New North Road is in London and in Islington district. N1 7AT 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 New North Road, London, N1 7AT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N1 7AR, N1 7AS, N1 7BH, N1 7AX, N1 3DN, N1 7BG, N1 7AN, N1 3DR, N1 3DW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding N1 7AT is primarily male, with 53.9% 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 | 44.1% | 46.1% | 2.0% | 51.0% | -4.9% |
| Male | 55.9% | 53.9% | -2.0% | 49.0% | 4.9% |
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 7AT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 63.2% 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 | 67.4% | 63.2% | -4.2% | 37.9% | 25.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 20.1% | 24.1% | 4.0% | 44.2% | -20.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 0.4% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 6.2% | 7.5% | 1.3% | 9.1% | -1.6% |
| Widowed | 4.4% | 4% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
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 | 53.9% | 52% | -1.9% | 48.4% | 3.6% |
| Good health | 25.3% | 29.5% | 4.2% | 33.6% | -4.1% |
| Fair health | 15.1% | 14.8% | -0.3% | 12.7% | 2.1% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 3% | -1.6% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 64.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.6% | 15.3% | -2.3% | 18.2% | -2.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.6% | 2% | -4.6% | 9.6% | -7.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7% | 7.5% | 0.5% | 13.4% | -5.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 5.3% | -5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.7% | 10.2% | 2.5% | 16.9% | -6.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 54.9% | 64.3% | 9.4% | 33.8% | 30.5% |
| Other | 5.5% | 0.8% | -4.7% | 2.8% | -2.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 3.9% | 0% | -3.9% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.3% | 2.3% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 1.6% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 3.9% | 2.3% | -1.6% | 2.5% | -0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.9% | 4% | -0.9% | 1.0% | 3.0% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 3% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 2% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 74% | 77.5% | 3.5% | 81.4% | -3.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 1.6% | 1% | -0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 2% | 1.7% | -0.3% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 65.1% 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 | 76% | 65.1% | -10.9% | 83.2% | -18.1% |
| European Union | 6.9% | 12.1% | 5.2% | 6.1% | 6.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.3% | 6.4% | 4.1% | 0.8% | 5.6% |
| Africa | 2.3% | 3% | 0.7% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.9% | 4.7% | -1.2% | 5.6% | -0.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3% | 3.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | 2.1% |
| Oceania | 3.6% | 5.4% | 1.8% | 0.3% | 5.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 71.7% | 65.1% | -6.6% | 83.2% | -18.1% |
| 10+ Years | 4.6% | 21.1% | 16.5% | 9.8% | 11.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.9% | 4.4% | 0.5% | 2.9% | 1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.3% | 5.7% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 3.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.5% | 3.7% | -11.8% | 1.9% | 1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.2% | 76.7% | -0.5% |
| Ireland | 4.6% | 0.6% | 4.0% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 2.3% | 0.2% | 2.1% |
| Italy | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| Oceania | 2% | 0.1% | 1.9% |
| No passport held | 4.6% | 13.5% | -8.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47% | 37.2% | 9.8% |
| Christian | 31.9% | 46.2% | -14.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Jewish | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Muslim | 6.7% | 6.5% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 10.7% | 6.0% | 4.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around New North Road was 302.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 154.1% higher than the Canonbury average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
New North Road has the 7th highest crime rate of 82 local areas in Canonbury and the 93rd highest crime rate of 506 local areas in Islington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 118.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -61.8%.

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 B 241 New North Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £332,500 | 2025-11-26 | £331,506 |
| Flat A 241 New North Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £510,000 | 2025-03-28 | £513,075 |
| Flat B, 237 New North Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,250,000 | 2025-02-03 | £1,247,507 |
| Flat C 241 New North Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £920,000 | 2024-11-05 | £904,637 |
| 253C New North Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £930,000 | 2024-11-04 | £914,470 |
| Full-Time Employee | 124 |
| Retired | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Other | 18 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 36 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 24 |
| Other | 19 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 770 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 1,595 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 | 2,267 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 2,649 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christopher's Nursery School Bridgeway Street , NW1 1QR | - not rated | 3,350 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 | 239 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rotherfield Infant School Rotherfield Street , Islington N1 3EE | - not rated | 239 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rotherfield Primary School Rotherfield Street , Islington N1 3EE | 3out of 4 | 239 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shoreditch Park Primary School Bridport Place , N1 5JN | 4out of 4 | 413 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Fairchild Community School Forston Street , Hoxton N1 7HA | 3out of 4 | 429 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 | 530 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Islington Green School Prebend Street , N1 8PQ | - not rated | 530 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hackney New School Kingsland Road , E8 4DL | - not rated | 1,059 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterside Academy 317-319 Kingsland Road , E8 4DL | 3out of 4 | 1,059 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hackney University Technical College Falkirk Street , N1 6HQ | - not rated | 1,119 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 | 956 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hackney Community College Shoreditch Campus , Falkirk Street N1 6HQ | - not rated | 1,119 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 1,680 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , N5 2AG | - not rated | 2,045 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsway College Gray's Inn Centre , WC1H 8JB | - not rated | 2,428 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 | 1,945 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 4,985 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | 3out of 4 | 5,443 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | - not rated | 5,443 yd | Foundation school | No | 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 | 303 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosemary Works School 1 Branch Place , N1 5PH | - not rated | 382 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosemary Works School 1 Branch Place , N1 5PH | - not rated | 382 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Christian School of London 14 Penn Street , N1 5DJ | - not rated | 423 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Cloudesley School Tudor Rose Building , 1 Prebend Street N1 8RE | 4out of 4 | 597 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bobo & Wild | Cafe at Gainsborough studio south, 1Poole Street | 153 yd | |
| Cooks and Books | Cooks and Books, 200 New North Road | 160 yd | |
| The Baring | The Baring, The Baring Arms | 170 yd | |
| Ginger and Mint | Ginger and Mint, 72 Prebend Street | 243 yd | |
| Filó Dining @ Ginger and Mint | Filó Dining @ Ginger and Mint, 72 Prebend Street | 243 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hanbury Arms | The Hanbury Arms, 33 Linton Street | 220 yd | |
| Crown and Manor Boys Club | Crown And Manor Boys Club, Wiltshire Row | 253 yd | |
| Rosemary Branch Public House | Rosemary Branch Public House, 2 Shepperton Road | 306 yd | |
| The Bill Murray | The Bill Murray, 39 Queen's Head Street | 618 yd | |
| Green Man Public House | Green Man Public House, Basement And Ground Floors | 627 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Surma Tandoori | New Surma Tandoori, Basement And Ground Floors | 84 yd | |
| Golden Jade | Golden Jade, 279 New North Road | 134 yd | |
| Coox | Coox, 216 Essex Road | 602 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Domino's Pizza, Basement And Ground Floors | 617 yd | |
| Mike'S Fish Bar | Mike'S Fish Bar, 122 Essex Road | 637 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Units 16, 18 Southgate Road | 407 yd | |
| Welcome Co-op Angel | Welcome Co-op Angel, 47-49 Packington Street | 429 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 272-280 New North Road | 462 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, 325-331 Essex Road | 879 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 25 Islington Green | 884 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gainsborough Health & Fitness (Closed) GAINSBOROUGH STUDIOS NORTH GAINSBOROUGH STUDIOS NORTH POOLE STREET | health and fitness suite | 152 yd |
| Shoreditch Park 46 AVEBURY COURT 46 AVEBURY COURT COLVILLE ESTATE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 270 yd |
| Rosemary Gardens BLUE COURT BLUE COURT SHERBORNE STREET | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 305 yd |
| Crown & Manor Boys Club Penn Street | 423 yd | |
| Islington Green School (Closed) Prebend Street | 530 yd | |
| City Of London Academy PREBEND STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 551 yd |
| Britannia Leisure Centre BRITANNIA LEISURE CENTRE BRITANNIA LEISURE CENTRE HYDE ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 556 yd |
| Blue Hut Youth Centre YOUTH CLUB YOUTH CLUB PROVOST STREET | artificial grass pitch | 826 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Islington) ESSEX ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 838 yd |
| St Mary Islington Community Partnership ST. MARYS CHURCH OFFICE ST. MARYS CHURCH OFFICE UPPER STREET | health and fitness suite | 883 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 | 64.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 60.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 78.63 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 78.63 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.