St Paul Street is in London and in Islington district. N1 7DJ is located in the St Peter's & Canalside 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 St Paul Street, London, N1 7DJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N1 7DW, N1 7DH, N1 7DD, N1 7DE, N1 7DU, N1 7DA, N1 7DB, N1 7DL, N1 7EE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around N1 7DJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.3% | 50.6% | 1.3% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 50.7% | 49.4% | -1.3% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
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 7DJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 76.8% 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% | 76.8% | 22.3% | 37.9% | 38.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.5% | 17.7% | -11.8% | 44.2% | -26.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 4% | 1% | -3.0% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 9.1% | 3% | -6.1% | 9.1% | -6.1% |
| Widowed | 2.8% | 0.5% | -2.3% | 6.1% | -5.6% |
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 (91%) 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 | 50.2% | 63.2% | 13.0% | 48.4% | 14.8% |
| Good health | 28.3% | 27.8% | -0.5% | 33.6% | -5.8% |
| Fair health | 13.7% | 5.1% | -8.6% | 12.7% | -7.6% |
| Bad health | 6.4% | 2.6% | -3.8% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 7DJ this area, 7.9% 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%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 21% | 7.9% | -13.1% | 18.2% | -10.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.4% | 3% | -8.4% | 9.6% | -6.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.1% | 4.4% | -8.7% | 13.4% | -9.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.6% | 3% | 2.4% | 5.3% | -2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 3.4% | 7.9% | 4.5% | 16.9% | -9.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 40.9% | 69% | 28.1% | 33.8% | 35.2% |
| Other | 9.7% | 4.9% | -4.8% | 2.8% | 2.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 65.2% 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% | 0.4% | -9.2% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 0% | 8.2% | 8.2% | 0.7% | 7.5% |
| Indian | 1.8% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 3.1% | -0.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Black African | 15.5% | 3.9% | -11.6% | 2.5% | 1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 5% | 2.1% | -2.9% | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Other Black | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 5.2% | 4.7% | 0.8% | 4.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 3% | 2.5% | 0.4% | 2.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 55.3% | 65.2% | 9.9% | 81.4% | -16.2% |
| Arab | 4.6% | 0.9% | -3.7% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 3.7% | 3.9% | 0.2% | 1.6% | 2.3% |
In this area, just 41% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 59.8% | 41% | -18.8% | 83.2% | -42.2% |
| European Union | 5.9% | 22.6% | 16.7% | 6.1% | 16.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 5.9% | 8.5% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 7.7% |
| Africa | 15.1% | 3.8% | -11.3% | 2.7% | 1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.4% | 12% | 5.6% | 5.6% | 6.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.6% | 7.7% | 3.1% | 1.3% | 6.4% |
| Oceania | 2.3% | 4.3% | 2.0% | 0.3% | 4.0% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 41% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 18% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 58% | 41.2% | -16.8% | 83.2% | -42.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 18% | 17.1% | 9.8% | 8.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.8% | 16.3% | 9.5% | 2.9% | 13.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.8% | 13.3% | 6.5% | 2.2% | 11.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 27.4% | 11.2% | -16.2% | 1.9% | 9.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 57% | 76.7% | -19.7% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 5.2% | 0.3% | 4.9% |
| Germany | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Italy | 3.5% | 0.6% | 2.9% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 9.1% | 1.5% | 7.6% |
| Turkey | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Other Europe | 4.3% | 0.2% | 4.1% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 3.9% | 0.3% | 3.6% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 5.2% | 0.1% | 5.1% |
| No passport held | 1.7% | 13.5% | -11.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.7% | 37.2% | 14.5% |
| Christian | 27.2% | 46.2% | -19.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Jewish | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Muslim | 7.3% | 6.5% | 0.8% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 9.1% | 6.0% | 3.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Paul Street was 46.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 61.1% lower than the Canonbury average. The most reported crime type was Theft from the person.
St Paul Street has the 7th lowest crime rate of 87 local areas in Canonbury and the 57th lowest crime rate of 530 local areas in Islington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -18.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 St Paul Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,750,000 | 2024-03-14 | £1,674,271 |
| 37 St Paul Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,850,000 | 2022-12-21 | £1,877,695 |
| 49 St Paul Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £720,000 | 2019-03-29 | £756,533 |
| 37 St Paul Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,593,500 | 2018-01-15 | £1,812,740 |
| 41 St Paul Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,600,000 | 2016-01-28 | £1,822,172 |
| Full-Time Employee | 140 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Part-Time Employee | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Retired | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| 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 | 1,166 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 | 1,873 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 1,933 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 2,334 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Islington Nursery School 110-112 Tollington Park , N4 3RB | 3out of 4 | 3,843 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 | 352 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's CofE Primary School Fowler Road , Islington N1 2EP | 3out of 4 | 471 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rotherfield Primary School Rotherfield Street , Islington N1 3EE | 3out of 4 | 475 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hanover Primary School Noel Road , Islington N1 8BD | 3out of 4 | 518 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Fairchild Community School Forston Street , Hoxton N1 7HA | 2out of 4 | 576 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 | 154 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School Donegal Street , Islington N1 9QG | 4out of 4 | 1,352 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Waterside Academy 317-319 Kingsland Road , E8 4DL | - not rated | 1,443 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of London Academy Highbury Grove 8 Highbury Grove , Islington N5 2EQ | 1out of 4 | 1,583 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Foundation Boys' School Cowper Street , City Road EC2A 4SH | 4out of 4 | 1,601 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 1,907 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , Highbury East N5 2AD | - not rated | 1,952 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 2,111 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 42 - 43 Queen Square , Camden WC1N 3AQ | - not rated | 2,759 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , Mill Hill Road NW1 1TR | - not rated | 3,039 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 | 1,652 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 5,027 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 | 221 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosemary Works School 1 Branch Place , N1 5PH | - not rated | 773 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Bridge House Canonbury School 6-9 Canonbury Place , London N1 2NQ | - not rated | 879 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| NAS Vanguard School Lollard Street , Kennington SE11 6QH | - not rated | 915 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New Regent's College Nile Street , N1 7RD | 3out of 4 | 995 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | 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 | 151 yd | |
| Filó Dining @ Ginger and Mint | Filó Dining @ Ginger and Mint, 72 Prebend Street | 151 yd | |
| Saponara | Saponara, 23 Prebend Street | 174 yd | |
| Pack Up Soup Kitchen | Pack Up Soup Kitchen, St James Hall | 175 yd | |
| TARU - Sushi & Ramen | TARU - Sushi & Ramen, 1A Rheidol Terrace | 278 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hanbury Arms | The Hanbury Arms, 33 Linton Street | 62 yd | |
| The Bill Murray | The Bill Murray, 39 Queen's Head Street | 343 yd | |
| The Alpaca | The Alpaca, 84-86 Essex Road | 433 yd | |
| Green Man Public House | Green Man Public House, Basement And Ground Floors | 443 yd | |
| The Narrow Boat Public House | The Narrow Boat Public House, 119 St Peter's Street | 451 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Jade | Golden Jade, 279 New North Road | 253 yd | |
| New Surma Tandoori | New Surma Tandoori, Basement And Ground Floors | 255 yd | |
| My Godo | My Godo, 56-58 Essex Road | 436 yd | |
| Mike'S Fish Bar | Mike'S Fish Bar, 122 Essex Road | 443 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Domino's Pizza, Basement And Ground Floors | 449 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Welcome Co-op Angel | Welcome Co-op Angel, 47-49 Packington Street | 154 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 272-280 New North Road | 415 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 25 Islington Green | 608 yd | |
| Tesco | Units 16, 18 Southgate Road | 674 yd | |
| The Co-Operative Food Group | The Co-Operative Food Group, 271-273 City Road | 814 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Islington Green School (Closed) Prebend Street | 255 yd | |
| City Of London Academy PREBEND STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 276 yd |
| Gainsborough Health & Fitness (Closed) GAINSBOROUGH STUDIOS NORTH GAINSBOROUGH STUDIOS NORTH POOLE STREET | health and fitness suite | 412 yd |
| Shoreditch Park 46 AVEBURY COURT 46 AVEBURY COURT COLVILLE ESTATE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 511 yd |
| Rosemary Gardens BLUE COURT BLUE COURT SHERBORNE STREET | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 531 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Islington) ESSEX ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 572 yd |
| St Mary Islington Community Partnership ST. MARYS CHURCH OFFICE ST. MARYS CHURCH OFFICE UPPER STREET | health and fitness suite | 634 yd |
| Crown & Manor Boys Club Penn Street | 693 yd | |
| The Exchange Theatrical Rehearsal Rooms (Closed) Sebbon Street | 761 yd | |
| Britannia Leisure Centre BRITANNIA LEISURE CENTRE BRITANNIA LEISURE CENTRE HYDE ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 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 | 96.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.2% |
| 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 | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 184.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 69.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 500 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.