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Elizabeth Avenue is in London and in Islington district. N1 3BS 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 Elizabeth Avenue, London, N1 3BS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: N1 3BT, N1 3QZ, N1 3QY, N1 3BU, N1 3BA, N1 3BP, N1 8BF, N1 3DQ, N1 8TL.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around N1 3BS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female53.2%50.8%-2.4% 51.0% -0.2%
Male46.8%49.2%2.4% 49.0% 0.2%

Partnership Status

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 3BS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 70% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single58.7%70%11.3% 37.9% 32.1%
Married: Opposite sex25.1%17.8%-7.3% 44.2% -26.4%
Married: Same sex1.1%1.3%0.2% 0.3% 1.0%
Civil partnership: Opposite sex0%0.7%0.7% 0.1% 0.6%
Separated4.2%2.7%-1.5% 2.2% 0.5%
Divorced5.3%4.4%-0.9% 9.1% -4.7%
Widowed5.7%3%-2.7% 6.1% -3.1%

Health

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health53.2%52.9%-0.3% 48.4% 4.5%
Good health25.9%28.7%2.8% 33.6% -4.9%
Fair health11.6%10.8%-0.8% 12.7% -1.9%
Bad health7.6%5.4%-2.2% 4.0% 1.4%
Very bad health1.7%2.2%0.5% 1.2% 1.0%

Education and Qualifications

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 59.4%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications19.1%13.1%-6.0% 18.2% -5.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 10.6%3.7%-6.9% 9.6% -5.9%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels6.4%5.7%-0.7% 13.4% -7.7%
Apprenticeship1.1%4.7%3.6% 5.3% -0.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels10.2%8.7%-1.5% 16.9% -8.2%
Degree or Similar46.3%59.4%13.1% 33.8% 25.6%
Other6.4%4.7%-1.7% 2.8% 1.9%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi1.3%2.2%0.9% 1.1% 1.1%
Chinese0%1.9%1.9% 0.7% 1.2%
Indian1.7%1.9%0.2% 3.1% -1.2%
Other Asian1.3%0.9%-0.4% 1.6% -0.7%
Black African2%4.7%2.7% 2.5% 2.2%
Black Caribbean1.7%1.6%-0.1% 1.0% 0.6%
Other Black2%0.6%-1.4% 0.5% 0.1%
Mixed White and Asian0%2.5%2.5% 0.8% 1.7%
Mixed White and Caribbean1%2.2%1.2% 0.9% 1.3%
Mixed Other1.7%1.9%0.2% 0.8% 1.1%
White83.1%77.2%-5.9% 81.4% -4.2%
Arab2%0.3%-1.7% 0.6% -0.3%
Other2.3%1.9%-0.4% 1.6% 0.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 60.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom73.4%60.1%-13.3% 83.2% -23.1%
European Union7.6%21.5%13.9% 6.1% 15.4%
Rest of Europe1.7%2.5%0.8% 0.8% 1.7%
Africa4%3.2%-0.8% 2.7% 0.5%
Middle East and Asia2.7%4.4%1.7% 5.6% -1.2%
The Americas and the Caribbean6.3%5.4%-0.9% 1.3% 4.1%
Oceania4%2.8%-1.2% 0.3% 2.5%
British Overseas0.3%0%-0.3% 0.0% 0.0%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK68.8%60.5%-8.3% 83.2% -22.7%
10+ Years5.3%14.3%9.0% 9.8% 4.5%
5-10 Years4.3%8.3%4.0% 2.9% 5.4%
2-5 Years4.3%10.2%5.9% 2.2% 8.0%
Less than 2 years17.3%6.7%-10.6% 1.9% 4.8%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom68.2% 76.7% -8.5%
Ireland1.6% 0.6% 1.0%
France2.9% 0.3% 2.6%
Germany1.6% 0.2% 1.4%
Italy2.5% 0.6% 1.9%
Portugal0.3% 0.5% -0.2%
Spain5.7% 0.4% 5.3%
Lithuania0.3% 0.3% 0.0%
Poland1% 1.3% -0.3%
Romania0.3% 0.9% -0.6%
Other EU countries3.5% 1.5% 2.0%
Other Europe1.6% 0.2% 1.4%
Central and Western Africa0.3% 0.3% 0.0%
South and Eastern Africa0.3% 0.2% 0.1%
Eastern Asia0.3% 0.3% 0.0%
Southern Asia0.3% 1.2% -0.9%
South-East Asia0.6% 0.2% 0.4%
North America and the Caribbean2.2% 0.3% 1.9%
Oceania2.2% 0.1% 2.1%
No passport held4.1% 13.5% -9.4%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion49.7% 37.2% 12.5%
Christian38.3% 46.2% -7.9%
Hindu0.3% 1.7% -1.4%
Jewish1.6% 0.5% 1.1%
Muslim3.8% 6.5% -2.7%
Other religion0.3% 0.6% -0.3%
Not answered6% 6.0% 0.0%

Safety

Is Elizabeth Avenue Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Elizabeth Avenue was 194.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 63.1% higher than the Canonbury average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Elizabeth Avenue has the 19th highest crime rate of 87 local areas in Canonbury and the 178th highest crime rate of 530 local areas in Islington .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 84.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 6.7%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£62,000
Income Rank
10/10

Household Income in N1 3BS, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Elizabeth Avenue are based on 150 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Islington.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Elizabeth Avenue, London, N1 3BS

Estimated Average Property Prices for N1 3BS

Average Price
£1,514,200
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
£1,366,507
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
£1,661,892

Estimated Average Property Prices for Elizabeth Avenue

Average Price
£820,820
Semi-Detached
£1,361,111
Terraced
£1,530,648
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
£692,481
Other
£2,975,111

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Elizabeth AvenueStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
8 Elizabeth Avenue, London, Greater London
Terraced, an established residential building
£1,400,0002023-05-09 £1,362,488
2 Elizabeth Avenue, London, Greater London
Other, an established residential building
£1,720,0002022-08-31 £1,650,270
8 Elizabeth Avenue, London, Greater London
Terraced, an established residential building
£837,5002013-09-05 £1,178,060
8 Elizabeth Avenue, London, Greater London
Terraced, an established residential building
£375,0002003-04-16 £1,254,523
8 Elizabeth Avenue, London, Greater London
Terraced, an established residential building
£225,0001997-07-25 £1,525,500
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for N1 3BS

Employment

N1 3BS 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee152
Self-Employed31
Retired26
Part-Time Employee25
Long-Term Sick or disabled22
Student (economically inactive)17
Other11
Unemployed7
Full-Time Student (with or without job)6
Looking after home or family3

Employment Industry

Professional, scientific and technical activities51
Financial and insurance activities27
Information and communication22
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles18
Human health and social work activities11
Education10
Other9
Manufacturing8
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security8
Real estate activities6
Construction6
Accommodation and food service activities5
Transport and storage5
Administrative and support service activities5
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities2

Schools

Nursery

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 1,066 yd Local authority nursery school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Columbia Market Nursery School
Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG
4out of 4 1,988 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 2,675 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
North Islington Nursery School
110-112 Tollington Park , N4 3RB
3out of 4 3,611 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
The New North Academy
32 Popham Road , Islington N1 8SJ
3out of 4 110 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Rotherfield Primary School
Rotherfield Street , Islington N1 3EE
3out of 4 270 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
St Mary's CofE Primary School
Fowler Road , Islington N1 2EP
3out of 4 512 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
William Tyndale Primary School
Upper Street , N1 2GG
4out of 4 662 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Hackney New Primary School
2 Downham Road , N1 5TR
4out of 4 757 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
City of London Academy Islington
Prebend Street , Islington N1 8PQ
4out of 4 509 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Waterside Academy
317-319 Kingsland Road , E8 4DL
- not rated 1,252 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School
City of London Academy Highbury Grove
8 Highbury Grove , Islington N5 2EQ
1out of 4 1,295 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
The Bridge Academy
Laburnum Street , Hackney E2 8BA
3out of 4 1,625 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School
Donegal Street , Islington N1 9QG
4out of 4 1,652 yd Community school No Girls More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
The London Screen Academy
Highbury Grove , Highbury East N5 2AD
- not rated 1,655 yd Free schools 16 to 19 No Mixed More About School
Workers' Educational Association
4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW
- not rated 2,090 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Capital City College Group
211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA
- not rated 2,449 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre)
42 - 43 Queen Square , Camden WC1N 3AQ
- not rated 3,116 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
WM College
44 Crowndale Road , Mill Hill Road NW1 1TR
- not rated 3,255 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St Mary Magdalene Academy
Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG
3out of 4 1,555 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Ark Globe Academy
Harper Road , SE1 6AG
3out of 4 5,340 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Richard Cloudesley School
Tudor Rose Building , 1 Prebend Street N1 8RE
4out of 4 567 yd Community special school Yes Mixed More About School
North Bridge House Canonbury School
6-9 Canonbury Place , London N1 2NQ
- not rated 635 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Rosemary Works School
1 Branch Place , N1 5PH
- not rated 657 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
St Paul's Steiner School
1 St Paul's Road , Islington N1 2QH
- not rated 957 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
The Bridge Integrated Learning Space
1 Dowrey Street , N1 0HY
4out of 4 1,179 yd Free schools special No Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Cooks and BooksCooks and Books, 200 New North Road145 yd
Orchard Close HomeOrchard Close Home, 4 Orchard Close205 yd
Ginger and MintGinger and Mint, 72 Prebend Street222 yd
Filó Dining @ Ginger and MintFiló Dining @ Ginger and Mint, 72 Prebend Street222 yd
The New People's ChoiceThe New People's Choice, Ground Floor313 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
The Hanbury ArmsThe Hanbury Arms, 33 Linton Street362 yd
Rosemary Branch Public HouseRosemary Branch Public House, 2 Shepperton Road412 yd
Green Man Public HouseGreen Man Public House, Basement And Ground Floors446 yd
Crown and Manor Boys ClubCrown And Manor Boys Club, Wiltshire Row456 yd
Myddleton Arms Public HouseMyddleton Arms Public House, 52 Canonbury Road474 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Golden JadeGolden Jade, 279 New North Road177 yd
New Surma TandooriNew Surma Tandoori, Basement And Ground Floors223 yd
CooxCoox, 216 Essex Road313 yd
Mississippi Fried ChickenMississippi Fried Chicken, Shop404 yd
Asia VillageAsia Village, 153 Essex Road412 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
TescoTesco, 272-280 New North Road191 yd
TescoUnits 16, 18 Southgate Road472 yd
Welcome Co-op AngelWelcome Co-op Angel, 47-49 Packington Street484 yd
Sainsbury'sSainsbury's, 325-331 Essex Road601 yd
TescoTesco, 25 Islington Green875 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Rosemary Gardens
BLUE COURT BLUE COURT SHERBORNE STREET
artificial grass pitch, tennis courts271 yd
Gainsborough Health & Fitness (Closed)
GAINSBOROUGH STUDIOS NORTH GAINSBOROUGH STUDIOS NORTH POOLE STREET
health and fitness suite424 yd
Shoreditch Park
46 AVEBURY COURT 46 AVEBURY COURT COLVILLE ESTATE
grass pitches, tennis courts543 yd
Islington Green School (Closed)
Prebend Street
553 yd
City Of London Academy
PREBEND STREET
artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite588 yd
Crown & Manor Boys Club
Penn Street
617 yd
The Exchange Theatrical Rehearsal Rooms (Closed)
Sebbon Street
713 yd
St Mary Islington Community Partnership
ST. MARYS CHURCH OFFICE ST. MARYS CHURCH OFFICE UPPER STREET
health and fitness suite767 yd
Nuffield Health (Islington)
ESSEX ROAD
health and fitness suite, swimming pool769 yd
Britannia Leisure Centre
BRITANNIA LEISURE CENTRE BRITANNIA LEISURE CENTRE HYDE ROAD
health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts772 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.