Essex Road is in London and in Islington district. N1 3PF 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 3PF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N1 3QG, N1 3NG, N1 2QX, N1 2QZ, N1 2PX, N1 3GH, N1 3NL, N1 3NJ, N1 3QF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding N1 3PF has a female population much higher than UK average, with 58.2% of the population 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 | 58.7% | 58.2% | -0.5% | 51.0% | 7.2% |
| Male | 41.3% | 41.8% | 0.5% | 49.0% | -7.2% |
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 3PF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 69.6% 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 | 63.7% | 69.6% | 5.9% | 37.9% | 31.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 8.9% | 12.2% | 3.3% | 44.2% | -32.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 0% | -4.2% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 7.4% | 9.4% | 2.0% | 9.1% | 0.3% |
| Widowed | 14.7% | 7.2% | -7.5% | 6.1% | 1.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 43.7% | 54.2% | 10.5% | 48.4% | 5.8% |
| Good health | 32.9% | 21.4% | -11.5% | 33.6% | -12.2% |
| Fair health | 13.1% | 10.9% | -2.2% | 12.7% | -1.8% |
| Bad health | 5.6% | 11.4% | 5.8% | 4.0% | 7.4% |
| Very bad health | 4.7% | 2% | -2.7% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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 57.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24.7% | 19.3% | -5.4% | 18.2% | 1.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.3% | 3.9% | -1.4% | 9.6% | -5.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 4.2% | 3.9% | -0.3% | 13.4% | -9.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 4.4% | 2.8% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.9% | 9.4% | 1.5% | 16.9% | -7.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 50% | 57.5% | 7.5% | 33.8% | 23.7% |
| Other | 6.3% | 1.7% | -4.6% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 60.2% 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 | 1.9% | 3% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.9% |
| Chinese | 1.9% | 2.5% | 0.6% | 0.7% | 1.8% |
| Indian | 1.9% | 3% | 1.1% | 3.1% | -0.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 2% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 3% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.2% | 15.9% | 10.7% | 1.0% | 14.9% |
| Other Black | 1.9% | 3% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.9% | 1% | -0.9% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4.2% | 2% | -2.2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.9% | 2.5% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| White | 75.1% | 60.2% | -14.9% | 81.4% | -21.2% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 65% 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 | 75.1% | 65% | -10.1% | 83.2% | -18.2% |
| European Union | 8.5% | 16.5% | 8.0% | 6.1% | 10.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 3.3% | 0.5% | -2.8% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.6% | 9% | 2.4% | 5.6% | 3.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.3% | 6% | 2.7% | 1.3% | 4.7% |
| Oceania | 1.4% | 2% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| British Overseas | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 70.4% | 64.4% | -6.0% | 83.2% | -18.8% |
| 10+ Years | 2.8% | 18.3% | 15.5% | 9.8% | 8.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.6% | 4.5% | -1.1% | 2.9% | 1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.7% | 9.9% | 5.2% | 2.2% | 7.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.4% | 3% | -13.4% | 1.9% | 1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.8% | 76.7% | -6.9% |
| Ireland | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| France | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Germany | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 3% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| Poland | 2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 3% | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Other Europe | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Middle East | 2% | 0.1% | 1.9% |
| Southern Asia | 2.5% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Oceania | 2.5% | 0.1% | 2.4% |
| No passport held | 6.4% | 13.5% | -7.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.2% | 37.2% | 5.0% |
| Christian | 38.7% | 46.2% | -7.5% |
| Buddhist | 2.5% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Hindu | 2% | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| Jewish | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Muslim | 4% | 6.5% | -2.5% |
| Other religion | 4% | 0.6% | 3.4% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Essex Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Canonbury average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have been falling year on year.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hops And Glory Public House, 382 Essex Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £55,000 | 2017-12-13 | £56,993 |
| Hops And Glory Public House, 382 Essex Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £94,095 | 2016-12-01 | £96,209 |
| Hops And Glory Public House, 382 Essex Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £94,095 | 2016-11-18 | £97,808 |
| 380 Essex Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2016-05-05 | £205,755 |
| 382 Essex Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £30,000 | 2014-10-10 | £32,395 |
N1 3PF 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 | 69 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Education | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Real estate 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 | 1,233 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 2,286 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 | 2,685 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stroud Green Pre-School Centre Ennis Road , Stroud Green N4 3HD | - not rated | 3,160 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Islington Nursery School 110-112 Tollington Park , N4 3RB | 3out of 4 | 3,230 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 | 469 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary School Buckingham Road , Hackney N1 4JB | 4out of 4 | 577 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Jude and St Paul's CofE Primary School 10 Kingsbury Road , Islington N1 4AZ | - not rated | 712 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newington Green Primary School Auriga Mews , N1 4ND | 4out of 4 | 793 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hackney New Primary School 2 Downham Road , N1 5FR | 4out of 4 | 806 yd | Free schools | 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 | 3out of 4 | 936 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highbury Grove School 8 Highbury Grove , N5 2EQ | - not rated | 936 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hackney New School Kingsland Road , E8 4DL | - not rated | 1,150 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterside Academy 317-319 Kingsland Road , E8 4DL | 3out of 4 | 1,150 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of London Academy Islington Prebend Street , Islington N1 8PQ | 4out of 4 | 1,302 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 , N5 2AG | - not rated | 1,193 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hackney Community College Shoreditch Campus , Falkirk Street N1 6HQ | - not rated | 1,870 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tech City College 263-269 City Road , Islington EC1V 1JX | - not rated | 1,964 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cordwainers College 182 Mare Street , Hackney E8 3RE | - not rated | 2,553 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 2,599 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 | 1,664 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mulberry Bush Kindergarten of St Paul's Steiner Programme 1 St Paul's Road , N1 2QH | - not rated | 185 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 | 185 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ecclesbourne Class Base (East) C/O Ecclesbourne School , Ecclesbourne Road N1 3AG | - not rated | 469 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Bridge House Senior Canonbury School 6-9 Canonbury Place , Islington N1 2NQ | - not rated | 754 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Children's House School King Henry's Walk , Islington N1 4PB | - not rated | 769 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uskudar Kitchen | Uskudar Kitchen, Shop | 52 yd | |
| Salut! | Salut!, 412 Essex Road | 108 yd | |
| Isledon Arts@ The Rosebowl | Isledon Arts@ The Rosebowl, Rose Bowl Centre St Pauls Park | 110 yd | |
| Sutton and Sons | Sutton and Sons, 356 Essex Road | 140 yd | |
| The Engle Field | The Engle Field, 342 Essex Road | 223 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hunter S Pub | The Perseverance, 194 Southgate Road | 363 yd | |
| The Alma Public House | The Alma Public House, 59 Newington Green Road | 396 yd | |
| The De Beauvoir Arms | The De Beauvoir Arms, 113 Southgate Road | 477 yd | |
| The Scolt Head | The Scolt Head, 107a Culford Road | 513 yd | |
| The Weavers Arms Public House | The Weavers Arms Public House, 98 Newington Green Road | 519 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monsoon Indian Takeaway | Monsoon Indian Takeaway, Unit 3 On Ground Floor | 256 yd | |
| Islington Pizza & BFC Original | Islington Pizza & BFC Original, Basement and Ground Floor Rear | 291 yd | |
| Kan's Chinese Takeaway | Kan's Chinese Takeaway, 148 Ball's Pond Road | 314 yd | |
| Genki Sushi | Genki Sushi, Ground Floor | 326 yd | |
| Suruchi | Suruchi, Basement and Ground Floor | 363 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, 325-331 Essex Road | 231 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 272-280 New North Road | 795 yd | |
| Tesco | Units 16, 18 Southgate Road | 868 yd | |
| Tesco | 523 Kingsland Road | 903 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, Unit B, Charles Morton Court | 914 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rosemary Gardens BLUE COURT BLUE COURT SHERBORNE STREET | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 781 yd |
| City Of London Academy Highbury Grove Highbury Grove | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 876 yd |
| Highbury Grove School (Closed) Highbury New Park | swimming pool | 907 yd |
| Kings Gym Kingsland Road | health and fitness suite | 954 yd |
| William Tyndale Primary School UPPER STREET | artificial grass pitch | 1,064 yd |
| The Exchange Theatrical Rehearsal Rooms (Closed) Sebbon Street | 1,064 yd | |
| Legends Gym (Dalston) 6A 6A RIDLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,092 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 | 80.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 80.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 80.4% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 90.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.