Essex Road is in London and in Islington district. N1 3PR 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 3PR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N1 2FD, N1 2FE, N1 3AX, N1 3PP, N1 3AU, N1 3AT, N1 2GA, N1 2FB, N1 3HF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding N1 3PR, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.8% 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 | 56.7% | 53.8% | -2.9% | 51.0% | 2.8% |
| Male | 43.3% | 46.2% | 2.9% | 49.0% | -2.8% |
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 3PR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 58% 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 | 52.9% | 58% | 5.1% | 37.9% | 20.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.9% | 24.6% | -4.3% | 44.2% | -19.6% |
| Separated | 5.8% | 2.7% | -3.1% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 8.1% | 12.1% | 4.0% | 9.1% | 3.0% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 2.7% | -1.6% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 46.7% | 50% | 3.3% | 48.4% | 1.6% |
| Good health | 35.5% | 30% | -5.5% | 33.6% | -3.6% |
| Fair health | 11.8% | 13.9% | 2.1% | 12.7% | 1.2% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 4.9% | 0.7% | 4.0% | 0.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 1.1% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 | 21.4% | 21% | -0.4% | 18.2% | 2.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.5% | 7.7% | -6.8% | 9.6% | -1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.6% | 12.7% | -0.9% | 13.4% | -0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 3.8% | 2.6% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.7% | 13.9% | 3.2% | 16.9% | -3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.2% | 37.9% | 6.7% | 33.8% | 4.1% |
| Other | 7.5% | 3% | -4.5% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 48.6% 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 | 3.4% | 1.1% | -2.3% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Chinese | 2.6% | 0.2% | -2.4% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 2.6% | 3.8% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
| Black African | 14.2% | 14.9% | 0.7% | 2.5% | 12.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.4% | 4.7% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 3.7% |
| Other Black | 4% | 2.7% | -1.3% | 0.5% | 2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.4% | 1.3% | -1.1% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3% | 2.2% | -0.8% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Mixed Other | 4% | 2.9% | -1.1% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| White | 51.1% | 48.6% | -2.5% | 81.4% | -32.8% |
| Arab | 3% | 3.1% | 0.1% | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Other | 5.4% | 11.8% | 6.4% | 1.6% | 10.2% |
In this area, 66.6% 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 | 66.5% | 66.6% | 0.1% | 83.2% | -16.6% |
| European Union | 8.4% | 7.6% | -0.8% | 6.1% | 1.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 6.4% | 7.4% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 6.6% |
| Africa | 8.2% | 9.4% | 1.2% | 2.7% | 6.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.4% | 5.4% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -0.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5% | 2.2% | -2.8% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 64.9% | 66.6% | 1.7% | 83.2% | -16.6% |
| 10+ Years | 2% | 24.9% | 22.9% | 9.8% | 15.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 3% | 4.5% | 1.5% | 2.9% | 1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.4% | 1.8% | -5.6% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 22.8% | 2.2% | -20.6% | 1.9% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.1% | 76.7% | 3.4% |
| Ireland | 3.4% | 0.6% | 2.8% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| Turkey | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North Africa | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 6.3% | 13.5% | -7.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33% | 37.2% | -4.2% |
| Christian | 39.2% | 46.2% | -7.0% |
| Hindu | 0.2% | 1.7% | -1.5% |
| Muslim | 15.9% | 6.5% | 9.4% |
| Other religion | 6.5% | 0.6% | 5.9% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Essex Road was 245.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 105.6% higher than the Canonbury average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Essex Road has the 11th highest crime rate of 87 local areas in Canonbury and the 125th highest crime rate of 530 local areas in Islington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 103.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 438.6%.

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 55 Ashby House Essex Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2022-12-16 | £336,949 |
| Flat 36 Ashby House Essex Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £395,000 | 2022-06-30 | £381,565 |
| Flat 41 Ashby House Essex Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2018-02-09 | £421,789 |
| Flat 43 Ashby House Essex Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2014-07-14 | £198,579 |
| Flat 48 Ashby House Essex Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £322,500 | 2013-07-04 | £434,370 |
The percentage of student residents living in N1 3PR area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 115 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 31 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 24 |
| Other | 22 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Other | 20 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 16 |
| Education | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| 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 | 1,346 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kate Greenaway Nursery School and Children's Centre Yorkway Court , Copenhagen Street N1 0UH | 4out of 4 | 2,147 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 2,345 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 2,922 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Islington Nursery School 110-112 Tollington Park , N4 3RB | 3out of 4 | 3,194 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 | 411 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Canonbury Primary School Canonbury Road , N1 2UT | 3out of 4 | 517 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| William Tyndale Primary School Upper Street , N1 2GG | 4out of 4 | 532 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's CofE Primary School Fowler Road , Islington N1 2EP | 3out of 4 | 611 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rotherfield Primary School Rotherfield Street , Islington N1 3EE | 3out of 4 | 627 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 863 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of London Academy Islington Prebend Street , Islington N1 8PQ | 4out of 4 | 867 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Highbury Fields School Highbury Hill , N5 1AR | 4out of 4 | 1,299 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Waterside Academy 317-319 Kingsland Road , E8 4DL | - not rated | 1,421 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School Donegal Street , Islington N1 9QG | 4out of 4 | 1,847 yd | Community school | No | Girls | 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 | 1,220 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 2,507 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 2,692 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , Mill Hill Road NW1 1TR | - not rated | 3,286 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 42 - 43 Queen Square , Camden WC1N 3AQ | - not rated | 3,400 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 | 1,275 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Bridge House Canonbury School 6-9 Canonbury Place , London N1 2NQ | - not rated | 286 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Steiner School 1 St Paul's Road , Islington N1 2QH | - not rated | 645 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Samuel Rhodes MLD School 11 Highbury New Park , N5 2EG | 4out of 4 | 765 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Cloudesley School Tudor Rose Building , 1 Prebend Street N1 8RE | 4out of 4 | 908 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosemary Works School 1 Branch Place , N1 5PH | - not rated | 972 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| My Favourite Cafe | My Favourite Cafe, Ground Floor And Basement | 122 yd | |
| Esquires Essex Road | Esquires Essex Road, 319 Essex Road | 198 yd | |
| ZAZÓN | ZAZÓN, Commercial | 200 yd | |
| The New People's Choice | The New People's Choice, Ground Floor | 205 yd | |
| Trade | Trade, Front Unit at | 213 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marquess Tavern Public House | Marquess Tavern Public House, 32 Canonbury Street | 205 yd | |
| Myddleton Arms Public House | Myddleton Arms Public House, 52 Canonbury Road | 342 yd | |
| The Canonbury PH | The Canonbury PH, 21 Canonbury Place | 442 yd | |
| Green Man Public House | Green Man Public House, Basement And Ground Floors | 549 yd | |
| The De Beauvoir Arms | The De Beauvoir Arms, 113 Southgate Road | 586 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Islington Pizza & BFC Original | Islington Pizza & BFC Original, Basement and Ground Floor Rear | 190 yd | |
| Monsoon Indian Takeaway | Monsoon Indian Takeaway, Unit 3 On Ground Floor | 223 yd | |
| Coox | Coox, 216 Essex Road | 250 yd | |
| Mississippi Fried Chicken | Mississippi Fried Chicken, Shop | 428 yd | |
| Asia Village | Asia Village, 153 Essex Road | 446 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, 325-331 Essex Road | 243 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 272-280 New North Road | 354 yd | |
| Tesco | Units 16, 18 Southgate Road | 754 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, 89-95 St Paul's Road | 764 yd | |
| Welcome Co-op Angel | Welcome Co-op Angel, 47-49 Packington Street | 827 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rosemary Gardens BLUE COURT BLUE COURT SHERBORNE STREET | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 577 yd |
| The Exchange Theatrical Rehearsal Rooms (Closed) Sebbon Street | 617 yd | |
| William Tyndale Primary School UPPER STREET | artificial grass pitch | 654 yd |
| Gainsborough Health & Fitness (Closed) GAINSBOROUGH STUDIOS NORTH GAINSBOROUGH STUDIOS NORTH POOLE STREET | health and fitness suite | 840 yd |
| Islington Green School (Closed) Prebend Street | 855 yd | |
| St Mary Islington Community Partnership ST. MARYS CHURCH OFFICE ST. MARYS CHURCH OFFICE UPPER STREET | health and fitness suite | 860 yd |
| Orangetheory Fitness (Islington) UPPER STREET | health and fitness suite | 873 yd |
| City Of London Academy Highbury Grove Highbury Grove | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 885 yd |
| City Of London Academy PREBEND STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 895 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Islington) ESSEX ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 928 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 | 122.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.