Terling Walk is in London and in Islington district. N1 8QR 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 Terling Walk, London, N1 8QR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N1 8QL, N1 8QQ, N1 8QT, N1 8QF, N1 8QY, N1 8QP, N1 8QS, N1 8QX, N1 8QN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding N1 8QR 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 8QR, 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 Terling Walk was 41.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 64.8% lower than the Canonbury average. The most reported crime type was Public order.
Terling Walk 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Terling Walk, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £520,000 | 2019-12-19 | £539,959 |
| 14 Terling Walk, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £377,500 | 2019-05-07 | £401,570 |
| 14 Terling Walk, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2016-05-27 | £401,223 |
| 8 Terling Walk, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2015-06-12 | £387,747 |
| 9 Terling Walk, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2006-04-13 | £486,316 |
The percentage of student residents living in N1 8QR 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 | 1,306 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 | 1,752 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 2,099 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 2,300 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christopher's Nursery School Bridgeway Street , NW1 1QR | - not rated | 2,861 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 | 221 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's CofE Primary School Fowler Road , Islington N1 2EP | 3out of 4 | 304 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The New North Academy 32 Popham Road , Islington N1 8SJ | 3out of 4 | 310 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New North Community School 32 Popham Road , Islington N1 8SJ | - not rated | 310 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rotherfield Junior School Rotherfield Street , N1 3EE | - not rated | 563 yd | Community 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 | 187 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Islington Green School Prebend Street , N1 8PQ | - not rated | 187 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School Donegal Street , Islington N1 9QG | - not rated | 1,278 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| City of London Academy Highbury Grove 8 Highbury Grove , Islington N5 2EQ | 3out of 4 | 1,468 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highbury Grove School 8 Highbury Grove , N5 2EQ | - not rated | 1,468 yd | Community school | 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 | 926 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hackney Community College Shoreditch Campus , Falkirk Street N1 6HQ | - not rated | 1,624 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , N5 2AG | - not rated | 1,838 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsway College Gray's Inn Centre , WC1H 8JB | - not rated | 2,070 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 2,071 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 | 1,487 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 5,145 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 | 219 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosemary Sld School 75 Prebend Street , N1 8PW | - not rated | 277 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New Directions Colebrook Row , N1 8AF | - not rated | 435 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Colebrooke Pupil Referral Unit Colebrooke Row , Islington N1 8AF | - not rated | 489 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Colebrooke School Colebrooke Row , Islington N1 8AF | - 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Giraffe Stop | Unit M2/3 Kings Cross Station | 78 yd | |
| Saponara | Saponara, 23 Prebend Street | 140 yd | |
| Leaf Cafe Bistro | Leaf Cafe Bistro, Ground Floor | 143 yd | |
| Homeboy Bar | Homeboy Bar, Basement And Ground Floors | 156 yd | |
| Dolce Coffee | Dolce Coffee, Basement And Ground Floors | 168 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Alpaca | The Alpaca, 84-86 Essex Road | 132 yd | |
| Green Man Public House | Green Man Public House, Basement And Ground Floors | 187 yd | |
| The Bill Murray | The Bill Murray, 39 Queen's Head Street | 201 yd | |
| Barrio North | Barrio North, Commercial Unit | 209 yd | |
| The King's Head Public House | The King's Head Public House, 59 Essex Road | 209 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| My Godo | My Godo, 56-58 Essex Road | 153 yd | |
| Mike'S Fish Bar | Mike'S Fish Bar, 122 Essex Road | 173 yd | |
| The Kebab Shop | The Kebab Shop, 63 Essex Road | 209 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Domino's Pizza, Basement And Ground Floors | 213 yd | |
| Angel Kebab | Angel Kebab, Commercial Unit Restaurant, Clarence House | 230 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Welcome Co-op Angel | Welcome Co-op Angel, 47-49 Packington Street | 222 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 272-280 New North Road | 359 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 25 Islington Green | 424 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, J Sainsbury Plc | 845 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | Marks & Spencer, Marks And Spencer | 853 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Islington Green School (Closed) Prebend Street | 188 yd | |
| City Of London Academy PREBEND STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 225 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Islington) ESSEX ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 315 yd |
| St Mary Islington Community Partnership ST. MARYS CHURCH OFFICE ST. MARYS CHURCH OFFICE UPPER STREET | health and fitness suite | 343 yd |
| The Exchange Theatrical Rehearsal Rooms (Closed) Sebbon Street | 479 yd | |
| William Tyndale Primary School UPPER STREET | artificial grass pitch | 636 yd |
| Gainsborough Health & Fitness (Closed) GAINSBOROUGH STUDIOS NORTH GAINSBOROUGH STUDIOS NORTH POOLE STREET | health and fitness suite | 691 yd |
| Rosemary Gardens BLUE COURT BLUE COURT SHERBORNE STREET | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 708 yd |
| Sphera Health Club And Spa (Closed) Upper Street | health and fitness suite | 709 yd |
| Shoreditch Park 46 AVEBURY COURT 46 AVEBURY COURT COLVILLE ESTATE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 800 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 | 56.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 130.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 5.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.