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 41.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 64.8% lower than the Canonbury average. The most reported crime type was Public order.
Britannia Row has the 6th lowest crime rate of 82 local areas in Canonbury and the 43rd lowest crime rate of 506 local areas in Islington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -26.5%.

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 | £439,597 |
| Flat 39 Strang House Britannia Row, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £405,000 | 2021-06-18 | £417,943 |
| Flat 37 Strang House Britannia Row, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £560,000 | 2017-05-04 | £561,121 |
| Flat 7 Strang House Britannia Row, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2017-03-31 | £479,202 |
| Flat 15 Strang House Britannia Row, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £510,000 | 2015-10-13 | £516,188 |
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 | 1,275 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 | 1,766 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 | 2,260 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christopher's Nursery School Bridgeway Street , NW1 1QR | - not rated | 2,862 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Lamb Primary School Popham Road , N1 8RF | - not rated | 276 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The New North Academy 32 Popham Road , Islington N1 8SJ | 3out of 4 | 371 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New North Community School 32 Popham Road , Islington N1 8SJ | - not rated | 371 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's CofE Primary School Fowler Road , Islington N1 2EP | 3out of 4 | 386 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hanover Primary School Noel Road , Islington N1 8BD | 3out of 4 | 504 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 | 100 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Islington Green School Prebend Street , N1 8PQ | - not rated | 100 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School Donegal Street , Islington N1 9QG | - not rated | 1,259 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Hackney New School Kingsland Road , E8 4DL | - not rated | 1,547 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterside Academy 317-319 Kingsland Road , E8 4DL | 3out of 4 | 1,547 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 | 837 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hackney Community College Shoreditch Campus , Falkirk Street N1 6HQ | - not rated | 1,561 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , N5 2AG | - not rated | 1,928 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 1,988 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsway College Gray's Inn Centre , WC1H 8JB | - not rated | 2,031 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 | 1,570 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 5,055 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 | 148 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosemary Sld School 75 Prebend Street , N1 8PW | - not rated | 284 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New Directions Colebrook Row , N1 8AF | - not rated | 392 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Colebrooke Pupil Referral Unit Colebrooke Row , Islington N1 8AF | - not rated | 438 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Colebrooke School Colebrooke Row , Islington N1 8AF | - not rated | 438 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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.