Essex Road is in London and in Islington district. N1 3PB 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 Essex Road, London, N1 3PB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N1 2YG, N1 2EE, N1 3LP, N1 3FL, N1 2EB, N1 2FT, N1 3PA, N1 3PD, N1 3NT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding N1 3PB, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.9% 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 | 48.5% | 55.9% | 7.4% | 51.0% | 4.9% |
| Male | 51.5% | 44.1% | -7.4% | 49.0% | -4.9% |
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 3PB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 70.5% 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 | 65.5% | 70.5% | 5.0% | 37.9% | 32.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 24.3% | 17% | -7.3% | 44.2% | -27.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.1% | 2.2% |
| Separated | 0.5% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 6.3% | 6.3% | 0.0% | 9.1% | -2.8% |
| Widowed | 2.4% | 2.3% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
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 (88.8%) 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 | 61.9% | 64.8% | 2.9% | 48.4% | 16.4% |
| Good health | 28.1% | 24% | -4.1% | 33.6% | -9.6% |
| Fair health | 7.8% | 8.7% | 0.9% | 12.7% | -4.0% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 2.6% | 0.9% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 3PB this area, 4.6% 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 76.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.7% | 4.6% | -5.1% | 18.2% | -13.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.8% | 1.7% | -4.1% | 9.6% | -7.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 4.9% | 5.2% | 0.3% | 13.4% | -8.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 5.3% | -5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.7% | 11% | 1.3% | 16.9% | -5.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 62.6% | 76.3% | 13.7% | 33.8% | 42.5% |
| Other | 5.8% | 1.2% | -4.6% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78.2% 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% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.1% | -0.6% |
| Chinese | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 2.2% | 3.6% | 1.4% | 3.1% | 0.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 3.9% | 3.6% | -0.3% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 2.5% | -0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.3% | 1% | -3.3% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 2.6% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 2.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 3.1% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 2.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.7% | 1.6% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 78.8% | 78.2% | -0.6% | 81.4% | -3.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.4% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
In this area, 63.6% 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 | 73.6% | 63.6% | -10.0% | 83.2% | -19.6% |
| European Union | 9.5% | 17.4% | 7.9% | 6.1% | 11.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.6% | 4.1% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 3.3% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.4% | 5.1% | -2.3% | 5.6% | -0.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3% | 4.6% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 3.3% |
| Oceania | 2.2% | 5.1% | 2.9% | 0.3% | 4.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 71.9% | 63.6% | -8.3% | 83.2% | -19.6% |
| 10+ Years | 6.9% | 10.8% | 3.9% | 9.8% | 1.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.4% | 6.2% | -1.2% | 2.9% | 3.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.6% | 10.8% | 5.2% | 2.2% | 8.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.2% | 8.7% | 0.5% | 1.9% | 6.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.5% | 76.7% | -10.2% |
| Ireland | 6.2% | 0.6% | 5.6% |
| France | 2.6% | 0.3% | 2.3% |
| Germany | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| Italy | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Portugal | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 3.6% | 1.5% | 2.1% |
| Turkey | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 4.1% | 0.3% | 3.8% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 3.1% | 0.1% | 3.0% |
| No passport held | 4.1% | 13.5% | -9.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 57.9% | 37.2% | 20.7% |
| Christian | 26.2% | 46.2% | -20.0% |
| Hindu | 4.1% | 1.7% | 2.4% |
| Jewish | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 0.5% | 6.5% | -6.0% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 9.2% | 6.0% | 3.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Essex Road was 169.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 41.8% higher than the Canonbury average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Essex Road has the 28th highest crime rate of 87 local areas in Canonbury and the 216th highest crime rate of 530 local areas in Islington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 33.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -67.7%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 326 Essex Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £10,000 | 2024-01-18 | £9,842 |
| Flat 6 Gable Lodge Essex Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £495,000 | 2022-10-31 | £471,745 |
| Flat 7 Gable Lodge Essex Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £590,000 | 2018-08-24 | £582,962 |
| Flat 7 Gable Lodge Essex Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £490,000 | 2015-03-03 | £513,235 |
| Flat 9 Gable Lodge Essex Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £481,600 | 2014-04-25 | £569,216 |
N1 3PB area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 18% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 102 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Part-Time Employee | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Retired | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 43 |
| Information and communication | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Education | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| 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 | 1,287 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 2,320 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 | 2,368 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 3,137 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Islington Nursery School 110-112 Tollington Park , N4 3RB | 3out of 4 | 3,184 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 574 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Canonbury Primary School Canonbury Road , N1 2UT | 3out of 4 | 664 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rotherfield Primary School Rotherfield Street , Islington N1 3EE | 3out of 4 | 670 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| William Tyndale Primary School Upper Street , N1 2GG | 4out of 4 | 747 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's CofE Primary School Fowler Road , Islington N1 2EP | 3out of 4 | 830 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 Highbury Grove 8 Highbury Grove , Islington N5 2EQ | 1out of 4 | 839 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of London Academy Islington Prebend Street , Islington N1 8PQ | 4out of 4 | 1,043 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Highbury Fields School Highbury Hill , N5 1AR | 4out of 4 | 1,291 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Waterside Academy 317-319 Kingsland Road , E8 4DL | - not rated | 1,301 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge Academy Laburnum Street , Hackney E2 8BA | 3out of 4 | 1,760 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,165 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 2,546 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 2,908 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brooke House Sixth Form College Kenninghall Road , E5 8BP | - not rated | 3,237 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , Mill Hill Road NW1 1TR | - not rated | 3,502 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 | 1,413 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Paul's Steiner School 1 St Paul's Road , Islington N1 2QH | - not rated | 428 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Bridge House Canonbury School 6-9 Canonbury Place , London N1 2NQ | - not rated | 453 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Samuel Rhodes MLD School 11 Highbury New Park , N5 2EG | 4out of 4 | 752 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosemary Works School 1 Branch Place , N1 5PH | - not rated | 954 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Children's House Upper School King Henry's Walk , Islington N1 4PB | - not rated | 1,081 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Awaze Food Ltd | Awaze Food Ltd, 332A Essex Road | 2 yd | |
| Trade | Trade, Front Unit at | 10 yd | |
| November Wines | November Wines, Basement and Ground | 15 yd | |
| ZAZÓN | ZAZÓN, Commercial | 26 yd | |
| The Engle Field | The Engle Field, 342 Essex Road | 35 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marquess Tavern Public House | Marquess Tavern Public House, 32 Canonbury Street | 384 yd | |
| The De Beauvoir Arms | The De Beauvoir Arms, 113 Southgate Road | 448 yd | |
| Myddleton Arms Public House | Myddleton Arms Public House, 52 Canonbury Road | 565 yd | |
| The Canonbury PH | The Canonbury PH, 21 Canonbury Place | 569 yd | |
| The Hunter S Pub | The Perseverance, 194 Southgate Road | 595 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monsoon Indian Takeaway | Monsoon Indian Takeaway, Unit 3 On Ground Floor | 1 yd | |
| Islington Pizza & BFC Original | Islington Pizza & BFC Original, Basement and Ground Floor Rear | 35 yd | |
| Coox | Coox, 216 Essex Road | 464 yd | |
| Kan's Chinese Takeaway | Kan's Chinese Takeaway, 148 Ball's Pond Road | 567 yd | |
| Genki Sushi | Genki Sushi, Ground Floor | 578 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, 325-331 Essex Road | 44 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 272-280 New North Road | 540 yd | |
| Tesco | Units 16, 18 Southgate Road | 737 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, 89-95 St Paul's Road | 881 yd | |
| Welcome Co-op Angel | Welcome Co-op Angel, 47-49 Packington Street | 1,008 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rosemary Gardens BLUE COURT BLUE COURT SHERBORNE STREET | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 603 yd |
| The Exchange Theatrical Rehearsal Rooms (Closed) Sebbon Street | 834 yd | |
| William Tyndale Primary School UPPER STREET | artificial grass pitch | 855 yd |
| City Of London Academy Highbury Grove Highbury Grove | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 886 yd |
| Gainsborough Health & Fitness (Closed) GAINSBOROUGH STUDIOS NORTH GAINSBOROUGH STUDIOS NORTH POOLE STREET | health and fitness suite | 908 yd |
| Highbury Grove School (Closed) Highbury New Park | swimming pool | 927 yd |
| Crown & Manor Boys Club Penn Street | 971 yd | |
| Shoreditch Park 46 AVEBURY COURT 46 AVEBURY COURT COLVILLE ESTATE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,005 yd |
| Orangetheory Fitness (Islington) UPPER STREET | health and fitness suite | 1,027 yd |
| Islington Green School (Closed) Prebend Street | 1,049 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 | 79.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 155.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.