Arundel Grove is in London and in Islington district. N16 8LX is located in the Mildmay electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Islington North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Arundel Grove, London, N16 8LX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N16 8LS, N16 8LY, N16 8LT, N1 4NG, N16 8LU, N16 8LW, N16 8LN, N16 8NA, N16 8LZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around N16 8LX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.3% | 51% | 2.7% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 51.7% | 49% | -2.7% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
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 N16 8LX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 64.5% 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 | 53.3% | 64.5% | 11.2% | 37.9% | 26.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25.2% | 18.5% | -6.7% | 44.2% | -25.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 6.2% | 1.5% | -4.7% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 5.7% | 8% | 2.3% | 9.1% | -1.1% |
| Widowed | 8.6% | 7.5% | -1.1% | 6.1% | 1.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 44.8% | 50.8% | 6.0% | 48.4% | 2.4% |
| Good health | 27% | 32.4% | 5.4% | 33.6% | -1.2% |
| Fair health | 15.8% | 9.8% | -6.0% | 12.7% | -2.9% |
| Bad health | 10% | 4.9% | -5.1% | 4.0% | 0.9% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 2% | -0.3% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 36.2% | 21.2% | -15.0% | 18.2% | 3.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.2% | 10.1% | -5.1% | 9.6% | 0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.6% | 14.1% | 5.5% | 13.4% | 0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 3% | 2.0% | 5.3% | -2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.2% | 12.6% | 7.4% | 16.9% | -4.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.9% | 37.9% | 15.0% | 33.8% | 4.1% |
| Other | 11% | 1% | -10.0% | 2.8% | -1.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 56.7% 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 | 5.8% | 1.2% | -4.6% | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 8.5% | 15.5% | 7.0% | 2.5% | 13.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 7.3% | 4.9% | -2.4% | 1.0% | 3.9% |
| Other Black | 5% | 5.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | 4.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4.2% | 0.4% | -3.8% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 5.3% | 3.8% | 0.8% | 4.5% |
| White | 64.5% | 56.7% | -7.8% | 81.4% | -24.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 2.4% | 2.0% | 0.1% | 2.3% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 5.3% | 5.3% | 1.6% | 3.7% |
In this area, 67.3% 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 | 66.4% | 67.3% | 0.9% | 83.2% | -15.9% |
| European Union | 11.2% | 11.4% | 0.2% | 6.1% | 5.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 5% | 6.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 5.7% |
| Africa | 5.8% | 8.2% | 2.4% | 2.7% | 5.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.2% | 2.4% | -1.8% | 5.6% | -3.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.8% | 2.9% | -2.9% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Oceania | 1.5% | 0.8% | -0.7% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 63.7% | 67.6% | 3.9% | 83.2% | -15.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 27.5% | 26.0% | 9.8% | 17.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.5% | 2.9% | -0.6% | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.9% | 0.4% | -3.5% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 27.4% | 1.6% | -25.8% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81% | 76.7% | 4.3% |
| Ireland | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Turkey | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 5.8% | 13.5% | -7.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.2% | 37.2% | -5.0% |
| Christian | 40.4% | 46.2% | -5.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Jewish | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Muslim | 14.3% | 6.5% | 7.8% |
| Not answered | 11% | 6.0% | 5.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Arundel Grove was 129.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 35.4% higher than the Mildmay average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Arundel Grove has the 9th highest crime rate of 18 local areas in Mildmay and the 225th lowest crime rate of 506 local areas in Islington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 50.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -62.0%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 85% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 47 Arundel Grove, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £656,500 | 2022-05-24 | £660,266 |
| 51 Arundel Grove, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £620,000 | 2022-05-06 | £623,556 |
| 51 Arundel Grove, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £249,000 | 2006-01-06 | £717,666 |
| 51 Arundel Grove, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2005-04-29 | £740,845 |
The percentage of student residents living in N16 8LX area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 63 |
| Retired | 22 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Education | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comet Nursery School and Children's Centre 20 Halcomb Street , Hoxton N1 5RF | 4out of 4 | 1,732 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 2,710 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stroud Green Pre-School Centre Ennis Road , Stroud Green N4 3HD | - not rated | 3,006 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wentworth Nursery School and Children's Centre Cassland Road , Hackney E9 5BY | 4out of 4 | 3,052 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Islington Nursery School 110-112 Tollington Park , N4 3RB | 3out of 4 | 3,186 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newington Green Primary School Auriga Mews , N1 4ND | 4out of 4 | 253 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newington Green Junior School Matthias Road , Newington Green N16 8NP | - not rated | 272 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newington Green Infant School Matthias Road , N16 8NP | - not rated | 272 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthias Church of England Primary School Wordsworth Road , N16 8DD | 3out of 4 | 306 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Jude and St Paul's CofE Primary School 10 Kingsbury Road , Islington N1 4AZ | - not rated | 345 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Excelsior Academy Shacklewell Lane , Hackney E8 2EY | 3out of 4 | 653 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsland School Shacklewell Lane , E8 2EY | - not rated | 813 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke Newington School and Sixth Form Clissold Road , N16 9EX | 3out of 4 | 969 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of London Academy Highbury Grove 8 Highbury Grove , Islington N5 2EQ | 3out of 4 | 1,341 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highbury Grove School 8 Highbury Grove , N5 2EQ | - not rated | 1,341 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , N5 2AG | - not rated | 1,364 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brooke House Sixth Form College Kenninghall Road , E5 8BP | - not rated | 2,071 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cordwainers College 182 Mare Street , Hackney E8 3RE | - not rated | 2,216 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hackney Community College Shoreditch Campus , Falkirk Street N1 6HQ | - not rated | 2,390 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tech City College 263-269 City Road , Islington EC1V 1JX | - not rated | 2,798 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 | 4out of 4 | 2,270 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Tottenham Ashley Road , Tottenham N17 9LN | 4out of 4 | 5,191 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | 3out of 4 | 5,287 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | 3out of 4 | 5,462 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | - not rated | 5,462 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Children's House School King Henry's Walk , Islington N1 4PB | - not rated | 166 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Garden School Wordsworth Road , N16 8BZ | - not rated | 453 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| People's Trust Preparatory School 2b Prince George Road , Stoke Newington N16 8BY | - not rated | 547 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Supplementary School of Secondary Education Print House , Dalston E8 3DL | - not rated | 584 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mulberry Bush Kindergarten of St Paul's Steiner Programme 1 St Paul's Road , N1 2QH | - not rated | 753 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Moray Pizza@Railway Tavern. | A Moray Pizza@Railway Tavern., 2 St Jude Street | 210 yd | |
| Brunswick East | Ground Floor Unit 3, Stamford Works, Gillett Street | 303 yd | |
| Deekenek | Studio 3B Stamford X Works, Gillett Street | 305 yd | |
| Wine Unpacked | 3c Stamford Works, Gillett Street | 307 yd | |
| Cara Nosh | 28 Cressington Close | 320 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Army & Navy Public House | Army & Navy Public House, 1-3 Matthias Road | 162 yd | |
| The Railway Tavern | The Railway Tavern, 2 St Jude Street | 210 yd | |
| Lady Mildmay | Lady Mildmay, 92 Mildmay Park | 327 yd | |
| Vortex Jazz Club | 11 Gillett Square | 343 yd | |
| Jazz Bar | 4 Bradbury Street | 362 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mickys Chippy | 2 Pellerin Road | 256 yd | |
| Aj’s Dhaba | 11 Watson Close | 302 yd | |
| Jamaican Jerk Chicken | Unit G8, Gillett Square | 343 yd | |
| Dig In | Unit 6 Gillet Square | 348 yd | |
| All Island Grill UK | 17 Bradbury Street | 362 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 130 Kingsland High Street | 414 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 51-57 Kingsland High Street | 453 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Dalston Cross Shopping Centre, 64 Kingsland High Street | 546 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, Unit B, Charles Morton Court | 633 yd | |
| Tesco | 523 Kingsland Road | 658 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Legends Gym (Dalston) 6A 6A RIDLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 526 yd |
| Kings Gym Kingsland Road | health and fitness suite | 746 yd |
| Petchey Academy SHACKLEWELL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 817 yd |
| St Matthias Club CECILIA ROAD | 927 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 | 39.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 90.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.