Chantry Street is in London and in Islington district. N1 8NR 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 Chantry Street, London, N1 8NR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N1 8NP, N1 8NS, N1 8JP, N1 8NW, N1 8JW, N1 8NN, N1 8NT, N1 8NL, N1 8NU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding N1 8NR, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.1% 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 | 49% | 53.1% | 4.1% | 51.0% | 2.1% |
| Male | 51% | 46.9% | -4.1% | 49.0% | -2.1% |
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 8NR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 57% 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 | 58.6% | 57% | -1.6% | 37.9% | 19.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.5% | 28.1% | -0.4% | 44.2% | -16.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2% | 2.2% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 6.3% | 7.5% | 1.2% | 9.1% | -1.6% |
| Widowed | 3.9% | 5.3% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
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 (86.1%) 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 | 63.4% | 54.5% | -8.9% | 48.4% | 6.1% |
| Good health | 26.2% | 31.6% | 5.4% | 33.6% | -2.0% |
| Fair health | 7.4% | 11.5% | 4.1% | 12.7% | -1.2% |
| Bad health | 2% | 2.4% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 8NR this area, 9.3% 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 67.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9% | 9.3% | 0.3% | 18.2% | -8.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9% | 4% | -5.0% | 9.6% | -5.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.3% | 6.2% | -0.1% | 13.4% | -7.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.4% | 12% | 4.6% | 16.9% | -4.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 63.3% | 67.6% | 4.3% | 33.8% | 33.8% |
| Other | 5.1% | 0.9% | -4.2% | 2.8% | -1.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.3% | 2.4% | 0.1% | 1.1% | 1.3% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 2.7% | 2.8% | 0.1% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
| Black African | 3% | 7.1% | 4.1% | 2.5% | 4.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.7% | 1.2% | -3.5% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 2% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 84.2% | 75.6% | -8.6% | 81.4% | -5.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0.7% | 2.8% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
In this area, 63.6% 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 | 77.5% | 63.6% | -13.9% | 83.2% | -19.6% |
| European Union | 7.7% | 12.8% | 5.1% | 6.1% | 6.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 2% | 0.8% | -1.2% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 2.7% | 5.4% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.7% | 5.8% | 2.1% | 5.6% | 0.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.7% | 7.8% | 5.1% | 1.3% | 6.5% |
| Oceania | 3.7% | 3.9% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 3.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 75.5% | 64.3% | -11.2% | 83.2% | -18.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.7% | 19.2% | 17.5% | 9.8% | 9.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.4% | 5.1% | -1.3% | 2.9% | 2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 5% | 6.7% | 1.7% | 2.2% | 4.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.4% | 4.7% | -6.7% | 1.9% | 2.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81% | 76.7% | 4.3% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| France | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| Italy | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 2% | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Other Europe | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.8% | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| Central and South America | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Oceania | 2.4% | 0.1% | 2.3% |
| No passport held | 1.2% | 13.5% | -12.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.2% | 37.2% | 2.0% |
| Christian | 43.1% | 46.2% | -3.1% |
| Buddhist | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Jewish | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Muslim | 7.8% | 6.5% | 1.3% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Chantry Street was 86.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 57.9% lower than the Barnsbury average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Chantry Street has the 40th lowest crime rate of 138 local areas in Barnsbury and the 129th lowest crime rate of 506 local areas in Islington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 41.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -75.2%.

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 Chantry Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,700,000 | 2023-08-23 | £1,711,388 |
| 15 Chantry Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,200,000 | 2022-03-17 | £1,263,664 |
| 13 Chantry Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,350,000 | 2017-07-25 | £1,564,097 |
| 27 Chantry Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,200,000 | 2012-12-10 | £1,957,209 |
| 11 Chantry Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,200,000 | 2012-04-04 | £2,076,316 |
N1 8NR area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 16% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 101 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 43 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 27 |
| Information and communication | 23 |
| Education | 16 |
| Other | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| 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 | 1,376 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 | 1,664 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 2,035 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 2,061 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christopher's Nursery School Bridgeway Street , NW1 1QR | - not rated | 2,728 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 | 303 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Evangelist Catholic Primary School Duncan Street , Islington High Street N1 8BL | 3out of 4 | 443 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Charles Lamb Primary School Popham Road , N1 8RF | - not rated | 494 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 | 590 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 124 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Islington Green School Prebend Street , N1 8PQ | - not rated | 124 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School Donegal Street , Islington N1 9QG | - not rated | 1,097 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Central Foundation Boys' School Cowper Street , City Road EC2A 4SH | - not rated | 1,571 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Hackney University Technical College Falkirk Street , N1 6HQ | - not rated | 1,572 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 | 647 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hackney Community College Shoreditch Campus , Falkirk Street N1 6HQ | - not rated | 1,572 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsway College Gray's Inn Centre , WC1H 8JB | - not rated | 1,834 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 1,839 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 1,911 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 | 1,674 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 4,874 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 | 75 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Directions Colebrook Row , N1 8AF | - not rated | 220 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Colebrooke Pupil Referral Unit Colebrooke Row , Islington N1 8AF | - not rated | 244 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Colebrooke School Colebrooke Row , Islington N1 8AF | - not rated | 244 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosemary Sld School 75 Prebend Street , N1 8PW | - not rated | 479 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rheidol Rooms | Rheidol Rooms, Shop | 69 yd | |
| TARU - Sushi & Ramen | TARU - Sushi & Ramen, 1A Rheidol Terrace | 92 yd | |
| Nibbles Sandwich Bar | Nibbles Sandwich Bar, Basement And Ground Floor | 128 yd | |
| Pack Up Soup Kitchen | Pack Up Soup Kitchen, St James Hall | 205 yd | |
| Polish Catholic Mission | Polish Catholic Mission, 2 Devonia Road | 230 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bill Murray | The Bill Murray, 39 Queen's Head Street | 104 yd | |
| Earl Of Essex Public House | Earl Of Essex Public House, 25 Danbury Street | 163 yd | |
| Bar With No Name | Bar With No Name, 69 Colebrooke Row | 230 yd | |
| Wenlock and Essex | Wenlock and Essex, Basement And Ground Floors, Sun Court House | 231 yd | |
| The Old Queen's Head Public House | The Old Queen's Head Public House, 44 Essex Road | 234 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| My Godo | My Godo, 56-58 Essex Road | 287 yd | |
| The Kebab Shop | The Kebab Shop, 63 Essex Road | 302 yd | |
| Burrito Kitchen@Tesco | Burrito Kitchen@Tesco, 25 Islington Green | 304 yd | |
| 63 Degrees | 63 Degrees, 34 Islington Green | 323 yd | |
| Sushi Show Take Away | Sushi Show Take Away, 28 Camden Passage | 351 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Welcome Co-op Angel | Welcome Co-op Angel, 47-49 Packington Street | 200 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 25 Islington Green | 277 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 272-280 New North Road | 630 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | Marks & Spencer, Marks And Spencer | 631 yd | |
| The Co-Operative Food Group | The Co-Operative Food Group, 271-273 City Road | 651 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| City Of London Academy PREBEND STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 85 yd |
| Islington Green School (Closed) Prebend Street | 122 yd | |
| Nuffield Health (Islington) ESSEX ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 322 yd |
| St Mary Islington Community Partnership ST. MARYS CHURCH OFFICE ST. MARYS CHURCH OFFICE UPPER STREET | health and fitness suite | 440 yd |
| Sphera Health Club And Spa (Closed) Upper Street | health and fitness suite | 577 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Angel) 361-373 361-373 CITY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 583 yd |
| Virgin Active Club (Islington Angel) GOSWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 697 yd |
| The Exchange Theatrical Rehearsal Rooms (Closed) Sebbon Street | 717 yd | |
| The Gym (London Angel) GOSWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 748 yd |
| Gainsborough Health & Fitness (Closed) GAINSBOROUGH STUDIOS NORTH GAINSBOROUGH STUDIOS NORTH POOLE STREET | health and fitness suite | 748 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 390.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 24.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.