Pentonville Road is in London and in Islington district. N1 9LG is located in the Clerkenwell 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 Pentonville Road, London, N1 9LG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N1 9LF, N1 9JB, N1 9FH, N1 9LZ, N1 9LY, WC1X 9HF, N1 9FU, N1 9PT, N1 9FT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding N1 9LG has a slightly higher male population, with 52% of residents 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 | 48.7% | 48% | -0.7% | 51.0% | -3.0% |
| Male | 51.3% | 52% | 0.7% | 49.0% | 3.0% |
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 9LG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 59.6% 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 | 61.7% | 59.6% | -2.1% | 37.9% | 21.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 22% | 22.5% | 0.5% | 44.2% | -21.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 3.5% | 2.9% | -0.6% | 0.3% | 2.6% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 1.3% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 4.6% | 7.9% | 3.3% | 9.1% | -1.2% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 2.5% | -2.8% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
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 | 51.9% | 56.4% | 4.5% | 48.4% | 8.0% |
| Good health | 25.9% | 26.4% | 0.5% | 33.6% | -7.2% |
| Fair health | 15.8% | 12.5% | -3.3% | 12.7% | -0.2% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 2.9% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 2.8% | 1.8% | -1.0% | 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.
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 61.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.3% | 13.3% | 2.0% | 18.2% | -4.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.7% | 3.8% | -1.9% | 9.6% | -5.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.2% | 7.1% | -2.1% | 13.4% | -6.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 1.3% | -0.8% | 5.3% | -4.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.6% | 11.7% | 2.1% | 16.9% | -5.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 52.1% | 61.7% | 9.6% | 33.8% | 27.9% |
| Other | 9.9% | 1.3% | -8.6% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.6% | 2.5% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 1.8% |
| Indian | 2.5% | 3.3% | 0.8% | 3.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Other Black | 6.3% | 1.8% | -4.5% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.9% | 1.4% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.5% | 1.8% | -1.7% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| White | 79.1% | 75.7% | -3.4% | 81.4% | -5.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 2.2% | 5.4% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 3.8% |
In this area, 58.7% 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 | 71.8% | 58.7% | -13.1% | 83.2% | -24.5% |
| European Union | 12% | 20.6% | 8.6% | 6.1% | 14.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.9% | 2.1% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.5% | 5.7% | 2.2% | 5.6% | 0.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.7% | 7.1% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 5.8% |
| Oceania | 3.5% | 2.5% | -1.0% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 67.1% | 58.9% | -8.2% | 83.2% | -24.3% |
| 10+ Years | 8.5% | 17.9% | 9.4% | 9.8% | 8.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 7% | 8.6% | 1.6% | 2.9% | 5.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.3% | 6.4% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 4.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.1% | 8.2% | -2.9% | 1.9% | 6.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.7% | 76.7% | -9.0% |
| Ireland | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| France | 6.1% | 0.3% | 5.8% |
| Germany | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Italy | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 3.9% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Other Europe | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 3.6% | 0.3% | 3.3% |
| Oceania | 2.2% | 0.1% | 2.1% |
| British Overseas Territories | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 5.4% | 13.5% | -8.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.5% | 37.2% | 12.3% |
| Christian | 38.6% | 46.2% | -7.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 2.5% | 1.7% | 0.8% |
| Jewish | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Muslim | 2.2% | 6.5% | -4.3% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pentonville Road was 208.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 1.9% higher than the Barnsbury average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Pentonville Road has the 39th highest crime rate of 138 local areas in Barnsbury and the 166th highest crime rate of 506 local areas in Islington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 85.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -78.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 9 Citygate House, 91 - 99 Pentonville Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £630,000 | 2025-08-13 | £600,600 |
| Flat 33 Citygate House, 91 - 99 Pentonville Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £770,000 | 2025-06-05 | £719,673 |
| Flat 29 Citygate House, 91 - 99 Pentonville Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £630,000 | 2025-03-25 | £633,799 |
| Flat 14 Citygate House, 91 - 99 Pentonville Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,000,000 | 2024-04-25 | £904,246 |
| Flat 8 Citygate House, 91 - 99 Pentonville Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £775,000 | 2024-02-01 | £756,854 |
N1 9LG area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 6% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% 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.
N1 9LG 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 | 103 |
| Self-Employed | 39 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 56 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 28 |
| Education | 25 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 882 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 958 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christopher's Nursery School Bridgeway Street , NW1 1QR | - not rated | 1,686 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Comet Nursery School and Children's Centre 20 Halcomb Street , Hoxton N1 5RF | 4out of 4 | 2,467 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 2,891 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clerkenwell Parochial CofE Primary School Amwell Street , EC1R 1UN | - not rated | 375 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clerkenwell Parochial CofE Primary School Amwell Street , EC1R 1UN | - not rated | 375 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Winton Primary School Killick Street , Kings Cross N1 9AZ | 4out of 4 | 458 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Vittoria Primary School Treaty Street , N1 0WF | 3out of 4 | 501 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Angel Primary School Ritchie Street , N1 0EH | - not rated | 509 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | - not rated | 202 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| City of London Academy Islington Prebend Street , Islington N1 8PQ | 4out of 4 | 1,253 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Islington Green School Prebend Street , N1 8PQ | - not rated | 1,253 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ 1 - 39 Drummond Crescent , NW1 1LY | 3out of 4 | 1,538 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Regent High School Chalton Street , Camden NW1 1RX | 3out of 4 | 1,649 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsway College Gray's Inn Centre , WC1H 8JB | - not rated | 725 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 729 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tech City College 263-269 City Road , Islington EC1V 1JX | - not rated | 1,100 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale 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 | 2,079 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 | 1,958 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RX | 4out of 4 | 4,479 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 4,628 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 | 133 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Pears Family School 4-8 Rodney Street , N1 9JH | 4out of 4 | 146 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New River College Medical Maygood Street , N1 0TJ | 4out of 4 | 740 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New River College Primary Cloudesley Square , N1 0HN | 3out of 4 | 828 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City University Northampton Square , EC1V 0HB | - not rated | 861 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yucatan LDN @ The Lexington | Yucatan LDN @ The Lexington, 96-98 Pentonville Road | 84 yd | |
| Lucky Skewers | Lucky Skewers, Basement and Ground Floor | 95 yd | |
| Tops Pizza | Tops Pizza, Ground Floor | 152 yd | |
| CNM College of Naturopathic Medicine | CNM College of Naturopathic Medicine, 25 Percy Circus | 195 yd | |
| Lift Cafe | Lift Cafe, 45 White Lion Street | 198 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lexington | The Lexington, 96-98 Pentonville Road | 84 yd | |
| Chapel Bar | Chapel Bar, 29 Penton Street | 177 yd | |
| Brewdog, Unit 3 | 50 Great Tower Street, London | 211 yd | |
| The George & Monkey | The George & Monkey, 68 Amwell Street | 224 yd | |
| The Castle Public House | The Castle Public House, 54 Pentonville Road | 258 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basilico | Basilico, Ground Floor | 161 yd | |
| Holy Cow | Holy Cow, 98 Chapel Market | 252 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Domino's Pizza, Basement And Ground Floors | 292 yd | |
| N1 Grill | N1 Grill, Basement And Ground Floor | 300 yd | |
| The King Rooster | 127 King's Cross Road | 366 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco, 122-128 Pentonville Road | 66 yd | |
| Iceland Foods | Iceland Foods, 62-64 Chapel Market | 398 yd | |
| Waitrose | Waitrose, Waitrose | 482 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | Marks & Spencer, Marks And Spencer | 509 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, J Sainsbury Plc | 520 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School DONEGAL STREET | health and fitness suite | 232 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (London Kings Cross) PENTONVILLE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 446 yd |
| Winton Primary School KILLICK STREET | 471 yd | |
| Virgin Active Club (Islington Angel) GOSWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 526 yd |
| City And Islington College (Centre Of Applied Sciences) 311-321 311-321 GOSWELL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 583 yd |
| Ozone Leisure Club KING'S CROSS ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 605 yd |
| Sphera Health Club And Spa (Closed) Upper Street | health and fitness suite | 687 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Angel) 361-373 361-373 CITY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 689 yd |
| Calthorpe Project 258-274 258-274 GRAY'S INN ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 696 yd |
| The Gym (London Angel) GOSWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 712 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 156.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 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.