And Ground Floor | 61 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bull Public House | The Bull Public House, 100 Upper Street | 44 yd | |
| Kings Head Public House | Kings Head Public House, 115 Upper Street | 82 yd | |
| Slim Jim's Liquor Store | Slim Jim's Liquor Store, Basement And Ground Floors | 98 yd | |
| Fox on the Green | Fox on the Green, 1 Islington Green | 99 yd | |
| Lucky Voice | Lucky Voice, 173-174 Upper Street | 141 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ottoman Doner | Ottoman Doner, 89 Upper Street | 44 yd | |
| Burrito Kitchen@Tesco | Burrito Kitchen@Tesco, 25 Islington Green | 160 yd | |
| Papa John's Pizza | Papa John's Pizza, Basement And Ground Floors | 166 yd | |
| 63 Degrees | 63 Degrees, 34 Islington Green | 174 yd | |
| The Kebab Shop | The Kebab Shop, 63 Essex Road | 189 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco, 25 Islington Green | 185 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, J Sainsbury Plc | 502 yd | |
| Welcome Co-op Angel | Welcome Co-op Angel, 47-49 Packington Street | 513 yd | |
| Waitrose | Waitrose, Waitrose | 543 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | Marks & Spencer, Marks And Spencer | 560 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nuffield Health (Islington) ESSEX ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 82 yd |
| St Mary Islington Community Partnership ST. MARYS CHURCH OFFICE ST. MARYS CHURCH OFFICE UPPER STREET | health and fitness suite | 144 yd |
| Sphera Health Club And Spa (Closed) Upper Street | health and fitness suite | 339 yd |
| City Of London Academy PREBEND STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 411 yd |
| Islington Green School (Closed) Prebend Street | 412 yd | |
| Samuel Rhodes Mld School (Closed) Dowrey Street | 483 yd | |
| The Exchange Theatrical Rehearsal Rooms (Closed) Sebbon Street | 498 yd | |
| William Tyndale Primary School UPPER STREET | artificial grass pitch | 625 yd |
| Thornhill Road Stp LOFTING ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 652 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Angel) 361-373 361-373 CITY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 707 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 | 95.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 95.3% |
| 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 | 81.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.