St Peters Street is in London and in Islington district. N1 8JT 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 St Peters Street, London, N1 8JT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N1 8JR, N1 8JU, N1 8HG, N1 8AH, N1 8LE, N1 8NU, N1 8NY, N1 8NX, N1 8PD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding N1 8JT has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.4% 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 | 48.5% | 56.4% | 7.9% | 51.0% | 5.4% |
| Male | 51.5% | 43.6% | -7.9% | 49.0% | -5.4% |
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 8JT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 70.6% 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 | 70.2% | 70.6% | 0.4% | 37.9% | 32.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 19.3% | 20.1% | 0.8% | 44.2% | -24.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 2.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 1.5% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 5.9% | 4.8% | -1.1% | 9.1% | -4.3% |
| Widowed | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -5.4% |
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 (92.2%) 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 | 69.6% | 67.7% | -1.9% | 48.4% | 19.3% |
| Good health | 24.2% | 24.5% | 0.3% | 33.6% | -9.1% |
| Fair health | 4.2% | 5.8% | 1.6% | 12.7% | -6.9% |
| Bad health | 1.5% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 8JT 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 74.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 3.8% | 7% | 3.2% | 18.2% | -11.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 2.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% | 9.6% | -8.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 2.9% | 1.5% | -1.4% | 13.4% | -11.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 5.3% | -3.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8% | 12.9% | 4.9% | 16.9% | -4.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 75.6% | 74.2% | -1.4% | 33.8% | 40.4% |
| Other | 6.3% | 1.5% | -4.8% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 72.4% 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 | 2.3% | 0.7% | -1.6% | 1.1% | -0.4% |
| Chinese | 3.1% | 2% | -1.1% | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Indian | 4.2% | 2.4% | -1.8% | 3.1% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 5.1% | 3.6% | 1.6% | 3.5% |
| Black African | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 2.5% | -0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.3% | 6.1% | 3.8% | 0.8% | 5.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 3.5% | 1.7% | -1.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 81.2% | 72.4% | -8.8% | 81.4% | -9.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, just 46.9% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60% | 46.9% | -13.1% | 83.2% | -36.3% |
| European Union | 12.7% | 20.1% | 7.4% | 6.1% | 14.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.7% | 3.4% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 2.6% |
| Africa | 2.7% | 2.4% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.5% | 8.5% | 2.0% | 5.6% | 2.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.9% | 13.3% | 6.4% | 1.3% | 12.0% |
| Oceania | 8.1% | 5.4% | -2.7% | 0.3% | 5.1% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 46.9% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 12.2% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 58.5% | 46.9% | -11.6% | 83.2% | -36.3% |
| 10+ Years | 12.7% | 12.2% | -0.5% | 9.8% | 2.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 11.9% | 9.5% | -2.4% | 2.9% | 6.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 5% | 17.3% | 12.3% | 2.2% | 15.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.9% | 13.9% | 2.0% | 1.9% | 12.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 59.8% | 76.7% | -16.9% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| France | 6.2% | 0.3% | 5.9% |
| Germany | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Italy | 4.8% | 0.6% | 4.2% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 3.4% | 0.4% | 3.0% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 4.8% | 1.5% | 3.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 6.2% | 0.3% | 5.9% |
| Central and South America | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Oceania | 4.5% | 0.1% | 4.4% |
| No passport held | 1.4% | 13.5% | -12.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 54.9% | 37.2% | 17.7% |
| Christian | 26.1% | 46.2% | -20.1% |
| Buddhist | 2.7% | 0.5% | 2.2% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Jewish | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Muslim | 5.1% | 6.5% | -1.4% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Peters Street was 11.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 94.4% lower than the Barnsbury average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
St Peters Street has the lowest crime rate of 138 local areas in Barnsbury and the 3rd lowest crime rate of 506 local areas in Islington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 5.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -59.4%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 58 St Peters Street, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £1,000,000 | 2025-09-11 | £969,022 |
| 32 St Peters Street, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £14,000 | 2018-08-21 | £13,930 |
| 44B St Peters Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £485,500 | 2017-07-21 | £480,698 |
| 48B St Peters Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2016-07-22 | £378,701 |
| 50 St Peters Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,403,000 | 2014-08-06 | £1,714,235 |
N1 8JT 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.
The percentage of student residents living in N1 8JT area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 142 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Retired | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 53 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 32 |
| Information and communication | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Other | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Education | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 1,374 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 | 1,698 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 1,961 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 1,997 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christopher's Nursery School Bridgeway Street , NW1 1QR | - not rated | 2,732 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 | 159 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Evangelist Catholic Primary School Duncan Street , Islington High Street N1 8BL | 3out of 4 | 426 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Fairchild Community School Forston Street , Hoxton N1 7HA | 3out of 4 | 563 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Charles Lamb Primary School Popham Road , N1 8RF | - not rated | 615 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's CofE Primary School Fowler Road , Islington N1 2EP | 3out of 4 | 666 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 246 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Islington Green School Prebend Street , N1 8PQ | - not rated | 246 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School Donegal Street , Islington N1 9QG | - not rated | 1,085 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Central Foundation Boys' School Cowper Street , City Road EC2A 4SH | - not rated | 1,448 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Hackney University Technical College Falkirk Street , N1 6HQ | - not rated | 1,507 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 | 503 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hackney Community College Shoreditch Campus , Falkirk Street N1 6HQ | - not rated | 1,507 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsway College Gray's Inn Centre , WC1H 8JB | - not rated | 1,774 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 1,778 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 1,798 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 | 1,808 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 4,729 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 | 218 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Colebrooke Pupil Referral Unit Colebrooke Row , Islington N1 8AF | - not rated | 246 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Colebrooke School Colebrooke Row , Islington N1 8AF | - not rated | 246 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New Directions Colebrook Row , N1 8AF | - not rated | 262 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The ArtsXchange City Road , EC1V 1JX | 3out of 4 | 500 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nibbles Sandwich Bar | Nibbles Sandwich Bar, Basement And Ground Floor | 17 yd | |
| Rheidol Rooms | Rheidol Rooms, Shop | 76 yd | |
| TARU - Sushi & Ramen | TARU - Sushi & Ramen, 1A Rheidol Terrace | 141 yd | |
| Galata restaurant@ | Galata restaurant@, The Pumphouse Cafe at City Road Lock | 180 yd | |
| Polish Catholic Mission | Polish Catholic Mission, 2 Devonia Road | 182 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earl Of Essex Public House | Earl Of Essex Public House, 25 Danbury Street | 83 yd | |
| Island Queen | Island Queen, Ground Floor | 125 yd | |
| The Narrow Boat Public House | The Narrow Boat Public House, 119 St Peter's Street | 186 yd | |
| The Bill Murray | The Bill Murray, 39 Queen's Head Street | 249 yd | |
| Bar With No Name | Bar With No Name, 69 Colebrooke Row | 350 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burrito Kitchen@Tesco | Burrito Kitchen@Tesco, 25 Islington Green | 381 yd | |
| Sushi Show Take Away | Sushi Show Take Away, 28 Camden Passage | 391 yd | |
| 63 Degrees | 63 Degrees, 34 Islington Green | 391 yd | |
| Posh Cock | Unit D, Cube Building, 17-21 Wenlock Road | 409 yd | |
| Anarkali | UNIT D CUBE BUILDING, 17 21 WENLOCK ROAD | 409 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Welcome Co-op Angel | Welcome Co-op Angel, 47-49 Packington Street | 279 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 25 Islington Green | 349 yd | |
| The Co-Operative Food Group | The Co-Operative Food Group, 271-273 City Road | 507 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | Marks & Spencer, Marks And Spencer | 604 yd | |
| Co-op Food | 257 City Road | 614 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| City Of London Academy PREBEND STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 206 yd |
| Islington Green School (Closed) Prebend Street | 245 yd | |
| Nuffield Health (Islington) ESSEX ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 446 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Angel) 361-373 361-373 CITY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 486 yd |
| St Mary Islington Community Partnership ST. MARYS CHURCH OFFICE ST. MARYS CHURCH OFFICE UPPER STREET | health and fitness suite | 572 yd |
| Sphera Health Club And Spa (Closed) Upper Street | health and fitness suite | 618 yd |
| Virgin Active Club (Islington Angel) GOSWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 621 yd |
| The Gym (London Angel) GOSWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 633 yd |
| City And Islington College (Centre Of Applied Sciences) 311-321 311-321 GOSWELL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 673 yd |
| Gainsborough Health & Fitness (Closed) GAINSBOROUGH STUDIOS NORTH GAINSBOROUGH STUDIOS NORTH POOLE STREET | health and fitness suite | 759 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 | 97.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.7% |
| 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 | 2.3% |
| Median download speed | 12.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 63.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 6.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.