Nelson Terrace is in London and in Islington district. N1 8DG 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 Nelson Terrace, London, N1 8DG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N1 8DQ, EC1V 1LQ, N1 8HP, EC1V 1AB, N1 8DF, N1 8DT, N1 8DS, EC1V 1LH, N1 8HW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding N1 8DG is primarily male, with 53.8% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.1% | 46.3% | 0.2% | 51.0% | -4.7% |
| Male | 53.9% | 53.8% | -0.1% | 49.0% | 4.8% |
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 8DG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.9% 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 | 37.7% | 44.9% | 7.2% | 37.9% | 7.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.3% | 36.6% | -12.7% | 44.2% | -7.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 3.7% | 2.9% | -0.8% | 0.3% | 2.6% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 0.1% | 3.8% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 0.5% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Divorced | 4.7% | 6.8% | 2.1% | 9.1% | -2.3% |
| Widowed | 2.3% | 3.4% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
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 (91.3%) 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 | 68.8% | 64.6% | -4.2% | 48.4% | 16.2% |
| Good health | 24.9% | 26.7% | 1.8% | 33.6% | -6.9% |
| Fair health | 4.5% | 5.4% | 0.9% | 12.7% | -7.3% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 1.7% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 8DG this area, 3.9% 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 84.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 4.2% | 3.9% | -0.3% | 18.2% | -14.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 9.6% | -9.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 3.3% | 1.9% | -1.4% | 13.4% | -11.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 2.4% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 3.7% | 4.9% | 1.2% | 16.9% | -12.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 79.5% | 84.5% | 5.0% | 33.8% | 50.7% |
| Other | 7.9% | 2.4% | -5.5% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.1% | 3.7% | 2.6% | 0.7% | 3.0% |
| Indian | 1.5% | 2.1% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -1.0% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 0.4% | -1.1% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 1.5% | 0.8% | -0.7% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.9% | 2.5% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 89.2% | 85.1% | -4.1% | 81.4% | 3.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 65.7% 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 | 78.8% | 65.7% | -13.1% | 83.2% | -17.5% |
| European Union | 8.2% | 14.6% | 6.4% | 6.1% | 8.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 2.2% | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.7% | 4.2% | 0.5% | 5.6% | -1.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.7% | 8.8% | 5.1% | 1.3% | 7.5% |
| Oceania | 2.2% | 2.9% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 2.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 78.4% | 65.1% | -13.3% | 83.2% | -18.1% |
| 10+ Years | 2.6% | 16.2% | 13.6% | 9.8% | 6.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.7% | 2.1% | -1.6% | 2.9% | -0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.8% | 10% | 5.2% | 2.2% | 7.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.4% | 6.6% | -3.8% | 1.9% | 4.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.3% | 76.7% | -0.4% |
| Ireland | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| France | 3.8% | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Romania | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Other Europe | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.9% | 0.3% | 2.6% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| No passport held | 1.3% | 13.5% | -12.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.4% | 37.2% | 8.2% |
| Christian | 41.2% | 46.2% | -5.0% |
| Buddhist | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Jewish | 3.4% | 0.5% | 2.9% |
| Sikh | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Nelson Terrace was 78.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 61.7% lower than the Barnsbury average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Nelson Terrace has the 34th lowest crime rate of 138 local areas in Barnsbury and the 113th lowest crime rate of 506 local areas in Islington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -78.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1B Nelson Terrace, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £975,000 | 2024-05-30 | £876,887 |
| 11 Nelson Terrace, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £2,000,000 | 2022-11-11 | £2,058,708 |
| 10 Nelson Terrace, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,580,000 | 2022-05-13 | £1,589,063 |
| 7 Nelson Terrace, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,350,000 | 2021-06-21 | £1,533,693 |
| 12 Nelson Terrace, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,525,000 | 2021-05-28 | £1,719,507 |
N1 8DG area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 1% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 22% 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 8DG area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 92 |
| Self-Employed | 45 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 48 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 30 |
| Information and communication | 17 |
| Other | 13 |
| Education | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Real estate 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 | 1,613 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 | 1,625 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 1,687 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 2,038 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christopher's Nursery School Bridgeway Street , NW1 1QR | - not rated | 2,551 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hanover Primary School Noel Road , Islington N1 8BD | 3out of 4 | 232 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Evangelist Catholic Primary School Duncan Street , Islington High Street N1 8BL | 3out of 4 | 385 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moreland Primary School Moreland Street , EC1V 8BB | 3out of 4 | 399 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hugh Myddelton Primary School Myddelton Street , EC1R 1YJ | 4out of 4 | 617 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Angel Primary School Ritchie Street , N1 0EH | - not rated | 676 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 | 610 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Islington Green School Prebend Street , N1 8PQ | - not rated | 610 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School Donegal Street , Islington N1 9QG | - not rated | 916 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Central Foundation Boys' School Cowper Street , City Road EC2A 4SH | - not rated | 1,361 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Hackney University Technical College Falkirk Street , N1 6HQ | - not rated | 1,621 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 | 283 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsway College Gray's Inn Centre , WC1H 8JB | - not rated | 1,473 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 1,478 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hackney Community College Shoreditch Campus , Falkirk Street N1 6HQ | - not rated | 1,621 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 1,740 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 | 2,035 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 4,433 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RX | 4out of 4 | 5,328 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The ArtsXchange City Road , EC1V 1JX | 3out of 4 | 284 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Colebrooke Pupil Referral Unit Colebrooke Row , Islington N1 8AF | - not rated | 375 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Colebrooke School Colebrooke Row , Islington N1 8AF | - not rated | 375 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New Directions Colebrook Row , N1 8AF | - not rated | 441 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City University Northampton Square , EC1V 0HB | - not rated | 475 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plaquemine Lock | Plaquemine Lock, 139 Graham Street | 130 yd | |
| Tanakatsu | Tanakatsu, 10 Wakley Street | 182 yd | |
| Angel Community Canal Boat Trust | Angel Community Canal Boat Trust, Club | 216 yd | |
| Galata restaurant@ | Galata restaurant@, The Pumphouse Cafe at City Road Lock | 216 yd | |
| The Rugged Bunch | The Rugged Bunch, 291 City Road | 217 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Island Queen | Island Queen, Ground Floor | 264 yd | |
| Earl Of Essex Public House | Earl Of Essex Public House, 25 Danbury Street | 331 yd | |
| The Narrow Boat Public House | The Narrow Boat Public House, 119 St Peter's Street | 337 yd | |
| Old Red Lion Public House | Old Red Lion Public House, 418 St John Street | 387 yd | |
| York Public House | York Public House, 82 Islington High Street | 404 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bumble And Sea | Street Record, Exmouth | 375 yd | |
| Pret A Manger | Pret A Manger, 402-404 St John Street | 387 yd | |
| Green Home Food | Green Home Food, 428 St John Street | 400 yd | |
| Posh Cock | Unit D, Cube Building, 17-21 Wenlock Road | 456 yd | |
| Anarkali | UNIT D CUBE BUILDING, 17 21 WENLOCK ROAD | 456 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Operative Food Group | The Co-Operative Food Group, 271-273 City Road | 269 yd | |
| Co-op Food | 257 City Road | 456 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | Marks & Spencer, Marks And Spencer | 465 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 25 Islington Green | 531 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, 301 St John Street | 545 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fitness First Health Club (London Angel) 361-373 361-373 CITY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 181 yd |
| The Gym (London Angel) GOSWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 269 yd |
| City And Islington College (Centre Of Applied Sciences) 311-321 311-321 GOSWELL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 336 yd |
| Virgin Active Club (Islington Angel) GOSWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 343 yd |
| City Of London Academy PREBEND STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 569 yd |
| Otium Leisure Club (Barbican) CENTRAL STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 591 yd |
| Islington Green School (Closed) Prebend Street | 609 yd | |
| Sphera Health Club And Spa (Closed) Upper Street | health and fitness suite | 647 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Islington) ESSEX ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 700 yd |
| St Lukes Community Centre ST. LUKES ST. LUKES CENTRAL STREET | 702 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 | 76.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 66.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.