Junction Road is in London and in Islington district. N19 5QU is located in the Junction electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Islington North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Junction Road, London, N19 5QU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N19 5TH, N19 5DL, N19 5SJ, N19 5SN, N19 5XN, N19 5RE, N19 5SH, N19 5XE, N19 5QT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding N19 5QU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.2% 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 | 45.2% | 54.2% | 9.0% | 51.0% | 3.2% |
| Male | 54.8% | 45.8% | -9.0% | 49.0% | -3.2% |
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 5QU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 69% 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 | 67.7% | 69% | 1.3% | 37.9% | 31.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 23.2% | 17.2% | -6.0% | 44.2% | -27.0% |
| Separated | 2% | 3.9% | 1.9% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Divorced | 4% | 8.4% | 4.4% | 9.1% | -0.7% |
| Widowed | 3% | 1.5% | -1.5% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
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 (88.9%) 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 | 55.8% | 53.3% | -2.5% | 48.4% | 4.9% |
| Good health | 27.6% | 35.6% | 8.0% | 33.6% | 2.0% |
| Fair health | 13.4% | 8.9% | -4.5% | 12.7% | -3.8% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 2.2% | -1.0% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
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 5QU this area, 9.4% 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 60.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.6% | 9.4% | -3.2% | 18.2% | -8.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.1% | 5.4% | -1.7% | 9.6% | -4.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.6% | 7.9% | 1.3% | 13.4% | -5.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -3.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 19.7% | 13.9% | -5.8% | 16.9% | -3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 43.4% | 60.4% | 17.0% | 33.8% | 26.6% |
| Other | 10.6% | 1.5% | -9.1% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 60.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 3.7% | 0.9% | -2.8% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 4.6% | 8.4% | 3.8% | 3.1% | 5.3% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Other Asian | 9.2% | 4.8% | -4.4% | 1.6% | 3.2% |
| Black African | 4.1% | 4% | -0.1% | 2.5% | 1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.3% | 4% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 3.0% |
| Other Black | 1.8% | 0.4% | -1.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 0.4% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.4% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 2.3% | 3.5% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 2.7% |
| White | 64.1% | 60.8% | -3.3% | 81.4% | -20.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other | 2.8% | 5.3% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 3.7% |
In this area, just 46.2% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 57.6% | 46.2% | -11.4% | 83.2% | -37.0% |
| European Union | 13.8% | 24% | 10.2% | 6.1% | 17.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 5.5% | 5.3% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 4.5% |
| Africa | 3.7% | 4.9% | 1.2% | 2.7% | 2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 12.4% | 12.9% | 0.5% | 5.6% | 7.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.5% | 4.9% | -0.6% | 1.3% | 3.6% |
| Oceania | 1.4% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 46.2% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 19.6% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 54.4% | 46.2% | -8.2% | 83.2% | -37.0% |
| 10+ Years | 6.9% | 19.6% | 12.7% | 9.8% | 9.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.4% | 10.2% | 2.8% | 2.9% | 7.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 11.1% | 16% | 4.9% | 2.2% | 13.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 20.3% | 8% | -12.3% | 1.9% | 6.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 57.6% | 76.7% | -19.1% |
| Ireland | 3.5% | 0.6% | 2.9% |
| France | 3.1% | 0.3% | 2.8% |
| Germany | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Italy | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 4.4% | 0.4% | 4.0% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Romania | 2.6% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Other EU countries | 7.4% | 1.5% | 5.9% |
| Turkey | 2.2% | 0.1% | 2.1% |
| Other Europe | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| North Africa | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 3.1% | 1.2% | 1.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Central and South America | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Oceania | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| No passport held | 1.3% | 13.5% | -12.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.9% | 37.2% | 6.7% |
| Christian | 28.3% | 46.2% | -17.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 4.5% | 1.7% | 2.8% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 14.8% | 6.5% | 8.3% |
| Other religion | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Junction Road was 2269.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 735.5% higher than the Junction average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Junction Road has the highest crime rate of 43 local areas in Junction and the 3rd highest crime rate of 506 local areas in Islington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 461.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 7.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 91 Junction Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £1,975,000 | 2024-01-12 | £1,957,401 |
| 53 Junction Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £10,000 | 2023-07-19 | £9,804 |
| Ground Floor Shop 69 Junction Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £2,000 | 2021-08-18 | £1,974 |
| 61 Junction Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £20,000 | 2021-07-12 | £20,304 |
| 71A Junction Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £445,000 | 2021-06-18 | £459,222 |
N19 5QU area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 5% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 17% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in N19 5QU area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 81 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Other | 12 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Retired | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Other | 14 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Education | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret McMillan Nursery School Hornsey Rise , Islington N19 3SF | 3out of 4 | 1,233 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Islington Nursery School 110-112 Tollington Park , N4 3RB | 3out of 4 | 1,686 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stroud Green Pre-School Centre Ennis Road , Stroud Green N4 3HD | - not rated | 2,095 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sherborne Nursery School Priestly House , Athlone Street NW5 4LP | - not rated | 2,134 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 | 3,513 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John's Upper Holloway CofE Primary School Pemberton Gardens , Upper Holloway N19 5RR | 3out of 4 | 219 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hargrave Park Primary School 51 Bredgar Road , N19 5BS | 3out of 4 | 368 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Yerbury Primary School Foxham Road , Yerbury Road N19 4RR | 4out of 4 | 482 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookfield Primary School Chester Road , N19 5DH | 3out of 4 | 704 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Highgate Hill , Highgate N19 5NE | 4out of 4 | 761 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Carmel Catholic College for Girls Holland Walk , Duncombe Road N19 3EU | - not rated | 646 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 | 673 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aloysius' College Hornsey Lane , Highgate N6 5LY | 3out of 4 | 774 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aloysius RC College Hornsey Lane , Highgate N6 5LY | - not rated | 774 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Acland Burghley School Burghley Road , NW5 1UJ | 3out of 4 | 879 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 | 1,447 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , N5 2AG | - not rated | 3,124 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , NW1 1TR | - not rated | 3,467 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 4,648 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsway College Gray's Inn Centre , WC1H 8JB | - not rated | 4,650 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 | 2,770 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harborough Aut School Elthorne Road , Upper Holloway N19 4AB | - not rated | 328 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New River College KS3 Lough Road , N7 8RH | - not rated | 338 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Yerbury Class Base (North) C/O Yerbury School , Foxham Road N19 4RR | - not rated | 482 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge Satellite Provision Duncombe Road , N19 3DL | 3out of 4 | 665 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge School 28 Carleton Road , N7 0EQ | - not rated | 806 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brioche Boys | Brioche Boys, Commercial Unit | 6 yd | |
| Shinobi Sushi | Shinobi Sushi, Commercial | 62 yd | |
| Bread and Bean | Bread and Bean, Commercial Unit | 81 yd | |
| Barry's Kitchen | Barry's Kitchen, Ground Floor, Roydon Mansions | 83 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Costa Coffee, 35 Junction Road | 100 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Johns Tavern | St Johns Tavern, St John's Tavern Public House | 2 yd | |
| Oak and Pastor | Oak and Pastor, 86 Junction Road | 181 yd | |
| Mother Red Cap Public House | Mother Red Cap Public House, 665 Holloway Road | 202 yd | |
| Archway Tavern and Live Room | Archway Tavern and Live Room, Ground Floor | 275 yd | |
| Whittington Stone | Whittington Stone, 53 Highgate Hill | 322 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Cow | Holy Cow, Commercial Unit | 68 yd | |
| Archway Kebab | Archway Kebab, Ground Floor Front | 111 yd | |
| Planet Kebab | Planet Kebab, Ground Floor | 134 yd | |
| Subway | Subway, 8-10 Junction Road | 167 yd | |
| Reina Doner Kebab | Reina Doner Kebab, Ground Floor And Basement | 191 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Foods | Iceland Foods, 46 Junction Road | 48 yd | |
| The Co-Operative Food group | The Co-Operative Food group, 15-19 Junction Road | 153 yd | |
| Aldi | Aldi, Ground Floor | 197 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, Ground Floor 641 - 643 | 266 yd | |
| Co-operative Food Group | Co-operative Food Group, Workshop | 710 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hargrave Hall Community Centre Hargrave Road | 129 yd | |
| Archway Leisure Centre MACDONALD ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 208 yd |
| Dowe Dynamics Gym & Fitness Shop ARCHWAY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 265 yd |
| St Martins College (Closed) Elthorne Road | 324 yd | |
| Whittington Park Synthetic Turf Pitch WEDMORE GARDENS | artificial grass pitch | 526 yd |
| Highgate Newtown Community Centre Sports Hall BERTRAM STREET | health and fitness suite | 608 yd |
| City Of London Academy Highgate Hill HOLLAND WALK | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 676 yd |
| Kenlyn Lawn Tennis Club CROFTDOWN ROAD | indoor bowls, tennis courts | 732 yd |
| Tufnell Park Playing Fields TUFNELL PARK ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 739 yd |
| Caxton House CAXTON HOUSE CAXTON HOUSE ST. JOHN'S WAY | 745 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 | 76.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 126.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.