Rotherfield Street is in London and in Islington district. N1 3RD is located in the Canonbury electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Islington South and Finsbury. This postcode has been in use since 1987-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Rotherfield Street, London, N1 3RD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N1 3DA, N1 3AP, N1 3AA, N1 3RP, N1 3AR, N1 3PH, N1 3DB, N1 8SU, N1 3BY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding N1 3RD, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.7% 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 | 52.2% | 53.7% | 1.5% | 51.0% | 2.7% |
| Male | 47.8% | 46.3% | -1.5% | 49.0% | -2.7% |
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 3RD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 71.3% 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 | 67.3% | 71.3% | 4.0% | 37.9% | 33.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 19.7% | 21.8% | 2.1% | 44.2% | -22.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 0.7% | -3.0% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 5.1% | 3.8% | -1.3% | 9.1% | -5.3% |
| Widowed | 2.7% | 2.1% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
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 (85.3%) 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 | 45.7% | 50.3% | 4.6% | 48.4% | 1.9% |
| Good health | 35.1% | 35% | -0.1% | 33.6% | 1.4% |
| Fair health | 12.4% | 9% | -3.4% | 12.7% | -3.7% |
| Bad health | 5.9% | 5.1% | -0.8% | 4.0% | 1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 46.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24.1% | 18.5% | -5.6% | 18.2% | 0.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.2% | 10.3% | -0.9% | 9.6% | 0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.6% | 7.5% | -7.1% | 13.4% | -5.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 2.4% | -0.3% | 5.3% | -2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.5% | 11.6% | 4.1% | 16.9% | -5.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.9% | 46.9% | 18.0% | 33.8% | 13.1% |
| Other | 10.9% | 2.7% | -8.2% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 54.4% 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 | 7.6% | 4.5% | -3.1% | 1.1% | 3.4% |
| Chinese | 2.4% | 2% | -0.4% | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Indian | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.2% | 2.5% | 0.3% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Black African | 7.6% | 10.7% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 8.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.9% | 3.7% | -1.2% | 1.0% | 2.7% |
| Other Black | 4.9% | 1.1% | -3.8% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.6% | 2.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4.9% | 3.1% | -1.8% | 0.9% | 2.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.9% | 2.8% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| White | 56.5% | 54.4% | -2.1% | 81.4% | -27.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 3.1% | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Other | 4.1% | 5.6% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 4.0% |
In this area, 62.9% 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 | 67.3% | 62.9% | -4.4% | 83.2% | -20.3% |
| European Union | 7.3% | 16.7% | 9.4% | 6.1% | 10.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 4.3% | 4.5% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 3.7% |
| Africa | 7.3% | 6.5% | -0.8% | 2.7% | 3.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.8% | 4.8% | -2.0% | 5.6% | -0.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.2% | 4.5% | -1.7% | 1.3% | 3.2% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 66.2% | 62.5% | -3.7% | 83.2% | -20.7% |
| 10+ Years | 4.1% | 21.1% | 17.0% | 9.8% | 11.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.2% | 6.2% | 3.0% | 2.9% | 3.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.1% | 6.5% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 4.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 21.4% | 3.7% | -17.7% | 1.9% | 1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.4% | 76.7% | -4.3% |
| France | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 8.5% | 1.5% | 7.0% |
| Other Europe | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 7% | 13.5% | -6.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.6% | 37.2% | -4.6% |
| Christian | 36.2% | 46.2% | -10.0% |
| Hindu | 2% | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 16.9% | 6.5% | 10.4% |
| Other religion | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Not answered | 9.8% | 6.0% | 3.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rotherfield Street was 272.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 129.2% higher than the Canonbury average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Rotherfield Street has the 9th highest crime rate of 82 local areas in Canonbury and the 108th highest crime rate of 506 local areas in Islington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 76.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -21.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 97B Rotherfield Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £399,000 | 2025-02-21 | £398,204 |
| 87D Rotherfield Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £485,000 | 2023-10-31 | £462,807 |
| 103 Rotherfield Street, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £755,000 | 2023-07-27 | £740,211 |
| 101A Rotherfield Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £495,000 | 2016-03-23 | £509,769 |
| 87D Rotherfield Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £318,107 | 2013-11-22 | £400,032 |
The percentage of student residents living in N1 3RD 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 | 93 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Unemployed | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 18 |
| Retired | 16 |
| Other | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 24 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 22 |
| Information and communication | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Education | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| 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 | 1,161 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 | 2,107 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 2,123 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 2,773 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christopher's Nursery School Bridgeway Street , NW1 1QR | - not rated | 3,245 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | 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 | 175 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New North Community School 32 Popham Road , Islington N1 8SJ | - not rated | 175 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ecclesbourne Primary School Ecclesbourne Road , Islington N1 3AG | - not rated | 236 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Charles Lamb Primary School Popham Road , N1 8RF | - not rated | 271 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rotherfield Junior School Rotherfield Street , N1 3EE | - not rated | 390 yd | Community 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 | 644 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Islington Green School Prebend Street , N1 8PQ | - not rated | 644 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of London Academy Highbury Grove 8 Highbury Grove , Islington N5 2EQ | 3out of 4 | 1,123 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highbury Grove School 8 Highbury Grove , N5 2EQ | - not rated | 1,123 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hackney New School Kingsland Road , E8 4DL | - not rated | 1,298 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tech City College 263-269 City Road , Islington EC1V 1JX | - not rated | 1,348 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , N5 2AG | - not rated | 1,482 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hackney Community College Shoreditch Campus , Falkirk Street N1 6HQ | - not rated | 1,654 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 2,253 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsway College Gray's Inn Centre , WC1H 8JB | - not rated | 2,541 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 | 1,439 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 | 236 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosemary Sld School 75 Prebend Street , N1 8PW | - not rated | 350 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Bridge House Senior Canonbury School 6-9 Canonbury Place , Islington N1 2NQ | - not rated | 482 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| William Tyndale Class Base (South) C/O William Tyndale School , Sable Street N1 2AQ | - not rated | 581 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Cloudesley School Tudor Rose Building , 1 Prebend Street N1 8RE | 4out of 4 | 694 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The New People's Choice | The New People's Choice, Ground Floor | 43 yd | |
| Cookie's Cafe | Cookie's Cafe, 216 Essex Road | 72 yd | |
| Hungry Bikes | Hungry Bikes, 212 Essex Road | 86 yd | |
| Fish Kitchen | Fish Kitchen, 202 Essex Road | 114 yd | |
| Orchard Close Home | Orchard Close Home, 4 Orchard Close | 136 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Myddleton Arms Public House | Myddleton Arms Public House, 52 Canonbury Road | 242 yd | |
| Marquess Tavern Public House | Marquess Tavern Public House, 32 Canonbury Street | 296 yd | |
| Green Man Public House | Green Man Public House, Basement And Ground Floors | 363 yd | |
| The Alpaca | The Alpaca, 84-86 Essex Road | 495 yd | |
| The Canonbury PH | The Canonbury PH, 21 Canonbury Place | 536 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coox | Coox, 216 Essex Road | 72 yd | |
| Mississippi Fried Chicken | Mississippi Fried Chicken, Shop | 256 yd | |
| Asia Village | Asia Village, 153 Essex Road | 272 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Domino's Pizza, Basement And Ground Floors | 325 yd | |
| Angel Kebab | Angel Kebab, Commercial Unit Restaurant, Clarence House | 345 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco, 272-280 New North Road | 144 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, 325-331 Essex Road | 440 yd | |
| Welcome Co-op Angel | Welcome Co-op Angel, 47-49 Packington Street | 616 yd | |
| Tesco | Units 16, 18 Southgate Road | 692 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, 89-95 St Paul's Road | 837 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rosemary Gardens BLUE COURT BLUE COURT SHERBORNE STREET | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 492 yd |
| The Exchange Theatrical Rehearsal Rooms (Closed) Sebbon Street | 521 yd | |
| William Tyndale Primary School UPPER STREET | artificial grass pitch | 606 yd |
| Islington Green School (Closed) Prebend Street | 645 yd | |
| City Of London Academy PREBEND STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 685 yd |
| St Mary Islington Community Partnership ST. MARYS CHURCH OFFICE ST. MARYS CHURCH OFFICE UPPER STREET | health and fitness suite | 694 yd |
| Gainsborough Health & Fitness (Closed) GAINSBOROUGH STUDIOS NORTH GAINSBOROUGH STUDIOS NORTH POOLE STREET | health and fitness suite | 697 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Islington) ESSEX ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 744 yd |
| Shoreditch Park 46 AVEBURY COURT 46 AVEBURY COURT COLVILLE ESTATE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 815 yd |
| Crown & Manor Boys Club Penn Street | 872 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 | 169.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.