Gatcombe Road is in London and in Islington district. N19 4PT is located in the Tufnell Park electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Islington North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Gatcombe Road, London, N19 4PT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N19 4QQ, N19 4PS, N19 4QB, N19 4QH, N19 4PU, N19 4QD, N7 0DY, N19 4QE, N19 4RN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around N19 4PT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.6% | 51.8% | 2.2% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 50.4% | 48.2% | -2.2% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
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 4PT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.8% 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 | 43.4% | 43.8% | 0.4% | 37.9% | 5.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.6% | 45.2% | 4.6% | 44.2% | 1.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 0% | -3.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 6.5% | 6% | -0.5% | 9.1% | -3.1% |
| Widowed | 5.2% | 3.9% | -1.3% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
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 | 53.6% | 60.1% | 6.5% | 48.4% | 11.7% |
| Good health | 32.9% | 24.5% | -8.4% | 33.6% | -9.1% |
| Fair health | 9.9% | 11.5% | 1.6% | 12.7% | -1.2% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 2.6% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 4PT this area, 5.9% 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 74%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.4% | 5.9% | -5.5% | 18.2% | -12.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.3% | 1.5% | -2.8% | 9.6% | -8.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8% | 7.1% | -0.9% | 13.4% | -6.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 1.5% | -0.3% | 5.3% | -3.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.2% | 7.4% | 1.2% | 16.9% | -9.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 60.9% | 74% | 13.1% | 33.8% | 40.2% |
| Other | 7.4% | 2.7% | -4.7% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.2% | 1% | -0.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% |
| Chinese | 1.6% | 0.5% | -1.1% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 1.9% | 1% | -0.9% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 2.4% | 1% | -1.4% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 3.5% | 0.7% | -2.8% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Other Black | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.5% | 2.4% | -1.1% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 2.4% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| White | 80.5% | 83.9% | 3.4% | 81.4% | 2.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 2.1% | 1.4% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 69% 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 | 75.1% | 69% | -6.1% | 83.2% | -14.2% |
| European Union | 8% | 15.1% | 7.1% | 6.1% | 9.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.9% | 1% | -0.9% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 4.2% | 2.2% | -2.0% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.6% | 4.1% | -1.5% | 5.6% | -1.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.5% | 5.5% | 2.0% | 1.3% | 4.2% |
| Oceania | 1.6% | 3.1% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 2.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 71.5% | 69.3% | -2.2% | 83.2% | -13.9% |
| 10+ Years | 2.1% | 15.9% | 13.8% | 9.8% | 6.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.3% | 8.2% | 4.9% | 2.9% | 5.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.1% | 5.1% | 2.0% | 2.2% | 2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 20% | 1.4% | -18.6% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.3% | 76.7% | -0.4% |
| Ireland | 4.1% | 0.6% | 3.5% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 2.2% | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 3.6% | 1.5% | 2.1% |
| Turkey | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 2.9% | 13.5% | -10.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 58% | 37.2% | 20.8% |
| Christian | 27.3% | 46.2% | -18.9% |
| Buddhist | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Jewish | 3.8% | 0.5% | 3.3% |
| Muslim | 1% | 6.5% | -5.5% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gatcombe Road was 80.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 70.4% lower than the Junction average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Gatcombe Road has the 11th lowest crime rate of 43 local areas in Junction and the 118th lowest crime rate of 506 local areas in Islington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -34.4%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 97% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Gatcombe Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £2,700,000 | 2024-09-26 | £2,736,069 |
| 18 Gatcombe Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £2,300,000 | 2023-12-15 | £2,344,146 |
| 14A Gatcombe Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,200,000 | 2023-07-13 | £1,176,494 |
| 18 Gatcombe Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £2,275,000 | 2017-03-29 | £2,879,678 |
| 13 Gatcombe Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,950,000 | 2017-01-05 | £2,366,743 |
N19 4PT area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 4% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 18% 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 | 148 |
| Self-Employed | 60 |
| Retired | 51 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 39 |
| Education | 35 |
| Information and communication | 32 |
| Other | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| 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 | 1,486 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Margaret McMillan Nursery School Hornsey Rise , Islington N19 3SF | 3out of 4 | 1,588 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stroud Green Pre-School Centre Ennis Road , Stroud Green N4 3HD | - not rated | 1,892 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sherborne Nursery School Priestly House , Athlone Street NW5 4LP | - not rated | 1,961 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 | 2,841 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yerbury Primary School Foxham Road , Yerbury Road N19 4RR | 4out of 4 | 274 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Upper Holloway CofE Primary School Pemberton Gardens , Upper Holloway N19 5RR | 3out of 4 | 523 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tufnell Park Primary School 31 Carleton Road , N7 0HJ | 3out of 4 | 570 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grafton Primary School Eburne Road , Holloway N7 6AR | 3out of 4 | 746 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's CofE Primary School Sussex Way , Islington N19 4JF | 3out of 4 | 880 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lift Beacon High Hilldrop Road , Islington N7 0JG | - not rated | 670 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon High Hilldrop Road , Islington N7 0JG | 3out of 4 | 670 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Acland Burghley School Burghley Road , NW5 1UJ | 3out of 4 | 936 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Carmel Catholic College for Girls Holland Walk , Duncombe Road N19 3EU | - not rated | 1,055 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 | 1,075 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | 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 | 767 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , N5 2AG | - not rated | 2,477 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , NW1 1TR | - not rated | 2,949 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 3,988 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsway College Gray's Inn Centre , WC1H 8JB | - not rated | 3,990 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 | 2,036 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 | 274 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge School 28 Carleton Road , N7 0EQ | - not rated | 597 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New River College KS3 Lough Road , N7 8RH | - not rated | 817 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harborough Aut School Elthorne Road , Upper Holloway N19 4AB | - not rated | 843 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Meridian Primary and Secondary School 67-83 Seven Sisters Road , Holloway N7 6BU | - not rated | 1,012 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| House on the Rock | House on the Rock, House On The Rock Church, Rock Tower | 193 yd | |
| Bear+Wolf Cafe | Bear+Wolf Cafe, 9 Campdale Road | 275 yd | |
| Geek Retreat | Geek Retreat, 539 Holloway Road | 422 yd | |
| Get A Munch @ The Owl and Hitchhiker | Get A Munch @ The Owl and Hitchhiker, 471 Holloway Road | 425 yd | |
| Nid Ting | Nid Ting, 533 Holloway Road | 429 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tufnell Park Tavern | Tufnell Park Tavern, 162 Tufnell Park Road | 397 yd | |
| The Owl and Hitchhiker | The Owl and Hitchhiker, 471 Holloway Road | 415 yd | |
| The Florin | The Florin, Ground Floor | 452 yd | |
| Crown Public House | Crown Public House, 622 Holloway Road | 470 yd | |
| The Hercules | The Hercules, 504 Holloway Road | 644 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | Domino's Pizza, Basement And Ground, Tollington House | 463 yd | |
| Pizza Da Milano | Pizza Da Milano, Ground Floor front | 471 yd | |
| Holy Chinese Takeaway | Holy Chinese Takeaway, 540 Holloway Road | 540 yd | |
| Bunholic | Bunholic, 718 Holloway Road | 571 yd | |
| Mr Chippy's | Mr Chippy's, 4 North View Parade | 613 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, Part Ground Floor | 442 yd | |
| Co-operative Food Group | Co-operative Food Group, Workshop | 496 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, Ground Floor 641 - 643 | 678 yd | |
| Iceland Foods | Iceland Foods, 46 Junction Road | 781 yd | |
| Iceland Foods | Iceland Foods, Basement And Ground | 801 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St George'S Church And Centre CRAYFORD ROAD | 340 yd | |
| Tufnell Park Playing Fields TUFNELL PARK ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 369 yd |
| Whittington Park Synthetic Turf Pitch WEDMORE GARDENS | artificial grass pitch | 412 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Holloway Road) Collingwood Business Centre Collingwood Business Centre Mercers Road | health and fitness suite | 437 yd |
| Hargrave Hall Community Centre Hargrave Road | 644 yd | |
| Holloway School HILLDROP ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 731 yd |
| Grafton School EBURNE ROAD | 747 yd | |
| Cornwallis Adventure Playground Cornwallis Road | artificial grass pitch | 755 yd |
| St Martins College (Closed) Elthorne Road | 793 yd | |
| Engine Room Crossfit FORTESS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 796 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 | 213.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.