St Peters Street is in London and in Islington district. N1 8PD 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 8PD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N1 8JS, N1 8AH, N1 8PB, N1 8PE, N1 8PY, N1 8JR, N1 8NY, N1 8YA, N1 8JT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding N1 8PD is primarily male, with 53.9% of the population 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 | 47.5% | 46.1% | -1.4% | 51.0% | -4.9% |
| Male | 52.5% | 53.9% | 1.4% | 49.0% | 4.9% |
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 8PD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 59% 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% | 59% | 5.0% | 37.9% | 21.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.5% | 21.5% | -5.0% | 44.2% | -22.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4.9% | 2.4% | -2.5% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 11.1% | 13.5% | 2.4% | 9.1% | 4.4% |
| Widowed | 3.1% | 3.5% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47% | 49.2% | 2.2% | 48.4% | 0.8% |
| Good health | 31.5% | 28.5% | -3.0% | 33.6% | -5.1% |
| Fair health | 12.4% | 14.7% | 2.3% | 12.7% | 2.0% |
| Bad health | 7.5% | 5.4% | -2.1% | 4.0% | 1.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23% | 20.6% | -2.4% | 18.2% | 2.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.2% | 10.7% | -1.5% | 9.6% | 1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.9% | 13.1% | -0.8% | 13.4% | -0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 2.4% | 0.3% | 5.3% | -2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.5% | 12.4% | -0.1% | 16.9% | -4.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.6% | 38.8% | 10.2% | 33.8% | 5.0% |
| Other | 7.7% | 2.1% | -5.6% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 48.6% 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 | 4.9% | 3.8% | -1.1% | 1.1% | 2.7% |
| Chinese | 3.1% | 3% | -0.1% | 0.7% | 2.3% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 3.1% | 1.9% | -1.2% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 11.1% | 14.4% | 3.3% | 2.5% | 11.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.7% | 3.5% | -2.2% | 1.0% | 2.5% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 2.2% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 2.2% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 60.2% | 48.6% | -11.6% | 81.4% | -32.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 4.7% | 1.9% | -2.8% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Other | 2.8% | 12.5% | 9.7% | 1.6% | 10.9% |
In this area, 54.3% 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 | 66.4% | 54.3% | -12.1% | 83.2% | -28.9% |
| European Union | 7% | 12.8% | 5.8% | 6.1% | 6.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 4.7% | 8.4% | 3.7% | 0.8% | 7.6% |
| Africa | 8.8% | 12% | 3.2% | 2.7% | 9.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.8% | 5.2% | -2.6% | 5.6% | -0.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.9% | 6% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 4.7% |
| Oceania | 1.6% | 1.4% | -0.2% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 64.9% | 54.1% | -10.8% | 83.2% | -29.1% |
| 10+ Years | 4.9% | 28.9% | 24.0% | 9.8% | 19.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.6% | 5.1% | 1.5% | 2.9% | 2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.2% | 6.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 4.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 20.4% | 5.1% | -15.3% | 1.9% | 3.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.2% | 76.7% | -5.5% |
| Ireland | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 4.6% | 1.5% | 3.1% |
| Turkey | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Central Asia | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.7% | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| Oceania | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| No passport held | 6% | 13.5% | -7.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.7% | 37.2% | -4.5% |
| Christian | 36.2% | 46.2% | -10.0% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 22.2% | 6.5% | 15.7% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 7.8% | 6.0% | 1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Peters Street was 95.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 19.8% lower than the Canonbury average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
St Peters Street has the 30th lowest crime rate of 87 local areas in Canonbury and the 170th lowest crime rate of 530 local areas in Islington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -45.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 9 Cluse Court St Peters Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £535,000 | 2025-03-27 | £548,237 |
| Flat 24 Cluse Court St Peters Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2022-04-04 | £417,328 |
| Flat 24 Cluse Court St Peters Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2012-05-31 | £428,073 |
| Flat 18 Cluse Court St Peters Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2008-02-01 | £473,333 |
| Flat 13 Cluse Court St Peters Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2006-12-22 | £488,212 |
The percentage of student residents living in N1 8PD 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 | 81 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Other | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 1,414 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 | 1,655 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 1,968 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 2,006 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | 4out of 4 | 4,005 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | 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 | 174 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Evangelist RC Primary School Duncan Street , Islington High Street N1 8BL | 3out of 4 | 385 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Fairchild Community School Forston Street , Hoxton N1 7HA | 2out of 4 | 608 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's CofE Primary School Fowler Road , Islington N1 2EP | 3out of 4 | 646 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The New North Academy 32 Popham Road , Islington N1 8SJ | 3out of 4 | 717 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 248 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School Donegal Street , Islington N1 9QG | 4out of 4 | 1,046 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Central Foundation Boys' School Cowper Street , City Road EC2A 4SH | 4out of 4 | 1,486 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Waterside Academy 317-319 Kingsland Road , E8 4DL | - not rated | 1,740 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of London Academy Highbury Grove 8 Highbury Grove , Islington N5 2EQ | 1out of 4 | 1,882 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,749 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 1,838 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , Highbury East N5 2AD | - not rated | 2,253 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 | 2,379 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , Mill Hill Road NW1 1TR | - not rated | 2,801 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 | 1,777 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 4,748 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 | 208 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| NAS Vanguard School Lollard Street , Kennington SE11 6QH | - not rated | 544 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City University Northampton Square , EC1V 0HB | - not rated | 837 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New River College Primary Cloudesley Square , N1 0HN | 3out of 4 | 871 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge Integrated Learning Space 1 Dowrey Street , N1 0HY | 4out of 4 | 889 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nibbles Sandwich Bar | Nibbles Sandwich Bar, Basement And Ground Floor | 108 yd | |
| Rheidol Rooms | Rheidol Rooms, Shop | 155 yd | |
| Galata restaurant@ | Galata restaurant@, The Pumphouse Cafe at City Road Lock | 161 yd | |
| TARU - Sushi & Ramen | TARU - Sushi & Ramen, 1A Rheidol Terrace | 170 yd | |
| Propercorn | Ground Floor Unit 1, 41 Wenlock Road | 212 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Narrow Boat Public House | The Narrow Boat Public House, 119 St Peter's Street | 106 yd | |
| Island Queen | Island Queen, Ground Floor | 111 yd | |
| Earl Of Essex Public House | Earl Of Essex Public House, 25 Danbury Street | 167 yd | |
| The Bill Murray | The Bill Murray, 39 Queen's Head Street | 314 yd | |
| The Wenlock Arms | The Wenlock Arms, 26 Wenlock Road | 391 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Posh Cock | Unit D, Cube Building, 17-21 Wenlock Road | 320 yd | |
| Anarkali | UNIT D CUBE BUILDING, 17 21 WENLOCK ROAD | 320 yd | |
| Burrito Kitchen@Tesco | Burrito Kitchen@Tesco, 25 Islington Green | 473 yd | |
| Sushi Show Take Away | Sushi Show Take Away, 28 Camden Passage | 482 yd | |
| 63 Degrees | 63 Degrees, 34 Islington Green | 484 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Welcome Co-op Angel | Welcome Co-op Angel, 47-49 Packington Street | 287 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 25 Islington Green | 442 yd | |
| The Co-Operative Food Group | The Co-Operative Food Group, 271-273 City Road | 461 yd | |
| Co-op Food | 257 City Road | 545 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | Marks & Spencer, Marks And Spencer | 675 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| City Of London Academy PREBEND STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 251 yd |
| Islington Green School (Closed) Prebend Street | 286 yd | |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Angel) 361-373 361-373 CITY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 519 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Islington) ESSEX ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 531 yd |
| The Gym (London Angel) GOSWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 644 yd |
| St Mary Islington Community Partnership ST. MARYS CHURCH OFFICE ST. MARYS CHURCH OFFICE UPPER STREET | health and fitness suite | 654 yd |
| Virgin Active Club (Islington Angel) GOSWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 665 yd |
| City And Islington College (Centre Of Applied Sciences) 311-321 311-321 GOSWELL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 700 yd |
| Gainsborough Health & Fitness (Closed) GAINSBOROUGH STUDIOS NORTH GAINSBOROUGH STUDIOS NORTH POOLE STREET | health and fitness suite | 701 yd |
| Sphera Health Club And Spa (Closed) Upper Street | health and fitness suite | 708 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 | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 139.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.