New Wharf Road is in London and in Islington district. N1 9RT is located in the Caledonian 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 New Wharf Road, London, N1 9RT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N1 9RS, N1 9RB, N1 9UA, N1 9RW, N1 9SD, N1 9RF, N1 9SB, N1 9SQ, N1 9AG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding N1 9RT 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 9RT, 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 9RT 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 10.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 95.1% lower than the Barnsbury average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
New Wharf Road has the lowest crime rate of 140 local areas in Barnsbury and the 6th lowest crime rate of 530 local areas in Islington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -75.1%.

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 17 Marina One, 10 New Wharf Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £990,000 | 2025-02-28 | £1,003,119 |
| Flat 6 14 New Wharf Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £625,000 | 2024-10-04 | £605,507 |
| Flat 16 Marina One, 10 New Wharf Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £875,000 | 2024-07-22 | £828,333 |
| Flat 18 Marina One, 10 New Wharf Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,650,000 | 2022-10-21 | £1,572,483 |
| 16D New Wharf Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,150,000 | 2021-12-06 | £1,124,567 |
N1 9RT 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 | 215 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 1,127 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 | 3,134 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Portman Early Childhood Centre 12 Salisbury Street , NW8 8DE | 4out of 4 | 3,635 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 3,684 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copenhagen Primary School Treaty St , N1 0WF | 3out of 4 | 260 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blessed Sacrament RC Primary School Boadicea Street , Kings Cross N1 0UF | 3out of 4 | 305 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Winton Primary School Killick Street , Pentonville Road N1 9AZ | 3out of 4 | 412 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Cross Academy Plimsoll Building , 4 Wollstonecraft Street N1C 4BT | 3out of 4 | 493 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Vittoria Primary School Half Moon Crescent , Islington N1 0TJ | 3out of 4 | 654 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 | 734 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Regent High School Chalton Street , Camden NW1 1RX | 3out of 4 | 878 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ 1 - 39 Drummond Crescent , NW1 1LY | 3out of 4 | 988 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Camden School for Girls Sandall Road , NW5 2DB | 4out of 4 | 1,673 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| City of London Academy Islington Prebend Street , Islington N1 8PQ | 4out of 4 | 1,844 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | 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 | 979 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , Mill Hill Road NW1 1TR | - not rated | 1,068 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 42 - 43 Queen Square , Camden WC1N 3AQ | - not rated | 1,684 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 2,412 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , Highbury East N5 2AD | - not rated | 2,863 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | 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 | 1,786 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RU | 4out of 4 | 3,932 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 5,302 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frank Barnes School for Deaf Children 4 Wollstonecraft Street , Kings Cross N1C 4BT | 4out of 4 | 558 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Pears Family School 4-8 Rodney Street , N1 9JH | 4out of 4 | 697 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gower School 10 Cynthia Street , Barnsbury N1 9JF | - not rated | 713 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Royal Veterinary College Royal College Street , NW1 0TU | - not rated | 913 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New River College Primary Cloudesley Square , N1 0HN | 3out of 4 | 1,041 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phaidon Press Coffee & Sandwich Bar | Phaidon Press Coffee & Sandwich Bar, Regents Wharf | 118 yd | |
| Green & Fortune Production Kitchen | Green & Fortune Production Kitchen, Ground Floor, Kings Place | 126 yd | |
| Artizian Catering Limited | Artizian Catering Limited, 53 Wharfdale Road | 132 yd | |
| Franco Manca | Franco Manca, Unit 1 | 132 yd | |
| BaxterStorey - WeWork | BaxterStorey - WeWork, Seventh Floor, Kings Place | 132 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Station Public House | Central Station Public House, 37 Wharfdale Road | 114 yd | |
| The Cross | The Cross, 2-4 Wharfdale Road | 129 yd | |
| Lincoln Lounge | Lincoln Lounge, 52 York Way | 187 yd | |
| Charles 1 Public House | Charles 1 Public House, 55-57 Northdown Street | 217 yd | |
| Thornhill Arms Public House | Thornhill Arms Public House, 148 Caledonian Road | 252 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pret A Manger | Pret A Manger, 54-60 York Way | 175 yd | |
| The Aegean Deli | West Handyside Canopy,, 1 Wharf Road | 334 yd | |
| Amala Chai | West Canopy Market, Handyside Street | 344 yd | |
| Pasty Shop Unit 7 | Pasty Shop Ground Floor Western Concourse, Kings Cross Railway Station, Euston Road | 348 yd | |
| Chicken Spot | Chicken Spot, Shop | 361 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco, Basement And Ground Floors, Focus Point | 288 yd | |
| Waitrose and Partners | 1 Wharf Road | 334 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, 266-268 Pentonville Road | 385 yd | |
| Little Waitrose | Unit 3, Kings Cross Railway Station, Euston Road | 486 yd | |
| M&S Simply Food | Kings Cross Railway Station, Euston Road | 486 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Frame (Kings Cross) YORK WAY | 185 yd | |
| Winton Primary School KILLICK STREET | 253 yd | |
| Anytime Fitness (London Kings Cross) PENTONVILLE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 359 yd |
| Urban Kings Gym BRAVINGTONS WALK | health and fitness suite | 378 yd |
| Pancras Square Leisure PANCRAS SQUARE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 463 yd |
| Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School DONEGAL STREET | health and fitness suite | 528 yd |
| Cally Pool & Gym PUBLIC BATHS PUBLIC BATHS CALEDONIAN ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 572 yd |
| King'S Cross Pond Club (Closed) Handyside Street | swimming pool | 604 yd |
| St. Pancras Renaissance London Hotel St. Pancras Station St. Pancras Station Euston Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 678 yd |
| One Kx CROMER STREET | health and fitness suite | 876 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 | 94.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 37.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 37.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 37.7% |
| 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 | 62.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 110.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.