Britannia Row is in London and in Islington district. N1 8QE 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 Britannia Row, London, N1 8QE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N1 8QD, N1 8QB, N1 8PF, N1 8QQ, N1 8QF, N1 8QR, N1 8QL, N1 8QJ, N1 8PT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding N1 8QE has a slightly higher male population, with 50.9% 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 | 55.6% | 49.1% | -6.5% | 51.0% | -1.9% |
| Male | 44.4% | 50.9% | 6.5% | 49.0% | 1.9% |
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 8QE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 62.1% 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 | 60.8% | 62.1% | 1.3% | 37.9% | 24.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 21.6% | 22.7% | 1.1% | 44.2% | -21.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 4.5% | 1.9% | -2.6% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 9.5% | 7.6% | -1.9% | 9.1% | -1.5% |
| Widowed | 3.6% | 4.7% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
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 | 50.3% | 49.4% | -0.9% | 48.4% | 1.0% |
| Good health | 29.5% | 31.5% | 2.0% | 33.6% | -2.1% |
| Fair health | 10.8% | 16.1% | 5.3% | 12.7% | 3.4% |
| Bad health | 5.6% | 2.2% | -3.4% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 3.8% | 0.7% | -3.1% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 24.8% | 16.6% | -8.2% | 18.2% | -1.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.7% | 7.6% | -4.1% | 9.6% | -2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.2% | 16.1% | 3.9% | 13.4% | 2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 2.4% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.8% | 15.6% | 4.8% | 16.9% | -1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.9% | 37.9% | 10.0% | 33.8% | 4.1% |
| Other | 10.8% | 3.8% | -7.0% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 42.5% 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 | 2.8% | 3.7% | 0.9% | 1.1% | 2.6% |
| Chinese | 2.1% | 1.5% | -0.6% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 3% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
| Black African | 14.9% | 23.9% | 9.0% | 2.5% | 21.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 10.8% | 6.3% | -4.5% | 1.0% | 5.3% |
| Other Black | 2.1% | 4.1% | 2.0% | 0.5% | 3.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.1% | 3% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 2.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 2.6% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Mixed Other | 3.8% | 3% | -0.8% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| White | 54.5% | 42.5% | -12.0% | 81.4% | -38.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 3.5% | 3% | -0.5% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
In this area, 60.1% 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 | 68.1% | 60.1% | -8.0% | 83.2% | -23.1% |
| European Union | 8% | 10.8% | 2.8% | 6.1% | 4.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.5% | 4.5% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 3.7% |
| Africa | 8.3% | 14.2% | 5.9% | 2.7% | 11.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.9% | 6.3% | 0.4% | 5.6% | 0.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.2% | 3.7% | -1.5% | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 64.6% | 60.5% | -4.1% | 83.2% | -22.7% |
| 10+ Years | 2.8% | 28.9% | 26.1% | 9.8% | 19.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 4.1% | 2.4% | 2.9% | 1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 8% | 3.4% | -4.6% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 22.9% | 3% | -19.9% | 1.9% | 1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.2% | 76.7% | 6.5% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Middle East | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Central and South America | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 2.6% | 13.5% | -10.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.2% | 37.2% | -10.0% |
| Christian | 35.8% | 46.2% | -10.4% |
| Jewish | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Muslim | 25% | 6.5% | 18.5% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 9.7% | 6.0% | 3.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Britannia Row was 48.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 59.2% lower than the Canonbury average. The most reported crime type was Public order.
Britannia Row has the 10th lowest crime rate of 87 local areas in Canonbury and the 65th lowest crime rate of 530 local areas in Islington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 38.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 37.1%.

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 15 Strang House Britannia Row, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £480,000 | 2024-06-25 | £438,127 |
| Flat 39 Strang House Britannia Row, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £405,000 | 2021-06-18 | £415,021 |
| Flat 37 Strang House Britannia Row, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £560,000 | 2017-05-04 | £557,197 |
| Flat 7 Strang House Britannia Row, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2017-03-31 | £475,851 |
| Flat 15 Strang House Britannia Row, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £510,000 | 2015-10-13 | £512,578 |
The percentage of student residents living in N1 8QE 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 | 63 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Retired | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| 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 | 1,402 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 | 1,649 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 2,170 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 2,206 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Islington Nursery School 110-112 Tollington Park , N4 3RB | 3out of 4 | 3,693 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's CofE Primary School Fowler Road , Islington N1 2EP | 3out of 4 | 274 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The New North Academy 32 Popham Road , Islington N1 8SJ | 3out of 4 | 401 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hanover Primary School Noel Road , Islington N1 8BD | 3out of 4 | 557 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Evangelist RC Primary School Duncan Street , Islington High Street N1 8BL | 3out of 4 | 580 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| William Tyndale Primary School Upper Street , N1 2GG | 4out of 4 | 581 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 | 186 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School Donegal Street , Islington N1 9QG | 4out of 4 | 1,176 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| City of London Academy Highbury Grove 8 Highbury Grove , Islington N5 2EQ | 1out of 4 | 1,498 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterside Academy 317-319 Kingsland Road , E8 4DL | - not rated | 1,662 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Foundation Boys' School Cowper Street , City Road EC2A 4SH | 4out of 4 | 1,788 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , Highbury East N5 2AD | - not rated | 1,869 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 1,979 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 2,112 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 42 - 43 Queen Square , Camden WC1N 3AQ | - not rated | 2,661 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , Mill Hill Road NW1 1TR | - not rated | 2,817 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 | 1,449 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 5,129 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 | 182 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge Integrated Learning Space 1 Dowrey Street , N1 0HY | 4out of 4 | 764 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New River College Primary Cloudesley Square , N1 0HN | 3out of 4 | 768 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Bridge House Canonbury School 6-9 Canonbury Place , London N1 2NQ | - not rated | 790 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| NAS Vanguard School Lollard Street , Kennington SE11 6QH | - not rated | 823 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saponara | Saponara, 23 Prebend Street | 69 yd | |
| Pack Up Soup Kitchen | Pack Up Soup Kitchen, St James Hall | 85 yd | |
| Giraffe Stop | Unit M2/3 Kings Cross Station | 170 yd | |
| Dolce Coffee | Dolce Coffee, Basement And Ground Floors | 199 yd | |
| TARU - Sushi & Ramen | TARU - Sushi & Ramen, 1A Rheidol Terrace | 215 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bill Murray | The Bill Murray, 39 Queen's Head Street | 145 yd | |
| The Alpaca | The Alpaca, 84-86 Essex Road | 211 yd | |
| Barrio North | Barrio North, Commercial Unit | 246 yd | |
| The King's Head Public House | The King's Head Public House, 59 Essex Road | 246 yd | |
| Simmons Essex Road | Simmons Essex Road, Ground Floor | 271 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| My Godo | My Godo, 56-58 Essex Road | 193 yd | |
| The Kebab Shop | The Kebab Shop, 63 Essex Road | 243 yd | |
| Mike'S Fish Bar | Mike'S Fish Bar, 122 Essex Road | 265 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Domino's Pizza, Basement And Ground Floors | 302 yd | |
| Angel Kebab | Angel Kebab, Commercial Unit Restaurant, Clarence House | 320 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Welcome Co-op Angel | Welcome Co-op Angel, 47-49 Packington Street | 135 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 25 Islington Green | 402 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 272-280 New North Road | 413 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | Marks & Spencer, Marks And Spencer | 816 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, J Sainsbury Plc | 823 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Islington Green School (Closed) Prebend Street | 102 yd | |
| City Of London Academy PREBEND STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 141 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Islington) ESSEX ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 333 yd |
| St Mary Islington Community Partnership ST. MARYS CHURCH OFFICE ST. MARYS CHURCH OFFICE UPPER STREET | health and fitness suite | 392 yd |
| The Exchange Theatrical Rehearsal Rooms (Closed) Sebbon Street | 567 yd | |
| Gainsborough Health & Fitness (Closed) GAINSBOROUGH STUDIOS NORTH GAINSBOROUGH STUDIOS NORTH POOLE STREET | health and fitness suite | 651 yd |
| Sphera Health Club And Spa (Closed) Upper Street | health and fitness suite | 701 yd |
| Rosemary Gardens BLUE COURT BLUE COURT SHERBORNE STREET | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 708 yd |
| William Tyndale Primary School UPPER STREET | artificial grass pitch | 724 yd |
| Shoreditch Park 46 AVEBURY COURT 46 AVEBURY COURT COLVILLE ESTATE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 753 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 | 126.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.