Alexander Road is in London and in Islington district. N19 3PQ is located in the Tollington electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Islington North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Alexander Road, London, N19 3PQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N7 6RG, N19 3PF, N19 4JZ, N19 4JY, N19 4JU, N7 6FL, N7 6FN, N7 6FP, N7 6FJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding N19 3PQ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.7% 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 | 45.1% | 49.3% | 4.2% | 51.0% | -1.7% |
| Male | 54.9% | 50.7% | -4.2% | 49.0% | 1.7% |
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 N19 3PQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 59.3% 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 | 54.2% | 59.3% | 5.1% | 37.9% | 21.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.7% | 26% | -0.7% | 44.2% | -18.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 6.3% | 1.9% | -4.4% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 10% | 7% | -3.0% | 9.1% | -2.1% |
| Widowed | 2.9% | 5% | 2.1% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
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 | 41.9% | 44.2% | 2.3% | 48.4% | -4.2% |
| Good health | 30.6% | 37.3% | 6.7% | 33.6% | 3.7% |
| Fair health | 13.7% | 12.3% | -1.4% | 12.7% | -0.4% |
| Bad health | 11.3% | 5.1% | -6.2% | 4.0% | 1.1% |
| Very bad health | 2.5% | 1% | -1.5% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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.
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 45.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.3% | 22.2% | -1.1% | 18.2% | 4.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.9% | 9.3% | 1.4% | 9.6% | -0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.6% | 7% | -2.6% | 13.4% | -6.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 2.3% | 0.2% | 5.3% | -3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10% | 9.7% | -0.3% | 16.9% | -7.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.4% | 45.1% | 9.7% | 33.8% | 11.3% |
| Other | 11.7% | 4.3% | -7.4% | 2.8% | 1.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 56.2% 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 | 2.1% | 1.7% | -0.4% | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 2.5% | 1.4% | -1.1% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 3.5% | 4.5% | 1.0% | 2.5% | 2.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 10.6% | 19.2% | 8.6% | 1.0% | 18.2% |
| Other Black | 6% | 4.1% | -1.9% | 0.5% | 3.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.5% | 1.4% | -2.1% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 2.7% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| White | 68.7% | 56.2% | -12.5% | 81.4% | -25.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 1.1% | 3.8% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
In this area, 63.7% 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 | 72.9% | 63.7% | -9.2% | 83.2% | -19.5% |
| European Union | 11.3% | 20.9% | 9.6% | 6.1% | 14.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.1% | 1.7% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 4.2% | 3.4% | -0.8% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.2% | 5.1% | 1.9% | 5.6% | -0.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.3% | 3.4% | -1.9% | 1.3% | 2.1% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 64.1% | 63.5% | -0.6% | 83.2% | -19.7% |
| 10+ Years | 3.5% | 18.8% | 15.3% | 9.8% | 9.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 7.5% | 6.1% | 2.9% | 4.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.2% | 5.5% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 3.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 26.8% | 4.8% | -22.0% | 1.9% | 2.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.3% | 76.7% | -11.4% |
| Ireland | 7.6% | 0.6% | 7.0% |
| France | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 3.1% | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 2.1% | 0.4% | 1.7% |
| Romania | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Turkey | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 2.1% | 0.1% | 2.0% |
| No passport held | 7.6% | 13.5% | -5.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.2% | 37.2% | -7.0% |
| Christian | 52.6% | 46.2% | 6.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Jewish | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 3.4% | 6.5% | -3.1% |
| Not answered | 10.3% | 6.0% | 4.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Alexander Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Finsbury Park average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -22.7%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 91% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 Alexander Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,200,000 | 2024-05-30 | £1,135,252 |
| 50 Alexander Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £7,510,000 | 2023-09-11 | £7,453,321 |
| 34A Alexander Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £455,000 | 2022-08-31 | £439,628 |
| 70B Alexander Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £775,000 | 2022-07-29 | £764,310 |
| Flat A 24 Alexander Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2022-02-07 | £347,569 |
N19 3PQ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 21% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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 3PQ area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 9% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Full-Time Employee | 78 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 29 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Unemployed | 23 |
| Other | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Information and communication | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Education | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Islington Nursery School 110-112 Tollington Park , N4 3RB | 3out of 4 | 904 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Margaret McMillan Nursery School Hornsey Rise , Islington N19 3SF | 3out of 4 | 1,236 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stroud Green Pre-School Centre Ennis Road , Stroud Green N4 3HD | - not rated | 1,311 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sherborne Nursery School Priestly House , Athlone Street NW5 4LP | - not rated | 2,541 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kate Greenaway Nursery School and Children's Centre Yorkway Court , Copenhagen Street N1 0UH | 4out of 4 | 3,127 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mark's CofE Primary School Sussex Way , Islington N19 4JF | 3out of 4 | 318 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grafton Primary School Eburne Road , Holloway N7 6AR | 3out of 4 | 454 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Yerbury Primary School Foxham Road , Yerbury Road N19 4RR | 4out of 4 | 578 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Duncombe Primary School Sussex Way , Islington N19 4JA | 3out of 4 | 597 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Montem Junior School Hornsey Road , Seven Sisters Road N7 7QT | - not rated | 624 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arts and Media School Islington Turle Road , N4 3LS | 3out of 4 | 808 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| George Orwell School Turle Road , Tollington Park N4 3LS | - not rated | 808 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Carmel Catholic College for Girls Holland Walk , Duncombe Road N19 3EU | - not rated | 869 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| City of London Academy, Highgate Hill Holland Walk, Duncombe Road , Archway N19 3EU | 3out of 4 | 875 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lift Beacon High Hilldrop Road , Islington N7 0JG | - not rated | 1,150 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 653 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , N5 2AG | - not rated | 2,196 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , NW1 1TR | - not rated | 3,402 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 4,277 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsway College Gray's Inn Centre , WC1H 8JB | - not rated | 4,277 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 | 2,037 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yerbury Class Base (North) C/O Yerbury School , Foxham Road N19 4RR | - not rated | 578 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Meridian Primary and Secondary School 67-83 Seven Sisters Road , Holloway N7 6BU | - not rated | 592 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New River College KS3 Lough Road , N7 8RH | - not rated | 808 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harborough Aut School Elthorne Road , Upper Holloway N19 4AB | - not rated | 844 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge Satellite Provision Duncombe Road , N19 3DL | 3out of 4 | 892 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Landseer Arms | The Landseer Arms, Ground Floor | 106 yd | |
| Wacky wings | Wacky wings, Commercial Unit | 114 yd | |
| Bengal Spice | Bengal Spice, Commercial Unit | 114 yd | |
| Nambucca | Nambucca, 596 Holloway Road | 139 yd | |
| Pure Greek Ltd | Pure Greek Ltd, 630 Holloway Road | 173 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crown Public House | Crown Public House, 622 Holloway Road | 154 yd | |
| The Owl and Hitchhiker | The Owl and Hitchhiker, 471 Holloway Road | 194 yd | |
| The Florin | The Florin, Ground Floor | 338 yd | |
| The Swimmer At The Grafton Arms Ph | The Swimmer At The Grafton Arms Ph, Eburne Road | 400 yd | |
| The Hercules | The Hercules, 504 Holloway Road | 406 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | Domino's Pizza, Basement And Ground, Tollington House | 123 yd | |
| Pizza Da Milano | Pizza Da Milano, Ground Floor front | 152 yd | |
| Holy Chinese Takeaway | Holy Chinese Takeaway, 540 Holloway Road | 286 yd | |
| Shayana Perfect Fried Chicken | Shayana Perfect Fried Chicken, Ground Floor | 366 yd | |
| Indigo | Indigo, Commercial Unit | 412 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, Part Ground Floor | 226 yd | |
| Co-operative Food Group | Co-operative Food Group, Workshop | 252 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, Commercial Unit | 358 yd | |
| Iceland Foods | Iceland Foods, Basement And Ground | 616 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 126-130 Seven Sisters Road | 659 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pure Gym (London Holloway Road) Collingwood Business Centre Collingwood Business Centre Mercers Road | health and fitness suite | 284 yd |
| Cornwallis Adventure Playground Cornwallis Road | artificial grass pitch | 296 yd |
| St Mark'S Primary School ST MARK'S PRIMARY SCHOOL ST MARK'S PRIMARY SCHOOL SUSSEX WAY | artificial grass pitch | 315 yd |
| Whittington Park Synthetic Turf Pitch WEDMORE GARDENS | artificial grass pitch | 436 yd |
| Grafton School EBURNE ROAD | 444 yd | |
| The Factory Fitness And Dance Centre 407-409 407-409 HORNSEY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 518 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Holloway) (Closed) 67-83 67-83 Seven Sisters Road | health and fitness suite | 548 yd |
| Wray Crescent Open Space 8B 8B TOLLINGTON PLACE | grass pitches | 671 yd |
| St George'S Church And Centre CRAYFORD ROAD | 730 yd | |
| St Martins College (Closed) Elthorne Road | 793 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 144.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.