Colebrooke Row is in London and in Islington district. N1 8AF 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 Colebrooke Row, London, N1 8AF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N1 8AG, N1 8BH, N1 8AR, N1 8AD, N1 8JQ, N1 8JG, N1 8UP, N1 8DZ, N1 8DU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding N1 8AF, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.9% 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 | 47.4% | 55.9% | 8.5% | 51.0% | 4.9% |
| Male | 52.6% | 44.1% | -8.5% | 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 8AF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53.5% 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 | 50.8% | 53.5% | 2.7% | 37.9% | 15.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.7% | 30% | -0.7% | 44.2% | -14.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 2.9% | 0.8% | -2.1% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 2.1% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 7% | 9.1% | 2.1% | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 3.3% | -2.0% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
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 (89%) 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 | 60.8% | 60.4% | -0.4% | 48.4% | 12.0% |
| Good health | 26.5% | 28.6% | 2.1% | 33.6% | -5.0% |
| Fair health | 8.6% | 8.4% | -0.2% | 12.7% | -4.3% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 1.5% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -2.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 1.1% | -0.8% | 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 8AF this area, 6.2% 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 78.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9% | 6.2% | -2.8% | 18.2% | -12.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3.7% | 0.8% | -2.9% | 9.6% | -8.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.1% | 3.7% | -2.4% | 13.4% | -9.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 5.3% | -4.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.1% | 9.9% | 3.8% | 16.9% | -7.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 69.7% | 78.1% | 8.4% | 33.8% | 44.3% |
| Other | 4.5% | 0.8% | -3.7% | 2.8% | -2.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.4% | 3.3% | 2.9% | 1.1% | 2.2% |
| Chinese | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.0% | 0.7% | 1.2% |
| Indian | 2.2% | 1.5% | -0.7% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 1.9% | 2.2% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.6% | 1.5% | -1.1% | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Other Black | 2.6% | 0.7% | -1.9% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 4.5% | 1.1% | -3.4% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 78.7% | 78.4% | -0.3% | 81.4% | -3.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 1.5% | 3.3% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
In this area, 60.7% 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 | 67.5% | 60.7% | -6.8% | 83.2% | -22.5% |
| European Union | 9.3% | 17% | 7.7% | 6.1% | 10.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 3% | 2.2% | -0.8% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Africa | 2.6% | 3% | 0.4% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.3% | 6.7% | 0.4% | 5.6% | 1.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.5% | 4.1% | -0.4% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| Oceania | 6.7% | 5.9% | -0.8% | 0.3% | 5.6% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 63.4% | 60.3% | -3.1% | 83.2% | -22.9% |
| 10+ Years | 8.2% | 16.2% | 8.0% | 9.8% | 6.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.6% | 3.7% | -1.9% | 2.9% | 0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.3% | 9.9% | 3.6% | 2.2% | 7.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.4% | 9.9% | -6.5% | 1.9% | 8.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.9% | 76.7% | -2.8% |
| Ireland | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| France | 7.4% | 0.3% | 7.1% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.9% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Turkey | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 5.1% | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| No passport held | 1.5% | 13.5% | -12.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48% | 37.2% | 10.8% |
| Christian | 36.3% | 46.2% | -9.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Muslim | 6.2% | 6.5% | -0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 8.1% | 6.0% | 2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Colebrooke Row was 162.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 20.5% lower than the Barnsbury average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Colebrooke Row has the 52nd highest crime rate of 138 local areas in Barnsbury and the 228th highest crime rate of 506 local areas in Islington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 47.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -14.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 6 50 Colebrooke Row, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £402,500 | 2024-08-22 | £386,292 |
| Flat D 43 Colebrooke Row, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £614,500 | 2022-03-22 | £603,053 |
| Flat C 43 Colebrooke Row, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2021-09-16 | £588,247 |
| 11 50 Colebrooke Row, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2021-06-29 | £619,175 |
| 49 Colebrooke Row, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £2,625,000 | 2021-03-12 | £2,556,055 |
N1 8AF area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 9% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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 8AF 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 | 114 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Part-Time Employee | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 44 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 39 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Other | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kate Greenaway Nursery School and Children's Centre Yorkway Court , Copenhagen Street N1 0UH | 4out of 4 | 1,447 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Comet Nursery School and Children's Centre 20 Halcomb Street , Hoxton N1 5RF | 4out of 4 | 1,599 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 1,863 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 2,224 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christopher's Nursery School Bridgeway Street , NW1 1QR | - not rated | 2,505 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John Evangelist Catholic Primary School Duncan Street , Islington High Street N1 8BL | 3out of 4 | 232 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hanover Primary School Noel Road , Islington N1 8BD | 3out of 4 | 350 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Angel Primary School Ritchie Street , N1 0EH | - not rated | 499 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's CofE Primary School Fowler Road , Islington N1 2EP | 3out of 4 | 554 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Charles Lamb Primary School Popham Road , N1 8RF | - not rated | 660 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 | 328 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Islington Green School Prebend Street , N1 8PQ | - not rated | 328 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School Donegal Street , Islington N1 9QG | - not rated | 875 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Central Foundation Boys' School Cowper Street , City Road EC2A 4SH | - not rated | 1,690 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Hackney University Technical College Falkirk Street , N1 6HQ | - not rated | 1,768 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 | 672 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsway College Gray's Inn Centre , WC1H 8JB | - not rated | 1,634 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 1,638 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hackney Community College Shoreditch Campus , Falkirk Street N1 6HQ | - not rated | 1,768 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 2,048 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 | 1,608 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 4,870 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RX | 4out of 4 | 5,382 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Directions Colebrook Row , N1 8AF | - not rated | 6 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Colebrooke Pupil Referral Unit Colebrooke Row , Islington N1 8AF | - not rated | 63 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Colebrooke School Colebrooke Row , Islington N1 8AF | - not rated | 63 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Cloudesley School Tudor Rose Building , 1 Prebend Street N1 8RE | 4out of 4 | 260 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New River College Primary Cloudesley Square , N1 0HN | 3out of 4 | 653 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Afghan Kitchen | Afghan Kitchen, 35 Islington Green | 129 yd | |
| Bird and Blend Tea | Bird and Blend Tea, 26 Camden Passage | 139 yd | |
| Crepe Affair | Crepe Affair, Unit 51- 53 | 139 yd | |
| Polish Catholic Mission | Polish Catholic Mission, 2 Devonia Road | 140 yd | |
| Kipferl | Kipferl, 20 Camden Passage | 141 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camden Head Public House | Camden Head Public House, Ground Floor | 109 yd | |
| Fox on the Green | Fox on the Green, 1 Islington Green | 183 yd | |
| The Old Queen's Head Public House | The Old Queen's Head Public House, 44 Essex Road | 188 yd | |
| Bar With No Name | Bar With No Name, 69 Colebrooke Row | 188 yd | |
| Wenlock and Essex | Wenlock and Essex, Basement And Ground Floors, Sun Court House | 189 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burrito Kitchen@Tesco | Burrito Kitchen@Tesco, 25 Islington Green | 131 yd | |
| Sushi Show Take Away | Sushi Show Take Away, 28 Camden Passage | 131 yd | |
| 63 Degrees | 63 Degrees, 34 Islington Green | 134 yd | |
| Kape Konnection | Kape Konnection, Shop | 166 yd | |
| Kake Kwerk | Kake Kwerk, 8 Charlton Place | 175 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco, 25 Islington Green | 100 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | Marks & Spencer, Marks And Spencer | 419 yd | |
| Welcome Co-op Angel | Welcome Co-op Angel, 47-49 Packington Street | 420 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, J Sainsbury Plc | 441 yd | |
| Waitrose | Waitrose, Waitrose | 463 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nuffield Health (Islington) ESSEX ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 264 yd |
| City Of London Academy PREBEND STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 299 yd |
| Islington Green School (Closed) Prebend Street | 327 yd | |
| Sphera Health Club And Spa (Closed) Upper Street | health and fitness suite | 360 yd |
| St Mary Islington Community Partnership ST. MARYS CHURCH OFFICE ST. MARYS CHURCH OFFICE UPPER STREET | health and fitness suite | 399 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Angel) 361-373 361-373 CITY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 455 yd |
| Virgin Active Club (Islington Angel) GOSWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 530 yd |
| City And Islington College (Centre Of Applied Sciences) 311-321 311-321 GOSWELL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 630 yd |
| The Gym (London Angel) GOSWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 644 yd |
| Samuel Rhodes Mld School (Closed) Dowrey Street | 673 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 242 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.