Sherborne Street is in London and in Islington district. N1 3EY 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 Sherborne Street, London, N1 3EY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N1 3FJ, N1 3DZ, N1 3EE, N1 3QU, N1 3EX, N1 3BN, N1 3DQ, N1 3DH, N1 3HH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding N1 3EY, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.3% of residents 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 | 43.9% | 53.3% | 9.4% | 51.0% | 2.3% |
| Male | 56.1% | 46.7% | -9.4% | 49.0% | -2.3% |
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 3EY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 62.8% 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 | 67.6% | 62.8% | -4.8% | 37.9% | 24.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 11.4% | 17.3% | 5.9% | 44.2% | -26.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| Separated | 4% | 1.5% | -2.5% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 13.1% | 12.2% | -0.9% | 9.1% | 3.1% |
| Widowed | 2.8% | 3.6% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
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 (87.2%) 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 | 43.9% | 60.2% | 16.3% | 48.4% | 11.8% |
| Good health | 28.8% | 27% | -1.8% | 33.6% | -6.6% |
| Fair health | 16.1% | 8.5% | -7.6% | 12.7% | -4.2% |
| Bad health | 9.3% | 3.5% | -5.8% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 0.8% | -1.2% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 22.7% | 17.8% | -4.9% | 18.2% | -0.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.2% | 7.1% | -3.1% | 9.6% | -2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.7% | 9.6% | -0.1% | 13.4% | -3.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 5.6% | 2.2% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.5% | 14.7% | 2.2% | 16.9% | -2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.3% | 41.6% | 10.3% | 33.8% | 7.8% |
| Other | 10.2% | 3.6% | -6.6% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 64.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 2.4% | 6.2% | 3.8% | 2.5% | 3.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 7.8% | 5.4% | -2.4% | 1.0% | 4.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 2.3% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 5.9% | 3.9% | -2.0% | 0.9% | 3.0% |
| Mixed Other | 2.9% | 4.2% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 3.4% |
| White | 70.7% | 64.9% | -5.8% | 81.4% | -16.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 1.5% | 0.8% | -0.7% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 5.4% | 7.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 5.7% |
In this area, 58.6% 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 | 72.7% | 58.6% | -14.1% | 83.2% | -24.6% |
| European Union | 10.7% | 21.1% | 10.4% | 6.1% | 15.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 2% | 2.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Africa | 4.4% | 6.1% | 1.7% | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.4% | 1.9% | -0.5% | 5.6% | -3.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.4% | 8% | 2.6% | 1.3% | 6.7% |
| Oceania | 2.4% | 1.9% | -0.5% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 68.3% | 58.6% | -9.7% | 83.2% | -24.6% |
| 10+ Years | 6.3% | 21.1% | 14.8% | 9.8% | 11.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.4% | 4.6% | -0.8% | 2.9% | 1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.9% | 9.2% | 5.3% | 2.2% | 7.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.1% | 6.5% | -9.6% | 1.9% | 4.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.9% | 76.7% | -11.8% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| France | 3.1% | 0.3% | 2.8% |
| Germany | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Italy | 3.8% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 6.5% | 1.5% | 5.0% |
| Turkey | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Central and South America | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| Oceania | 1.9% | 0.1% | 1.8% |
| No passport held | 7.6% | 13.5% | -5.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.9% | 37.2% | 9.7% |
| Christian | 36.8% | 46.2% | -9.4% |
| Jewish | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 1.6% | 6.5% | -4.9% |
| Other religion | 3.9% | 0.6% | 3.3% |
| Not answered | 10.1% | 6.0% | 4.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sherborne Street was 157.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 32.2% higher than the Canonbury average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Sherborne Street has the 32nd highest crime rate of 82 local areas in Canonbury and the 237th highest crime rate of 506 local areas in Islington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 78.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -53.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 1 Mcindoe Court Rotherfield Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2025-03-12 | £377,261 |
| Flat 7 Mcindoe Court Rotherfield Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2024-03-28 | £340,283 |
| Flat 40 Mcindoe Court Rotherfield Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £348,607 | 2023-09-01 | £336,181 |
| Flat 7 Mcindoe Court Rotherfield Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2017-08-23 | £353,988 |
| Flat 34 Mcindoe Court Rotherfield Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £345,500 | 2017-06-23 | £343,441 |
| Full-Time Employee | 91 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Part-Time Employee | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Retired | 12 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Education | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 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 | 726 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 1,675 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 | 2,381 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 2,852 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | - not rated | 3,452 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rotherfield Junior School Rotherfield Street , N1 3EE | - not rated | 71 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rotherfield Infant School Rotherfield Street , Islington N1 3EE | - not rated | 71 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rotherfield Primary School Rotherfield Street , Islington N1 3EE | 3out of 4 | 71 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ecclesbourne Primary School Ecclesbourne Road , Islington N1 3AG | - not rated | 407 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hackney New Primary School 2 Downham Road , N1 5FR | 4out of 4 | 447 yd | Free schools | 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 | 685 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Islington Green School Prebend Street , N1 8PQ | - not rated | 685 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hackney New School Kingsland Road , E8 4DL | - not rated | 932 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterside Academy 317-319 Kingsland Road , E8 4DL | 3out of 4 | 932 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hackney University Technical College Falkirk Street , N1 6HQ | - not rated | 1,209 yd | University technical college | 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 | 1,198 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hackney Community College Shoreditch Campus , Falkirk Street N1 6HQ | - not rated | 1,209 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 1,847 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , N5 2AG | - not rated | 1,862 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cordwainers College 182 Mare Street , Hackney E8 3RE | - not rated | 2,621 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 | 1,884 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 5,209 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | 3out of 4 | 5,447 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | - not rated | 5,447 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rosemary Works School 1 Branch Place , N1 5PH | - not rated | 319 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosemary Works School 1 Branch Place , N1 5PH | - not rated | 319 yd | Other independent school | 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 |
| Ecclesbourne Class Base (East) C/O Ecclesbourne School , Ecclesbourne Road N1 3AG | - not rated | 407 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Christian School of London 14 Penn Street , N1 5DJ | - not rated | 420 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cooks and Books | Cooks and Books, 200 New North Road | 177 yd | |
| The Baring | The Baring, The Baring Arms | 186 yd | |
| Bobo & Wild | Cafe at Gainsborough studio south, 1Poole Street | 289 yd | |
| Cake & Custard (UK) Ltd | 13 Bridport House, Bridport Place, London | 319 yd | |
| Orchard Close Home | Orchard Close Home, 4 Orchard Close | 338 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rosemary Branch Public House | Rosemary Branch Public House, 2 Shepperton Road | 210 yd | |
| Crown and Manor Boys Club | Crown And Manor Boys Club, Wiltshire Row | 276 yd | |
| The Hanbury Arms | The Hanbury Arms, 33 Linton Street | 417 yd | |
| The De Beauvoir Arms | The De Beauvoir Arms, 113 Southgate Road | 497 yd | |
| Green Man Public House | Green Man Public House, Basement And Ground Floors | 645 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Jade | Golden Jade, 279 New North Road | 201 yd | |
| New Surma Tandoori | New Surma Tandoori, Basement And Ground Floors | 207 yd | |
| Coox | Coox, 216 Essex Road | 502 yd | |
| Islington Pizza & BFC Original | Islington Pizza & BFC Original, Basement and Ground Floor Rear | 593 yd | |
| Mississippi Fried Chicken | Mississippi Fried Chicken, Shop | 609 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Units 16, 18 Southgate Road | 269 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 272-280 New North Road | 394 yd | |
| Welcome Co-op Angel | Welcome Co-op Angel, 47-49 Packington Street | 598 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, 325-331 Essex Road | 660 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 1 Haggerston Studios, 284 Kingsland Road | 988 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rosemary Gardens BLUE COURT BLUE COURT SHERBORNE STREET | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 80 yd |
| Gainsborough Health & Fitness (Closed) GAINSBOROUGH STUDIOS NORTH GAINSBOROUGH STUDIOS NORTH POOLE STREET | health and fitness suite | 291 yd |
| Shoreditch Park 46 AVEBURY COURT 46 AVEBURY COURT COLVILLE ESTATE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 394 yd |
| Crown & Manor Boys Club Penn Street | 423 yd | |
| Britannia Leisure Centre BRITANNIA LEISURE CENTRE BRITANNIA LEISURE CENTRE HYDE ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 579 yd |
| Islington Green School (Closed) Prebend Street | 685 yd | |
| City Of London Academy PREBEND STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 715 yd |
| The Exchange Theatrical Rehearsal Rooms (Closed) Sebbon Street | 917 yd | |
| Nuffield Health (Islington) ESSEX ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 945 yd |
| St Mary Islington Community Partnership ST. MARYS CHURCH OFFICE ST. MARYS CHURCH OFFICE UPPER STREET | health and fitness suite | 957 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 | 152.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.