Dresden Road is in London and in Islington district. N19 3BE is located in the Hillrise electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Islington North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Dresden Road, London, N19 3BE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N19 3BD, N19 3BB, N19 3BU, N19 3NB, N19 3AY, N19 3BJ, N19 3BX, N19 3BA, N19 3BT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding N19 3BE, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.3% 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 | 50.8% | 53.3% | 2.5% | 51.0% | 2.3% |
| Male | 49.2% | 46.7% | -2.5% | 49.0% | -2.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 46.8% | 36.3% | -10.5% | 37.9% | -1.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.6% | 47.9% | 8.3% | 44.2% | 3.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 4.1% | 0% | -4.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 0.1% | 3.5% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 3.6% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 5.8% | 6% | 0.2% | 9.1% | -3.1% |
| Widowed | 2.4% | 2.7% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (90.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 66.8% | 62.1% | -4.7% | 48.4% | 13.7% |
| Good health | 26.6% | 28.1% | 1.5% | 33.6% | -5.5% |
| Fair health | 5.8% | 6.6% | 0.8% | 12.7% | -6.1% |
| Bad health | 0.5% | 2.2% | 1.7% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 N19 3BE this area, 4.8% 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 73.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6.8% | 4.8% | -2.0% | 18.2% | -13.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.1% | 3.6% | -1.5% | 9.6% | -6.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 5.5% | 7.2% | 1.7% | 13.4% | -6.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 5.3% | -5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.5% | 8.1% | 2.6% | 16.9% | -8.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 70% | 73.4% | 3.4% | 33.8% | 39.6% |
| Other | 6.8% | 3% | -3.8% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 1.1% | 2.0% |
| Chinese | 1.4% | 0.2% | -1.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.3% | 2% | -1.3% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.9% | 0.2% | -1.7% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 2.9% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 2.0% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 87.1% | 78.7% | -8.4% | 81.4% | -2.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Other | 2.2% | 5.5% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 3.9% |
In this area, 74.9% 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 | 79.9% | 74.9% | -5.0% | 83.2% | -8.3% |
| European Union | 6% | 7.7% | 1.7% | 6.1% | 1.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.6% | 4% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 3.2% |
| Africa | 2.2% | 2.6% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.5% | 3.5% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -2.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.7% | 4.8% | 0.1% | 1.3% | 3.5% |
| Oceania | 3% | 2.4% | -0.6% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 76.6% | 74.8% | -1.8% | 83.2% | -8.4% |
| 10+ Years | 2.7% | 17.5% | 14.8% | 9.8% | 7.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.5% | 3.7% | 1.2% | 2.9% | 0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.3% | 3.1% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.8% | 0.9% | -13.9% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.8% | 76.7% | 6.1% |
| Ireland | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| France | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Turkey | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North Africa | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| No passport held | 2.8% | 13.5% | -10.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.3% | 37.2% | 5.1% |
| Christian | 32.7% | 46.2% | -13.5% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Jewish | 6.8% | 0.5% | 6.3% |
| Muslim | 6.6% | 6.5% | 0.1% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 9.4% | 6.0% | 3.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dresden Road was 510.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 317.7% higher than the Hillrise average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Dresden Road has the 2nd highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Hillrise and the 43rd highest crime rate of 506 local areas in Islington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 1050.0%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 87% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Dresden Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,750,000 | 2023-09-15 | £1,736,792 |
| Basement And Ground Floor Flat 25 Dresden Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,085,000 | 2022-08-10 | £1,048,345 |
| 3 Dresden Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,450,000 | 2022-03-18 | £1,526,927 |
| 41A Dresden Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £593,000 | 2021-09-29 | £581,384 |
| 15 Dresden Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,275,000 | 2021-09-07 | £1,350,755 |
N19 3BE area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 2% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 20% 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.
N19 3BE 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 | 130 |
| Self-Employed | 68 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Information and communication | 48 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 41 |
| Education | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Other | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret McMillan Nursery School Hornsey Rise , Islington N19 3SF | 3out of 4 | 396 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Islington Nursery School 110-112 Tollington Park , N4 3RB | 3out of 4 | 1,459 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stroud Green Pre-School Centre Ennis Road , Stroud Green N4 3HD | - not rated | 1,767 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands Park Nursery School and Childrens Centre Woodlands Park Road , Tottenham N15 3SD | 4out of 4 | 2,985 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sherborne Nursery School Priestly House , Athlone Street NW5 4LP | - not rated | 3,129 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitehall Park School 106 Hornsey Lane , N6 5EP | 3out of 4 | 192 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashmount Infant School Ashmount Road , Hornsey Lane N19 3BH | - not rated | 216 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Coleridge Infant School Crescent Road , Hornsey N8 8AT | - not rated | 497 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashmount Primary School Crouch Hill Park , 83 Crouch Hill N8 9EG | 3out of 4 | 570 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Coleridge Primary School Crouch End Hill , Hornsey N8 8DN | - not rated | 574 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of London Academy, Highgate Hill Holland Walk, Duncombe Road , Archway N19 3EU | 3out of 4 | 453 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Carmel Catholic College for Girls Holland Walk , Duncombe Road N19 3EU | - not rated | 469 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Aloysius' College Hornsey Lane , Highgate N6 5LY | 3out of 4 | 630 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aloysius RC College Hornsey Lane , Highgate N6 5LY | - not rated | 630 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Highgate Wood Secondary School Montenotte Road , N8 8RN | 3out of 4 | 1,208 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City and Islington College 383 Holloway Road , Holloway N7 0RN | - not rated | 1,963 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , N5 2AG | - not rated | 3,381 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , NW1 1TR | - not rated | 4,430 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The College of Haringey, Enfield and North East London Tottenham Centre , High Road N15 4RU | - not rated | 4,762 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 | 3,348 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beehive School Ground Floor , Arkansas House N19 3SZ | - not rated | 323 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Classes Francophones De Londres Islington Branch , Arkansas House N19 3SZ | - not rated | 323 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| The Bridge Satellite Provision Duncombe Road , N19 3DL | 3out of 4 | 442 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harborough Aut School Elthorne Road , Upper Holloway N19 4AB | - not rated | 714 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New River College KS3 Lough Road , N7 8RH | - not rated | 729 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wine Connection | Wine Connection, Ground Floor | 101 yd | |
| Embrace Cafe | Embrace Cafe, Former | 200 yd | |
| Merro Cafe | 85 Crouch End Hill, Hornsey | 509 yd | |
| Aladdins Cave | Aladdins Cave, Commercial Unit | 560 yd | |
| Hunt N Eat Limited | Hunt N Eat Limited, Basement And Ground Floors | 576 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Charlotte Despard | The Charlotte Despard, Ground Floor | 587 yd | |
| Shaftesbury Tavern | Shaftesbury Tavern, Ground Floor | 607 yd | |
| Archway Tavern and Live Room | Archway Tavern and Live Room, Ground Floor | 740 yd | |
| Whittington Stone | Whittington Stone, 53 Highgate Hill | 773 yd | |
| Winchester Hall Tavern | 206 Archway Road, Hornsey | 784 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Oak Chinese | The Oak Chinese, 75 Hazellville Road | 106 yd | |
| Subway (Hornsey Rise BP) | Subway (Hornsey Rise BP), Commercial Unit | 358 yd | |
| Fisherman | Fisherman, Ground Floor | 431 yd | |
| Perfect Pizza and kebab | Perfect Pizza and kebab, 505 Hornsey Road | 583 yd | |
| Grill n shake | Grill n shake, Basement And Ground Floors | 650 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitehall Wines | Whitehall Wines, Ground Floor | 202 yd | |
| Aldi | Aldi, Ground Floor | 810 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | Shop, Exchange House, 71 Crouch End Hill | 842 yd | |
| Co-op | 191-201 Archway Road, Hornsey | 846 yd | |
| The Co-Operative Food group | The Co-Operative Food group, 15-19 Junction Road | 848 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Caxton House CAXTON HOUSE CAXTON HOUSE ST. JOHN'S WAY | 289 yd | |
| City Of London Academy Highgate Hill HOLLAND WALK | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 449 yd |
| Coolhurst Lawn Tennis And Squash Rackets Club COURTSIDE | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, tennis courts | 611 yd |
| St Aloysius College HORNSEY LANE | 620 yd | |
| St Aloysius Colleges Playing Fields COURTSIDE | grass pitches | 682 yd |
| Cape Play And Youth Project (Closed) Crouch Hill | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 733 yd |
| Dowe Dynamics Gym & Fitness Shop ARCHWAY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 737 yd |
| St Martins College (Closed) Elthorne Road | 753 yd | |
| Trugym Crouch End For Women (Closed) The Exchange | health and fitness suite | 869 yd |
| Archway Leisure Centre MACDONALD ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 870 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 | 96.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.4% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 177.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.