Risinghill Street is in London and in Islington district. N1 9QB is located in the Barnsbury 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 Risinghill Street, London, N1 9QB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N1 9PX, N1 9SY, N1 9QA, N1 9PY, N1 9EY, N1 9SW, N1 9GZ, N1 9QD, N1 9PS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding N1 9QB, 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 | 52.8% | 55.7% | 2.9% | 51.0% | 4.7% |
| Male | 47.2% | 44.3% | -2.9% | 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 9QB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 58.3% 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 | 43.7% | 58.3% | 14.6% | 37.9% | 20.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 24.7% | 21.7% | -3.0% | 44.2% | -22.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 5.3% | 1.1% | -4.2% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 12.6% | 12.6% | 0.0% | 9.1% | 3.5% |
| Widowed | 12.6% | 5.7% | -6.9% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
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 (69.1%) 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 | 40.9% | 42.9% | 2.0% | 48.4% | -5.5% |
| Good health | 26.6% | 26.2% | -0.4% | 33.6% | -7.4% |
| Fair health | 19% | 21% | 2.0% | 12.7% | 8.3% |
| Bad health | 11.1% | 7.6% | -3.5% | 4.0% | 3.6% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 47.4% | 27.5% | -19.9% | 18.2% | 9.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.9% | 9.6% | 1.7% | 9.6% | 0.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.9% | 8.4% | -0.5% | 13.4% | -5.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 3.9% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 4.7% | 12.4% | 7.7% | 16.9% | -4.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.1% | 34.8% | 12.7% | 33.8% | 1.0% |
| Other | 6.3% | 3.4% | -2.9% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 60% 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% | 2% | 0.0% | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Chinese | 2.8% | 1.5% | -1.3% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 1.6% | 1.5% | -0.1% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 2% | 2% | 0.0% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Black African | 3.2% | 5.9% | 2.7% | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 4% | 8.3% | 4.3% | 1.0% | 7.3% |
| Other Black | 10.3% | 3.9% | -6.4% | 0.5% | 3.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 8.7% | 1% | -7.7% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 2% | 2.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| White | 61.5% | 60% | -1.5% | 81.4% | -21.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 1.2% | 4.4% | 3.2% | 0.6% | 3.8% |
| Other | 0.4% | 4.9% | 4.5% | 1.6% | 3.3% |
In this area, 67.9% 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 | 74.6% | 67.9% | -6.7% | 83.2% | -15.3% |
| European Union | 8.3% | 10.8% | 2.5% | 6.1% | 4.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.4% | 3.3% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Africa | 3.2% | 4.2% | 1.0% | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.4% | 6.1% | 1.7% | 5.6% | 0.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.3% | 6.1% | -0.2% | 1.3% | 4.8% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 1.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 71.4% | 68.2% | -3.2% | 83.2% | -15.0% |
| 10+ Years | 2.8% | 19.9% | 17.1% | 9.8% | 10.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.4% | 3.3% | 0.9% | 2.9% | 0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.8% | 4.3% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 18.7% | 4.3% | -14.4% | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.8% | 76.7% | -1.9% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 3.8% | 1.5% | 2.3% |
| Turkey | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Other Europe | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 2.4% | 0.2% | 2.2% |
| No passport held | 7.1% | 13.5% | -6.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.2% | 37.2% | -12.0% |
| Christian | 46.3% | 46.2% | 0.1% |
| Buddhist | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Muslim | 14% | 6.5% | 7.5% |
| Other religion | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Not answered | 10.3% | 6.0% | 4.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Risinghill Street was 161.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 21.3% lower than the Barnsbury average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Risinghill Street has the 55th highest crime rate of 138 local areas in Barnsbury and the 232nd highest crime rate of 506 local areas in Islington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 63.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -73.1%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 61% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3C Risinghill Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2016-11-10 | £493,744 |
| 3C Risinghill Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2008-01-14 | £429,000 |
| 3C Risinghill Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £199,000 | 2006-02-03 | £422,928 |
The percentage of student residents living in N1 9QB area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Retired | 49 |
| Full-Time Employee | 40 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Part-Time Employee | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Education | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Administrative and support service 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 | 752 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 1,130 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christopher's Nursery School Bridgeway Street , NW1 1QR | - not rated | 1,687 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 | 2,421 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 2,921 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 Treaty Street , N1 0WF | 3out of 4 | 291 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Angel Primary School Ritchie Street , N1 0EH | - not rated | 357 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Winton Primary School Killick Street , Kings Cross N1 9AZ | 4out of 4 | 453 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clerkenwell Parochial CofE Primary School Amwell Street , EC1R 1UN | - not rated | 578 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clerkenwell Parochial CofE Primary School Amwell Street , EC1R 1UN | - not rated | 578 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 | - not rated | 40 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| City of London Academy Islington Prebend Street , Islington N1 8PQ | 4out of 4 | 1,161 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Islington Green School Prebend Street , N1 8PQ | - not rated | 1,161 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ 1 - 39 Drummond Crescent , NW1 1LY | 3out of 4 | 1,581 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Regent High School Chalton Street , Camden NW1 1RX | 3out of 4 | 1,620 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 | 899 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 902 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tech City College 263-269 City Road , Islington EC1V 1JX | - not rated | 1,144 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , NW1 1TR | - not rated | 1,822 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 2,288 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 | 1,742 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RX | 4out of 4 | 4,546 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 4,830 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 | 166 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Pears Family School 4-8 Rodney Street , N1 9JH | 4out of 4 | 185 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New River College Medical Maygood Street , N1 0TJ | 4out of 4 | 604 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New River College Primary Cloudesley Square , N1 0HN | 3out of 4 | 622 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge Integrated Learning Space 1 Dowrey Street , N1 0HY | 4out of 4 | 670 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hicce Hart | Hicce Hart, Ground Floor | 81 yd | |
| Little Pizza Hicce | Little Pizza Hicce, 98A-99 Chapel Market | 87 yd | |
| Liman | Liman, 60 Penton Street | 90 yd | |
| Casa Fabrizi | Casa Fabrizi, Basement And Ground Floors | 108 yd | |
| Chapel Market Kitchen | Chapel Market Kitchen, Basement And Ground Floors | 113 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chapel Bar | Chapel Bar, 29 Penton Street | 59 yd | |
| The Alma Public House | The Alma Public House, 77-78 Chapel Market | 169 yd | |
| The Lexington | The Lexington, 96-98 Pentonville Road | 169 yd | |
| The Castle Public House | The Castle Public House, 54 Pentonville Road | 267 yd | |
| Model Railway Club | Model Railway Club, Keen House | 400 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Cow | Holy Cow, 98 Chapel Market | 87 yd | |
| Basilico | Basilico, Ground Floor | 111 yd | |
| N1 Grill | N1 Grill, Basement And Ground Floor | 139 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Domino's Pizza, Basement And Ground Floors | 212 yd | |
| Atcha | Atcha, Ground Floor | 256 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco, 122-128 Pentonville Road | 179 yd | |
| Iceland Foods | Iceland Foods, 62-64 Chapel Market | 304 yd | |
| Waitrose | Waitrose, Waitrose | 373 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, J Sainsbury Plc | 396 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | Marks & Spencer, Marks And Spencer | 447 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School DONEGAL STREET | health and fitness suite | 109 yd |
| Winton Primary School KILLICK STREET | 446 yd | |
| Anytime Fitness (London Kings Cross) PENTONVILLE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 483 yd |
| Sphera Health Club And Spa (Closed) Upper Street | health and fitness suite | 537 yd |
| Virgin Active Club (Islington Angel) GOSWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 560 yd |
| City And Islington College (Centre Of Applied Sciences) 311-321 311-321 GOSWELL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 659 yd |
| Samuel Rhodes Mld School (Closed) Dowrey Street | 666 yd | |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Angel) 361-373 361-373 CITY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 710 yd |
| Cally Pool & Gym PUBLIC BATHS PUBLIC BATHS CALEDONIAN ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 736 yd |
| Urban Kings Gym BRAVINGTONS WALK | health and fitness suite | 778 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 | 59.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 77.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.