Packington Street is in London and in Islington district. N1 8RA 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 Packington Street, London, N1 8RA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N1 8NG, N1 8NQ, N1 8QA, N1 8QB, N1 8NA, N1 8QF, N1 8QG, N1 8NN, N1 8NL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding N1 8RA is primarily male, with 53.4% 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 | 45% | 46.6% | 1.6% | 51.0% | -4.4% |
| Male | 55% | 53.4% | -1.6% | 49.0% | 4.4% |
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 8RA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 59.9% 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 | 58.4% | 59.9% | 1.5% | 37.9% | 22.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 22.4% | 23.3% | 0.9% | 44.2% | -20.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 3.7% | 0.9% | -2.8% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.1% | 2.1% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 1.8% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 10% | 7.9% | -2.1% | 9.1% | -1.2% |
| Widowed | 1.8% | 4% | 2.2% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
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 | 47.9% | 52.2% | 4.3% | 48.4% | 3.8% |
| Good health | 30.6% | 27.7% | -2.9% | 33.6% | -5.9% |
| Fair health | 12.8% | 12.9% | 0.1% | 12.7% | 0.2% |
| Bad health | 5% | 6% | 1.0% | 4.0% | 2.0% |
| Very bad health | 3.7% | 1.2% | -2.5% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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.
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 63.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.3% | 11.5% | -6.8% | 18.2% | -6.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.6% | 4.9% | -4.7% | 9.6% | -4.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 4.6% | 5.3% | 0.7% | 13.4% | -8.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 3.1% | 1.7% | 5.3% | -2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 2.7% | 7.5% | 4.8% | 16.9% | -9.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 57.5% | 63.7% | 6.2% | 33.8% | 29.9% |
| Other | 5.9% | 4% | -1.9% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 71.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.7% | 2% | 0.3% | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Indian | 1.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 3.3% | 1.2% | -2.1% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 5.8% | 2.8% | -3.0% | 2.5% | 0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.4% | 2% | -3.4% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Other Black | 1.2% | 2% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 3.2% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 4.4% | 4.4% | 0.8% | 3.6% |
| White | 73.6% | 71.9% | -1.7% | 81.4% | -9.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 5% | 4.8% | -0.2% | 1.6% | 3.2% |
In this area, 57.8% 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 | 71.9% | 57.8% | -14.1% | 83.2% | -25.4% |
| European Union | 9.9% | 14.5% | 4.6% | 6.1% | 8.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 5.4% | 4.4% | -1.0% | 2.7% | 1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.1% | 4.4% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -1.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.8% | 7.2% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 5.9% |
| Oceania | 2.9% | 10.4% | 7.5% | 0.3% | 10.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 69% | 58.3% | -10.7% | 83.2% | -24.9% |
| 10+ Years | 5.8% | 15.4% | 9.6% | 9.8% | 5.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.8% | 10.5% | 4.7% | 2.9% | 7.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.4% | 6.5% | -0.9% | 2.2% | 4.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 12% | 9.3% | -2.7% | 1.9% | 7.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.5% | 76.7% | -12.2% |
| Ireland | 3.7% | 0.6% | 3.1% |
| France | 3.7% | 0.3% | 3.4% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Spain | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Other EU countries | 3.7% | 1.5% | 2.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.9% | 0.3% | 2.6% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 8.6% | 0.1% | 8.5% |
| No passport held | 4.5% | 13.5% | -9.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44% | 37.2% | 6.8% |
| Christian | 31.9% | 46.2% | -14.3% |
| Jewish | 2.4% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Muslim | 2.8% | 6.5% | -3.7% |
| Other religion | 3.2% | 0.6% | 2.6% |
| Not answered | 15.7% | 6.0% | 9.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Packington Street was 343.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 69.5% higher than the Barnsbury average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Packington Street has the 19th highest crime rate of 140 local areas in Barnsbury and the 79th highest crime rate of 530 local areas in Islington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 67.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -37.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 150B Packington Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £445,000 | 2024-07-19 | £421,267 |
| Ground Floor Flat 153 Packington Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £580,000 | 2024-06-21 | £529,403 |
| 149C Packington Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2023-09-21 | £411,773 |
| 148B Packington Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2023-09-01 | £430,925 |
| 153A Packington Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2023-02-17 | £604,255 |
| Full-Time Employee | 114 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Part-Time Employee | 14 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 37 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 26 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kate Greenaway Nursery School and Children's Centre Yorkway Court , Copenhagen Street N1 0UH | 4out of 4 | 1,509 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Comet Nursery School and Children's Centre 20 Halcomb Street , Hoxton N1 5RF | 4out of 4 | 1,539 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 2,094 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 2,284 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Islington Nursery School 110-112 Tollington Park , N4 3RB | 3out of 4 | 3,668 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 | 271 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Evangelist RC Primary School Duncan Street , Islington High Street N1 8BL | 3out of 4 | 486 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The New North Academy 32 Popham Road , Islington N1 8SJ | 3out of 4 | 521 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hanover Primary School Noel Road , Islington N1 8BD | 3out of 4 | 567 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| William Tyndale Primary School Upper Street , N1 2GG | 4out of 4 | 568 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 | 277 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School Donegal Street , Islington N1 9QG | 4out of 4 | 1,048 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| City of London Academy Highbury Grove 8 Highbury Grove , Islington N5 2EQ | 1out of 4 | 1,525 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterside Academy 317-319 Kingsland Road , E8 4DL | - not rated | 1,801 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Foundation Boys' School Cowper Street , City Road EC2A 4SH | 4out of 4 | 1,857 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | 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 | 1,866 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , Highbury East N5 2AD | - not rated | 1,894 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 2,194 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 42 - 43 Queen Square , Camden WC1N 3AQ | - not rated | 2,562 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , Mill Hill Road NW1 1TR | - not rated | 2,678 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 | 1,387 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 5,133 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 | 238 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge Integrated Learning Space 1 Dowrey Street , N1 0HY | 4out of 4 | 628 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New River College Primary Cloudesley Square , N1 0HN | 3out of 4 | 630 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| NAS Vanguard School Lollard Street , Kennington SE11 6QH | - not rated | 742 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Bridge House Canonbury School 6-9 Canonbury Place , London N1 2NQ | - not rated | 829 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dolce Coffee | Dolce Coffee, Basement And Ground Floors | 94 yd | |
| Lucky Chip@Old Queen's head | Lucky Chip@Old Queen's head, 44 Essex Road | 150 yd | |
| Meat People | Meat People, Shop Cafe | 201 yd | |
| Pack Up Soup Kitchen | Pack Up Soup Kitchen, St James Hall | 201 yd | |
| Giraffe Stop | Unit M2/3 Kings Cross Station | 201 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bill Murray | The Bill Murray, 39 Queen's Head Street | 80 yd | |
| Barrio North | Barrio North, Commercial Unit | 136 yd | |
| The King's Head Public House | The King's Head Public House, 59 Essex Road | 136 yd | |
| Simmons Essex Road | Simmons Essex Road, Ground Floor | 140 yd | |
| Bar With No Name | Bar With No Name, 69 Colebrooke Row | 145 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| My Godo | My Godo, 56-58 Essex Road | 105 yd | |
| The Kebab Shop | The Kebab Shop, 63 Essex Road | 131 yd | |
| Burrito Kitchen@Tesco | Burrito Kitchen@Tesco, 25 Islington Green | 282 yd | |
| Mike'S Fish Bar | Mike'S Fish Bar, 122 Essex Road | 284 yd | |
| 63 Degrees | 63 Degrees, 34 Islington Green | 308 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Welcome Co-op Angel | Welcome Co-op Angel, 47-49 Packington Street | 238 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 25 Islington Green | 270 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 272-280 New North Road | 516 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, J Sainsbury Plc | 692 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | Marks & Spencer, Marks And Spencer | 696 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Islington Green School (Closed) Prebend Street | 143 yd | |
| City Of London Academy PREBEND STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 156 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Islington) ESSEX ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 198 yd |
| St Mary Islington Community Partnership ST. MARYS CHURCH OFFICE ST. MARYS CHURCH OFFICE UPPER STREET | health and fitness suite | 282 yd |
| The Exchange Theatrical Rehearsal Rooms (Closed) Sebbon Street | 534 yd | |
| Sphera Health Club And Spa (Closed) Upper Street | health and fitness suite | 564 yd |
| William Tyndale Primary School UPPER STREET | artificial grass pitch | 690 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Angel) 361-373 361-373 CITY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 721 yd |
| Samuel Rhodes Mld School (Closed) Dowrey Street | 762 yd | |
| Gainsborough Health & Fitness (Closed) GAINSBOROUGH STUDIOS NORTH GAINSBOROUGH STUDIOS NORTH POOLE STREET | health and fitness suite | 786 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 | 95.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 95.6% |
| 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 | 109 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.