St Peters Street is in London and in Islington district. N1 8JD 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 St Peters Street, London, N1 8JD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N1 8JG, N1 8NJ, N1 8NW, N1 8NH, N1 8HZ, N1 8NL, N1 8NP, N1 8AB, N1 8NN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around N1 8JD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.2% | 50.9% | 1.7% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 50.8% | 49.1% | -1.7% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 8JD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 58.8% 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 | 56.5% | 58.8% | 2.3% | 37.9% | 20.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.8% | 30.7% | 2.9% | 44.2% | -13.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 4.8% | 1.5% | -3.3% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 1.5% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 7.4% | 6% | -1.4% | 9.1% | -3.1% |
| Widowed | 1.3% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
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 (90.9%) 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 | 65.1% | 61.4% | -3.7% | 48.4% | 13.0% |
| Good health | 23.6% | 29.5% | 5.9% | 33.6% | -4.1% |
| Fair health | 7.8% | 6.4% | -1.4% | 12.7% | -6.3% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 2.3% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 8JD this area, 5.6% 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 75.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 4.8% | 5.6% | 0.8% | 18.2% | -12.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3% | 0% | -3.0% | 9.6% | -9.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 3.9% | 7.6% | 3.7% | 13.4% | -5.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 5.3% | -2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 4.3% | 9.1% | 4.8% | 16.9% | -7.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 72.6% | 75.3% | 2.7% | 33.8% | 41.5% |
| Other | 10.4% | 0% | -10.4% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 0.5% | -1.1% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 1.6% | 2.3% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 0.8% |
| Other Black | 1.9% | 0.9% | -1.0% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 0.5% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 87.2% | 89.4% | 2.2% | 81.4% | 8.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 1.6% | 0.5% | -1.1% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 66.4% 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 | 69.8% | 66.4% | -3.4% | 83.2% | -16.8% |
| European Union | 12% | 14.1% | 2.1% | 6.1% | 8.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.1% | 1.8% | -1.3% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Africa | 2.7% | 3.6% | 0.9% | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.3% | 1.8% | -2.5% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.6% | 7.7% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 6.4% |
| Oceania | 1.6% | 4.5% | 2.9% | 0.3% | 4.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 67.4% | 66.4% | -1.0% | 83.2% | -16.8% |
| 10+ Years | 5.4% | 16.4% | 11.0% | 9.8% | 6.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.9% | 8.2% | 4.3% | 2.9% | 5.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 7% | 6.8% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 4.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.3% | 2.3% | -14.0% | 1.9% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80% | 76.7% | 3.3% |
| Ireland | 3.6% | 0.6% | 3.0% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Spain | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 3.6% | 0.3% | 3.3% |
| Oceania | 2.7% | 0.1% | 2.6% |
| No passport held | 1.4% | 13.5% | -12.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.9% | 37.2% | 13.7% |
| Christian | 39.5% | 46.2% | -6.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Jewish | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Muslim | 1.8% | 6.5% | -4.7% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Peters Street was 88.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 56.7% lower than the Barnsbury average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
St Peters Street has the 43rd lowest crime rate of 138 local areas in Barnsbury and the 133rd lowest crime rate of 506 local areas in Islington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -38.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 St Peters Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £2,650,000 | 2022-08-31 | £2,683,157 |
| 15 St Peters Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £2,750,000 | 2022-04-27 | £2,816,943 |
| 15 St Peters Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £2,050,000 | 2018-07-26 | £2,284,534 |
| 7 St Peters Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,750,000 | 2017-04-04 | £2,113,662 |
| Flat 1 5A St Peters Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £630,000 | 2014-11-22 | £696,829 |
N1 8JD area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 14% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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 8JD 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 | 111 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Retired | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Part-Time Employee | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Other | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 51 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 29 |
| Information and communication | 24 |
| Other | 17 |
| Education | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 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 | 1,498 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kate Greenaway Nursery School and Children's Centre Yorkway Court , Copenhagen Street N1 0UH | 4out of 4 | 1,539 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 1,984 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 2,161 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christopher's Nursery School Bridgeway Street , NW1 1QR | - not rated | 2,611 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 | 353 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hanover Primary School Noel Road , Islington N1 8BD | 3out of 4 | 361 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's CofE Primary School Fowler Road , Islington N1 2EP | 3out of 4 | 474 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Charles Lamb Primary School Popham Road , N1 8RF | - not rated | 541 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Angel Primary School Ritchie Street , N1 0EH | - not rated | 607 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 | 211 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Islington Green School Prebend Street , N1 8PQ | - not rated | 211 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School Donegal Street , Islington N1 9QG | - not rated | 990 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Central Foundation Boys' School Cowper Street , City Road EC2A 4SH | - not rated | 1,676 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Hackney University Technical College Falkirk Street , N1 6HQ | - not rated | 1,699 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 | 704 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hackney Community College Shoreditch Campus , Falkirk Street N1 6HQ | - not rated | 1,699 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsway College Gray's Inn Centre , WC1H 8JB | - not rated | 1,754 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 1,758 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 2,023 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 | 1,585 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 4,924 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 | 115 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Cloudesley School Tudor Rose Building , 1 Prebend Street N1 8RE | 4out of 4 | 143 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Colebrooke Pupil Referral Unit Colebrooke Row , Islington N1 8AF | - not rated | 167 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Colebrooke School Colebrooke Row , Islington N1 8AF | - not rated | 167 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosemary Sld School 75 Prebend Street , N1 8PW | - not rated | 559 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meat People | Meat People, Shop Cafe | 126 yd | |
| Lucky Chip@Old Queen's head | Lucky Chip@Old Queen's head, 44 Essex Road | 127 yd | |
| Rheidol Rooms | Rheidol Rooms, Shop | 164 yd | |
| Bellanger | Bellanger, Ground Floor | 194 yd | |
| Polish Catholic Mission | Polish Catholic Mission, 2 Devonia Road | 201 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bar With No Name | Bar With No Name, 69 Colebrooke Row | 124 yd | |
| Wenlock and Essex | Wenlock and Essex, Basement And Ground Floors, Sun Court House | 126 yd | |
| The Old Queen's Head Public House | The Old Queen's Head Public House, 44 Essex Road | 127 yd | |
| The Bill Murray | The Bill Murray, 39 Queen's Head Street | 132 yd | |
| Camden Head Public House | Camden Head Public House, Ground Floor | 187 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burrito Kitchen@Tesco | Burrito Kitchen@Tesco, 25 Islington Green | 177 yd | |
| 63 Degrees | 63 Degrees, 34 Islington Green | 196 yd | |
| Sushi Show Take Away | Sushi Show Take Away, 28 Camden Passage | 232 yd | |
| The Kebab Shop | The Kebab Shop, 63 Essex Road | 241 yd | |
| My Godo | My Godo, 56-58 Essex Road | 250 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco, 25 Islington Green | 150 yd | |
| Welcome Co-op Angel | Welcome Co-op Angel, 47-49 Packington Street | 309 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | Marks & Spencer, Marks And Spencer | 539 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, J Sainsbury Plc | 554 yd | |
| Waitrose | Waitrose, Waitrose | 579 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| City Of London Academy PREBEND STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 187 yd |
| Islington Green School (Closed) Prebend Street | 211 yd | |
| Nuffield Health (Islington) ESSEX ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 220 yd |
| St Mary Islington Community Partnership ST. MARYS CHURCH OFFICE ST. MARYS CHURCH OFFICE UPPER STREET | health and fitness suite | 351 yd |
| Sphera Health Club And Spa (Closed) Upper Street | health and fitness suite | 454 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Angel) 361-373 361-373 CITY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 553 yd |
| Virgin Active Club (Islington Angel) GOSWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 642 yd |
| The Exchange Theatrical Rehearsal Rooms (Closed) Sebbon Street | 668 yd | |
| Samuel Rhodes Mld School (Closed) Dowrey Street | 724 yd | |
| City And Islington College (Centre Of Applied Sciences) 311-321 311-321 GOSWELL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 735 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 | 350 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 287 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 25.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.