Dibden Street is in London and in Islington district. N1 8RQ 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 8RQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N1 8LU, N1 8QN, N1 2SL, N1 8QW, N1 8QP, N1 8LX, N1 2BW, N1 2BJ, N1 8QS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding N1 8RQ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.7% 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 | 48.6% | 55.7% | 7.1% | 51.0% | 4.7% |
| Male | 51.4% | 44.3% | -7.1% | 49.0% | -4.7% |
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 8RQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 72.8% 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 | 63.6% | 72.8% | 9.2% | 37.9% | 34.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 22.1% | 14% | -8.1% | 44.2% | -30.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 2% | 1.1% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 6.9% | 6.8% | -0.1% | 9.1% | -2.3% |
| Widowed | 5.5% | 2.8% | -2.7% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 49.4% | 54% | 4.6% | 48.4% | 5.6% |
| Good health | 29.3% | 32.1% | 2.8% | 33.6% | -1.5% |
| Fair health | 14.5% | 7.6% | -6.9% | 12.7% | -5.1% |
| Bad health | 6% | 3.6% | -2.4% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 2.6% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
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 53.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.8% | 15.2% | -4.6% | 18.2% | -3.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.2% | 5.2% | -4.0% | 9.6% | -4.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.8% | 5.2% | -2.6% | 13.4% | -8.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 4.8% | 3.9% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.1% | 14.8% | 9.7% | 16.9% | -2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 49.8% | 53.6% | 3.8% | 33.8% | 19.8% |
| Other | 7.4% | 1.2% | -6.2% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 67.3% 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 | 2.4% | 9.2% | 6.8% | 1.1% | 8.1% |
| Chinese | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 3.2% | 0% | -3.2% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 5.2% | 6.9% | 1.7% | 2.5% | 4.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Black | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 2.8% | 4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 3.2% |
| White | 80.7% | 67.3% | -13.4% | 81.4% | -14.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Other | 0% | 4.3% | 4.3% | 1.6% | 2.7% |
In this area, 58% 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 | 66.3% | 58% | -8.3% | 83.2% | -25.2% |
| European Union | 12.9% | 19.7% | 6.8% | 6.1% | 13.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 2% | 3.7% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 2.9% |
| Africa | 4% | 5.3% | 1.3% | 2.7% | 2.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.6% | 6.3% | 2.7% | 5.6% | 0.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 8.8% | 4.3% | -4.5% | 1.3% | 3.0% |
| Oceania | 2.4% | 2.7% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 62.2% | 57.6% | -4.6% | 83.2% | -25.6% |
| 10+ Years | 8% | 15.9% | 7.9% | 9.8% | 6.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.4% | 9.9% | 1.5% | 2.9% | 7.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.6% | 7.6% | 2.0% | 2.2% | 5.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.7% | 8.9% | -6.8% | 1.9% | 7.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.4% | 76.7% | -15.3% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| France | 3.7% | 0.3% | 3.4% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 4.4% | 0.6% | 3.8% |
| Portugal | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Spain | 4.7% | 0.4% | 4.3% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.2% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Central and South America | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Oceania | 2.7% | 0.1% | 2.6% |
| No passport held | 8.7% | 13.5% | -4.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.7% | 37.2% | 2.5% |
| Christian | 34.3% | 46.2% | -11.9% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 14.7% | 6.5% | 8.2% |
| Not answered | 9.7% | 6.0% | 3.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dibden Street was 146.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 23.4% higher than the Canonbury average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Dibden Street has the 37th highest crime rate of 82 local areas in Canonbury and the 250th highest crime rate of 506 local areas in Islington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 66.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -49.0%.

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 Hayhurst Court Dibden Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £341,600 | 2021-06-28 | £352,517 |
| Flat 21 Hayhurst Court Dibden Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2014-12-08 | £428,529 |
| 17 Hayhurst Dibden Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2014-11-21 | £398,188 |
| Flat 22 Hayhurst Court Dibden Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £383,000 | 2014-08-12 | £417,629 |
| Flat 3 Hayhurst Court Dibden Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2011-11-07 | £385,000 |
N1 8RQ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 18% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in N1 8RQ 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 | 98 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Retired | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 34 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 17 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Other | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| 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 | 1,375 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 | 1,719 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 2,203 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 2,341 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christopher's Nursery School Bridgeway Street , NW1 1QR | - not rated | 2,843 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | 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 | 191 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Charles Lamb Primary School Popham Road , N1 8RF | - not rated | 216 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The New North Academy 32 Popham Road , Islington N1 8SJ | 3out of 4 | 276 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New North Community School 32 Popham Road , Islington N1 8SJ | - not rated | 276 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| William Tyndale Primary School Upper Street , N1 2GG | - not rated | 470 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 | 305 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Islington Green School Prebend Street , N1 8PQ | - not rated | 305 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School Donegal Street , Islington N1 9QG | - not rated | 1,294 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| City of London Academy Highbury Grove 8 Highbury Grove , Islington N5 2EQ | 3out of 4 | 1,353 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highbury Grove School 8 Highbury Grove , N5 2EQ | - not rated | 1,353 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 | 1,041 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , N5 2AG | - not rated | 1,724 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hackney Community College Shoreditch Campus , Falkirk Street N1 6HQ | - not rated | 1,727 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsway College Gray's Inn Centre , WC1H 8JB | - not rated | 2,109 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 2,113 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 | 1,367 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 5,264 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 | 323 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosemary Sld School 75 Prebend Street , N1 8PW | - not rated | 332 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Tyndale Class Base (South) C/O William Tyndale School , Sable Street N1 2AQ | - not rated | 470 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New Directions Colebrook Row , N1 8AF | - not rated | 497 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Colebrooke Pupil Referral Unit Colebrooke Row , Islington N1 8AF | - not rated | 559 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leaf Cafe Bistro | Leaf Cafe Bistro, Ground Floor | 27 yd | |
| Homeboy Bar | Homeboy Bar, Basement And Ground Floors | 31 yd | |
| Giraffe Stop | Unit M2/3 Kings Cross Station | 47 yd | |
| Brood Roastery | Brood Roastery, 113 Essex Road | 58 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Costa Coffee, 119 Essex Road | 62 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Alpaca | The Alpaca, 84-86 Essex Road | 63 yd | |
| Green Man Public House | Green Man Public House, Basement And Ground Floors | 79 yd | |
| Barrio North | Barrio North, Commercial Unit | 198 yd | |
| The King's Head Public House | The King's Head Public House, 59 Essex Road | 198 yd | |
| Simmons Essex Road | Simmons Essex Road, Ground Floor | 258 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mike'S Fish Bar | Mike'S Fish Bar, 122 Essex Road | 56 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Domino's Pizza, Basement And Ground Floors | 116 yd | |
| Angel Kebab | Angel Kebab, Commercial Unit Restaurant, Clarence House | 118 yd | |
| My Godo | My Godo, 56-58 Essex Road | 158 yd | |
| Asia Village | Asia Village, 153 Essex Road | 186 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco, 272-280 New North Road | 337 yd | |
| Welcome Co-op Angel | Welcome Co-op Angel, 47-49 Packington Street | 347 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 25 Islington Green | 464 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, 325-331 Essex Road | 866 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, J Sainsbury Plc | 869 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Mary Islington Community Partnership ST. MARYS CHURCH OFFICE ST. MARYS CHURCH OFFICE UPPER STREET | health and fitness suite | 287 yd |
| Islington Green School (Closed) Prebend Street | 306 yd | |
| Nuffield Health (Islington) ESSEX ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 312 yd |
| City Of London Academy PREBEND STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 340 yd |
| The Exchange Theatrical Rehearsal Rooms (Closed) Sebbon Street | 356 yd | |
| William Tyndale Primary School UPPER STREET | artificial grass pitch | 512 yd |
| Sphera Health Club And Spa (Closed) Upper Street | health and fitness suite | 717 yd |
| Rosemary Gardens BLUE COURT BLUE COURT SHERBORNE STREET | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 746 yd |
| Gainsborough Health & Fitness (Closed) GAINSBOROUGH STUDIOS NORTH GAINSBOROUGH STUDIOS NORTH POOLE STREET | health and fitness suite | 776 yd |
| Samuel Rhodes Mld School (Closed) Dowrey Street | 817 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 | 62.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 59.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.