St Peters Street is in London and in Islington district. N1 8JW 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 8JW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N1 8JP, N1 8NS, N1 8JN, N1 8JU, N1 8LE, N1 8NR, N1 8JH, N1 8NP, N1 8JL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding N1 8JW has a slightly higher male population, with 52.1% of residents 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 | 49.6% | 47.9% | -1.7% | 51.0% | -3.1% |
| Male | 50.4% | 52.1% | 1.7% | 49.0% | 3.1% |
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 8JW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 63.3% 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 | 54.7% | 63.3% | 8.6% | 37.9% | 25.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.6% | 24.9% | -5.7% | 44.2% | -19.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 1.3% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 5.7% | 4.8% | -0.9% | 9.1% | -4.3% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 2.2% | -3.1% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
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 (90.4%) 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 | 62% | 67.1% | 5.1% | 48.4% | 18.7% |
| Good health | 27.9% | 23.3% | -4.6% | 33.6% | -10.3% |
| Fair health | 4.7% | 5% | 0.3% | 12.7% | -7.7% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 3.1% | -0.5% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 1.6% | -0.2% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 8JW this area, 7.5% 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 75.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11% | 7.5% | -3.5% | 18.2% | -10.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3.7% | 1.3% | -2.4% | 9.6% | -8.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 3.7% | 3.5% | -0.2% | 13.4% | -9.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 2.6% | 1.8% | 5.3% | -2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.7% | 7.5% | 1.8% | 16.9% | -9.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 69.4% | 75.9% | 6.5% | 33.8% | 42.1% |
| Other | 5.7% | 1.8% | -3.9% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.5% | 2.3% | -0.2% | 0.7% | 1.6% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 3.1% | -0.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 2.7% | 2.0% | 1.0% | 1.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 3.5% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 2.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 92% | 80.5% | -11.5% | 81.4% | -0.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, 65.1% 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 | 69.9% | 65.1% | -4.8% | 83.2% | -18.1% |
| European Union | 13% | 15.7% | 2.7% | 6.1% | 9.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 2.4% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.3% | 4.7% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -0.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.9% | 7.5% | 0.6% | 1.3% | 6.2% |
| Oceania | 4.3% | 3.5% | -0.8% | 0.3% | 3.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 66.7% | 64.6% | -2.1% | 83.2% | -18.6% |
| 10+ Years | 7.2% | 15.6% | 8.4% | 9.8% | 5.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.4% | 5.4% | 0.0% | 2.9% | 2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.8% | 8.9% | -0.9% | 2.2% | 6.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.9% | 5.4% | -5.5% | 1.9% | 3.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.4% | 76.7% | -2.3% |
| Ireland | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| France | 3.9% | 0.3% | 3.6% |
| Italy | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Other Europe | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 4.7% | 0.3% | 4.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 2.8% | 0.1% | 2.7% |
| No passport held | 2.4% | 13.5% | -11.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.7% | 37.2% | 9.5% |
| Christian | 37% | 46.2% | -9.2% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Jewish | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Muslim | 0.8% | 6.5% | -5.7% |
| Sikh | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 9.7% | 6.0% | 3.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Peters Street was 153.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 24.4% lower than the Barnsbury average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
St Peters Street has the 59th highest crime rate of 140 local areas in Barnsbury and the 241st highest crime rate of 530 local areas in Islington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -41.9%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28A St Peters Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,200,000 | 2024-11-13 | £1,175,172 |
| Flat A 18 St Peters Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £725,000 | 2023-12-12 | £697,628 |
| 18B St Peters Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £522,700 | 2020-12-08 | £546,899 |
| Ground Floor Flat 28 St Peters Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £582,500 | 2020-02-21 | £577,273 |
| 24 St Peters Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,995,000 | 2018-07-31 | £2,149,274 |
N1 8JW area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 2% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 21% 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 8JW 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 | 115 |
| Self-Employed | 47 |
| Retired | 20 |
| Part-Time Employee | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 43 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 38 |
| Information and communication | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Education | 17 |
| Other | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 1,503 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 | 1,540 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 1,924 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 2,179 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Islington Nursery School 110-112 Tollington Park , N4 3RB | 3out of 4 | 3,911 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 | 294 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hanover Primary School Noel Road , Islington N1 8BD | 3out of 4 | 336 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's CofE Primary School Fowler Road , Islington N1 2EP | 3out of 4 | 522 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The New North Academy 32 Popham Road , Islington N1 8SJ | 3out of 4 | 693 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Fairchild Community School Forston Street , Hoxton N1 7HA | 2out of 4 | 776 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 | 264 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School Donegal Street , Islington N1 9QG | 4out of 4 | 938 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Central Foundation Boys' School Cowper Street , City Road EC2A 4SH | 4out of 4 | 1,668 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| City of London Academy Highbury Grove 8 Highbury Grove , Islington N5 2EQ | 1out of 4 | 1,776 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterside Academy 317-319 Kingsland Road , E8 4DL | - not rated | 1,844 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 | 1,699 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 2,021 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , Highbury East N5 2AD | - not rated | 2,145 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 42 - 43 Queen Square , Camden WC1N 3AQ | - not rated | 2,366 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , Mill Hill Road NW1 1TR | - not rated | 2,659 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 | 1,609 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 4,885 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RU | 4out of 4 | 5,445 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 | 197 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| NAS Vanguard School Lollard Street , Kennington SE11 6QH | - not rated | 523 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New River College Primary Cloudesley Square , N1 0HN | 3out of 4 | 693 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge Integrated Learning Space 1 Dowrey Street , N1 0HY | 4out of 4 | 708 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City University Northampton Square , EC1V 0HB | - not rated | 923 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rheidol Rooms | Rheidol Rooms, Shop | 46 yd | |
| Nibbles Sandwich Bar | Nibbles Sandwich Bar, Basement And Ground Floor | 76 yd | |
| TARU - Sushi & Ramen | TARU - Sushi & Ramen, 1A Rheidol Terrace | 141 yd | |
| Polish Catholic Mission | Polish Catholic Mission, 2 Devonia Road | 151 yd | |
| Galata restaurant@ | Galata restaurant@, The Pumphouse Cafe at City Road Lock | 254 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earl Of Essex Public House | Earl Of Essex Public House, 25 Danbury Street | 80 yd | |
| The Bill Murray | The Bill Murray, 39 Queen's Head Street | 179 yd | |
| Island Queen | Island Queen, Ground Floor | 205 yd | |
| Bar With No Name | Bar With No Name, 69 Colebrooke Row | 258 yd | |
| Wenlock and Essex | Wenlock and Essex, Basement And Ground Floors, Sun Court House | 259 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burrito Kitchen@Tesco | Burrito Kitchen@Tesco, 25 Islington Green | 292 yd | |
| 63 Degrees | 63 Degrees, 34 Islington Green | 305 yd | |
| Sushi Show Take Away | Sushi Show Take Away, 28 Camden Passage | 314 yd | |
| Kape Konnection | Kape Konnection, Shop | 342 yd | |
| My Godo | My Godo, 56-58 Essex Road | 353 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco, 25 Islington Green | 261 yd | |
| Welcome Co-op Angel | Welcome Co-op Angel, 47-49 Packington Street | 272 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | Marks & Spencer, Marks And Spencer | 565 yd | |
| The Co-Operative Food Group | The Co-Operative Food Group, 271-273 City Road | 583 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, J Sainsbury Plc | 612 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| City Of London Academy PREBEND STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 167 yd |
| Islington Green School (Closed) Prebend Street | 205 yd | |
| Nuffield Health (Islington) ESSEX ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 354 yd |
| St Mary Islington Community Partnership ST. MARYS CHURCH OFFICE ST. MARYS CHURCH OFFICE UPPER STREET | health and fitness suite | 482 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Angel) 361-373 361-373 CITY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 499 yd |
| Sphera Health Club And Spa (Closed) Upper Street | health and fitness suite | 544 yd |
| Virgin Active Club (Islington Angel) GOSWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 617 yd |
| The Gym (London Angel) GOSWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 665 yd |
| City And Islington College (Centre Of Applied Sciences) 311-321 311-321 GOSWELL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 687 yd |
| The Exchange Theatrical Rehearsal Rooms (Closed) Sebbon Street | 782 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 | 39.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 50.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.