Northchurch Road is in London and in Islington district. N1 3NY 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 Northchurch Road, London, N1 3NY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N1 3NU, N1 3LS, N1 3AL, N1 3LL, N1 3AW, N1 3LJ, N1 3NX, N1 3JY, N1 3LN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding N1 3NY, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.9% 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 | 54.1% | 54.9% | 0.8% | 51.0% | 3.9% |
| Male | 45.9% | 45.1% | -0.8% | 49.0% | -3.9% |
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 3NY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 62.6% 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 | 60.5% | 62.6% | 2.1% | 37.9% | 24.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 20.9% | 21.7% | 0.8% | 44.2% | -22.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 2% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 2% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 9.8% | 5.4% | -4.4% | 9.1% | -3.7% |
| Widowed | 5.6% | 5.4% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
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 (85.8%) 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 | 57% | 56.6% | -0.4% | 48.4% | 8.2% |
| Good health | 23.1% | 29.2% | 6.1% | 33.6% | -4.4% |
| Fair health | 12.8% | 7.1% | -5.7% | 12.7% | -5.6% |
| Bad health | 5% | 4% | -1.0% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 3.1% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 1.9% |
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.
In the area around N1 3NY this area, 5.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 71.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.2% | 5.4% | -11.8% | 18.2% | -12.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.2% | 2.9% | -1.3% | 9.6% | -6.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.4% | 5.4% | -2.0% | 13.4% | -8.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 3.9% | 2.5% | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.8% | 8.8% | 0.0% | 16.9% | -8.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 55.8% | 71.1% | 15.3% | 33.8% | 37.3% |
| Other | 5.1% | 2.5% | -2.6% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 3.6% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Black African | 5.4% | 0.4% | -5.0% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.5% | 2.2% | -2.3% | 1.0% | 1.2% |
| Other Black | 1.2% | 2.7% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 0.9% | -0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 81.8% | 80.3% | -1.5% | 81.4% | -1.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0.8% | 5.8% | 5.0% | 1.6% | 4.2% |
In this area, 61.8% 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 | 69.8% | 61.8% | -8.0% | 83.2% | -21.4% |
| European Union | 11.6% | 14.7% | 3.1% | 6.1% | 8.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 4.1% | 3.6% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 2.8% |
| Africa | 5% | 1.3% | -3.7% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.1% | 5.8% | 1.7% | 5.6% | 0.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.1% | 6.2% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 4.9% |
| Oceania | 1.2% | 6.7% | 5.5% | 0.3% | 6.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 66.5% | 61.8% | -4.7% | 83.2% | -21.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 19.1% | 17.9% | 9.8% | 9.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.9% | 5.3% | 2.4% | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.5% | 8.4% | 3.9% | 2.2% | 6.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 24.8% | 5.3% | -19.5% | 1.9% | 3.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.7% | 76.7% | -3.0% |
| Ireland | 4.8% | 0.6% | 4.2% |
| France | 2.6% | 0.3% | 2.3% |
| Germany | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Italy | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Spain | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Oceania | 5.3% | 0.1% | 5.2% |
| No passport held | 3.5% | 13.5% | -10.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50% | 37.2% | 12.8% |
| Christian | 34.1% | 46.2% | -12.1% |
| Buddhist | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Jewish | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Muslim | 3.1% | 6.5% | -3.4% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 8.4% | 6.0% | 2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Northchurch Road was 119.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 0.8% higher than the Canonbury average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Northchurch Road has the 34th lowest crime rate of 82 local areas in Canonbury and the 207th lowest crime rate of 506 local areas in Islington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 46.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -23.3%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 76 Northchurch Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £3,500,000 | 2025-11-10 | £3,480,151 |
| 108 Northchurch Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,875,000 | 2025-10-24 | £1,833,178 |
| 80B Northchurch Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,555,000 | 2025-09-01 | £1,506,830 |
| 98A Northchurch Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £625,000 | 2023-06-09 | £612,158 |
| 88 Northchurch Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2023-04-21 | £578,613 |
N1 3NY area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 16% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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.
N1 3NY 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 | 98 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Part-Time Employee | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 54 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Other | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Accommodation and food service 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 | 892 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 1,942 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 | 2,655 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 3,278 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wentworth Nursery School and Children's Centre Cassland Road , Hackney E9 5BY | 4out of 4 | 3,435 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | 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 | 313 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hackney New Primary School 2 Downham Road , N1 5FR | 4out of 4 | 462 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rotherfield Junior School Rotherfield Street , N1 3EE | - not rated | 519 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rotherfield Infant School Rotherfield Street , Islington N1 3EE | - not rated | 519 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rotherfield Primary School Rotherfield Street , Islington N1 3EE | 3out of 4 | 519 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hackney New School Kingsland Road , E8 4DL | - not rated | 870 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterside Academy 317-319 Kingsland Road , E8 4DL | 3out of 4 | 870 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of London Academy Islington Prebend Street , Islington N1 8PQ | 4out of 4 | 1,100 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Islington Green School Prebend Street , N1 8PQ | - not rated | 1,100 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of London Academy Highbury Grove 8 Highbury Grove , Islington N5 2EQ | 3out of 4 | 1,236 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hackney Community College Shoreditch Campus , Falkirk Street N1 6HQ | - not rated | 1,519 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , N5 2AG | - not rated | 1,525 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tech City College 263-269 City Road , Islington EC1V 1JX | - not rated | 1,694 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 2,246 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cordwainers College 182 Mare Street , Hackney E8 3RE | - not rated | 2,420 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 | 1,837 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 313 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mulberry Bush Kindergarten of St Paul's Steiner Programme 1 St Paul's Road , N1 2QH | - not rated | 535 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Waldorf School 1 St Paul's Road , Islington N1 2QH | - not rated | 535 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosemary Works School 1 Branch Place , N1 5PH | - not rated | 630 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosemary Works School 1 Branch Place , N1 5PH | - not rated | 630 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The De Beauvoir Deli Co | The De Beauvoir Deli Co, Ground Floor | 178 yd | |
| Sweet Thursday | Sweet Thursday, Ground Floor Front | 182 yd | |
| Spring Rose Cafe | Spring Rose Cafe, 93 Southgate Road | 214 yd | |
| The Engle Field | The Engle Field, 342 Essex Road | 282 yd | |
| November Wines | November Wines, Basement and Ground | 290 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The De Beauvoir Arms | The De Beauvoir Arms, 113 Southgate Road | 152 yd | |
| The Scolt Head | The Scolt Head, 107a Culford Road | 442 yd | |
| The Hunter S Pub | The Perseverance, 194 Southgate Road | 513 yd | |
| Rosemary Branch Public House | Rosemary Branch Public House, 2 Shepperton Road | 570 yd | |
| The Talbot | The Talbot, 109 Mortimer Road | 584 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monsoon Indian Takeaway | Monsoon Indian Takeaway, Unit 3 On Ground Floor | 297 yd | |
| Islington Pizza & BFC Original | Islington Pizza & BFC Original, Basement and Ground Floor Rear | 304 yd | |
| Spice Island | 23A Englefield Road | 515 yd | |
| Kan's Chinese Takeaway | Kan's Chinese Takeaway, 148 Ball's Pond Road | 554 yd | |
| Genki Sushi | Genki Sushi, Ground Floor | 561 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, 325-331 Essex Road | 324 yd | |
| Tesco | Units 16, 18 Southgate Road | 516 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 272-280 New North Road | 628 yd | |
| Yours Locally | 386 Kingsland Road | 829 yd | |
| Tesco | 523 Kingsland Road | 904 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rosemary Gardens BLUE COURT BLUE COURT SHERBORNE STREET | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 453 yd |
| Crown & Manor Boys Club Penn Street | 754 yd | |
| Gainsborough Health & Fitness (Closed) GAINSBOROUGH STUDIOS NORTH GAINSBOROUGH STUDIOS NORTH POOLE STREET | health and fitness suite | 769 yd |
| Shoreditch Park 46 AVEBURY COURT 46 AVEBURY COURT COLVILLE ESTATE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 842 yd |
| Britannia Leisure Centre BRITANNIA LEISURE CENTRE BRITANNIA LEISURE CENTRE HYDE ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 886 yd |
| Kings Gym Kingsland Road | health and fitness suite | 923 yd |
| The Exchange Theatrical Rehearsal Rooms (Closed) Sebbon Street | 1,050 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 | 124.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.