Wharf Road is in London and in Islington district. N1 7SA 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 Wharf Road, London, N1 7SA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EC1V 1AG, N1 7RW, EC1V 1AD, EC1V 1AE, EC1V 1AF, N1 7TB, N1 7GP, N1 7TL, N1 7FA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding N1 7SA has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.1% of the population 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 | 44.3% | 56.1% | 11.8% | 51.0% | 5.1% |
| Male | 55.7% | 43.9% | -11.8% | 49.0% | -5.1% |
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 7SA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 61.8% 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 | 67% | 61.8% | -5.2% | 37.9% | 23.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 21.7% | 20.8% | -0.9% | 44.2% | -23.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 4.9% | 2.3% | 2.2% | 2.7% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 9.7% | 1.9% | 9.1% | 0.6% |
| Widowed | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88.5%) 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 | 58% | 59.3% | 1.3% | 48.4% | 10.9% |
| Good health | 29% | 29.2% | 0.2% | 33.6% | -4.4% |
| Fair health | 8.4% | 5.6% | -2.8% | 12.7% | -7.1% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 4.6% | 1.5% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1.4% | -0.1% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 7SA 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 66.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.2% | 7% | -5.2% | 18.2% | -11.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.3% | 7% | 2.7% | 9.6% | -2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 5.2% | 5.6% | 0.4% | 13.4% | -7.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -3.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.6% | 11.3% | 1.7% | 16.9% | -5.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 63.5% | 66.9% | 3.4% | 33.8% | 33.1% |
| Other | 5.2% | 0.7% | -4.5% | 2.8% | -2.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 48.6% 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 | 3.1% | 7.1% | 4.0% | 1.1% | 6.0% |
| Chinese | 6.1% | 1.4% | -4.7% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 2.3% | 1.4% | -0.9% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 0.9% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 12.7% | 11.9% | 2.5% | 10.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.8% | 0.9% | -2.9% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 5.2% | 3.7% | 0.9% | 4.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 7.1% | 7.1% | 0.8% | 6.3% |
| White | 74% | 48.6% | -25.4% | 81.4% | -32.8% |
| Arab | 1.5% | 2.4% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Other | 3.1% | 9.4% | 6.3% | 1.6% | 7.8% |
In this area, 67.6% 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 | 51.1% | 67.6% | 16.5% | 83.2% | -15.6% |
| European Union | 15.3% | 10.2% | -5.1% | 6.1% | 4.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 6.1% | 4.6% | -1.5% | 0.8% | 3.8% |
| Africa | 3.1% | 6% | 2.9% | 2.7% | 3.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 13% | 6.5% | -6.5% | 5.6% | 0.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 9.2% | 5.1% | -4.1% | 1.3% | 3.8% |
| Oceania | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 50.4% | 68.5% | 18.1% | 83.2% | -14.7% |
| 10+ Years | 10.7% | 19.7% | 9.0% | 9.8% | 9.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 15.3% | 9.9% | -5.4% | 2.9% | 7.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.9% | 1.9% | -8.0% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.7% | 0% | -13.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.4% | 76.7% | -3.3% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| France | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 2.3% | 0.4% | 1.9% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Other Europe | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| North Africa | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 3.7% | 0.2% | 3.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 7.9% | 13.5% | -5.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.6% | 37.2% | 4.4% |
| Christian | 26.2% | 46.2% | -20.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 0.5% | 1.7% | -1.2% |
| Jewish | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 20.6% | 6.5% | 14.1% |
| Sikh | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other religion | 3.7% | 0.6% | 3.1% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wharf Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Barnsbury average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -8.3%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 99% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Units 37-47 Wharf Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £2,934,000 | 2018-03-29 | £2,960,808 |
| 21 - 35 Wharf Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £650,000 | 2015-03-24 | £680,822 |
| Full-Time Employee | 72 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Retired | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 33 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 6 |
| Education | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Other | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 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 | 1,416 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 1,726 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 1,906 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 | 1,936 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | 4out of 4 | 3,774 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moreland Primary School Moreland Street , EC1V 8BB | 3out of 4 | 311 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hanover Primary School Noel Road , Islington N1 8BD | 3out of 4 | 332 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Fairchild Community School Forston Street , Hoxton N1 7HA | 2out of 4 | 538 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's CofE Primary School Radnor Street , EC1V 3SJ | 3out of 4 | 599 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Evangelist RC Primary School Duncan Street , Islington High Street N1 8BL | 3out of 4 | 693 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 | 706 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Foundation Boys' School Cowper Street , City Road EC2A 4SH | 4out of 4 | 1,042 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School Donegal Street , Islington N1 9QG | 4out of 4 | 1,232 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Waterside Academy 317-319 Kingsland Road , E8 4DL | - not rated | 1,799 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haggerston School Weymouth Terrace , Hackney E2 8LS | 3out of 4 | 1,895 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,419 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 1,712 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 42 - 43 Queen Square , Camden WC1N 3AQ | - not rated | 2,215 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 2,579 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , Highbury East N5 2AD | - not rated | 2,729 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | 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 | 2,277 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 4,255 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Regent's College Nile Street , N1 7RD | 3out of 4 | 520 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City University Northampton Square , EC1V 0HB | - not rated | 523 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| NAS Vanguard School Lollard Street , Kennington SE11 6QH | - not rated | 641 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Cloudesley School Tudor Rose Building , 1 Prebend Street N1 8RE | 4out of 4 | 693 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dallington School 8 Dallington Street , London EC1V 0BW | - not rated | 755 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDonalds Restaurant | 241 City Road | 36 yd | |
| The Angel | 241 city road | 37 yd | |
| Club Canaletto | Club Canaletto, Twenty Fourth Floor Part, Canaletto Tower | 64 yd | |
| Banya No.1 | Unit B1 & Unit B2, Micawber Wharf, 17 Micawber Street | 73 yd | |
| Sardine | 15 Micawber Street | 73 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Wenlock Arms | The Wenlock Arms, 26 Wenlock Road | 204 yd | |
| Royal Star Public House | Royal Star Public House, 220 City Road | 296 yd | |
| The Eagle | The Eagle, 2 Shepherdess Walk | 310 yd | |
| Britannia Public House | Britannia Public House, 94 Ironmonger Row | 320 yd | |
| The Corner Bar / Charlie's Cantina | The Corner Bar / Charlie's Cantina, 125 Central Street | 355 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Posh Cock | Unit D, Cube Building, 17-21 Wenlock Road | 233 yd | |
| Anarkali | UNIT D CUBE BUILDING, 17 21 WENLOCK ROAD | 233 yd | |
| Magic Wok & Box | Magic Wok & Box, 107 Lever Street | 346 yd | |
| Barbican Pizza | Barbican Pizza, 89 Lever Street | 351 yd | |
| Chicken Diner | Chicken Diner, Basement And Ground Floor | 376 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Food | 257 City Road | 64 yd | |
| The Co-Operative Food Group | The Co-Operative Food Group, 271-273 City Road | 215 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 55 Central Street | 464 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 161 City Road | 481 yd | |
| The Co-Operative Food Group | The Co-Operative Food Group, 183 | 628 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gambier Hall GAMBIER HOUSE GAMBIER HOUSE MORA STREET | 296 yd | |
| Otium Leisure Club (Barbican) CENTRAL STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 325 yd |
| Ironmonger Row Baths NORMAN STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 406 yd |
| St Lukes Community Centre ST. LUKES ST. LUKES CENTRAL STREET | 423 yd | |
| Blue Hut Youth Centre YOUTH CLUB YOUTH CLUB PROVOST STREET | artificial grass pitch | 456 yd |
| Finsbury Leisure Centre FINSBURY LEISURE CENTRE FINSBURY LEISURE CENTRE NORMAN STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 464 yd |
| The Gym (London Angel) GOSWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 591 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Angel) 361-373 361-373 CITY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 625 yd |
| Gymbox (Old Street) NEWLAND COURT NEWLAND COURT OLD STREET | health and fitness suite | 641 yd |
| Saddlers Sports Centre (Closed) 122-130 122-130 Goswell Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 675 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 | 96.2% |
| 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 | 1.9% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 113.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.