Melville Place is in London and in Islington district. N1 8ND 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 1997-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Melville Place, London, N1 8ND and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N1 8NF, N1 8NE, N1 8UA, N1 8TY, N1 8LZ, N1 8SF, N1 8SD, N1 8LY, N1 8SU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding N1 8ND, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.8% of residents 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 | 47.9% | 52.8% | 4.9% | 51.0% | 1.8% |
| Male | 52.1% | 47.2% | -4.9% | 49.0% | -1.8% |
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 8ND, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 75.9% 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 | 76.3% | 75.9% | -0.4% | 37.9% | 38.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 13.2% | 13.3% | 0.1% | 44.2% | -30.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 1.7% | -2.1% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 5.6% | 4.9% | -0.7% | 9.1% | -4.2% |
| Widowed | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
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 (88%) 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 | 59.9% | 59.2% | -0.7% | 48.4% | 10.8% |
| Good health | 29.7% | 28.8% | -0.9% | 33.6% | -4.8% |
| Fair health | 6.6% | 8.2% | 1.6% | 12.7% | -4.5% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 8ND this area, 7.7% 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 68.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8% | 7.7% | -0.3% | 18.2% | -10.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 2.4% | 3.5% | 1.1% | 9.6% | -6.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.3% | 5.6% | -0.7% | 13.4% | -7.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% | 5.3% | -3.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.3% | 10.5% | 3.2% | 16.9% | -6.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 69.3% | 68.9% | -0.4% | 33.8% | 35.1% |
| Other | 4.9% | 2.1% | -2.8% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 60.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.6% | 0.6% | -1.0% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 3.8% | 3.1% | -0.7% | 3.1% | 0.0% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 5% | 1.9% | -3.1% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 7.9% | 9.1% | 1.2% | 2.5% | 6.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.5% | 1.9% | -1.6% | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 4.4% | 1.6% | -2.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.5% | 3.8% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 2.9% |
| Mixed Other | 2.5% | 5.7% | 3.2% | 0.8% | 4.9% |
| White | 65.3% | 60.4% | -4.9% | 81.4% | -21.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 2.2% | 9.4% | 7.2% | 1.6% | 7.8% |
In this area, 54.7% 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 | 71% | 54.7% | -16.3% | 83.2% | -28.5% |
| European Union | 7.3% | 16.4% | 9.1% | 6.1% | 10.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| Africa | 3.2% | 5% | 1.8% | 2.7% | 2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.7% | 4.4% | -1.3% | 5.6% | -1.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 7.6% | 12.9% | 5.3% | 1.3% | 11.6% |
| Oceania | 2.5% | 3.8% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 68.5% | 54.7% | -13.8% | 83.2% | -28.5% |
| 10+ Years | 4.4% | 17.9% | 13.5% | 9.8% | 8.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.9% | 8.2% | 1.3% | 2.9% | 5.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.6% | 10.1% | 3.5% | 2.2% | 7.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.6% | 9.1% | -4.5% | 1.9% | 7.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60.5% | 76.7% | -16.2% |
| Ireland | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| France | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Germany | 2.2% | 0.2% | 2.0% |
| Italy | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 4.4% | 0.4% | 4.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 3.8% | 1.5% | 2.3% |
| Turkey | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Other Europe | 3.1% | 0.2% | 2.9% |
| North Africa | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 3.4% | 0.3% | 3.1% |
| Central and South America | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Oceania | 3.8% | 0.1% | 3.7% |
| No passport held | 4.4% | 13.5% | -9.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.1% | 37.2% | 4.9% |
| Christian | 37.1% | 46.2% | -9.1% |
| Jewish | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Muslim | 7.5% | 6.5% | 1.0% |
| Sikh | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 8.8% | 6.0% | 2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Melville Place was 160.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 34.9% higher than the Canonbury average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Melville Place has the 30th highest crime rate of 82 local areas in Canonbury and the 234th highest crime rate of 506 local areas in Islington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 73.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -77.0%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 91% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albert Court, 20 Melville Place, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £611,000 | 2024-07-19 | £580,827 |
| Westminster Court, 48 Melville Place, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2023-02-24 | £354,965 |
| Westminster Court, 34 Melville Place, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £650,000 | 2022-11-11 | £639,774 |
| Albert Court, 24 Melville Place, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £815,000 | 2022-11-07 | £802,178 |
| Victoria Court, 30 Melville Place, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £630,000 | 2022-10-24 | £604,631 |
| Full-Time Employee | 159 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Unemployed | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Retired | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 58 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 42 |
| Education | 25 |
| Information and communication | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Other | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| 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 | 1,247 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 | 1,931 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 2,154 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 2,583 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christopher's Nursery School Bridgeway Street , NW1 1QR | - not rated | 3,064 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The New North Academy 32 Popham Road , Islington N1 8SJ | 3out of 4 | 74 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New North Community School 32 Popham Road , Islington N1 8SJ | - not rated | 74 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Charles Lamb Primary School Popham Road , N1 8RF | - not rated | 131 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's CofE Primary School Fowler Road , Islington N1 2EP | 3out of 4 | 342 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ecclesbourne Primary School Ecclesbourne Road , Islington N1 3AG | - not rated | 424 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 | 480 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Islington Green School Prebend Street , N1 8PQ | - not rated | 480 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of London Academy Highbury Grove 8 Highbury Grove , Islington N5 2EQ | 3out of 4 | 1,205 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highbury Grove School 8 Highbury Grove , N5 2EQ | - not rated | 1,205 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hackney New School Kingsland Road , E8 4DL | - not rated | 1,429 yd | Free schools | 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 | 1,208 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , N5 2AG | - not rated | 1,573 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hackney Community College Shoreditch Campus , Falkirk Street N1 6HQ | - not rated | 1,679 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 2,222 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsway College Gray's Inn Centre , WC1H 8JB | - not rated | 2,351 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 | 1,385 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 5,406 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rosemary Sld School 75 Prebend Street , N1 8PW | - not rated | 273 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ecclesbourne Class Base (East) C/O Ecclesbourne School , Ecclesbourne Road N1 3AG | - not rated | 424 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Tyndale Class Base (South) C/O William Tyndale School , Sable Street N1 2AQ | - not rated | 484 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Bridge House Senior Canonbury School 6-9 Canonbury Place , Islington N1 2NQ | - not rated | 510 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Cloudesley School Tudor Rose Building , 1 Prebend Street N1 8RE | 4out of 4 | 522 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akari | Akari, Ground Floor | 58 yd | |
| Tierra Peru | Tierra Peru, 164 Essex Road | 67 yd | |
| El Inca Plebeyo | El Inca Plebeyo, Shop | 71 yd | |
| Taste Of India | Taste Of India, Ground Floor | 84 yd | |
| Fish Kitchen | Fish Kitchen, 202 Essex Road | 90 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Man Public House | Green Man Public House, Basement And Ground Floors | 173 yd | |
| Myddleton Arms Public House | Myddleton Arms Public House, 52 Canonbury Road | 188 yd | |
| The Alpaca | The Alpaca, 84-86 Essex Road | 305 yd | |
| Marquess Tavern Public House | Marquess Tavern Public House, 32 Canonbury Street | 389 yd | |
| Barrio North | Barrio North, Commercial Unit | 440 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mississippi Fried Chicken | Mississippi Fried Chicken, Shop | 88 yd | |
| Asia Village | Asia Village, 153 Essex Road | 98 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Domino's Pizza, Basement And Ground Floors | 135 yd | |
| Coox | Coox, 216 Essex Road | 136 yd | |
| Angel Kebab | Angel Kebab, Commercial Unit Restaurant, Clarence House | 160 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco, 272-280 New North Road | 129 yd | |
| Welcome Co-op Angel | Welcome Co-op Angel, 47-49 Packington Street | 473 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, 325-331 Essex Road | 625 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 25 Islington Green | 704 yd | |
| Tesco | Units 16, 18 Southgate Road | 787 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Exchange Theatrical Rehearsal Rooms (Closed) Sebbon Street | 396 yd | |
| Islington Green School (Closed) Prebend Street | 481 yd | |
| St Mary Islington Community Partnership ST. MARYS CHURCH OFFICE ST. MARYS CHURCH OFFICE UPPER STREET | health and fitness suite | 507 yd |
| William Tyndale Primary School UPPER STREET | artificial grass pitch | 517 yd |
| City Of London Academy PREBEND STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 521 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Islington) ESSEX ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 553 yd |
| Rosemary Gardens BLUE COURT BLUE COURT SHERBORNE STREET | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 584 yd |
| Gainsborough Health & Fitness (Closed) GAINSBOROUGH STUDIOS NORTH GAINSBOROUGH STUDIOS NORTH POOLE STREET | health and fitness suite | 707 yd |
| Shoreditch Park 46 AVEBURY COURT 46 AVEBURY COURT COLVILLE ESTATE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 828 yd |
| Orangetheory Fitness (Islington) UPPER STREET | health and fitness suite | 850 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 150.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.