Linton Street is in London and in Islington district. N1 7AP is located in the St Mary's & St James' 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 Linton Street, London, N1 7AP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N1 7DT, N1 7DS, N1 7AJ, N1 7AN, N1 7AG, N1 7DL, N1 7AR, N1 7AS, N1 7AH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding N1 7AP is primarily male, with 55.4% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.6% | 44.6% | -5.0% | 51.0% | -6.4% |
| Male | 50.4% | 55.4% | 5.0% | 49.0% | 6.4% |
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 7AP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.3% 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 | 49.8% | 45.3% | -4.5% | 37.9% | 7.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.4% | 44.1% | 5.7% | 44.2% | -0.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 2.3% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 0.8% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 5.7% | 5.1% | -0.6% | 9.1% | -4.0% |
| Widowed | 3.5% | 1.6% | -1.9% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
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 (93.2%) 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 | 62% | 64.4% | 2.4% | 48.4% | 16.0% |
| Good health | 28.6% | 28.8% | 0.2% | 33.6% | -4.8% |
| Fair health | 6.4% | 5.5% | -0.9% | 12.7% | -7.2% |
| Bad health | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -2.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 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 7AP this area, 7% 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 69.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.7% | 7% | -1.7% | 18.2% | -11.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.7% | 5.9% | 0.2% | 9.6% | -3.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.2% | 7% | -2.2% | 13.4% | -6.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 2% | 0.3% | 5.3% | -3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.5% | 5.1% | -5.4% | 16.9% | -11.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 57.6% | 69.5% | 11.9% | 33.8% | 35.7% |
| Other | 6.6% | 3.5% | -3.1% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 1.9% | 1.5% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 0.9% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 3.4% | 3.0% | 2.5% | 0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.1% | 2.8% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 2.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 91% | 84.3% | -6.7% | 81.4% | 2.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 0.4% | 3.7% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
In this area, 66.2% 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 | 75.2% | 66.2% | -9.0% | 83.2% | -17.0% |
| European Union | 10.9% | 13.8% | 2.9% | 6.1% | 7.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 6.5% | 5.4% | 0.8% | 5.7% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 3.4% | 1.5% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3% | 2.8% | -0.2% | 5.6% | -2.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.5% | 4.9% | 0.4% | 1.3% | 3.6% |
| Oceania | 3.4% | 2.5% | -0.9% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 73.3% | 66.2% | -7.1% | 83.2% | -17.0% |
| 10+ Years | 3.4% | 17.8% | 14.4% | 9.8% | 8.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.4% | 8.6% | 2.2% | 2.9% | 5.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.9% | 3.7% | -1.2% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 12% | 3.7% | -8.3% | 1.9% | 1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.5% | 76.7% | -2.2% |
| Ireland | 3.7% | 0.6% | 3.1% |
| France | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 3.1% | 0.4% | 2.7% |
| Poland | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Turkey | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Other Europe | 2.8% | 0.2% | 2.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| No passport held | 4% | 13.5% | -9.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.8% | 37.2% | 9.6% |
| Christian | 40.3% | 46.2% | -5.9% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Jewish | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 4% | 6.5% | -2.5% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Linton Street was 149.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 25.9% higher than the Canonbury average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Linton Street has the 35th highest crime rate of 82 local areas in Canonbury and the 243rd highest crime rate of 506 local areas in Islington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -19.8%.

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 7 Arbon Court Linton Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2022-08-25 | £579,730 |
| Flat 16 Arbon Court Linton Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £605,000 | 2020-10-23 | £594,313 |
| Flat 20 Arbon Court Linton Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2020-10-21 | £442,051 |
| Flat 7 Arbon Court Linton Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £622,500 | 2016-03-30 | £641,073 |
| Flat 16 Arbon Court Linton Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £405,000 | 2015-05-12 | £417,513 |
N1 7AP area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 8% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% 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.
N1 7AP 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 | 129 |
| Self-Employed | 40 |
| Retired | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Other | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 39 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 28 |
| Information and communication | 20 |
| Education | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 887 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 1,668 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 | 2,147 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 2,528 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christopher's Nursery School Bridgeway Street , NW1 1QR | - not rated | 3,226 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rotherfield Junior School Rotherfield Street , N1 3EE | - not rated | 312 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rotherfield Infant School Rotherfield Street , Islington N1 3EE | - not rated | 312 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rotherfield Primary School Rotherfield Street , Islington N1 3EE | 3out of 4 | 312 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Charles Lamb Primary School Popham Road , N1 8RF | - not rated | 396 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Fairchild Community School Forston Street , Hoxton N1 7HA | 3out of 4 | 399 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 408 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Islington Green School Prebend Street , N1 8PQ | - not rated | 408 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hackney New School Kingsland Road , E8 4DL | - not rated | 1,184 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterside Academy 317-319 Kingsland Road , E8 4DL | 3out of 4 | 1,184 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hackney University Technical College Falkirk Street , N1 6HQ | - not rated | 1,192 yd | University technical college | 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 | 863 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hackney Community College Shoreditch Campus , Falkirk Street N1 6HQ | - not rated | 1,192 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 1,704 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , N5 2AG | - not rated | 2,052 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsway College Gray's Inn Centre , WC1H 8JB | - not rated | 2,305 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 | 1,883 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 4,950 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rosemary Sld School 75 Prebend Street , N1 8PW | - not rated | 246 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Cloudesley School Tudor Rose Building , 1 Prebend Street N1 8RE | 4out of 4 | 474 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosemary Works School 1 Branch Place , N1 5PH | - not rated | 506 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosemary Works School 1 Branch Place , N1 5PH | - not rated | 506 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Christian School of London 14 Penn Street , N1 5DJ | - not rated | 540 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ginger and Mint | Ginger and Mint, 72 Prebend Street | 174 yd | |
| Filó Dining @ Ginger and Mint | Filó Dining @ Ginger and Mint, 72 Prebend Street | 174 yd | |
| Cooks and Books | Cooks and Books, 200 New North Road | 194 yd | |
| Bobo & Wild | Cafe at Gainsborough studio south, 1Poole Street | 261 yd | |
| The Commissary at Holborn Studios | Eagle Wharf Studios, 49 Eagle Wharf Road | 275 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hanbury Arms | The Hanbury Arms, 33 Linton Street | 96 yd | |
| Crown and Manor Boys Club | Crown And Manor Boys Club, Wiltshire Row | 374 yd | |
| Rosemary Branch Public House | Rosemary Branch Public House, 2 Shepperton Road | 431 yd | |
| The Bill Murray | The Bill Murray, 39 Queen's Head Street | 497 yd | |
| The Narrow Boat Public House | The Narrow Boat Public House, 119 St Peter's Street | 536 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Surma Tandoori | New Surma Tandoori, Basement And Ground Floors | 134 yd | |
| Golden Jade | Golden Jade, 279 New North Road | 159 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Domino's Pizza, Basement And Ground Floors | 547 yd | |
| Mike'S Fish Bar | Mike'S Fish Bar, 122 Essex Road | 556 yd | |
| Posh Cock | Unit D, Cube Building, 17-21 Wenlock Road | 580 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Welcome Co-op Angel | Welcome Co-op Angel, 47-49 Packington Street | 306 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 272-280 New North Road | 440 yd | |
| Tesco | Units 16, 18 Southgate Road | 531 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 25 Islington Green | 761 yd | |
| Co-op Food | 257 City Road | 873 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gainsborough Health & Fitness (Closed) GAINSBOROUGH STUDIOS NORTH GAINSBOROUGH STUDIOS NORTH POOLE STREET | health and fitness suite | 259 yd |
| Shoreditch Park 46 AVEBURY COURT 46 AVEBURY COURT COLVILLE ESTATE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 362 yd |
| Islington Green School (Closed) Prebend Street | 408 yd | |
| Rosemary Gardens BLUE COURT BLUE COURT SHERBORNE STREET | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 411 yd |
| City Of London Academy PREBEND STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 427 yd |
| Crown & Manor Boys Club Penn Street | 539 yd | |
| Britannia Leisure Centre BRITANNIA LEISURE CENTRE BRITANNIA LEISURE CENTRE HYDE ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 664 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Islington) ESSEX ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 724 yd |
| St Mary Islington Community Partnership ST. MARYS CHURCH OFFICE ST. MARYS CHURCH OFFICE UPPER STREET | health and fitness suite | 779 yd |
| Blue Hut Youth Centre YOUTH CLUB YOUTH CLUB PROVOST STREET | artificial grass pitch | 815 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 62.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 51 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.