Penton Grove is in London and in Islington district. N1 9JX is located in the Barnsbury electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Islington South and Finsbury. This postcode has been in use since 1995-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Penton Grove, London, N1 9JX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N1 9PR, N1 9PW, N1 9HP, N1 9PP, N1 9PS, N1 9PH, N1 9PT, N1 9GZ, N1 9EU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding N1 9JX is primarily male, with 59.4% 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 | 45.6% | 40.6% | -5.0% | 51.0% | -10.4% |
| Male | 54.4% | 59.4% | 5.0% | 49.0% | 10.4% |
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 9JX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 69.9% 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 | 79.5% | 69.9% | -9.6% | 37.9% | 32.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 12.6% | 20.6% | 8.0% | 44.2% | -23.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.3% | 2.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 1.3% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 5% | 4.1% | -0.9% | 9.1% | -5.0% |
| Widowed | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -5.5% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.2%) 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 | 62.5% | 58.9% | -3.6% | 48.4% | 10.5% |
| Good health | 33.6% | 28.3% | -5.3% | 33.6% | -5.3% |
| Fair health | 2.5% | 9.3% | 6.8% | 12.7% | -3.4% |
| Bad health | 0.8% | 2.9% | 2.1% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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.
In the area around N1 9JX this area, 6.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 74.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 5.3% | 6.3% | 1.0% | 18.2% | -11.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.6% | 4.1% | -1.5% | 9.6% | -5.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 4.3% | 4.1% | -0.2% | 13.4% | -9.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -4.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.3% | 7% | 1.7% | 16.9% | -9.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 72.8% | 74.3% | 1.5% | 33.8% | 40.5% |
| Other | 6.3% | 2.9% | -3.4% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 53.2% 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 | 1.9% | 4.1% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 3.0% |
| Chinese | 5% | 5.8% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 5.1% |
| Indian | 4.7% | 8.1% | 3.4% | 3.1% | 5.0% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 4.9% | 3.5% | 1.6% | 3.3% |
| Black African | 2.5% | 3.8% | 1.3% | 2.5% | 1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Other Black | 4.4% | 1.7% | -2.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.2% | 2% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 6.7% | 3.2% | -3.5% | 0.9% | 2.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.7% | 5.2% | 3.5% | 0.8% | 4.4% |
| White | 64.7% | 53.2% | -11.5% | 81.4% | -28.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0.6% | 3.5% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
In this area, just 43.6% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60.3% | 43.6% | -16.7% | 83.2% | -39.6% |
| European Union | 12.2% | 17.3% | 5.1% | 6.1% | 11.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.8% | 2.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| Africa | 4.2% | 3.8% | -0.4% | 2.7% | 1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.1% | 19% | 10.9% | 5.6% | 13.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.2% | 9.4% | 5.2% | 1.3% | 8.1% |
| Oceania | 8.3% | 4.1% | -4.2% | 0.3% | 3.8% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 43.6% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 15.5% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 59.7% | 43.6% | -16.1% | 83.2% | -39.6% |
| 10+ Years | 9.7% | 15.5% | 5.8% | 9.8% | 5.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.9% | 11.1% | 2.2% | 2.9% | 8.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 12.2% | 15.2% | 3.0% | 2.2% | 13.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.4% | 14.6% | 5.2% | 1.9% | 12.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 54.4% | 76.7% | -22.3% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| France | 4.1% | 0.3% | 3.8% |
| Germany | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 7.1% | 1.5% | 5.6% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| North Africa | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.9% | 0.3% | 2.6% |
| Southern Asia | 3.8% | 1.2% | 2.6% |
| South-East Asia | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 3.8% | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| Central and South America | 3.2% | 0.2% | 3.0% |
| Oceania | 7.1% | 0.1% | 7.0% |
| No passport held | 2.6% | 13.5% | -10.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.9% | 37.2% | 12.7% |
| Christian | 30.8% | 46.2% | -15.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 2.6% | 1.7% | 0.9% |
| Jewish | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Muslim | 6.5% | 6.5% | 0.0% |
| Sikh | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Penton Grove was 535.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 164.6% higher than the Barnsbury average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Penton Grove has the 10th highest crime rate of 140 local areas in Barnsbury and the 38th highest crime rate of 530 local areas in Islington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 182.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 66.9%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 89% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Penton Grove, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £5,475,000 | 2014-09-01 | £5,832,958 |
| 6 Penton Grove, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £2,925,000 | 2013-05-28 | £4,032,524 |
N1 9JX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 202 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Retired | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 57 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 55 |
| Information and communication | 34 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Other | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Education | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 803 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 1,117 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 | 2,394 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 2,880 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Islington Nursery School 110-112 Tollington Park , N4 3RB | 3out of 4 | 4,111 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vittoria Primary School Half Moon Crescent , Islington N1 0TJ | 3out of 4 | 342 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Winton Primary School Killick Street , Pentonville Road N1 9AZ | 3out of 4 | 481 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Evangelist RC Primary School Duncan Street , Islington High Street N1 8BL | 3out of 4 | 598 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Copenhagen Primary School Treaty St , N1 0WF | 3out of 4 | 640 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's (Barnsbury) Church of England Primary School Matilda Street , N1 0LB | 3out of 4 | 697 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School Donegal Street , Islington N1 9QG | 4out of 4 | 74 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| City of London Academy Islington Prebend Street , Islington N1 8PQ | 4out of 4 | 1,144 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ 1 - 39 Drummond Crescent , NW1 1LY | 3out of 4 | 1,604 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Regent High School Chalton Street , Camden NW1 1RX | 3out of 4 | 1,658 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Foundation Boys' School Cowper Street , City Road EC2A 4SH | 4out of 4 | 2,156 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 | 888 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 42 - 43 Queen Square , Camden WC1N 3AQ | - not rated | 1,631 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , Mill Hill Road NW1 1TR | - not rated | 1,862 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 2,258 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 2,544 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 | 1,781 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RU | 4out of 4 | 4,566 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 4,779 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Gower School 10 Cynthia Street , Barnsbury N1 9JF | - not rated | 163 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Pears Family School 4-8 Rodney Street , N1 9JH | 4out of 4 | 186 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| NAS Vanguard School Lollard Street , Kennington SE11 6QH | - not rated | 517 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New River College Primary Cloudesley Square , N1 0HN | 3out of 4 | 650 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge Integrated Learning Space 1 Dowrey Street , N1 0HY | 4out of 4 | 698 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lift Cafe | Lift Cafe, 45 White Lion Street | 38 yd | |
| Tops Pizza | Tops Pizza, Ground Floor | 80 yd | |
| Lucky Skewers | Lucky Skewers, Basement and Ground Floor | 110 yd | |
| Yucatan LDN @ The Lexington | Yucatan LDN @ The Lexington, 96-98 Pentonville Road | 113 yd | |
| Adan Hand Crafted Pasta and Wine | Adan Hand Crafted Pasta and Wine, 25 Baron Street | 120 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Castle Public House | The Castle Public House, 54 Pentonville Road | 84 yd | |
| The Lexington | The Lexington, 96-98 Pentonville Road | 113 yd | |
| The Alma Public House | The Alma Public House, 77-78 Chapel Market | 129 yd | |
| Chapel Bar | Chapel Bar, 29 Penton Street | 130 yd | |
| The George & Monkey | The George & Monkey, 68 Amwell Street | 279 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basilico | Basilico, Ground Floor | 81 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Domino's Pizza, Basement And Ground Floors | 100 yd | |
| Holy Cow | Holy Cow, 98 Chapel Market | 140 yd | |
| N1 Grill | N1 Grill, Basement And Ground Floor | 157 yd | |
| McDonald's | McDonald's, 65-67 Chapel Market | 187 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Foods | Iceland Foods, 62-64 Chapel Market | 203 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 122-128 Pentonville Road | 219 yd | |
| Waitrose | Waitrose, Waitrose | 287 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | Marks & Spencer, Marks And Spencer | 316 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, J Sainsbury Plc | 327 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School DONEGAL STREET | health and fitness suite | 281 yd |
| Virgin Active Club (Islington Angel) GOSWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 380 yd |
| City And Islington College (Centre Of Applied Sciences) 311-321 311-321 GOSWELL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 473 yd |
| Sphera Health Club And Spa (Closed) Upper Street | health and fitness suite | 499 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Angel) 361-373 361-373 CITY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 536 yd |
| Winton Primary School KILLICK STREET | 602 yd | |
| The Gym (London Angel) GOSWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 603 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (London Kings Cross) PENTONVILLE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 609 yd |
| Samuel Rhodes Mld School (Closed) Dowrey Street | 729 yd | |
| Ozone Leisure Club KING'S CROSS ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 760 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 100.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.