Overview of N1 8LA

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Graham Street is in London and in Islington district. N1 8LA 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 Graham Street, London, N1 8LA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: N1 8GB, N1 8EY, N1 8DW, N1 8DN, N1 8BX, N1 8DL, N1 8EZ, EC1V 1LA, EC1V 1AN.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding N1 8LA has a slightly higher male population, with 50.1% 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).

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female50.4%49.9%-0.5% 51.0% -1.1%
Male49.6%50.1%0.5% 49.0% 1.1%

Partnership Status

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 8LA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 83% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single80.8%83%2.2% 37.9% 45.1%
Married: Opposite sex14.1%11.7%-2.4% 44.2% -32.5%
Married: Same sex0%0.6%0.6% 0.3% 0.3%
Separated1.1%0.6%-0.5% 2.2% -1.6%
Divorced2%3.2%1.2% 9.1% -5.9%
Widowed2%0.9%-1.1% 6.1% -5.2%

Health

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 (95.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health54.4%66.8%12.4% 48.4% 18.4%
Good health37%28.7%-8.3% 33.6% -4.9%
Fair health3.8%3.1%-0.7% 12.7% -9.6%
Bad health3.5%1.1%-2.4% 4.0% -2.9%
Very bad health1.3%0.3%-1.0% 1.2% -0.9%

Education and Qualifications

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 8LA this area, 3.8% 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 44.3%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications6.2%3.8%-2.4% 18.2% -14.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 4%2.3%-1.7% 9.6% -7.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels4.5%2.3%-2.2% 13.4% -11.1%
Apprenticeship0.3%2.3%2.0% 5.3% -3.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels4%37%33.0% 16.9% 20.1%
Degree or Similar74%44.3%-29.7% 33.8% 10.5%
Other7.1%7.9%0.8% 2.8% 5.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 62.9% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi1.9%1.1%-0.8% 1.1% 0.0%
Chinese13.4%3.3%-10.1% 0.7% 2.6%
Indian4.3%7.1%2.8% 3.1% 4.0%
Pakistani0.8%1.4%0.6% 2.7% -1.3%
Other Asian2.7%6.9%4.2% 1.6% 5.3%
Black African1.9%3.6%1.7% 2.5% 1.1%
Black Caribbean2.1%1.9%-0.2% 1.0% 0.9%
Other Black0.5%1.1%0.6% 0.5% 0.6%
Mixed White and Asian1.3%2.2%0.9% 0.8% 1.4%
Mixed White and African0%0.3%0.3% 0.4% -0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean0.5%1.1%0.6% 0.9% 0.2%
Mixed Other2.1%3.3%1.2% 0.8% 2.5%
White65.7%62.9%-2.8% 81.4% -18.5%
Roma0%0.8%0.8% 0.2% 0.6%
Arab1.1%0.3%-0.8% 0.6% -0.3%
Other1.6%2.7%1.1% 1.6% 1.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 52.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom49.1%52.9%3.8% 83.2% -30.3%
European Union13.4%21.7%8.3% 6.1% 15.6%
Rest of Europe5.6%2.5%-3.1% 0.8% 1.7%
Africa4%4.5%0.5% 2.7% 1.8%
Middle East and Asia18.5%8.1%-10.4% 5.6% 2.5%
The Americas and the Caribbean6.7%9.5%2.8% 1.3% 8.2%
Oceania2.7%0.8%-1.9% 0.3% 0.5%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK46.4%52.9%6.5% 83.2% -30.3%
10+ Years30.3%11.4%-18.9% 9.8% 1.6%
5-10 Years9.9%6.7%-3.2% 2.9% 3.8%
2-5 Years6.2%9.2%3.0% 2.2% 7.0%
Less than 2 years7.2%19.8%12.6% 1.9% 17.9%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom62.4% 76.7% -14.3%
Ireland2.5% 0.6% 1.9%
France3.1% 0.3% 2.8%
Germany1.1% 0.2% 0.9%
Italy3.3% 0.6% 2.7%
Portugal0.3% 0.5% -0.2%
Spain2.2% 0.4% 1.8%
Lithuania0.6% 0.3% 0.3%
Poland2.2% 1.3% 0.9%
Romania0.6% 0.9% -0.3%
Other EU countries6.1% 1.5% 4.6%
Other Europe1.1% 0.2% 0.9%
South and Eastern Africa1.1% 0.2% 0.9%
Eastern Asia2.5% 0.3% 2.2%
Southern Asia1.4% 1.2% 0.2%
South-East Asia0.3% 0.2% 0.1%
North America and the Caribbean4.5% 0.3% 4.2%
Central and South America1.7% 0.2% 1.5%
Oceania1.1% 0.1% 1.0%
No passport held1.9% 13.5% -11.6%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion43.4% 37.2% 6.2%
Christian30.3% 46.2% -15.9%
Buddhist0.3% 0.5% -0.2%
Hindu5.9% 1.7% 4.2%
Jewish1.7% 0.5% 1.2%
Muslim8.4% 6.5% 1.9%
Sikh0.8% 0.9% -0.1%
Other religion1.4% 0.6% 0.8%
Not answered7.8% 6.0% 1.8%

Safety

Is Graham Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Graham Street was 256.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 26.6% higher than the Barnsbury average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.

Graham Street has the 25th highest crime rate of 140 local areas in Barnsbury and the 115th highest crime rate of 530 local areas in Islington .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 70.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -14.0%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£81,200
Income Rank
10/10

Household Income in N1 8LA, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Graham Street are based on 319 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Islington.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Graham Street, London, N1 8LA

Estimated Average Property Prices for N1 8LA

Average Price
£849,152
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
no sales
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
£849,152
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Graham Street

Average Price
£880,354
Semi-Detached
£1,607,263
Terraced
£1,431,672
Detached
£1,092,757
Flats/Maisonettes
£860,502
Other
£924,860

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Graham Street

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
65 Graham Street, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£850,0002021-04-30 £843,214
65 Graham Street, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£674,0002012-06-28 £976,612
65 Graham Street, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£549,0002007-11-02 £859,380
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for N1 8LA

Employment

N1 8LA 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.

The percentage of student residents living in N1 8LA area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.

Economic Activity

Student (economically inactive)118
Full-Time Employee103
Full-Time Student (with or without job)52
Self-Employed20
Retired16
Part-Time Employee9
Other8
Looking after home or family5
Unemployed5
Long-Term Sick or disabled4

Employment Industry

Professional, scientific and technical activities30
Financial and insurance activities24
Information and communication18
Human health and social work activities13
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles12
Education9
Construction8
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security8
Other7
Accommodation and food service activities6
Administrative and support service activities5
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities4
Manufacturing4
Real estate activities3
Agriculture, forestry and fishing1
Transport and storage1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply 1

Schools

Nursery

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 1,568 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
Thomas Coram Centre
49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY
4out of 4 1,740 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Columbia Market Nursery School
Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG
4out of 4 1,956 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Rachel Keeling Nursery School
Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS
4out of 4 3,999 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Hanover Primary School
Noel Road , Islington N1 8BD
3out of 4 222 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Moreland Primary School
Moreland Street , EC1V 8BB
3out of 4 349 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
St John Evangelist RC Primary School
Duncan Street , Islington High Street N1 8BL
3out of 4 464 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
Hugh Myddelton Primary School
Myddelton Street , EC1R 1YJ
4out of 4 645 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Thomas Fairchild Community School
Forston Street , Hoxton N1 7HA
2out of 4 682 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
City of London Academy Islington
Prebend Street , Islington N1 8PQ
4out of 4 622 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School
Donegal Street , Islington N1 9QG
4out of 4 998 yd Community school No Girls More About School
Central Foundation Boys' School
Cowper Street , City Road EC2A 4SH
4out of 4 1,277 yd Voluntary aided school No Boys More About School
Waterside Academy
317-319 Kingsland Road , E8 4DL
- not rated 1,935 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School
The Bridge Academy
Laburnum Street , Hackney E2 8BA
3out of 4 2,089 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School

16 plus

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 1,536 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Workers' Educational Association
4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW
- not rated 1,655 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre)
42 - 43 Queen Square , Camden WC1N 3AQ
- not rated 2,093 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
City Lit
Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA
- not rated 2,515 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The London Screen Academy
Highbury Grove , Highbury East N5 2AD
- not rated 2,632 yd Free schools 16 to 19 No Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St Mary Magdalene Academy
Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG
3out of 4 2,098 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Ark Globe Academy
Harper Road , SE1 6AG
3out of 4 4,383 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
Ark King Solomon Academy
Penfold Street , NW1 6RU
4out of 4 5,394 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
NAS Vanguard School
Lollard Street , Kennington SE11 6QH
- not rated 407 yd Free schools special No Mixed More About School
City University
Northampton Square , EC1V 0HB
- not rated 465 yd Higher education institutions Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Richard Cloudesley School
Tudor Rose Building , 1 Prebend Street N1 8RE
4out of 4 588 yd Community special school Yes Mixed More About School
New Regent's College
Nile Street , N1 7RD
3out of 4 754 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Dallington School
8 Dallington Street , London EC1V 0BW
- not rated 806 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
KammoonKammoon, Basement and Ground75 yd
The Rugged BunchThe Rugged Bunch, 291 City Road79 yd
Angel Community Canal Boat TrustAngel Community Canal Boat Trust, Club86 yd
LDN NOOTS LTDunit 31 waterside, 44-48 wharf road209 yd
Club CanalettoClub Canaletto, Twenty Fourth Floor Part, Canaletto Tower238 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
The Narrow Boat Public HouseThe Narrow Boat Public House, 119 St Peter's Street290 yd
Island QueenIsland Queen, Ground Floor300 yd
The Wenlock ArmsThe Wenlock Arms, 26 Wenlock Road321 yd
Earl Of Essex Public HouseEarl Of Essex Public House, 25 Danbury Street432 yd
The Corner Bar / Charlie's CantinaThe Corner Bar / Charlie's Cantina, 125 Central Street438 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Posh CockUnit D, Cube Building, 17-21 Wenlock Road288 yd
AnarkaliUNIT D CUBE BUILDING, 17 21 WENLOCK ROAD288 yd
Barbican PizzaBarbican Pizza, 89 Lever Street475 yd
Chicken DinerChicken Diner, Basement And Ground Floor476 yd
Magic Wok & BoxMagic Wok & Box, 107 Lever Street479 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
The Co-Operative Food GroupThe Co-Operative Food Group, 271-273 City Road82 yd
Co-op Food257 City Road238 yd
TescoTesco, 55 Central Street558 yd
Sainsbury'sSainsbury's, 301 St John Street622 yd
Welcome Co-op AngelWelcome Co-op Angel, 47-49 Packington Street665 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
The Gym (London Angel)
GOSWELL ROAD
health and fitness suite389 yd
Fitness First Health Club (London Angel)
361-373 361-373 CITY ROAD
health and fitness suite389 yd
Otium Leisure Club (Barbican)
CENTRAL STREET
health and fitness suite, swimming pool421 yd
City And Islington College (Centre Of Applied Sciences)
311-321 311-321 GOSWELL ROAD
artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite500 yd
Gambier Hall
GAMBIER HOUSE GAMBIER HOUSE MORA STREET
523 yd
St Lukes Community Centre
ST. LUKES ST. LUKES CENTRAL STREET
535 yd
Virgin Active Club (Islington Angel)
GOSWELL ROAD
health and fitness suite, swimming pool546 yd
Ironmonger Row Baths
NORMAN STREET
health and fitness suite, swimming pool569 yd
Finsbury Leisure Centre
FINSBURY LEISURE CENTRE FINSBURY LEISURE CENTRE NORMAN STREET
artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts607 yd
City Of London Academy
PREBEND STREET
artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite625 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.