Brecknock Road Estate is in London and in Islington district. N19 5AR 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 Brecknock Road Estate, London, N19 5AR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N19 5AW, N19 5AJ, N19 5AQ, N19 5BL, N19 5AS, N19 5BD, N19 5AT, N19 5AN, N19 5AP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding N19 5AR has a slightly higher male population, with 51.9% 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 | 56% | 48.1% | -7.9% | 51.0% | -2.9% |
| Male | 44% | 51.9% | 7.9% | 49.0% | 2.9% |
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 5AR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 58.7% 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 | 50% | 58.7% | 8.7% | 37.9% | 20.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.6% | 25.3% | -2.3% | 44.2% | -18.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 6.2% | 4.9% | -1.3% | 2.2% | 2.7% |
| Divorced | 11.4% | 8% | -3.4% | 9.1% | -1.1% |
| Widowed | 3.8% | 3.1% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
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 | 48.7% | 46.8% | -1.9% | 48.4% | -1.6% |
| Good health | 33.8% | 35.3% | 1.5% | 33.6% | 1.7% |
| Fair health | 11.3% | 12.6% | 1.3% | 12.7% | -0.1% |
| Bad health | 5.5% | 4.1% | -1.4% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19% | 17.7% | -1.3% | 18.2% | -0.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.6% | 13.3% | -4.3% | 9.6% | 3.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.5% | 12.8% | 3.3% | 13.4% | -0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 4% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9% | 9.7% | 0.7% | 16.9% | -7.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.4% | 39.8% | 8.4% | 33.8% | 6.0% |
| Other | 10.5% | 2.7% | -7.8% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 55% 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 | 2.2% | 3.7% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 2.6% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 16% | 14.5% | -1.5% | 2.5% | 12.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 7.3% | 7.4% | 0.1% | 1.0% | 6.4% |
| Other Black | 5.5% | 0.4% | -5.1% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.5% | 1.9% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.9% | 0.4% | -2.5% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.8% | 3.7% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 2.9% |
| White | 57.1% | 55% | -2.1% | 81.4% | -26.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 1.5% | 2.2% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Other | 1.5% | 6.7% | 5.2% | 1.6% | 5.1% |
In this area, 60.9% 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 | 65.1% | 60.9% | -4.2% | 83.2% | -22.3% |
| European Union | 11.3% | 15.1% | 3.8% | 6.1% | 9.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.2% | 5.2% | 3.0% | 0.8% | 4.4% |
| Africa | 11.6% | 9.2% | -2.4% | 2.7% | 6.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.9% | 4.1% | 1.2% | 5.6% | -1.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.2% | 4.8% | -1.4% | 1.3% | 3.5% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 64.4% | 61.3% | -3.1% | 83.2% | -21.9% |
| 10+ Years | 3.3% | 30.9% | 27.6% | 9.8% | 21.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.8% | 5.2% | 3.4% | 2.9% | 2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.5% | 1.5% | -5.0% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 24% | 1.1% | -22.9% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.2% | 76.7% | -4.5% |
| Ireland | 3.4% | 0.6% | 2.8% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Portugal | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 3.4% | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 7.5% | 13.5% | -6.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.7% | 37.2% | -11.5% |
| Christian | 53.9% | 46.2% | 7.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 12.3% | 6.5% | 5.8% |
| Not answered | 7.8% | 6.0% | 1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Brecknock Road Estate was 159.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 8.0% higher than the Holloway average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Brecknock Road Estate has the 7th lowest crime rate of 16 local areas in Holloway and the 235th highest crime rate of 506 local areas in Islington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 70.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -17.3%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 81% 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 8 Blake House Brecknock Road Estate, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2023-05-15 | £475,760 |
| Flat 8 Blake House Brecknock Road Estate, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £394,000 | 2014-07-18 | £437,729 |
| Flat 12 Blake House Brecknock Road Estate, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2011-06-30 | £317,655 |
| Flat 13 Blake House Brecknock Road Estate, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £247,500 | 2007-03-30 | £452,920 |
| Flat 13 Blake House Brecknock Road Estate, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £82,490 | 1998-12-18 | £396,983 |
N19 5AR area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% 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 | 83 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Unemployed | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Education | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherborne Nursery School Priestly House , Athlone Street NW5 4LP | - not rated | 1,260 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Islington Nursery School 110-112 Tollington Park , N4 3RB | 3out of 4 | 2,218 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kate Greenaway Nursery School and Children's Centre Yorkway Court , Copenhagen Street N1 0UH | 4out of 4 | 2,275 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Margaret McMillan Nursery School Hornsey Rise , Islington N19 3SF | 3out of 4 | 2,355 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christopher's Nursery School Bridgeway Street , NW1 1QR | - not rated | 2,537 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tufnell Park Primary School 31 Carleton Road , N7 0HJ | 3out of 4 | 330 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Torriano Primary School Torriano Avenue , Kentish Town NW5 2SJ | 4out of 4 | 439 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Torriano Infant School Torriano Avenue , NW5 2SJ | - not rated | 439 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eleanor Palmer Primary School Lupton Street , Tufnell Park NW5 2JA | 4out of 4 | 448 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kentish Town Church of England Primary School Islip Street , NW5 2TU | 4out of 4 | 612 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 | 274 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon High Hilldrop Road , Islington N7 0JG | 3out of 4 | 274 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Acland Burghley School Burghley Road , NW5 1UJ | 3out of 4 | 775 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Camden School for Girls Sandall Road , NW5 2DB | 3out of 4 | 888 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Richard of Chichester School Royal College Street , NW1 9LY | - not rated | 1,184 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 1,164 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , NW1 1TR | - not rated | 2,197 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , N5 2AG | - not rated | 2,698 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 3,388 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsway College Gray's Inn Centre , WC1H 8JB | - not rated | 3,390 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 | 1,927 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RX | 4out of 4 | 4,731 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Bridge School 28 Carleton Road , N7 0EQ | - not rated | 519 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge School 251 Hungerford Road , N7 9LD | 4out of 4 | 803 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Yerbury Class Base (North) C/O Yerbury School , Foxham Road N19 4RR | - not rated | 993 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| College Francais Bilingue De Londres 87 Holmes Road , NW5 3AX | - not rated | 1,050 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wildwood Nature School St Mary Brookfield Hall , NW5 1SB | - not rated | 1,151 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Humdingers Catering - Camden | 39 Brecknock Road | 460 yd | |
| N FAMILY CLUB | 30 Leighton Road | 486 yd | |
| Authentique Epicerie and Bar | 114-116 Fortess Road | 503 yd | |
| Cinnamon Village | 112 Fortess Road | 504 yd | |
| HAKU KITCHIN | 118 Fortess Road | 507 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rose and Crown | 71-73 Torriano Avenue | 366 yd | |
| The Pineapple Public House | 51 Leverton Street | 466 yd | |
| Tufnell Park Tavern | Tufnell Park Tavern, 162 Tufnell Park Road | 511 yd | |
| Aces and Eights Saloon Bar | 156-158 Fortess Road | 528 yd | |
| The Assembly House | 292-294 Kentish Town Road | 581 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sanktus | 4 Lady Margaret Road | 371 yd | |
| PIZZA HUT | 120 Fortess Road | 508 yd | |
| Favourite Pizza & Chicken | 138 Fortess Road | 524 yd | |
| The Tufnell Park Bakery | Ground Floor 146 A, Fortess Road | 530 yd | |
| Chicken and Rib Time | Chicken and Rib Time, Commercial Unit | 533 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys Supermarket | 126-132 Fortess Road | 516 yd | |
| Co-operative Group Food Ltd | 9 Fortess Road | 608 yd | |
| Sainsburys | Sainsburys, 329-333 Kentish Town Road | 680 yd | |
| Iceland | 301-305 Kentish Town Road | 744 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 199-203 Kentish Town Road | 897 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Holloway School HILLDROP ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 314 yd |
| Our Lady Help Of Christians LADY MARGARET ROAD | 370 yd | |
| Engine Room Crossfit FORTESS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 504 yd |
| Tufnell Park Playing Fields TUFNELL PARK ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 552 yd |
| St George'S Church And Centre CRAYFORD ROAD | 635 yd | |
| Acland Burghley School BURGHLEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 718 yd |
| Cantelowes Gardens Sports Pitch 14A 14A OSENEY CRESCENT | artificial grass pitch | 735 yd |
| Energie Fitness (Kentish Town) 39-51 39-51 HIGHGATE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 760 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Highgate) HIGHGATE STUDIOS 53-79 HIGHGATE STUDIOS 53-79 HIGHGATE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 853 yd |
| Camden School For Girls SANDALL ROAD | 885 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 | 121 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.