Newington Green is in London and in Islington district. N1 4RF is located in the Mildmay electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Islington North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Newington Green, London, N1 4RF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N1 4RA, N1 4PT, N16 9PU, N1 4NE, N1 4PR, N1 4NB, N16 9PX, N5 2JG, N1 4RE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around N1 4RF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48% | 50.7% | 2.7% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 52% | 49.3% | -2.7% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
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 4RF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 66.7% 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 | 66.1% | 66.7% | 0.6% | 37.9% | 28.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 21.9% | 21.6% | -0.3% | 44.2% | -22.6% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 2% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 5.7% | 4.7% | -1.0% | 9.1% | -4.4% |
| Widowed | 3.9% | 4.3% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 51.7% | 55.2% | 3.5% | 48.4% | 6.8% |
| Good health | 31.2% | 27.6% | -3.6% | 33.6% | -6.0% |
| Fair health | 11% | 12.8% | 1.8% | 12.7% | 0.1% |
| Bad health | 4.8% | 4.5% | -0.3% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 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.
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 60.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.4% | 14.5% | -4.9% | 18.2% | -3.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.1% | 5.5% | -1.6% | 9.6% | -4.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.5% | 5.9% | -3.6% | 13.4% | -7.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 5.3% | -2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.3% | 8.6% | 3.3% | 16.9% | -8.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 47.7% | 60.4% | 12.7% | 33.8% | 26.6% |
| Other | 9.9% | 2.4% | -7.5% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 58% 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 | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 7.3% | 16.6% | 9.3% | 2.5% | 14.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.1% | 3.9% | 0.8% | 1.0% | 2.9% |
| Other Black | 9.3% | 3.2% | -6.1% | 0.5% | 2.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.7% | 2.1% | -1.6% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Mixed Other | 4.2% | 3.2% | -1.0% | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| White | 64.6% | 58% | -6.6% | 81.4% | -23.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Other | 0.3% | 6% | 5.7% | 1.6% | 4.4% |
In this area, 57.6% 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 | 69.9% | 57.6% | -12.3% | 83.2% | -25.6% |
| European Union | 6.2% | 12.1% | 5.9% | 6.1% | 6.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 4.5% | 5.9% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 5.1% |
| Africa | 7.9% | 13.8% | 5.9% | 2.7% | 11.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.1% | 1% | -2.1% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.9% | 5.9% | 0.0% | 1.3% | 4.6% |
| Oceania | 2.5% | 3.4% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 3.1% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 67.7% | 57.6% | -10.1% | 83.2% | -25.6% |
| 10+ Years | 3.7% | 25.9% | 22.2% | 9.8% | 16.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.4% | 3.4% | 0.0% | 2.9% | 0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.3% | 6.9% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 4.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 18% | 6.2% | -11.8% | 1.9% | 4.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.7% | 76.7% | 2.0% |
| Ireland | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 4.5% | 1.5% | 3.0% |
| Turkey | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Other Europe | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Oceania | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| No passport held | 2.4% | 13.5% | -11.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.3% | 37.2% | 3.1% |
| Christian | 34.8% | 46.2% | -11.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 14.1% | 6.5% | 7.6% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 8.3% | 6.0% | 2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Newington Green was 449.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 377.4% higher than the Mildmay average. The most reported crime type was Theft from the person.
Newington Green has the highest crime rate of 21 local areas in Mildmay and the 52nd highest crime rate of 530 local areas in Islington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 150.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 193.4%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 85% 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 45 Hathersage Court Newington Green, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2021-09-20 | £272,595 |
| Flat 52 Hathersage Court Newington Green, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £254,000 | 2016-06-29 | £264,650 |
| Flat 50 Hathersage Court Newington Green, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £422,500 | 2015-08-03 | £432,508 |
| Flat 23 Hathersage Court Newington Green, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2013-03-27 | £432,174 |
| Flat 52 Hathersage Court Newington Green, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2012-08-30 | £273,077 |
N1 4RF area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 10% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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 | 98 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Retired | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 45 |
| Information and communication | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Education | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Other | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 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 | 1,886 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Islington Nursery School 110-112 Tollington Park , N4 3RB | 3out of 4 | 2,745 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 2,924 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 | 3,130 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 | 3,559 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newington Green Primary School Matthias Road , Newington Green N16 8NP | 3out of 4 | 257 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highbury Quadrant Primary School Highbury New Park , N5 2DP | 3out of 4 | 510 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grasmere Primary School 92 Albion Road , N16 9PD | 3out of 4 | 527 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthias Church of England Primary School Wordsworth Road , N16 8DD | 3out of 4 | 600 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Jude and St Paul's CofE Primary School 10 Kingsbury Road , Islington N1 4AZ | 3out of 4 | 702 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stoke Newington School and Sixth Form Clissold Road , N16 9EX | 3out of 4 | 833 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of London Academy Highbury Grove 8 Highbury Grove , Islington N5 2EQ | 1out of 4 | 854 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highbury Fields School Highbury Hill , N5 1AR | 4out of 4 | 1,130 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Petchey Academy Shacklewell Lane , Hackney E8 2EY | 3out of 4 | 1,138 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterside Academy 317-319 Kingsland Road , E8 4DL | - not rated | 1,693 yd | Free schools | No | 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 | 855 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brooke House Sixth Form College Kenninghall Road , E5 8BP | - not rated | 2,474 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 3,305 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 3,811 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , Mill Hill Road NW1 1TR | - not rated | 4,192 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 | 1,799 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Tottenham Ashley Road , Tottenham Hale N17 9LN | 4out of 4 | 5,273 yd | Free schools | 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 | 556 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Children's House Upper School King Henry's Walk , Islington N1 4PB | - not rated | 572 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Garden School Wordsworth Road , N16 8BZ | 4out of 4 | 698 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Samuel Rhodes MLD School 11 Highbury New Park , N5 2EG | 4out of 4 | 872 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Bridge House Canonbury School 6-9 Canonbury Place , London N1 2NQ | - not rated | 1,208 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kozan Grill | Kozan Grill, Ground Floor Shop | 87 yd | |
| COFFEE JOINT | COFFEE JOINT, Ground Floor | 91 yd | |
| Jolene | Jolene, 21 Newington Green | 97 yd | |
| The Cellar Taps | The Cellar Taps, Public House | 101 yd | |
| Cadet | Cadet, Shop At | 104 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lady Mildmay | Lady Mildmay, 92 Mildmay Park | 55 yd | |
| The Weavers Arms Public House | The Weavers Arms Public House, 98 Newington Green Road | 210 yd | |
| The Alma Public House | The Alma Public House, 59 Newington Green Road | 341 yd | |
| Army & Navy Public House | Army & Navy Public House, 1-3 Matthias Road | 424 yd | |
| The Monarch | The Monarch, 68-70 Green Lanes | 497 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fish on the Green | Fish on the Green, Ground Floor Shop | 87 yd | |
| Paradise Fish Bar | Paradise Fish Bar, Ground Floor | 102 yd | |
| Nuuk Bakery | 1 Holland House, 42 Newington Green | 214 yd | |
| My Godo | My Godo, First Second And Third Floors | 219 yd | |
| Aj’s Dhaba | 11 Watson Close | 264 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco, Unit B, Charles Morton Court | 308 yd | |
| Tesco | 130 Kingsland High Street | 788 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 51-57 Kingsland High Street | 792 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Dalston Cross Shopping Centre, 64 Kingsland High Street | 898 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, 325-331 Essex Road | 912 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Legends Gym (Dalston) 6A 6A RIDLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 879 yd |
| Highbury Grove School (Closed) Highbury New Park | swimming pool | 953 yd |
| City Of London Academy Highbury Grove Highbury Grove | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 957 yd |
| Kings Gym Kingsland Road | health and fitness suite | 1,007 yd |
| Clissold Leisure Centre 63-67 63-67 CLISSOLD ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,026 yd |
| Stoke Newington School CLISSOLD ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 1,042 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 | 98.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 98.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 98.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 98.6% |
| 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 | 1.4% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 153.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.