New Wharf Road is in London and in Islington district. N1 9RS is located in the Caledonian electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Islington South and Finsbury. This postcode has been in use since 1994-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about New Wharf Road, London, N1 9RS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N1 9UA, N1 9RT, N1 9SD, N1 9SB, N1 9BS, N1 9EF, N1 9RB, N1 9RW, N1 9BT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding N1 9RS has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% 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 | 35.8% | 49.5% | 13.7% | 51.0% | -1.5% |
| Male | 64.2% | 50.5% | -13.7% | 49.0% | 1.5% |
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 9RS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 62.4% 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 | 67% | 62.4% | -4.6% | 37.9% | 24.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 18.2% | 20.1% | 1.9% | 44.2% | -24.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 4.3% | 0.5% | -3.8% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.1% | 2.0% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 1.1% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 6.7% | 11.1% | 4.4% | 9.1% | 2.0% |
| Widowed | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 55.5% | 57.6% | 2.1% | 48.4% | 9.2% |
| Good health | 32.1% | 23.7% | -8.4% | 33.6% | -9.9% |
| Fair health | 8.7% | 11.1% | 2.4% | 12.7% | -1.6% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 4.5% | 2.7% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 3% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.8% |
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 9RS this area, 7.9% 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 73.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.1% | 7.9% | -0.2% | 18.2% | -10.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.7% | 2.1% | -4.6% | 9.6% | -7.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.7% | 5.8% | -1.9% | 13.4% | -7.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 5.3% | -5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12% | 10.6% | -1.4% | 16.9% | -6.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 56.9% | 73.5% | 16.6% | 33.8% | 39.7% |
| Other | 8.1% | 0% | -8.1% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 72.1% 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 | 2.3% | 3.9% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 2.8% |
| Chinese | 1.8% | 2.9% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 2.2% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 4.6% | 3.4% | -1.2% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 4.9% | 4.0% | 1.0% | 3.9% |
| Other Black | 3.2% | 0.5% | -2.7% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.8% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 2.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.8% | 1.5% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 77.5% | 72.1% | -5.4% | 81.4% | -9.3% |
| Arab | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.8% | 4.9% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 3.3% |
In this area, 53.3% 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 | 70.2% | 53.3% | -16.9% | 83.2% | -29.9% |
| European Union | 11.9% | 22.8% | 10.9% | 6.1% | 16.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.8% | 2.5% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 1.5% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.4% | 11.7% | 5.3% | 5.6% | 6.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.2% | 7.6% | 4.4% | 1.3% | 6.3% |
| Oceania | 3.7% | 0.5% | -3.2% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 66.5% | 53.3% | -13.2% | 83.2% | -29.9% |
| 10+ Years | 5.5% | 21.8% | 16.3% | 9.8% | 12.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.7% | 9.1% | 0.4% | 2.9% | 6.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 5% | 8.6% | 3.6% | 2.2% | 6.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.2% | 7.1% | -7.1% | 1.9% | 5.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.9% | 76.7% | -12.8% |
| Ireland | 4.5% | 0.6% | 3.9% |
| France | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| Germany | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Italy | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 5.9% | 0.4% | 5.5% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 3.5% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Middle East | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 2% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 4.5% | 0.3% | 4.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| No passport held | 3% | 13.5% | -10.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.8% | 37.2% | 15.6% |
| Christian | 31.8% | 46.2% | -14.4% |
| Buddhist | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Hindu | 0.5% | 1.7% | -1.2% |
| Muslim | 5.6% | 6.5% | -0.9% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around New Wharf Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Barnsbury average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -72.6%.

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 18 Gattis Wharf, 5 New Wharf Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,375,000 | 2024-10-14 | £1,341,496 |
| Flat 5 Gattis Wharf, 5 New Wharf Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £837,000 | 2022-10-21 | £803,295 |
| Flat 14 Gattis Wharf, 5 New Wharf Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £880,000 | 2022-08-10 | £850,270 |
| Flat 9 Gattis Wharf, 5 New Wharf Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £720,000 | 2022-03-15 | £706,588 |
| Flat 2 Gattis Wharf, 5 New Wharf Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £369,451 | 2021-09-30 | £362,214 |
N1 9RS area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 9% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 83 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Retired | 24 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 34 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 22 |
| Information and communication | 21 |
| Education | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| 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 | 294 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 1,023 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christopher's Nursery School Bridgeway Street , NW1 1QR | - not rated | 1,077 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sherborne Nursery School Priestly House , Athlone Street NW5 4LP | - not rated | 2,701 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 | 3,028 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copenhagen Primary School Treaty St , N1 0WF | - not rated | 243 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Winton Primary School Killick Street , Kings Cross N1 9AZ | 4out of 4 | 260 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blessed Sacrament RC Primary School Boadicea Street , Kings Cross N1 0UF | - not rated | 330 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Vittoria Primary School Treaty Street , N1 0WF | 3out of 4 | 564 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Cross Academy Plimsoll Building , 4 Wollstonecraft Street N1C 4BT | 3out of 4 | 645 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 599 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Regent High School Chalton Street , Camden NW1 1RX | 3out of 4 | 991 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ 1 - 39 Drummond Crescent , NW1 1LY | 3out of 4 | 1,031 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of London Academy Islington Prebend Street , Islington N1 8PQ | 4out of 4 | 1,744 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Islington Green School Prebend Street , N1 8PQ | - not rated | 1,744 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital City College 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 858 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsway College Gray's Inn Centre , WC1H 8JB | - not rated | 859 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , NW1 1TR | - not rated | 1,191 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tech City College 263-269 City Road , Islington EC1V 1JX | - not rated | 1,770 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 2,307 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 | 1,820 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RX | 4out of 4 | 3,996 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 5,161 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New River College Medical Maygood Street , N1 0TJ | 4out of 4 | 254 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Pears Family School 4-8 Rodney Street , N1 9JH | 4out of 4 | 550 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gower School 10 Cynthia Street , Barnsbury N1 9JF | - not rated | 567 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Frank Barnes School for Deaf Children 4 Wollstonecraft Street , Kings Cross N1C 4BT | 4out of 4 | 709 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New River College Primary Cloudesley Square , N1 0HN | 3out of 4 | 981 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Artizian Catering Limited | Artizian Catering Limited, 53 Wharfdale Road | 100 yd | |
| Franco Manca | Franco Manca, Unit 1 | 119 yd | |
| Green & Fortune Production Kitchen | Green & Fortune Production Kitchen, Ground Floor, Kings Place | 128 yd | |
| OISO Korean Street Food | OISO Korean Street Food, Ground Floor | 149 yd | |
| Phaidon Press Coffee & Sandwich Bar | Phaidon Press Coffee & Sandwich Bar, Regents Wharf | 156 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Station Public House | Central Station Public House, 37 Wharfdale Road | 75 yd | |
| The Cross | The Cross, 2-4 Wharfdale Road | 120 yd | |
| Lincoln Lounge | Lincoln Lounge, 52 York Way | 157 yd | |
| Charles 1 Public House | Charles 1 Public House, 55-57 Northdown Street | 180 yd | |
| Thornhill Arms Public House | Thornhill Arms Public House, 148 Caledonian Road | 266 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pret A Manger | Pret A Manger, 54-60 York Way | 148 yd | |
| Pasty Shop Unit 7 | Pasty Shop Ground Floor Western Concourse, Kings Cross Railway Station, Euston Road | 323 yd | |
| Leon | Unit 1a, 6 Pancras Square | 353 yd | |
| Sodexo - Astra Zeneca | Offices And Premises At 7th Floor, 2 Pancras Square | 353 yd | |
| The Aegean Deli | West Handyside Canopy,, 1 Wharf Road | 358 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco, Basement And Ground Floors, Focus Point | 247 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, 266-268 Pentonville Road | 345 yd | |
| Waitrose and Partners | 1 Wharf Road | 358 yd | |
| Little Waitrose | Unit 3, Kings Cross Railway Station, Euston Road | 447 yd | |
| M&S Simply Food | Kings Cross Railway Station, Euston Road | 447 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Frame (Kings Cross) YORK WAY | 190 yd | |
| Winton Primary School KILLICK STREET | 231 yd | |
| Anytime Fitness (London Kings Cross) PENTONVILLE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 328 yd |
| Urban Kings Gym BRAVINGTONS WALK | health and fitness suite | 338 yd |
| Pancras Square Leisure PANCRAS SQUARE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 452 yd |
| Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School DONEGAL STREET | health and fitness suite | 526 yd |
| Cally Pool & Gym PUBLIC BATHS PUBLIC BATHS CALEDONIAN ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 611 yd |
| King'S Cross Pond Club (Closed) Handyside Street | swimming pool | 629 yd |
| St. Pancras Renaissance London Hotel St. Pancras Station St. Pancras Station Euston Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 641 yd |
| One Kx CROMER STREET | health and fitness suite | 836 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 | 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 | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 54.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 51.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 73.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 73.3 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.