Dibden Street is in London and in Islington district. N1 8RH 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 Dibden Street, London, N1 8RH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N1 8QX, N1 8QU, N1 8QY, N1 8RB, N1 8QZ, N1 8QP, N1 8SD, N1 8QL, N1 8TB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding N1 8RH, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.7% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.3% | 53.7% | 0.4% | 51.0% | 2.7% |
| Male | 46.7% | 46.3% | -0.4% | 49.0% | -2.7% |
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 8RH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 55% 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 | 63.9% | 55% | -8.9% | 37.9% | 17.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 19.4% | 30% | 10.6% | 44.2% | -14.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 3.5% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 8.5% | 8.1% | -0.4% | 9.1% | -1.0% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 3.5% | -0.6% | 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 | 55.2% | 57.8% | 2.6% | 48.4% | 9.4% |
| Good health | 28.8% | 23.9% | -4.9% | 33.6% | -9.7% |
| Fair health | 11% | 9.9% | -1.1% | 12.7% | -2.8% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 5.6% | 2.3% | 4.0% | 1.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 2.8% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
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 50.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.4% | 21.5% | 1.1% | 18.2% | 3.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.2% | 7.7% | -1.5% | 9.6% | -1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.2% | 7.7% | -1.5% | 13.4% | -5.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -4.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.1% | 8.5% | 3.4% | 16.9% | -8.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 49.3% | 50.4% | 1.1% | 33.8% | 16.6% |
| Other | 6.1% | 3.1% | -3.0% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 66.3% 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 | 5.5% | 1.5% | -4.0% | 1.1% | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 1.4% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Indian | 1.1% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -1.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 4.1% | 3.4% | -0.7% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
| Black African | 4.4% | 5.8% | 1.4% | 2.5% | 3.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.9% | 3.1% | -1.8% | 1.0% | 2.1% |
| Other Black | 1.4% | 2.8% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 2.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.7% | 1.8% | -0.9% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 2.8% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| White | 65.4% | 66.3% | 0.9% | 81.4% | -15.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Other | 4.9% | 4.9% | 0.0% | 1.6% | 3.3% |
In this area, 63.2% 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 | 75% | 63.2% | -11.8% | 83.2% | -20.0% |
| European Union | 8% | 15% | 7.0% | 6.1% | 8.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 3.7% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 2.9% |
| Africa | 4.1% | 4% | -0.1% | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6% | 5.3% | -0.7% | 5.6% | -0.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.8% | 5.6% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 4.3% |
| Oceania | 1.6% | 2.8% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 72.3% | 63.4% | -8.9% | 83.2% | -19.8% |
| 10+ Years | 3.8% | 19.7% | 15.9% | 9.8% | 9.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.7% | 5.3% | 0.6% | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 3% | 8.1% | 5.1% | 2.2% | 5.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.2% | 3.4% | -12.8% | 1.9% | 1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.4% | 76.7% | -10.3% |
| Ireland | 3.4% | 0.6% | 2.8% |
| France | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 4.4% | 0.6% | 3.8% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 5% | 1.5% | 3.5% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Middle East | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Oceania | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| No passport held | 10.3% | 13.5% | -3.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.1% | 37.2% | 1.9% |
| Christian | 41.6% | 46.2% | -4.6% |
| Buddhist | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Hindu | 1.6% | 1.7% | -0.1% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 6.5% | 6.5% | 0.0% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dibden Street was 225.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 90.0% higher than the Canonbury average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Dibden Street has the 14th highest crime rate of 82 local areas in Canonbury and the 148th highest crime rate of 506 local areas in Islington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 57.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -23.1%.

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 5 Novello Court, 39 Dibden Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2023-08-25 | £488,293 |
| Flat 12 Novello Court, 39 Dibden Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £620,000 | 2022-12-14 | £618,764 |
| Flat 14 Coleridge Court, 38 Dibden Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £308,000 | 2022-06-28 | £299,619 |
| Flat 1 Coleridge Court, 38 Dibden Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2021-09-30 | £588,247 |
| Flat 15 Coleridge Court, 38 Dibden Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2021-06-24 | £309,588 |
The percentage of student residents living in N1 8RH 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 | 114 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 26 |
| Retired | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Other | 14 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 25 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 24 |
| Other | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Education | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 1,228 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 | 1,859 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 2,072 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 2,434 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christopher's Nursery School Bridgeway Street , NW1 1QR | - not rated | 2,978 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 | 87 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The New North Academy 32 Popham Road , Islington N1 8SJ | 3out of 4 | 177 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New North Community School 32 Popham Road , Islington N1 8SJ | - not rated | 177 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's CofE Primary School Fowler Road , Islington N1 2EP | 3out of 4 | 329 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rotherfield Junior School Rotherfield Street , N1 3EE | - not rated | 457 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 | 297 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Islington Green School Prebend Street , N1 8PQ | - not rated | 297 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of London Academy Highbury Grove 8 Highbury Grove , Islington N5 2EQ | 3out of 4 | 1,380 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highbury Grove School 8 Highbury Grove , N5 2EQ | - not rated | 1,380 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School Donegal Street , Islington N1 9QG | - not rated | 1,407 yd | Community school | No | Girls | 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 | 1,024 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hackney Community College Shoreditch Campus , Falkirk Street N1 6HQ | - not rated | 1,595 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , N5 2AG | - not rated | 1,749 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 2,090 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsway College Gray's Inn Centre , WC1H 8JB | - not rated | 2,204 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 | 1,480 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 5,229 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rosemary Sld School 75 Prebend Street , N1 8PW | - not rated | 186 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Cloudesley School Tudor Rose Building , 1 Prebend Street N1 8RE | 4out of 4 | 343 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ecclesbourne Class Base (East) C/O Ecclesbourne School , Ecclesbourne Road N1 3AG | - not rated | 562 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New Directions Colebrook Row , N1 8AF | - not rated | 568 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Tyndale Class Base (South) C/O William Tyndale School , Sable Street N1 2AQ | - not rated | 572 yd | Pupil referral unit | 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 | 123 yd | |
| Delaterra | Delaterra, Shop, York House | 147 yd | |
| Raab The Bakers | Raab The Bakers, 136 Essex Road | 148 yd | |
| Homeboy Bar | Homeboy Bar, Basement And Ground Floors | 163 yd | |
| Taste Of India | Taste Of India, Ground Floor | 165 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Man Public House | Green Man Public House, Basement And Ground Floors | 146 yd | |
| The Alpaca | The Alpaca, 84-86 Essex Road | 200 yd | |
| Barrio North | Barrio North, Commercial Unit | 320 yd | |
| The King's Head Public House | The King's Head Public House, 59 Essex Road | 320 yd | |
| The Bill Murray | The Bill Murray, 39 Queen's Head Street | 331 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | Domino's Pizza, Basement And Ground Floors | 146 yd | |
| Mike'S Fish Bar | Mike'S Fish Bar, 122 Essex Road | 154 yd | |
| Angel Kebab | Angel Kebab, Commercial Unit Restaurant, Clarence House | 179 yd | |
| Asia Village | Asia Village, 153 Essex Road | 197 yd | |
| Mississippi Fried Chicken | Mississippi Fried Chicken, Shop | 206 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco, 272-280 New North Road | 225 yd | |
| Welcome Co-op Angel | Welcome Co-op Angel, 47-49 Packington Street | 291 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 25 Islington Green | 557 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, 325-331 Essex Road | 791 yd | |
| Tesco | Units 16, 18 Southgate Road | 793 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Islington Green School (Closed) Prebend Street | 298 yd | |
| City Of London Academy PREBEND STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 338 yd |
| St Mary Islington Community Partnership ST. MARYS CHURCH OFFICE ST. MARYS CHURCH OFFICE UPPER STREET | health and fitness suite | 431 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Islington) ESSEX ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 433 yd |
| The Exchange Theatrical Rehearsal Rooms (Closed) Sebbon Street | 464 yd | |
| Rosemary Gardens BLUE COURT BLUE COURT SHERBORNE STREET | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 601 yd |
| William Tyndale Primary School UPPER STREET | artificial grass pitch | 612 yd |
| Gainsborough Health & Fitness (Closed) GAINSBOROUGH STUDIOS NORTH GAINSBOROUGH STUDIOS NORTH POOLE STREET | health and fitness suite | 636 yd |
| Shoreditch Park 46 AVEBURY COURT 46 AVEBURY COURT COLVILLE ESTATE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 752 yd |
| Sphera Health Club And Spa (Closed) Upper Street | health and fitness suite | 835 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 | 71.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 148.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 109 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.