Allingham Street is in London and in Islington district. N1 8NX 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 Allingham Street, London, N1 8NX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N1 8NU, N1 8NY, N1 8AH, N1 8NT, N1 8JR, N1 8PB, N1 8NS, N1 8JT, N1 8PE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding N1 8NX has a slightly higher male population, with 51.1% 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 | 50.5% | 48.9% | -1.6% | 51.0% | -2.1% |
| Male | 49.5% | 51.1% | 1.6% | 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 8NX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 63% 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 | 52.7% | 63% | 10.3% | 37.9% | 25.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.1% | 26.4% | -1.7% | 44.2% | -17.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 4.8% | 0% | -4.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 2.3% | -1.3% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 8.4% | 4.6% | -3.8% | 9.1% | -4.5% |
| Widowed | 2.4% | 2.6% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
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 (87%) 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 | 56% | 65.5% | 9.5% | 48.4% | 17.1% |
| Good health | 26.5% | 21.5% | -5.0% | 33.6% | -12.1% |
| Fair health | 10% | 7.3% | -2.7% | 12.7% | -5.4% |
| Bad health | 5.5% | 4.6% | -0.9% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 1.1% | -0.9% | 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.
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 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.6% | 12.2% | -3.4% | 18.2% | -6.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.2% | 6.6% | -0.6% | 9.6% | -3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6% | 16.8% | 10.8% | 13.4% | 3.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 2.6% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9% | 11.9% | 2.9% | 16.9% | -5.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 55.7% | 48.5% | -7.2% | 33.8% | 14.7% |
| Other | 5.4% | 1.3% | -4.1% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 48.9% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 3.5% | 8.7% | 5.2% | 1.1% | 7.6% |
| Chinese | 4.5% | 1.6% | -2.9% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 3% | 1.1% | -1.9% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 1.4% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 9% | 23.4% | 14.4% | 2.5% | 20.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 1.0% | 2.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 1.1% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 2.4% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| White | 73% | 48.9% | -24.1% | 81.4% | -32.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Other | 2% | 3.8% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
In this area, 66.5% 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 | 71.5% | 66.5% | -5.0% | 83.2% | -16.7% |
| European Union | 6.5% | 10.1% | 3.6% | 6.1% | 4.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 3% | 2.7% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Africa | 4.5% | 9.5% | 5.0% | 2.7% | 6.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.5% | 4.4% | -4.1% | 5.6% | -1.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.5% | 5.2% | -0.3% | 1.3% | 3.9% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 68% | 66.5% | -1.5% | 83.2% | -16.7% |
| 10+ Years | 5% | 19.3% | 14.3% | 9.8% | 9.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.5% | 3.3% | 0.8% | 2.9% | 0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 4% | 7.1% | 3.1% | 2.2% | 4.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 20.5% | 3.8% | -16.7% | 1.9% | 1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.2% | 76.7% | 5.5% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 3.8% | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Spain | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Turkey | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.7% | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| Oceania | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| No passport held | 2.2% | 13.5% | -11.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.8% | 37.2% | -4.4% |
| Christian | 24.4% | 46.2% | -21.8% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Jewish | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Muslim | 35.2% | 6.5% | 28.7% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Allingham Street was 33.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 83.5% lower than the Barnsbury average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Allingham Street has the 12th lowest crime rate of 138 local areas in Barnsbury and the 27th lowest crime rate of 506 local areas in Islington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 0.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37 Allingham Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,100,000 | 2024-10-07 | £1,109,492 |
| 35 Allingham Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £900,000 | 2024-09-18 | £903,435 |
| 25 Allingham Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,910,000 | 2024-05-28 | £1,806,942 |
| 13 Allingham Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £2,087,500 | 2023-11-17 | £2,093,470 |
| 15 Allingham Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,450,000 | 2023-07-19 | £1,480,971 |
N1 8NX 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.
The percentage of student residents living in N1 8NX 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 | 119 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 32 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Other | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 20 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Education | 13 |
| Other | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 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 | 1,299 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 | 1,757 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 1,921 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 2,083 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christopher's Nursery School Bridgeway Street , NW1 1QR | - not rated | 2,804 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 | 229 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Evangelist Catholic Primary School Duncan Street , Islington High Street N1 8BL | 3out of 4 | 500 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Fairchild Community School Forston Street , Hoxton N1 7HA | 3out of 4 | 517 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Charles Lamb Primary School Popham Road , N1 8RF | - not rated | 540 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's CofE Primary School Fowler Road , Islington N1 2EP | 3out of 4 | 630 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 | 183 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Islington Green School Prebend Street , N1 8PQ | - not rated | 183 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School Donegal Street , Islington N1 9QG | - not rated | 1,161 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Central Foundation Boys' School Cowper Street , City Road EC2A 4SH | - not rated | 1,450 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Hackney University Technical College Falkirk Street , N1 6HQ | - not rated | 1,461 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 | 557 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hackney Community College Shoreditch Campus , Falkirk Street N1 6HQ | - not rated | 1,461 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 1,789 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsway College Gray's Inn Centre , WC1H 8JB | - not rated | 1,860 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 1,864 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 | 1,793 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 4,777 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 | 177 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Directions Colebrook Row , N1 8AF | - not rated | 308 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Colebrooke Pupil Referral Unit Colebrooke Row , Islington N1 8AF | - not rated | 309 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Colebrooke School Colebrooke Row , Islington N1 8AF | - not rated | 309 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosemary Sld School 75 Prebend Street , N1 8PW | - not rated | 489 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TARU - Sushi & Ramen | TARU - Sushi & Ramen, 1A Rheidol Terrace | 66 yd | |
| Rheidol Rooms | Rheidol Rooms, Shop | 84 yd | |
| Nibbles Sandwich Bar | Nibbles Sandwich Bar, Basement And Ground Floor | 84 yd | |
| Pack Up Soup Kitchen | Pack Up Soup Kitchen, St James Hall | 229 yd | |
| Galata restaurant@ | Galata restaurant@, The Pumphouse Cafe at City Road Lock | 249 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earl Of Essex Public House | Earl Of Essex Public House, 25 Danbury Street | 162 yd | |
| Island Queen | Island Queen, Ground Floor | 193 yd | |
| The Narrow Boat Public House | The Narrow Boat Public House, 119 St Peter's Street | 209 yd | |
| The Bill Murray | The Bill Murray, 39 Queen's Head Street | 214 yd | |
| Bar With No Name | Bar With No Name, 69 Colebrooke Row | 352 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| My Godo | My Godo, 56-58 Essex Road | 398 yd | |
| Posh Cock | Unit D, Cube Building, 17-21 Wenlock Road | 412 yd | |
| Anarkali | UNIT D CUBE BUILDING, 17 21 WENLOCK ROAD | 412 yd | |
| Burrito Kitchen@Tesco | Burrito Kitchen@Tesco, 25 Islington Green | 413 yd | |
| The Kebab Shop | The Kebab Shop, 63 Essex Road | 419 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Welcome Co-op Angel | Welcome Co-op Angel, 47-49 Packington Street | 195 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 25 Islington Green | 383 yd | |
| The Co-Operative Food Group | The Co-Operative Food Group, 271-273 City Road | 564 yd | |
| Co-op Food | 257 City Road | 650 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 272-280 New North Road | 667 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| City Of London Academy PREBEND STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 147 yd |
| Islington Green School (Closed) Prebend Street | 181 yd | |
| Nuffield Health (Islington) ESSEX ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 445 yd |
| St Mary Islington Community Partnership ST. MARYS CHURCH OFFICE ST. MARYS CHURCH OFFICE UPPER STREET | health and fitness suite | 561 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Angel) 361-373 361-373 CITY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 573 yd |
| Sphera Health Club And Spa (Closed) Upper Street | health and fitness suite | 672 yd |
| Gainsborough Health & Fitness (Closed) GAINSBOROUGH STUDIOS NORTH GAINSBOROUGH STUDIOS NORTH POOLE STREET | health and fitness suite | 679 yd |
| Virgin Active Club (Islington Angel) GOSWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 707 yd |
| The Gym (London Angel) GOSWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 717 yd |
| Shoreditch Park 46 AVEBURY COURT 46 AVEBURY COURT COLVILLE ESTATE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 749 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 | 171.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.