Downham Road is in London and in Islington district. N1 3HG 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 Downham Road, London, N1 3HG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N1 3JU, N1 3GZ, N1 3JP, N1 3JR, N1 3HQ, N1 3HJ, N1 3ET, N1 3JH, N1 3EU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around N1 3HG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47% | 50.9% | 3.9% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 53% | 49.1% | -3.9% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 3HG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 64.9% 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 | 68.2% | 64.9% | -3.3% | 37.9% | 27.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 15.2% | 20.1% | 4.9% | 44.2% | -24.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 1.8% | -2.1% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 6% | 8.8% | 2.8% | 9.1% | -0.3% |
| Widowed | 5.7% | 2.7% | -3.0% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
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 (86.7%) 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 | 53% | 61% | 8.0% | 48.4% | 12.6% |
| Good health | 30.3% | 25.7% | -4.6% | 33.6% | -7.9% |
| Fair health | 12.6% | 8.4% | -4.2% | 12.7% | -4.3% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 3.2% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 58.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17% | 11.2% | -5.8% | 18.2% | -7.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11% | 2.7% | -8.3% | 9.6% | -6.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.1% | 8.6% | 1.5% | 13.4% | -4.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 3.8% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.7% | 12.7% | 7.0% | 16.9% | -4.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 49.4% | 58.6% | 9.2% | 33.8% | 24.8% |
| Other | 6.8% | 2.4% | -4.4% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 71.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.1% | -0.4% |
| Chinese | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 0.5% | 3.4% | 2.9% | 3.1% | 0.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 4.6% | 5.4% | 0.8% | 2.5% | 2.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.8% | 2.2% | -0.6% | 1.0% | 1.2% |
| Other Black | 2.1% | 1% | -1.1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.3% | 0.2% | -2.1% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.8% | 1.5% | -0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 3.2% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| White | 77.1% | 71.9% | -5.2% | 81.4% | -9.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 2.5% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Other | 3.3% | 4.4% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 2.8% |
In this area, 64.4% 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 | 71.7% | 64.4% | -7.3% | 83.2% | -18.8% |
| European Union | 7.7% | 14.8% | 7.1% | 6.1% | 8.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.8% | 2.5% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Africa | 5.1% | 4.4% | -0.7% | 2.7% | 1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.8% | 3% | 1.2% | 5.6% | -2.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.9% | 6.7% | 0.8% | 1.3% | 5.4% |
| Oceania | 4.9% | 3.5% | -1.4% | 0.3% | 3.2% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 66.8% | 64.6% | -2.2% | 83.2% | -18.6% |
| 10+ Years | 6.9% | 20.3% | 13.4% | 9.8% | 10.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.4% | 5.4% | 0.0% | 2.9% | 2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.4% | 5.7% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 3.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.4% | 4% | -10.4% | 1.9% | 2.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.1% | 76.7% | -3.6% |
| Ireland | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 2% | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Poland | 2.7% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 4.9% | 1.5% | 3.4% |
| Turkey | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Central and South America | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Oceania | 2.2% | 0.1% | 2.1% |
| No passport held | 4.9% | 13.5% | -8.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.9% | 37.2% | 10.7% |
| Christian | 33.1% | 46.2% | -13.1% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 4.4% | 6.5% | -2.1% |
| Other religion | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Not answered | 9.6% | 6.0% | 3.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Downham Road was 357.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 199.0% higher than the Canonbury average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Downham Road has the 5th highest crime rate of 87 local areas in Canonbury and the 75th highest crime rate of 530 local areas in Islington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 129.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 5.7%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 95% 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 4 Downham Court Downham Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £585,500 | 2025-01-20 | £581,406 |
| Flat 4 Downham Court Downham Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2023-03-31 | £380,432 |
| Flat 9 Downham Court Downham Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2022-12-15 | £386,500 |
| Flat 12 Downham Court Downham Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2007-11-26 | £391,339 |
| Flat 4 Downham Court Downham Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £32,500 | 1998-01-16 | £171,835 |
N1 3HG area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 13% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 181 |
| Self-Employed | 47 |
| Retired | 26 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 54 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 32 |
| Information and communication | 18 |
| Other | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Education | 14 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 740 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 1,752 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 | 2,492 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 3,022 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | 4out of 4 | 3,444 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rotherfield Primary School Rotherfield Street , Islington N1 3EE | 3out of 4 | 223 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hackney New Primary School 2 Downham Road , N1 5TR | 4out of 4 | 365 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The New North Academy 32 Popham Road , Islington N1 8SJ | 3out of 4 | 511 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shoreditch Park Primary School Bridport Place , N1 5JN | 4out of 4 | 620 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary School Buckingham Road , Hackney N1 4JB | 4out of 4 | 847 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 843 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterside Academy 317-319 Kingsland Road , E8 4DL | - not rated | 859 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge Academy Laburnum Street , Hackney E2 8BA | 3out of 4 | 1,265 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of London Academy Highbury Grove 8 Highbury Grove , Islington N5 2EQ | 1out of 4 | 1,411 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haggerston School Weymouth Terrace , Hackney E2 8LS | 3out of 4 | 1,524 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , Highbury East N5 2AD | - not rated | 1,735 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 1,985 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 2,800 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brooke House Sixth Form College Kenninghall Road , E5 8BP | - not rated | 3,344 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 42 - 43 Queen Square , Camden WC1N 3AQ | - not rated | 3,436 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 | 3out of 4 | 1,867 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 5,386 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | 4out of 4 | 5,450 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 382 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Steiner School 1 St Paul's Road , Islington N1 2QH | - not rated | 820 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Bridge House Canonbury School 6-9 Canonbury Place , London N1 2NQ | - not rated | 884 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Cloudesley School Tudor Rose Building , 1 Prebend Street N1 8RE | 4out of 4 | 909 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Children's House Upper School King Henry's Walk , Islington N1 4PB | - not rated | 1,268 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 52a Coffee House | 52a Southgate Road | 133 yd | |
| Spring Rose Cafe | Spring Rose Cafe, 93 Southgate Road | 185 yd | |
| Sweet Thursday | Sweet Thursday, Ground Floor Front | 228 yd | |
| The De Beauvoir Deli Co | The De Beauvoir Deli Co, Ground Floor | 242 yd | |
| The Baring | The Baring, The Baring Arms | 322 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rosemary Branch Public House | Rosemary Branch Public House, 2 Shepperton Road | 218 yd | |
| The De Beauvoir Arms | The De Beauvoir Arms, 113 Southgate Road | 292 yd | |
| Crown and Manor Boys Club | Crown And Manor Boys Club, Wiltshire Row | 347 yd | |
| Beef & Brew | The Duke of York, 33 Downham Road | 607 yd | |
| The Hanbury Arms | The Hanbury Arms, 33 Linton Street | 651 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Jade | Golden Jade, 279 New North Road | 438 yd | |
| New Surma Tandoori | New Surma Tandoori, Basement And Ground Floors | 438 yd | |
| Islington Pizza & BFC Original | Islington Pizza & BFC Original, Basement and Ground Floor Rear | 561 yd | |
| Monsoon Indian Takeaway | Monsoon Indian Takeaway, Unit 3 On Ground Floor | 574 yd | |
| Spice Island | 23A Englefield Road | 624 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Units 16, 18 Southgate Road | 166 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 272-280 New North Road | 571 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, 325-331 Essex Road | 613 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 1 Haggerston Studios, 284 Kingsland Road | 790 yd | |
| Welcome Co-op Angel | Welcome Co-op Angel, 47-49 Packington Street | 835 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rosemary Gardens BLUE COURT BLUE COURT SHERBORNE STREET | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 159 yd |
| Crown & Manor Boys Club Penn Street | 405 yd | |
| Gainsborough Health & Fitness (Closed) GAINSBOROUGH STUDIOS NORTH GAINSBOROUGH STUDIOS NORTH POOLE STREET | health and fitness suite | 436 yd |
| Shoreditch Park 46 AVEBURY COURT 46 AVEBURY COURT COLVILLE ESTATE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 493 yd |
| Britannia Leisure Centre BRITANNIA LEISURE CENTRE BRITANNIA LEISURE CENTRE HYDE ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 546 yd |
| Islington Green School (Closed) Prebend Street | 922 yd | |
| City Of London Academy PREBEND STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 952 yd |
| Kings Gym Kingsland Road | health and fitness suite | 1,082 yd |
| The Exchange Theatrical Rehearsal Rooms (Closed) Sebbon Street | 1,086 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 | 56.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 78.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.