Arlington Square is in London and in Islington district. N1 7DT 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 Arlington Square, London, N1 7DT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N1 7DL, N1 7AG, N1 7AP, N1 7DU, N1 7AJ, N1 7DW, N1 7DP, N1 7DJ, N1 7DA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around N1 7DT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.6% | 51.5% | 1.9% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 50.4% | 48.5% | -1.9% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of N1 7DT there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.2% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 46.5% | 36.4% | -10.1% | 37.9% | -1.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40% | 51.2% | 11.2% | 44.2% | 7.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 2.3% | 0.9% | -1.4% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.1% | 2.7% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 6% | 5.1% | -0.9% | 9.1% | -4.0% |
| Widowed | 2.3% | 2.8% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
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 (95.9%) 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 | 57.5% | 68.2% | 10.7% | 48.4% | 19.8% |
| Good health | 35.7% | 27.7% | -8.0% | 33.6% | -5.9% |
| Fair health | 4% | 3.4% | -0.6% | 12.7% | -9.3% |
| Bad health | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 4.0% | -4.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 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.
In the area around N1 7DT this area, 2.8% 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 83.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6% | 2.8% | -3.2% | 18.2% | -15.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 1.9% | 2.3% | 0.4% | 9.6% | -7.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 4.2% | 6.5% | 2.3% | 13.4% | -6.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.6% | 5.1% | -0.5% | 16.9% | -11.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 76.7% | 83.4% | 6.7% | 33.8% | 49.6% |
| Other | 5.6% | 0% | -5.6% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.1% | -0.3% |
| Chinese | 1.6% | 1.9% | 0.3% | 0.7% | 1.2% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 3.1% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 3.2% | 0.8% | -2.4% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2% | 4.6% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 3.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 88.9% | 88.2% | -0.7% | 81.4% | 6.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 66.7% 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 | 77% | 66.7% | -10.3% | 83.2% | -16.5% |
| European Union | 9.1% | 10.6% | 1.5% | 6.1% | 4.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4% | 4.9% | 0.9% | 5.6% | -0.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.8% | 11.7% | 6.9% | 1.3% | 10.4% |
| Oceania | 4.4% | 3.4% | -1.0% | 0.3% | 3.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 75.4% | 66.7% | -8.7% | 83.2% | -16.5% |
| 10+ Years | 6.3% | 18.6% | 12.3% | 9.8% | 8.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.2% | 4.9% | -0.3% | 2.9% | 2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.2% | 5.7% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 3.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.9% | 4.2% | -5.7% | 1.9% | 2.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.1% | 76.7% | 4.4% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 3% | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 7.2% | 0.3% | 6.9% |
| Oceania | 2.6% | 0.1% | 2.5% |
| No passport held | 0.8% | 13.5% | -12.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.3% | 37.2% | 15.1% |
| Christian | 37.9% | 46.2% | -8.3% |
| Hindu | 1.9% | 1.7% | 0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 1.5% | 6.5% | -5.0% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Arlington Square was 100.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 16.0% lower than the Canonbury average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Arlington Square has the 33rd lowest crime rate of 87 local areas in Canonbury and the 181st lowest crime rate of 530 local areas in Islington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -63.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 44 Arlington Square, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £2,100,000 | 2017-08-17 | £2,311,364 |
| 44 Arlington Square, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,385,000 | 2012-02-03 | £2,343,669 |
| 41 Arlington Square, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,222,000 | 2010-07-29 | £2,255,488 |
| 45 Arlington Square, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £947,500 | 2009-11-13 | £1,978,660 |
| 43 Arlington Square, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £770,000 | 2005-08-17 | £2,077,162 |
N1 7DT area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 6% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 17% 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 7DT 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 | 105 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 51 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 19 |
| Information and communication | 18 |
| Education | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 1,068 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 1,849 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 | 1,971 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 2,413 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | 4out of 4 | 3,758 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 | 347 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rotherfield Primary School Rotherfield Street , Islington N1 3EE | 3out of 4 | 390 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Fairchild Community School Forston Street , Hoxton N1 7HA | 2out of 4 | 520 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's CofE Primary School Fowler Road , Islington N1 2EP | 3out of 4 | 546 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hanover Primary School Noel Road , Islington N1 8BD | 3out of 4 | 562 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 | 243 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterside Academy 317-319 Kingsland Road , E8 4DL | - not rated | 1,346 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School Donegal Street , Islington N1 9QG | 4out of 4 | 1,444 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Central Foundation Boys' School Cowper Street , City Road EC2A 4SH | 4out of 4 | 1,556 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| City of London Academy Highbury Grove 8 Highbury Grove , Islington N5 2EQ | 1out of 4 | 1,597 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | 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 | 1,850 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , Highbury East N5 2AD | - not rated | 1,963 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 2,191 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 42 - 43 Queen Square , Camden WC1N 3AQ | - not rated | 2,828 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , Mill Hill Road NW1 1TR | - not rated | 3,137 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 | 1,717 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 5,018 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 | 311 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosemary Works School 1 Branch Place , N1 5PH | - not rated | 675 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Bridge House Canonbury School 6-9 Canonbury Place , London N1 2NQ | - not rated | 902 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New Regent's College Nile Street , N1 7RD | 3out of 4 | 954 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| NAS Vanguard School Lollard Street , Kennington SE11 6QH | - not rated | 990 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ginger and Mint | Ginger and Mint, 72 Prebend Street | 149 yd | |
| Filó Dining @ Ginger and Mint | Filó Dining @ Ginger and Mint, 72 Prebend Street | 149 yd | |
| Cooks and Books | Cooks and Books, 200 New North Road | 217 yd | |
| Saponara | Saponara, 23 Prebend Street | 269 yd | |
| Pack Up Soup Kitchen | Pack Up Soup Kitchen, St James Hall | 273 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hanbury Arms | The Hanbury Arms, 33 Linton Street | 42 yd | |
| Crown and Manor Boys Club | Crown And Manor Boys Club, Wiltshire Row | 429 yd | |
| The Bill Murray | The Bill Murray, 39 Queen's Head Street | 442 yd | |
| Rosemary Branch Public House | Rosemary Branch Public House, 2 Shepperton Road | 483 yd | |
| The Narrow Boat Public House | The Narrow Boat Public House, 119 St Peter's Street | 501 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Surma Tandoori | New Surma Tandoori, Basement And Ground Floors | 172 yd | |
| Golden Jade | Golden Jade, 279 New North Road | 184 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Domino's Pizza, Basement And Ground Floors | 509 yd | |
| Mike'S Fish Bar | Mike'S Fish Bar, 122 Essex Road | 513 yd | |
| My Godo | My Godo, 56-58 Essex Road | 528 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Welcome Co-op Angel | Welcome Co-op Angel, 47-49 Packington Street | 251 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 272-280 New North Road | 425 yd | |
| Tesco | Units 16, 18 Southgate Road | 582 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 25 Islington Green | 706 yd | |
| The Co-Operative Food Group | The Co-Operative Food Group, 271-273 City Road | 852 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gainsborough Health & Fitness (Closed) GAINSBOROUGH STUDIOS NORTH GAINSBOROUGH STUDIOS NORTH POOLE STREET | health and fitness suite | 314 yd |
| Islington Green School (Closed) Prebend Street | 353 yd | |
| City Of London Academy PREBEND STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 372 yd |
| Shoreditch Park 46 AVEBURY COURT 46 AVEBURY COURT COLVILLE ESTATE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 415 yd |
| Rosemary Gardens BLUE COURT BLUE COURT SHERBORNE STREET | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 452 yd |
| Crown & Manor Boys Club Penn Street | 595 yd | |
| Nuffield Health (Islington) ESSEX ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 669 yd |
| Britannia Leisure Centre BRITANNIA LEISURE CENTRE BRITANNIA LEISURE CENTRE HYDE ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 718 yd |
| St Mary Islington Community Partnership ST. MARYS CHURCH OFFICE ST. MARYS CHURCH OFFICE UPPER STREET | health and fitness suite | 726 yd |
| The Exchange Theatrical Rehearsal Rooms (Closed) Sebbon Street | 828 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 | 66.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 62.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 73.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 73.7 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.