Upper Hawkwell Walk is in London and in Islington district. N1 8TQ 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 Upper Hawkwell Walk, London, N1 8TQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N1 8TF, N1 8SY, N1 8TD, N1 8TN, N1 8TW, N1 8RZ, N1 8TE, N1 8TB, N1 8TL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding N1 8TQ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.8% 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 | 51.5% | 52.8% | 1.3% | 51.0% | 1.8% |
| Male | 48.5% | 47.2% | -1.3% | 49.0% | -1.8% |
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 8TQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 58.2% 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 | 55.9% | 58.2% | 2.3% | 37.9% | 20.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 20.3% | 17.4% | -2.9% | 44.2% | -26.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 6.3% | 5.2% | -1.1% | 2.2% | 3.0% |
| Divorced | 11.3% | 12.2% | 0.9% | 9.1% | 3.1% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 5.6% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (69.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45.5% | 47.1% | 1.6% | 48.4% | -1.3% |
| Good health | 25.4% | 22.4% | -3.0% | 33.6% | -11.2% |
| Fair health | 15.5% | 16.9% | 1.4% | 12.7% | 4.2% |
| Bad health | 7.6% | 9.4% | 1.8% | 4.0% | 5.4% |
| Very bad health | 6.1% | 4.3% | -1.8% | 1.2% | 3.1% |
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.
In the area around N1 8TQ this area, 29.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 36.5% | 29.7% | -6.8% | 18.2% | 11.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.5% | 13.2% | -0.3% | 9.6% | 3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.9% | 9% | -0.9% | 13.4% | -4.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 3.3% | 2.8% | 5.3% | -2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.1% | 13.2% | 5.1% | 16.9% | -3.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 27% | 29.2% | 2.2% | 33.8% | -4.6% |
| Other | 4.5% | 2.4% | -2.1% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 63.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.5% | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.1% | 1.3% |
| Chinese | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 5.3% | 1.2% | -4.1% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 6.1% | 6% | -0.1% | 2.5% | 3.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.4% | 9.1% | 5.7% | 1.0% | 8.1% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 2.8% | 2.0% | 0.5% | 2.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.8% | 0% | -3.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.8% | 1.6% | -2.2% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 4.4% | 3.3% | 0.8% | 3.6% |
| White | 68.6% | 63.9% | -4.7% | 81.4% | -17.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Other | 3.8% | 6% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 4.4% |
In this area, 71.5% 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 | 81.1% | 71.5% | -9.6% | 83.2% | -11.7% |
| European Union | 5.7% | 13% | 7.3% | 6.1% | 6.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.3% | 5.1% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 4.3% |
| Africa | 3.8% | 4.3% | 0.5% | 2.7% | 1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.9% | 2.4% | -2.5% | 5.6% | -3.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.3% | 2.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 77.7% | 71.5% | -6.2% | 83.2% | -11.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 14.6% | 13.8% | 9.8% | 4.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.7% | 5.1% | 2.4% | 2.9% | 2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.4% | 6.7% | 3.3% | 2.2% | 4.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.5% | 2% | -13.5% | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74% | 76.7% | -2.7% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 5.5% | 0.6% | 4.9% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 4.7% | 1.5% | 3.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 9.4% | 13.5% | -4.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.5% | 37.2% | -0.7% |
| Christian | 42.4% | 46.2% | -3.8% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 12.2% | 6.5% | 5.7% |
| Other religion | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Upper Hawkwell Walk was 4.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 96.4% lower than the Canonbury average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
Upper Hawkwell Walk has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 87 local areas in Canonbury and the 2nd lowest crime rate of 530 local areas in Islington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -51.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Upper Hawkwell Walk, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2016-03-31 | £352,809 |
| 9 Upper Hawkwell Walk, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2010-07-19 | £382,308 |
| 18 Upper Hawkwell Walk, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2007-05-22 | £479,561 |
The percentage of student residents living in N1 8TQ area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Retired | 40 |
| Full-Time Employee | 40 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Other | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Real estate 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 | 1,199 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 | 1,941 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 2,091 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 2,556 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Islington Nursery School 110-112 Tollington Park , N4 3RB | 3out of 4 | 3,563 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The New North Academy 32 Popham Road , Islington N1 8SJ | 3out of 4 | 51 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's CofE Primary School Fowler Road , Islington N1 2EP | 3out of 4 | 365 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rotherfield Primary School Rotherfield Street , Islington N1 3EE | 3out of 4 | 406 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| William Tyndale Primary School Upper Street , N1 2GG | 4out of 4 | 543 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Canonbury Primary School Canonbury Road , N1 2UT | 3out of 4 | 771 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 | 424 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of London Academy Highbury Grove 8 Highbury Grove , Islington N5 2EQ | 1out of 4 | 1,277 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterside Academy 317-319 Kingsland Road , E8 4DL | - not rated | 1,398 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School Donegal Street , Islington N1 9QG | 4out of 4 | 1,519 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Highbury Fields School Highbury Hill , N5 1AR | 4out of 4 | 1,687 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , Highbury East N5 2AD | - not rated | 1,644 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 2,150 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 2,329 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 42 - 43 Queen Square , Camden WC1N 3AQ | - not rated | 3,008 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , Mill Hill Road NW1 1TR | - not rated | 3,107 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 | 1,449 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 5,336 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 | 471 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Bridge House Canonbury School 6-9 Canonbury Place , London N1 2NQ | - not rated | 583 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosemary Works School 1 Branch Place , N1 5PH | - not rated | 788 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge Integrated Learning Space 1 Dowrey Street , N1 0HY | 4out of 4 | 1,031 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Steiner School 1 St Paul's Road , Islington N1 2QH | - not rated | 1,038 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ginger and Mint | Ginger and Mint, 72 Prebend Street | 173 yd | |
| Filó Dining @ Ginger and Mint | Filó Dining @ Ginger and Mint, 72 Prebend Street | 173 yd | |
| Cooks and Books | Cooks and Books, 200 New North Road | 222 yd | |
| Fish Kitchen | Fish Kitchen, 202 Essex Road | 232 yd | |
| Akari | Akari, Ground Floor | 239 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Man Public House | Green Man Public House, Basement And Ground Floors | 300 yd | |
| The Hanbury Arms | The Hanbury Arms, 33 Linton Street | 331 yd | |
| Myddleton Arms Public House | Myddleton Arms Public House, 52 Canonbury Road | 377 yd | |
| The Alpaca | The Alpaca, 84-86 Essex Road | 390 yd | |
| The Bill Murray | The Bill Murray, 39 Queen's Head Street | 495 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Jade | Golden Jade, 279 New North Road | 237 yd | |
| Coox | Coox, 216 Essex Road | 248 yd | |
| Mississippi Fried Chicken | Mississippi Fried Chicken, Shop | 277 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Domino's Pizza, Basement And Ground Floors | 277 yd | |
| Asia Village | Asia Village, 153 Essex Road | 281 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco, 272-280 New North Road | 104 yd | |
| Welcome Co-op Angel | Welcome Co-op Angel, 47-49 Packington Street | 388 yd | |
| Tesco | Units 16, 18 Southgate Road | 614 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, 325-331 Essex Road | 656 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 25 Islington Green | 740 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rosemary Gardens BLUE COURT BLUE COURT SHERBORNE STREET | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 417 yd |
| Islington Green School (Closed) Prebend Street | 438 yd | |
| City Of London Academy PREBEND STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 476 yd |
| Gainsborough Health & Fitness (Closed) GAINSBOROUGH STUDIOS NORTH GAINSBOROUGH STUDIOS NORTH POOLE STREET | health and fitness suite | 511 yd |
| The Exchange Theatrical Rehearsal Rooms (Closed) Sebbon Street | 584 yd | |
| St Mary Islington Community Partnership ST. MARYS CHURCH OFFICE ST. MARYS CHURCH OFFICE UPPER STREET | health and fitness suite | 619 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Islington) ESSEX ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 625 yd |
| Shoreditch Park 46 AVEBURY COURT 46 AVEBURY COURT COLVILLE ESTATE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 633 yd |
| William Tyndale Primary School UPPER STREET | artificial grass pitch | 712 yd |
| Crown & Manor Boys Club Penn Street | 739 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 144.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.