Morton Road is in London and in Islington district. N1 3BB 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 Morton Road, London, N1 3BB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N1 3BD, N1 3BX, N1 3BY, N1 3AE, N1 3HE, N1 3BP, N1 3BZ, N1 3HD, N1 3BW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around N1 3BB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.4% | 50.5% | 2.1% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 51.6% | 49.5% | -2.1% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 3BB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 61.4% 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 | 61% | 61.4% | 0.4% | 37.9% | 23.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 23.1% | 26.1% | 3.0% | 44.2% | -18.1% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 1.5% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 8.7% | 5.7% | -3.0% | 9.1% | -3.4% |
| Widowed | 5.1% | 5.3% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
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 | 46.2% | 52% | 5.8% | 48.4% | 3.6% |
| Good health | 31.1% | 26.4% | -4.7% | 33.6% | -7.2% |
| Fair health | 12.3% | 16.9% | 4.6% | 12.7% | 4.2% |
| Bad health | 6.9% | 3.7% | -3.2% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 3.5% | 1% | -2.5% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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.
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 53.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.8% | 17.4% | -6.4% | 18.2% | -0.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.2% | 4.2% | -3.0% | 9.6% | -5.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.3% | 8.3% | 0.0% | 13.4% | -5.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 4.5% | 3.1% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.8% | 8.7% | 2.9% | 16.9% | -8.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 45.5% | 53.8% | 8.3% | 33.8% | 20.0% |
| Other | 7.9% | 3% | -4.9% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 67% 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 | 4.4% | 0.7% | -3.7% | 1.1% | -0.4% |
| Chinese | 2.5% | 1% | -1.5% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 3% | 2.1% | 3.1% | -0.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 2% | 0.4% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Black African | 3.1% | 7.7% | 4.6% | 2.5% | 5.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.2% | 3.4% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 2.4% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.2% | 3.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 2.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 3.7% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 2.9% |
| White | 79.2% | 67% | -12.2% | 81.4% | -14.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Other | 1.3% | 2% | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, 67.2% 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 | 78.3% | 67.2% | -11.1% | 83.2% | -16.0% |
| European Union | 6.9% | 10.4% | 3.5% | 6.1% | 4.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.2% | 2.7% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 6.7% | 5.4% | 2.7% | 4.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6% | 4% | -2.0% | 5.6% | -1.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.7% | 9% | 4.3% | 1.3% | 7.7% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 73.9% | 67.7% | -6.2% | 83.2% | -15.5% |
| 10+ Years | 3.1% | 16.8% | 13.7% | 9.8% | 7.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.4% | 3.7% | -0.7% | 2.9% | 0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.1% | 8.8% | 5.7% | 2.2% | 6.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.4% | 3% | -12.4% | 1.9% | 1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74% | 76.7% | -2.7% |
| Ireland | 3.1% | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| France | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 2.4% | 0.4% | 2.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Turkey | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 7.2% | 0.3% | 6.9% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 4.5% | 13.5% | -9.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.3% | 37.2% | 5.1% |
| Christian | 41.9% | 46.2% | -4.3% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Muslim | 6.7% | 6.5% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Morton Road was 172.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 45.3% higher than the Canonbury average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Morton Road has the 25th highest crime rate of 82 local areas in Canonbury and the 205th highest crime rate of 506 local areas in Islington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 53.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 5.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19B Morton Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,150,000 | 2025-01-24 | £1,130,796 |
| 29 Morton Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,900,000 | 2021-09-21 | £2,012,890 |
| 19A Morton Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £690,000 | 2021-02-17 | £678,477 |
| 25 Morton Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,930,200 | 2020-09-30 | £2,058,105 |
| 21 Morton Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,625,000 | 2017-12-15 | £1,992,783 |
N1 3BB 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 | 109 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 25 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 37 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Information and communication | 17 |
| Education | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| 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 | 993 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 1,974 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 | 2,258 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 2,868 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christopher's Nursery School Bridgeway Street , NW1 1QR | - not rated | 3,390 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | 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 | 147 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rotherfield Junior School Rotherfield Street , N1 3EE | - not rated | 258 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rotherfield Infant School Rotherfield Street , Islington N1 3EE | - not rated | 258 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rotherfield Primary School Rotherfield Street , Islington N1 3EE | 3out of 4 | 258 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The New North Academy 32 Popham Road , Islington N1 8SJ | 3out of 4 | 276 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 699 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Islington Green School Prebend Street , N1 8PQ | - not rated | 699 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hackney New School Kingsland Road , E8 4DL | - not rated | 1,124 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterside Academy 317-319 Kingsland Road , E8 4DL | 3out of 4 | 1,124 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of London Academy Highbury Grove 8 Highbury Grove , Islington N5 2EQ | 3out of 4 | 1,224 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 | 1,351 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hackney Community College Shoreditch Campus , Falkirk Street N1 6HQ | - not rated | 1,511 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , N5 2AG | - not rated | 1,569 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 2,143 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsway College Gray's Inn Centre , WC1H 8JB | - not rated | 2,638 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 | 1,606 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 5,461 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ecclesbourne Class Base (East) C/O Ecclesbourne School , Ecclesbourne Road N1 3AG | - not rated | 147 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosemary Sld School 75 Prebend Street , N1 8PW | - not rated | 353 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosemary Works School 1 Branch Place , N1 5PH | - not rated | 605 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosemary Works School 1 Branch Place , N1 5PH | - not rated | 605 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Bridge House Senior Canonbury School 6-9 Canonbury Place , Islington N1 2NQ | - not rated | 633 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orchard Close Home | Orchard Close Home, 4 Orchard Close | 39 yd | |
| The New People's Choice | The New People's Choice, Ground Floor | 215 yd | |
| Cookie's Cafe | Cookie's Cafe, 216 Essex Road | 243 yd | |
| Hungry Bikes | Hungry Bikes, 212 Essex Road | 254 yd | |
| Fish Kitchen | Fish Kitchen, 202 Essex Road | 276 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Myddleton Arms Public House | Myddleton Arms Public House, 52 Canonbury Road | 416 yd | |
| Marquess Tavern Public House | Marquess Tavern Public House, 32 Canonbury Street | 427 yd | |
| Green Man Public House | Green Man Public House, Basement And Ground Floors | 495 yd | |
| Rosemary Branch Public House | Rosemary Branch Public House, 2 Shepperton Road | 499 yd | |
| The De Beauvoir Arms | The De Beauvoir Arms, 113 Southgate Road | 500 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coox | Coox, 216 Essex Road | 243 yd | |
| Islington Pizza & BFC Original | Islington Pizza & BFC Original, Basement and Ground Floor Rear | 342 yd | |
| Golden Jade | Golden Jade, 279 New North Road | 361 yd | |
| Monsoon Indian Takeaway | Monsoon Indian Takeaway, Unit 3 On Ground Floor | 374 yd | |
| New Surma Tandoori | New Surma Tandoori, Basement And Ground Floors | 404 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco, 272-280 New North Road | 215 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, 325-331 Essex Road | 413 yd | |
| Tesco | Units 16, 18 Southgate Road | 525 yd | |
| Welcome Co-op Angel | Welcome Co-op Angel, 47-49 Packington Street | 647 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, 89-95 St Paul's Road | 989 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rosemary Gardens BLUE COURT BLUE COURT SHERBORNE STREET | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 331 yd |
| Gainsborough Health & Fitness (Closed) GAINSBOROUGH STUDIOS NORTH GAINSBOROUGH STUDIOS NORTH POOLE STREET | health and fitness suite | 579 yd |
| Shoreditch Park 46 AVEBURY COURT 46 AVEBURY COURT COLVILLE ESTATE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 691 yd |
| The Exchange Theatrical Rehearsal Rooms (Closed) Sebbon Street | 692 yd | |
| Islington Green School (Closed) Prebend Street | 700 yd | |
| Crown & Manor Boys Club Penn Street | 719 yd | |
| City Of London Academy PREBEND STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 739 yd |
| William Tyndale Primary School UPPER STREET | artificial grass pitch | 780 yd |
| St Mary Islington Community Partnership ST. MARYS CHURCH OFFICE ST. MARYS CHURCH OFFICE UPPER STREET | health and fitness suite | 831 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Islington) ESSEX ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 862 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 190.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.