Queensbury Street is in London and in Islington district. N1 3AD 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 Queensbury Street, London, N1 3AD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N1 3DG, N1 8SY, N1 3BA, N1 8TA, N1 3RP, N1 3QY, N1 8TQ, N1 3BZ, N1 8TF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding N1 3AD has a slightly higher male population, with 50.4% 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 | 46.3% | 49.6% | 3.3% | 51.0% | -1.4% |
| Male | 53.7% | 50.4% | -3.3% | 49.0% | 1.4% |
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 3AD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 56% 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 | 61.7% | 56% | -5.7% | 37.9% | 18.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 18.7% | 24.8% | 6.1% | 44.2% | -19.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Separated | 4.8% | 3.8% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Divorced | 9.1% | 9% | -0.1% | 9.1% | -0.1% |
| Widowed | 5.7% | 4.3% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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 | 47.1% | 47.7% | 0.6% | 48.4% | -0.7% |
| Good health | 28.8% | 32.6% | 3.8% | 33.6% | -1.0% |
| Fair health | 15.2% | 10.9% | -4.3% | 12.7% | -1.8% |
| Bad health | 5.4% | 7.8% | 2.4% | 4.0% | 3.8% |
| Very bad health | 3.5% | 1.2% | -2.3% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 54.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.6% | 16.7% | -5.9% | 18.2% | -1.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.3% | 3.4% | -4.9% | 9.6% | -6.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.7% | 7.7% | -1.0% | 13.4% | -5.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 3% | 1.7% | 5.3% | -2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.4% | 9% | 1.6% | 16.9% | -7.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 43.5% | 54.3% | 10.8% | 33.8% | 20.5% |
| Other | 8.3% | 6% | -2.3% | 2.8% | 3.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 71.5% 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% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 2.7% | 1.9% | -0.8% | 0.7% | 1.2% |
| Indian | 1.9% | 1.2% | -0.7% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 3.1% | 10% | 6.9% | 2.5% | 7.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.7% | 3.1% | 0.4% | 1.0% | 2.1% |
| Other Black | 2.3% | 1.5% | -0.8% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.3% | 0.4% | -1.9% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.3% | 1.5% | -0.8% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.7% | 0.8% | -1.9% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 71.2% | 71.5% | 0.3% | 81.4% | -9.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 2.3% | 0.8% | -1.5% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 3.5% | 3.5% | 0.0% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
In this area, 59.1% 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 | 72.8% | 59.1% | -13.7% | 83.2% | -24.1% |
| European Union | 8.9% | 16.6% | 7.7% | 6.1% | 10.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.1% | 3.1% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| Africa | 3.5% | 9.3% | 5.8% | 2.7% | 6.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.7% | 1.9% | -2.8% | 5.6% | -3.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.7% | 4.6% | -0.1% | 1.3% | 3.3% |
| Oceania | 2.3% | 5.4% | 3.1% | 0.3% | 5.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 67.3% | 59.3% | -8.0% | 83.2% | -23.9% |
| 10+ Years | 5.1% | 19.8% | 14.7% | 9.8% | 10.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.4% | 7.4% | 2.0% | 2.9% | 4.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.9% | 6.6% | -2.3% | 2.2% | 4.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.2% | 7% | -6.2% | 1.9% | 5.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63% | 76.7% | -13.7% |
| Ireland | 4.2% | 0.6% | 3.6% |
| France | 3.4% | 0.3% | 3.1% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Portugal | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Spain | 1.9% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 3.4% | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North Africa | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.6% | 0.3% | 2.3% |
| Oceania | 5.3% | 0.1% | 5.2% |
| No passport held | 6.4% | 13.5% | -7.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.4% | 37.2% | -0.8% |
| Christian | 39.1% | 46.2% | -7.1% |
| Jewish | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Muslim | 10.3% | 6.5% | 3.8% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Not answered | 8.8% | 6.0% | 2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Queensbury Street was 93.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 21.3% lower than the Canonbury average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Queensbury Street has the 25th lowest crime rate of 82 local areas in Canonbury and the 146th lowest crime rate of 506 local areas in Islington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 36.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -79.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34 Queensbury Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £770,000 | 2023-10-09 | £734,766 |
| 40 Queensbury Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £685,950 | 2023-03-13 | £673,833 |
| 44A Queensbury Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £395,000 | 2022-12-16 | £394,212 |
| 32B Queensbury Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2021-09-28 | £328,438 |
| 2C Queensbury Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £575,000 | 2021-02-05 | £565,398 |
| Full-Time Employee | 102 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Other | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Part-Time Employee | 10 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 31 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 17 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Education | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Construction | 2 |
| 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 | 1,079 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 2,006 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 | 2,088 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 2,686 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christopher's Nursery School Bridgeway Street , NW1 1QR | - not rated | 3,215 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The New North Academy 32 Popham Road , Islington N1 8SJ | 3out of 4 | 103 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New North Community School 32 Popham Road , Islington N1 8SJ | - not rated | 103 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Charles Lamb Primary School Popham Road , N1 8RF | - not rated | 166 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rotherfield Junior School Rotherfield Street , N1 3EE | - not rated | 285 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rotherfield Infant School Rotherfield Street , Islington N1 3EE | - not rated | 285 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 | 524 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Islington Green School Prebend Street , N1 8PQ | - not rated | 524 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hackney New School Kingsland Road , E8 4DL | - not rated | 1,258 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterside Academy 317-319 Kingsland Road , E8 4DL | 3out of 4 | 1,258 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of London Academy Highbury Grove 8 Highbury Grove , Islington N5 2EQ | 3out of 4 | 1,272 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tech City College 263-269 City Road , Islington EC1V 1JX | - not rated | 1,206 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hackney Community College Shoreditch Campus , Falkirk Street N1 6HQ | - not rated | 1,534 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , N5 2AG | - not rated | 1,632 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 2,111 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsway College Gray's Inn Centre , WC1H 8JB | - not rated | 2,455 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 | 1,538 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 5,361 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rosemary Sld School 75 Prebend Street , N1 8PW | - not rated | 202 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ecclesbourne Class Base (East) C/O Ecclesbourne School , Ecclesbourne Road N1 3AG | - not rated | 314 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Cloudesley School Tudor Rose Building , 1 Prebend Street N1 8RE | 4out of 4 | 580 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Bridge House Senior Canonbury School 6-9 Canonbury Place , Islington N1 2NQ | - not rated | 613 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| William Tyndale Class Base (South) C/O William Tyndale School , Sable Street N1 2AQ | - not rated | 648 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fish Kitchen | Fish Kitchen, 202 Essex Road | 168 yd | |
| Hungry Bikes | Hungry Bikes, 212 Essex Road | 168 yd | |
| Orchard Close Home | Orchard Close Home, 4 Orchard Close | 169 yd | |
| Cookie's Cafe | Cookie's Cafe, 216 Essex Road | 169 yd | |
| The New People's Choice | The New People's Choice, Ground Floor | 182 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Man Public House | Green Man Public House, Basement And Ground Floors | 322 yd | |
| Myddleton Arms Public House | Myddleton Arms Public House, 52 Canonbury Road | 323 yd | |
| The Hanbury Arms | The Hanbury Arms, 33 Linton Street | 425 yd | |
| The Alpaca | The Alpaca, 84-86 Essex Road | 435 yd | |
| Marquess Tavern Public House | Marquess Tavern Public House, 32 Canonbury Street | 442 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coox | Coox, 216 Essex Road | 169 yd | |
| Mississippi Fried Chicken | Mississippi Fried Chicken, Shop | 260 yd | |
| Asia Village | Asia Village, 153 Essex Road | 269 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Domino's Pizza, Basement And Ground Floors | 291 yd | |
| Golden Jade | Golden Jade, 279 New North Road | 299 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco, 272-280 New North Road | 42 yd | |
| Welcome Co-op Angel | Welcome Co-op Angel, 47-49 Packington Street | 482 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, 325-331 Essex Road | 561 yd | |
| Tesco | Units 16, 18 Southgate Road | 617 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 25 Islington Green | 809 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rosemary Gardens BLUE COURT BLUE COURT SHERBORNE STREET | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 413 yd |
| Islington Green School (Closed) Prebend Street | 525 yd | |
| City Of London Academy PREBEND STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 564 yd |
| The Exchange Theatrical Rehearsal Rooms (Closed) Sebbon Street | 565 yd | |
| Gainsborough Health & Fitness (Closed) GAINSBOROUGH STUDIOS NORTH GAINSBOROUGH STUDIOS NORTH POOLE STREET | health and fitness suite | 566 yd |
| St Mary Islington Community Partnership ST. MARYS CHURCH OFFICE ST. MARYS CHURCH OFFICE UPPER STREET | health and fitness suite | 656 yd |
| William Tyndale Primary School UPPER STREET | artificial grass pitch | 679 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Islington) ESSEX ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 680 yd |
| Shoreditch Park 46 AVEBURY COURT 46 AVEBURY COURT COLVILLE ESTATE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 686 yd |
| Crown & Manor Boys Club Penn Street | 768 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 | 79.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 174.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.