Bredgar Road is in London and in Islington district. N19 5BW is located in the Junction electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Islington North. This postcode has been in use since 1983-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bredgar Road, London, N19 5BW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N19 5XW, N19 5DN, N19 5XE, N19 5JL, N19 5XN, N19 5XG, N19 5JP, N19 5DL, N19 5DW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding N19 5BW has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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 | 55.4% | 50% | -5.4% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 44.6% | 50% | 5.4% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 N19 5BW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.4% 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 | 47.4% | 54.4% | 7.0% | 37.9% | 16.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 19.7% | 14.7% | -5.0% | 44.2% | -29.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 2.9% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 13.2% | 17.6% | 4.4% | 9.1% | 8.5% |
| Widowed | 15.8% | 8.8% | -7.0% | 6.1% | 2.7% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (57.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 30.4% | 34.2% | 3.8% | 48.4% | -14.2% |
| Good health | 25.6% | 23.5% | -2.1% | 33.6% | -10.1% |
| Fair health | 21.4% | 22.1% | 0.7% | 12.7% | 9.4% |
| Bad health | 15.5% | 15.4% | -0.1% | 4.0% | 11.4% |
| Very bad health | 7.1% | 4.7% | -2.4% | 1.2% | 3.5% |
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 5BW this area, 29% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 40.8% | 29% | -11.8% | 18.2% | 10.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.9% | 9.4% | -0.5% | 9.6% | -0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.1% | 8% | -7.1% | 13.4% | -5.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 3.6% | 2.9% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.3% | 15.2% | 9.9% | 16.9% | -1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.1% | 31.2% | 10.1% | 33.8% | -2.6% |
| Other | 7.2% | 3.6% | -3.6% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 4.8% | 2.6% | -2.2% | 2.5% | 0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.8% | 6% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 5.0% |
| Other Black | 1.8% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 2.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 2% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.8% | 2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 81.5% | 74.8% | -6.7% | 81.4% | -6.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Other | 2.4% | 6% | 3.6% | 1.6% | 4.4% |
In this area, 63.9% 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 | 75.6% | 63.9% | -11.7% | 83.2% | -19.3% |
| European Union | 10.7% | 18.4% | 7.7% | 6.1% | 12.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 3% | 6.1% | 3.1% | 0.8% | 5.3% |
| Africa | 4.8% | 2% | -2.8% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.8% | 2.7% | 0.9% | 5.6% | -2.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.2% | 5.4% | 1.2% | 1.3% | 4.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 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 | 69% | 63.5% | -5.5% | 83.2% | -19.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 29.7% | 28.5% | 9.8% | 19.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 2.7% | 1.5% | 2.9% | -0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 2.7% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 27.4% | 1.4% | -26.0% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.6% | 76.7% | -7.1% |
| Ireland | 3.4% | 0.6% | 2.8% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 4.7% | 1.5% | 3.2% |
| Middle East | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 16.2% | 13.5% | 2.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.5% | 37.2% | 1.3% |
| Christian | 43.9% | 46.2% | -2.3% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Muslim | 2.7% | 6.5% | -3.8% |
| Other religion | 3.4% | 0.6% | 2.8% |
| Not answered | 10.8% | 6.0% | 4.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bredgar Road was 254.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 6.0% lower than the Junction average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Bredgar Road has the 16th highest crime rate of 46 local areas in Junction and the 118th highest crime rate of 530 local areas in Islington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 78.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -54.6%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 89% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29A Bredgar Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2024-11-08 | £440,690 |
| 7C Bredgar Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2023-02-27 | £382,695 |
| 39A Bredgar Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £379,000 | 2021-10-20 | £359,471 |
| 29A Bredgar Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2019-08-01 | £401,720 |
| 31C Bredgar Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2018-03-19 | £413,746 |
N19 5BW area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 10% 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 | 37 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Part-Time Employee | 7 |
| Self-Employed | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Construction | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret McMillan Nursery School Hornsey Rise , N19 3SF | 3out of 4 | 1,363 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Islington Nursery School 110-112 Tollington Park , N4 3RB | 3out of 4 | 1,941 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 | 3,667 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands Park Nursery School and Childrens Centre Woodlands Park Road , Tottenham N15 3SD | 4out of 4 | 3,944 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 4,910 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hargrave Park Primary School 51 Bredgar Road , N19 5BS | 3out of 4 | 93 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookfield Primary School Chester Road , N19 5DH | 3out of 4 | 443 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 | 483 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Highgate Hill , Highgate N19 5NE | 4out of 4 | 564 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Yerbury Primary School Foxham Road , Yerbury Road N19 4RR | 4out of 4 | 740 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Aloysius RC College Hornsey Lane , Highgate N6 5LY | 2out of 4 | 663 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| City of London Academy, Highgate Hill Holland Walk, Duncombe Road , Archway N19 3EU | 3out of 4 | 838 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Acland Burghley School Burghley Road , NW5 1UJ | 3out of 4 | 841 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| La Sainte Union Catholic Secondary School Highgate Road , NW5 1RP | 3out of 4 | 956 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Parliament Hill School Highgate Road , NW5 1RL | 3out of 4 | 1,082 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , Highbury East N5 2AD | - not rated | 3,397 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , Mill Hill Road NW1 1TR | - not rated | 3,537 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 4,789 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 42 - 43 Queen Square , Camden WC1N 3AQ | - not rated | 5,431 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 | 3out of 4 | 3,008 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New River College Medical Ifor Ward , Highgate Hill N19 5NF | 4out of 4 | 292 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Channing School The Bank , N6 5HF | - not rated | 823 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Odyssey House School 2c Northwood Road , London N6 5TN | - not rated | 1,168 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highgate School North Road , Highgate N6 4AY | - not rated | 1,244 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Avenue Pre-Preparatory School and Nursery 2 Highgate Avenue , Highgate N6 5RX | - not rated | 1,493 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shinobi Sushi | Shinobi Sushi, Commercial | 148 yd | |
| Brioche Boys | Brioche Boys, Commercial Unit | 151 yd | |
| Barry's Kitchen | Barry's Kitchen, Ground Floor, Roydon Mansions | 159 yd | |
| Little Garden Cafe | Little Garden Cafe, Basement And Ground | 164 yd | |
| Workman's Cafe | Workman's Cafe, 103 Junction Road | 188 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Johns Tavern | St Johns Tavern, St John's Tavern Public House | 148 yd | |
| Oak and Pastor | Oak and Pastor, 86 Junction Road | 168 yd | |
| Whittington Stone | Whittington Stone, 53 Highgate Hill | 304 yd | |
| Archway Tavern and Live Room | Archway Tavern and Live Room, Ground Floor | 318 yd | |
| Mother Red Cap Public House | Mother Red Cap Public House, 665 Holloway Road | 326 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Cow | Holy Cow, Commercial Unit | 146 yd | |
| Archway Kebab | Archway Kebab, Ground Floor Front | 186 yd | |
| Planet Kebab | Planet Kebab, Ground Floor | 230 yd | |
| Subway | Subway, 8-10 Junction Road | 234 yd | |
| King's Chinese Takeaway | King's Chinese Takeaway, Commercial Unit | 234 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Foods | Iceland Foods, 46 Junction Road | 109 yd | |
| The Co-Operative Food group | The Co-Operative Food group, 15-19 Junction Road | 244 yd | |
| Aldi | Aldi, Ground Floor | 299 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, Ground Floor 641 - 643 | 410 yd | |
| Co-operative Food Group | Co-operative Food Group, Workshop | 858 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Archway Leisure Centre MACDONALD ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 190 yd |
| Hargrave Hall Community Centre Hargrave Road | 277 yd | |
| Dowe Dynamics Gym & Fitness Shop ARCHWAY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 331 yd |
| St Martins College (Closed) Elthorne Road | 450 yd | |
| Highgate Newtown Community Centre Sports Hall BERTRAM STREET | health and fitness suite | 464 yd |
| Kenlyn Lawn Tennis Club CROFTDOWN ROAD | indoor bowls, tennis courts | 611 yd |
| Whittington Park Synthetic Turf Pitch WEDMORE GARDENS | artificial grass pitch | 671 yd |
| St Aloysius College HORNSEY LANE | 736 yd | |
| City Of London Academy Highgate Hill HOLLAND WALK | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 779 yd |
| Tufnell Park Playing Fields TUFNELL PARK ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 785 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 | 78.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 124.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.