Pentonville Road is in London and in Islington district. N1 9LZ is located in the Clerkenwell electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Islington South and Finsbury. This postcode has been in use since 1986-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Pentonville Road, London, N1 9LZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N1 9LF, N1 9FT, N1 9FU, N1 9FH, N1 9LG, N1 9FS, WC1X 9HA, WC1X 9HB, WC1X 9HE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding N1 9LZ 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 9LZ, 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 3.0% higher than the Barnsbury average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Pentonville Road has the 35th highest crime rate of 140 local areas in Barnsbury and the 161st highest crime rate of 530 local areas in Islington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 96.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -68.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Myddleton House, 115 - 123 Pentonville Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £20,521,746 | 2017-03-10 | £21,700,655 |
N1 9LZ 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 9LZ 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 | 714 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 886 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 | 2,642 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 3,087 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Portman Early Childhood Centre 12 Salisbury Street , NW8 8DE | 4out of 4 | 4,065 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winton Primary School Killick Street , Pentonville Road N1 9AZ | 3out of 4 | 261 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Vittoria Primary School Half Moon Crescent , Islington N1 0TJ | 3out of 4 | 454 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Copenhagen Primary School Treaty St , N1 0WF | 3out of 4 | 564 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blessed Sacrament RC Primary School Boadicea Street , Kings Cross N1 0UF | 3out of 4 | 661 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Argyle Primary School Tonbridge Street , WC1H 9EG | 3out of 4 | 782 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 | 4out of 4 | 216 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ 1 - 39 Drummond Crescent , NW1 1LY | 3out of 4 | 1,357 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of London Academy Islington Prebend Street , Islington N1 8PQ | 4out of 4 | 1,402 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Regent High School Chalton Street , Camden NW1 1RX | 3out of 4 | 1,452 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Camden School for Girls Sandall Road , NW5 2DB | 4out of 4 | 2,295 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | 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 | 662 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 42 - 43 Queen Square , Camden WC1N 3AQ | - not rated | 1,424 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , Mill Hill Road NW1 1TR | - not rated | 1,664 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 2,085 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 2,711 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 | 1,933 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RU | 4out of 4 | 4,312 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 4,747 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Pears Family School 4-8 Rodney Street , N1 9JH | 4out of 4 | 74 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gower School 10 Cynthia Street , Barnsbury N1 9JF | - not rated | 97 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| NAS Vanguard School Lollard Street , Kennington SE11 6QH | - not rated | 736 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New River College Primary Cloudesley Square , N1 0HN | 3out of 4 | 855 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge Integrated Learning Space 1 Dowrey Street , N1 0HY | 4out of 4 | 901 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| RNIB Cafe | RNIB Cafe, 154A Pentonville Road | 138 yd | |
| Yucatan LDN @ The Lexington | Yucatan LDN @ The Lexington, 96-98 Pentonville Road | 146 yd | |
| CNM College of Naturopathic Medicine | CNM College of Naturopathic Medicine, 25 Percy Circus | 146 yd | |
| Lucky Skewers | Lucky Skewers, Basement and Ground Floor | 151 yd | |
| Unite Students | Unite Students, Elizabeth Croll House | 154 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lexington | The Lexington, 96-98 Pentonville Road | 146 yd | |
| Chapel Bar | Chapel Bar, 29 Penton Street | 212 yd | |
| Brewdog, Unit 3 | 50 Great Tower Street, London | 220 yd | |
| The George & Monkey | The George & Monkey, 68 Amwell Street | 270 yd | |
| Model Railway Club | Model Railway Club, Keen House | 285 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basilico | Basilico, Ground Floor | 210 yd | |
| Holy Cow | Holy Cow, 98 Chapel Market | 290 yd | |
| The King Rooster | 127 King's Cross Road | 308 yd | |
| Pasty Shop Unit 7 | Pasty Shop Ground Floor Western Concourse, Kings Cross Railway Station, Euston Road | 333 yd | |
| N1 Grill | N1 Grill, Basement And Ground Floor | 343 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco, 122-128 Pentonville Road | 57 yd | |
| Iceland Foods | Iceland Foods, 62-64 Chapel Market | 457 yd | |
| Waitrose | Waitrose, Waitrose | 540 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, 266-268 Pentonville Road | 563 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | Marks & Spencer, Marks And Spencer | 574 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School DONEGAL STREET | health and fitness suite | 218 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (London Kings Cross) PENTONVILLE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 379 yd |
| Winton Primary School KILLICK STREET | 411 yd | |
| Ozone Leisure Club KING'S CROSS ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 588 yd |
| Virgin Active Club (Islington Angel) GOSWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 596 yd |
| City And Islington College (Centre Of Applied Sciences) 311-321 311-321 GOSWELL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 649 yd |
| Calthorpe Project 258-274 258-274 GRAY'S INN ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 649 yd |
| Urban Kings Gym BRAVINGTONS WALK | health and fitness suite | 674 yd |
| Sphera Health Club And Spa (Closed) Upper Street | health and fitness suite | 739 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Angel) 361-373 361-373 CITY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 758 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.