Duncan Terrace is in London and in Islington district. N1 8AG 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 Duncan Terrace, London, N1 8AG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N1 8UP, N1 8AF, N1 8DZ, N1 8AQ, N1 8ES, N1 8BH, N1 8AR, N1 8AT, N1 8ED.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around N1 8AG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.6% | 51.3% | -1.3% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 47.4% | 48.7% | 1.3% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
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 8AG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 59% 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 | 60.1% | 59% | -1.1% | 37.9% | 21.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.8% | 27% | -2.8% | 44.2% | -17.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 6.3% | 5.9% | -0.4% | 9.1% | -3.2% |
| Widowed | 3.4% | 4.1% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
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 (89.9%) 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 | 56.4% | 56.3% | -0.1% | 48.4% | 7.9% |
| Good health | 29.3% | 33.6% | 4.3% | 33.6% | 0.0% |
| Fair health | 9.4% | 8.4% | -1.0% | 12.7% | -4.3% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 1.7% | -2.4% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 8AG this area, 6.9% 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 72.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.3% | 6.9% | -4.4% | 18.2% | -11.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.5% | 4.1% | -1.4% | 9.6% | -5.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.1% | 4.6% | -2.5% | 13.4% | -8.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 3.2% | 2.8% | 5.3% | -2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.1% | 6% | -1.1% | 16.9% | -10.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 59.2% | 72.9% | 13.7% | 33.8% | 39.1% |
| Other | 9.2% | 2.3% | -6.9% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 71.7% 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 | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 6.4% | 7.1% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 6.4% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 2.5% | 1.7% | 3.1% | -0.6% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 1.9% | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Black African | 4.5% | 1.3% | -3.2% | 2.5% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.9% | 1.3% | -0.6% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.9% | 2.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 4.2% | 3.4% | 0.8% | 3.4% |
| White | 78.6% | 71.7% | -6.9% | 81.4% | -9.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 1.1% | 3.8% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
In this area, 56.1% 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 | 69.5% | 56.1% | -13.4% | 83.2% | -27.1% |
| European Union | 9.4% | 14.6% | 5.2% | 6.1% | 8.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.3% | 3.3% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Africa | 3.4% | 2.5% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.9% | 8.4% | 0.5% | 5.6% | 2.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.6% | 8.4% | 2.8% | 1.3% | 7.1% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 6.7% | 5.6% | 0.3% | 6.4% |
| British Overseas | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 65.8% | 56.3% | -9.5% | 83.2% | -26.9% |
| 10+ Years | 6.8% | 16.8% | 10.0% | 9.8% | 7.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 9% | 6.7% | -2.3% | 2.9% | 3.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.6% | 11.3% | 5.7% | 2.2% | 9.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.8% | 8.8% | -4.0% | 1.9% | 6.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.9% | 76.7% | -13.8% |
| Ireland | 3.3% | 0.6% | 2.7% |
| France | 3.3% | 0.3% | 3.0% |
| Germany | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Italy | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 3.8% | 1.5% | 2.3% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 5.4% | 0.3% | 5.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 6.7% | 0.1% | 6.6% |
| No passport held | 2.5% | 13.5% | -11.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.6% | 37.2% | 13.4% |
| Christian | 28.9% | 46.2% | -17.3% |
| Buddhist | 3.3% | 0.5% | 2.8% |
| Hindu | 2.5% | 1.7% | 0.8% |
| Jewish | 2.5% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Muslim | 2.9% | 6.5% | -3.6% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 8.8% | 6.0% | 2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Duncan Terrace was 557.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 175.1% higher than the Barnsbury average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Duncan Terrace has the 8th highest crime rate of 140 local areas in Barnsbury and the 34th highest crime rate of 530 local areas in Islington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 202.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -25.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 61C Duncan Terrace, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £464,375 | 2025-04-11 | £464,375 |
| 54 Duncan Terrace, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £4,010,000 | 2021-12-17 | £3,763,872 |
| 53 Duncan Terrace, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,850,000 | 2011-11-24 | £3,183,503 |
| 55 Duncan Terrace, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,820,000 | 2007-08-10 | £3,512,220 |
| 54 Duncan Terrace, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,650,000 | 2007-04-30 | £2,955,135 |
N1 8AG area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 126 |
| Retired | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Part-Time Employee | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 51 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Education | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| 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 | 1,270 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 1,762 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 | 1,770 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 2,401 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Islington Nursery School 110-112 Tollington Park , N4 3RB | 3out of 4 | 3,842 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John Evangelist RC Primary School Duncan Street , Islington High Street N1 8BL | 3out of 4 | 185 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hanover Primary School Noel Road , Islington N1 8BD | 3out of 4 | 507 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's CofE Primary School Fowler Road , Islington N1 2EP | 3out of 4 | 571 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Vittoria Primary School Half Moon Crescent , Islington N1 0TJ | 3out of 4 | 713 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornhill Primary School Thornhill Road , Islington N1 1HX | 3out of 4 | 793 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 | 481 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School Donegal Street , Islington N1 9QG | 4out of 4 | 729 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| City of London Academy Highbury Grove 8 Highbury Grove , Islington N5 2EQ | 1out of 4 | 1,801 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Foundation Boys' School Cowper Street , City Road EC2A 4SH | 4out of 4 | 1,846 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Waterside Academy 317-319 Kingsland Road , E8 4DL | - not rated | 2,067 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 1,534 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , Highbury East N5 2AD | - not rated | 2,164 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 2,210 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 42 - 43 Queen Square , Camden WC1N 3AQ | - not rated | 2,233 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , Mill Hill Road NW1 1TR | - not rated | 2,428 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 | 1,508 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 4,945 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RU | 4out of 4 | 5,232 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 | 414 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| NAS Vanguard School Lollard Street , Kennington SE11 6QH | - not rated | 444 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New River College Primary Cloudesley Square , N1 0HN | 3out of 4 | 484 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge Integrated Learning Space 1 Dowrey Street , N1 0HY | 4out of 4 | 508 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gower School 10 Cynthia Street , Barnsbury N1 9JF | - not rated | 841 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bird and Blend Tea | Bird and Blend Tea, 26 Camden Passage | 91 yd | |
| Kipferl | Kipferl, 20 Camden Passage | 91 yd | |
| Badiani | Badiani, 14 Camden Passage | 97 yd | |
| Crepe Affair | Crepe Affair, Unit 51- 53 | 101 yd | |
| Brother Marcus | Brother Marcus, Basement And Ground Floors At 37-39 | 105 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camden Head Public House | Camden Head Public House, Ground Floor | 88 yd | |
| Flight Club | Flight Club, Basement and Ground Floors | 171 yd | |
| Ladybird | Ladybird, Basement and Ground Floor | 182 yd | |
| Steam Passage | Steam Passage, Ground and Basement Floor | 187 yd | |
| Fox on the Green | Fox on the Green, 1 Islington Green | 188 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sushi Show Take Away | Sushi Show Take Away, 28 Camden Passage | 87 yd | |
| Kape Konnection | Kape Konnection, Shop | 112 yd | |
| 63 Degrees | 63 Degrees, 34 Islington Green | 119 yd | |
| Kake Kwerk | Kake Kwerk, 8 Charlton Place | 122 yd | |
| Burrito Kitchen@Tesco | Burrito Kitchen@Tesco, 25 Islington Green | 126 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco, 25 Islington Green | 103 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | Marks & Spencer, Marks And Spencer | 366 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, J Sainsbury Plc | 387 yd | |
| Waitrose | Waitrose, Waitrose | 408 yd | |
| Welcome Co-op Angel | Welcome Co-op Angel, 47-49 Packington Street | 474 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nuffield Health (Islington) ESSEX ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 285 yd |
| Sphera Health Club And Spa (Closed) Upper Street | health and fitness suite | 313 yd |
| City Of London Academy PREBEND STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 353 yd |
| Islington Green School (Closed) Prebend Street | 381 yd | |
| St Mary Islington Community Partnership ST. MARYS CHURCH OFFICE ST. MARYS CHURCH OFFICE UPPER STREET | health and fitness suite | 416 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Angel) 361-373 361-373 CITY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 427 yd |
| Virgin Active Club (Islington Angel) GOSWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 489 yd |
| City And Islington College (Centre Of Applied Sciences) 311-321 311-321 GOSWELL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 597 yd |
| The Gym (London Angel) GOSWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 620 yd |
| Samuel Rhodes Mld School (Closed) Dowrey Street | 641 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 | 71.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 100.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.