Morton Road is in London and in Islington district. N1 3BD 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 3BD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N1 3BB, N1 3BX, N1 3BW, N1 3HD, N1 3BP, N1 3HE, N1 3BY, N1 3BL, N1 3BU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding N1 3BD has a slightly higher male population, with 50.9% 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 | 53% | 49.1% | -3.9% | 51.0% | -1.9% |
| Male | 47% | 50.9% | 3.9% | 49.0% | 1.9% |
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 3BD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.3% 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 | 50.5% | 50.3% | -0.2% | 37.9% | 12.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 23.4% | 30.9% | 7.5% | 44.2% | -13.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 0.7% | -2.6% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 13% | 11.4% | -1.6% | 9.1% | 2.3% |
| Widowed | 9.2% | 4% | -5.2% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45.7% | 43.3% | -2.4% | 48.4% | -5.1% |
| Good health | 31.6% | 33.9% | 2.3% | 33.6% | 0.3% |
| Fair health | 15.4% | 14% | -1.4% | 12.7% | 1.3% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 5.8% | 1.1% | 4.0% | 1.8% |
| Very bad health | 2.6% | 2.9% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 1.7% |
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 | 29.3% | 23.7% | -5.6% | 18.2% | 5.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.9% | 15.8% | 4.9% | 9.6% | 6.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.3% | 9.2% | -1.1% | 13.4% | -4.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 5.9% | 3.7% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.9% | 8.6% | -2.3% | 16.9% | -8.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.8% | 33.6% | 4.8% | 33.8% | -0.2% |
| Other | 7.6% | 3.3% | -4.3% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 65.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 4.7% | 0% | -4.7% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.1% | 5.3% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 3.7% |
| Black African | 10.7% | 10.6% | -0.1% | 2.5% | 8.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 8.5% | 2.9% | -5.6% | 1.0% | 1.9% |
| Other Black | 2.1% | 2.4% | 0.3% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.3% | 2.4% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.4% | 5.3% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 4.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 62% | 65.3% | 3.3% | 81.4% | -16.1% |
| Arab | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.7% | 4.1% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 2.5% |
In this area, 68.8% 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 | 81.2% | 68.8% | -12.4% | 83.2% | -14.4% |
| European Union | 3% | 5.8% | 2.8% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 4.3% | 4% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 3.2% |
| Africa | 6.8% | 7.5% | 0.7% | 2.7% | 4.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3% | 2.3% | -0.7% | 5.6% | -3.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 8.7% | 7.0% | 1.3% | 7.4% |
| Oceania | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.3% | 2.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 78.2% | 69.6% | -8.6% | 83.2% | -13.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 15.2% | 14.8% | 9.8% | 5.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 4.1% | 2.4% | 2.9% | 1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.4% | 8.2% | 4.8% | 2.2% | 6.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.2% | 2.9% | -13.3% | 1.9% | 1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.1% | 76.7% | -3.6% |
| Ireland | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 4.7% | 0.4% | 4.3% |
| Poland | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2.9% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Other Europe | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Central and South America | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Oceania | 1.8% | 0.1% | 1.7% |
| No passport held | 7.6% | 13.5% | -5.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.9% | 37.2% | -3.3% |
| Christian | 48% | 46.2% | 1.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Jewish | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Muslim | 11.7% | 6.5% | 5.2% |
| Other religion | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 2.3% | 6.0% | -3.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Morton Road was 187.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 57.7% higher than the Canonbury average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Morton Road has the 22nd highest crime rate of 82 local areas in Canonbury and the 187th highest crime rate of 506 local areas in Islington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 45.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -29.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48 Morton Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,850,000 | 2020-02-20 | £2,057,294 |
| 48 Morton Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,750,000 | 2017-07-14 | £2,027,533 |
| 48 Morton Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £520,000 | 2009-11-12 | £1,123,285 |
| 52 Morton Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £717,000 | 2009-08-21 | £1,611,718 |
| 32 Morton Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £456,500 | 2005-01-24 | £1,333,994 |
| Full-Time Employee | 50 |
| Retired | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Part-Time Employee | 12 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 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 | 959 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 1,941 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 | 2,281 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 2,878 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christopher's Nursery School Bridgeway Street , NW1 1QR | - not rated | 3,411 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 | 159 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rotherfield Junior School Rotherfield Street , N1 3EE | - not rated | 230 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rotherfield Infant School Rotherfield Street , Islington N1 3EE | - not rated | 230 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rotherfield Primary School Rotherfield Street , Islington N1 3EE | 3out of 4 | 230 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The New North Academy 32 Popham Road , Islington N1 8SJ | 3out of 4 | 296 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 | 704 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Islington Green School Prebend Street , N1 8PQ | - not rated | 704 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hackney New School Kingsland Road , E8 4DL | - not rated | 1,093 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterside Academy 317-319 Kingsland Road , E8 4DL | 3out of 4 | 1,093 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of London Academy Highbury Grove 8 Highbury Grove , Islington N5 2EQ | 3out of 4 | 1,253 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 | 1,343 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hackney Community College Shoreditch Campus , Falkirk Street N1 6HQ | - not rated | 1,479 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , N5 2AG | - not rated | 1,596 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 2,114 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsway College Gray's Inn Centre , WC1H 8JB | - not rated | 2,648 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 | 1,640 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 5,441 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 | 159 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosemary Sld School 75 Prebend Street , N1 8PW | - not rated | 352 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosemary Works School 1 Branch Place , N1 5PH | - not rated | 571 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosemary Works School 1 Branch Place , N1 5PH | - not rated | 571 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 | 667 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 | 73 yd | |
| The New People's Choice | The New People's Choice, Ground Floor | 248 yd | |
| Cookie's Cafe | Cookie's Cafe, 216 Essex Road | 275 yd | |
| Hungry Bikes | Hungry Bikes, 212 Essex Road | 285 yd | |
| My Favourite Cafe | My Favourite Cafe, Ground Floor And Basement | 301 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Myddleton Arms Public House | Myddleton Arms Public House, 52 Canonbury Road | 448 yd | |
| Marquess Tavern Public House | Marquess Tavern Public House, 32 Canonbury Street | 460 yd | |
| Rosemary Branch Public House | Rosemary Branch Public House, 2 Shepperton Road | 466 yd | |
| The De Beauvoir Arms | The De Beauvoir Arms, 113 Southgate Road | 479 yd | |
| Green Man Public House | Green Man Public House, Basement And Ground Floors | 516 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coox | Coox, 216 Essex Road | 275 yd | |
| Golden Jade | Golden Jade, 279 New North Road | 343 yd | |
| Islington Pizza & BFC Original | Islington Pizza & BFC Original, Basement and Ground Floor Rear | 356 yd | |
| New Surma Tandoori | New Surma Tandoori, Basement And Ground Floors | 384 yd | |
| Monsoon Indian Takeaway | Monsoon Indian Takeaway, Unit 3 On Ground Floor | 387 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco, 272-280 New North Road | 234 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, 325-331 Essex Road | 427 yd | |
| Tesco | Units 16, 18 Southgate Road | 491 yd | |
| Welcome Co-op Angel | Welcome Co-op Angel, 47-49 Packington Street | 647 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 25 Islington Green | 1,005 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rosemary Gardens BLUE COURT BLUE COURT SHERBORNE STREET | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 298 yd |
| Gainsborough Health & Fitness (Closed) GAINSBOROUGH STUDIOS NORTH GAINSBOROUGH STUDIOS NORTH POOLE STREET | health and fitness suite | 551 yd |
| Shoreditch Park 46 AVEBURY COURT 46 AVEBURY COURT COLVILLE ESTATE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 662 yd |
| Crown & Manor Boys Club Penn Street | 686 yd | |
| Islington Green School (Closed) Prebend Street | 705 yd | |
| The Exchange Theatrical Rehearsal Rooms (Closed) Sebbon Street | 722 yd | |
| City Of London Academy PREBEND STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 742 yd |
| William Tyndale Primary School UPPER STREET | artificial grass pitch | 812 yd |
| Britannia Leisure Centre BRITANNIA LEISURE CENTRE BRITANNIA LEISURE CENTRE HYDE ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 843 yd |
| St Mary Islington Community Partnership ST. MARYS CHURCH OFFICE ST. MARYS CHURCH OFFICE UPPER STREET | health and fitness suite | 852 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 | 58.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 89 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.