Rector Street is in London and in Islington district. N1 7DG 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 Rector Street, London, N1 7DG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N1 7UH, N1 7DE, N1 8PT, N1 7DD, N1 7DB, N1 7FZ, N1 8PF, N1 7DJ, N1 7FW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding N1 7DG, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.7% 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 | 49.3% | 54.7% | 5.4% | 51.0% | 3.7% |
| Male | 50.7% | 45.3% | -5.4% | 49.0% | -3.7% |
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 7DG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 65.2% 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 | 54.5% | 65.2% | 10.7% | 37.9% | 27.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.5% | 24.8% | -4.7% | 44.2% | -19.4% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 4% | 2.8% | -1.2% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 9.1% | 5% | -4.1% | 9.1% | -4.1% |
| Widowed | 2.8% | 1.6% | -1.2% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 50.2% | 58.6% | 8.4% | 48.4% | 10.2% |
| Good health | 28.3% | 25.6% | -2.7% | 33.6% | -8.0% |
| Fair health | 13.7% | 10.4% | -3.3% | 12.7% | -2.3% |
| Bad health | 6.4% | 3.8% | -2.6% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 47.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 21% | 18% | -3.0% | 18.2% | -0.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.4% | 6.2% | -5.2% | 9.6% | -3.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.1% | 12.1% | -1.0% | 13.4% | -1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.6% | 4% | 3.4% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 3.4% | 9.9% | 6.5% | 16.9% | -7.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 40.9% | 47.8% | 6.9% | 33.8% | 14.0% |
| Other | 9.7% | 1.9% | -7.8% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 62% 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 | 9.6% | 8.7% | -0.9% | 1.1% | 7.6% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 1.8% | 1.1% | -0.7% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 15.5% | 9.8% | -5.7% | 2.5% | 7.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 5% | 3% | -2.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
| Other Black | 2.3% | 1.4% | -0.9% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 1.9% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 55.3% | 62% | 6.7% | 81.4% | -19.4% |
| Arab | 4.6% | 0% | -4.6% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 3.7% | 6.8% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 5.2% |
In this area, 56.7% 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 | 59.8% | 56.7% | -3.1% | 83.2% | -26.5% |
| European Union | 5.9% | 13.6% | 7.7% | 6.1% | 7.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 5.9% | 6.5% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 5.7% |
| Africa | 15.1% | 4.6% | -10.5% | 2.7% | 1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.4% | 6.3% | -0.1% | 5.6% | 0.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.6% | 8.7% | 4.1% | 1.3% | 7.4% |
| Oceania | 2.3% | 3.3% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 3.0% |
| 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 | 58% | 56.5% | -1.5% | 83.2% | -26.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 27.7% | 26.8% | 9.8% | 17.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.8% | 4.6% | -2.2% | 2.9% | 1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.8% | 4.6% | -2.2% | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 27.4% | 6.5% | -20.9% | 1.9% | 4.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.2% | 76.7% | -5.5% |
| Ireland | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| France | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.2% |
| Turkey | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 2.2% | 0.1% | 2.1% |
| No passport held | 7.6% | 13.5% | -5.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30% | 37.2% | -7.2% |
| Christian | 44.6% | 46.2% | -1.6% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Muslim | 14.6% | 6.5% | 8.1% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 8.4% | 6.0% | 2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rector Street was 166.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 39.4% higher than the Canonbury average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Rector Street has the 29th highest crime rate of 87 local areas in Canonbury and the 218th highest crime rate of 530 local areas in Islington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 67.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -25.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Rector Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £833,000 | 2015-10-20 | £923,840 |
| 5 Rector Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £745,000 | 2012-07-06 | £1,252,339 |
| 2 Rector Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £565,000 | 2010-03-26 | £1,088,267 |
| 3 Rector Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £452,000 | 2009-01-09 | £1,097,098 |
| 4 Rector Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £460,000 | 2006-12-15 | £1,127,277 |
The percentage of student residents living in N1 7DG 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 | 129 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Retired | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Unemployed | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Other | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| 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 | 1,258 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 | 1,783 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 2,019 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 2,272 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Islington Nursery School 110-112 Tollington Park , N4 3RB | 3out of 4 | 3,796 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 | 365 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's CofE Primary School Fowler Road , Islington N1 2EP | 3out of 4 | 398 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hanover Primary School Noel Road , Islington N1 8BD | 3out of 4 | 506 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rotherfield Primary School Rotherfield Street , Islington N1 3EE | 3out of 4 | 551 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Evangelist RC Primary School Duncan Street , Islington High Street N1 8BL | 3out of 4 | 642 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 104 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School Donegal Street , Islington N1 9QG | 4out of 4 | 1,274 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Waterside Academy 317-319 Kingsland Road , E8 4DL | - not rated | 1,530 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of London Academy Highbury Grove 8 Highbury Grove , Islington N5 2EQ | 1out of 4 | 1,560 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Foundation Boys' School Cowper Street , City Road EC2A 4SH | 4out of 4 | 1,661 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | 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 | 1,930 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 1,976 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 2,048 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 42 - 43 Queen Square , Camden WC1N 3AQ | - not rated | 2,708 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , Mill Hill Road NW1 1TR | - not rated | 2,950 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 | 1,582 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 5,052 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Cloudesley School Tudor Rose Building , 1 Prebend Street N1 8RE | 4out of 4 | 158 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Bridge House Canonbury School 6-9 Canonbury Place , London N1 2NQ | - not rated | 851 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| NAS Vanguard School Lollard Street , Kennington SE11 6QH | - not rated | 862 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosemary Works School 1 Branch Place , N1 5PH | - not rated | 863 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge Integrated Learning Space 1 Dowrey Street , N1 0HY | 4out of 4 | 910 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pack Up Soup Kitchen | Pack Up Soup Kitchen, St James Hall | 83 yd | |
| Saponara | Saponara, 23 Prebend Street | 84 yd | |
| Ginger and Mint | Ginger and Mint, 72 Prebend Street | 191 yd | |
| Filó Dining @ Ginger and Mint | Filó Dining @ Ginger and Mint, 72 Prebend Street | 191 yd | |
| TARU - Sushi & Ramen | TARU - Sushi & Ramen, 1A Rheidol Terrace | 215 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hanbury Arms | The Hanbury Arms, 33 Linton Street | 154 yd | |
| The Bill Murray | The Bill Murray, 39 Queen's Head Street | 254 yd | |
| The Alpaca | The Alpaca, 84-86 Essex Road | 352 yd | |
| Green Man Public House | Green Man Public House, Basement And Ground Floors | 380 yd | |
| Barrio North | Barrio North, Commercial Unit | 398 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Jade | Golden Jade, 279 New North Road | 323 yd | |
| New Surma Tandoori | New Surma Tandoori, Basement And Ground Floors | 334 yd | |
| My Godo | My Godo, 56-58 Essex Road | 346 yd | |
| Mike'S Fish Bar | Mike'S Fish Bar, 122 Essex Road | 376 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Domino's Pizza, Basement And Ground Floors | 392 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Welcome Co-op Angel | Welcome Co-op Angel, 47-49 Packington Street | 77 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 272-280 New North Road | 410 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 25 Islington Green | 521 yd | |
| Tesco | Units 16, 18 Southgate Road | 755 yd | |
| The Co-Operative Food Group | The Co-Operative Food Group, 271-273 City Road | 804 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Islington Green School (Closed) Prebend Street | 167 yd | |
| City Of London Academy PREBEND STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 194 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Islington) ESSEX ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 480 yd |
| Gainsborough Health & Fitness (Closed) GAINSBOROUGH STUDIOS NORTH GAINSBOROUGH STUDIOS NORTH POOLE STREET | health and fitness suite | 504 yd |
| St Mary Islington Community Partnership ST. MARYS CHURCH OFFICE ST. MARYS CHURCH OFFICE UPPER STREET | health and fitness suite | 544 yd |
| Rosemary Gardens BLUE COURT BLUE COURT SHERBORNE STREET | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 601 yd |
| Shoreditch Park 46 AVEBURY COURT 46 AVEBURY COURT COLVILLE ESTATE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 603 yd |
| The Exchange Theatrical Rehearsal Rooms (Closed) Sebbon Street | 692 yd | |
| Crown & Manor Boys Club Penn Street | 784 yd | |
| Sphera Health Club And Spa (Closed) Upper Street | health and fitness suite | 826 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 | 54.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 54.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 9.1% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 97.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.