Rowan Walk is in London and in Islington district. N19 5XL is located in the Junction electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Islington North. This postcode has been in use since 1984-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Rowan Walk, London, N19 5XL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N19 5BH, N19 5JE, N19 5DW, N19 5XG, N19 5DP, N19 5JW, N19 5BS, N19 5DN, N19 5XH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding N19 5XL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.3% 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 | 49.2% | 54.3% | 5.1% | 51.0% | 3.3% |
| Male | 50.8% | 45.7% | -5.1% | 49.0% | -3.3% |
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 5XL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 55.3% 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 | 50.6% | 55.3% | 4.7% | 37.9% | 17.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 23.3% | 20.8% | -2.5% | 44.2% | -23.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| Separated | 5.2% | 5% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Divorced | 15.1% | 13.2% | -1.9% | 9.1% | 4.1% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 3.1% | -2.7% | 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 | 40.6% | 44.1% | 3.5% | 48.4% | -4.3% |
| Good health | 28.9% | 29.8% | 0.9% | 33.6% | -3.8% |
| Fair health | 19.3% | 16.5% | -2.8% | 12.7% | 3.8% |
| Bad health | 9.6% | 6.9% | -2.7% | 4.0% | 2.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 2.7% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34.3% | 23.6% | -10.7% | 18.2% | 5.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.4% | 8.3% | -5.1% | 9.6% | -1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7% | 11.5% | 4.5% | 13.4% | -1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 1.3% | -0.4% | 5.3% | -4.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.9% | 10.2% | 0.3% | 16.9% | -6.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.4% | 42% | 17.6% | 33.8% | 8.2% |
| Other | 9.3% | 3.2% | -6.1% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 57% 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 | 4.1% | 2.2% | -1.9% | 0.7% | 1.5% |
| Indian | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Pakistani | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 2% | 2.2% | 0.2% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Black African | 9.1% | 10.2% | 1.1% | 2.5% | 7.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 8.6% | 3.8% | -4.8% | 1.0% | 2.8% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3% | 1.1% | -1.9% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.5% | 1.1% | -0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 5.9% | 5.9% | 0.9% | 5.0% |
| Mixed Other | 5.1% | 0% | -5.1% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 57.9% | 57% | -0.9% | 81.4% | -24.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 1% | 3.8% | 2.8% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Other | 3.6% | 8.1% | 4.5% | 1.6% | 6.5% |
In this area, 62.7% 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 | 63.5% | 62.7% | -0.8% | 83.2% | -20.5% |
| European Union | 8.6% | 13.5% | 4.9% | 6.1% | 7.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 6.6% | 6.5% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 5.7% |
| Africa | 10.7% | 7.6% | -3.1% | 2.7% | 4.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.1% | 5.4% | -0.7% | 5.6% | -0.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.6% | 4.3% | 0.7% | 1.3% | 3.0% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 58.4% | 62.4% | 4.0% | 83.2% | -20.8% |
| 10+ Years | 3.6% | 27.4% | 23.8% | 9.8% | 17.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.6% | 2.7% | -0.9% | 2.9% | -0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.1% | 4.3% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 29.4% | 3.2% | -26.2% | 1.9% | 1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.7% | 76.7% | -1.0% |
| Ireland | 3.7% | 0.6% | 3.1% |
| France | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 3.7% | 1.5% | 2.2% |
| Other Europe | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 4.8% | 13.5% | -8.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25% | 37.2% | -12.2% |
| Christian | 41.5% | 46.2% | -4.7% |
| Buddhist | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Jewish | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 17% | 6.5% | 10.5% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other religion | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Not answered | 10.6% | 6.0% | 4.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rowan Walk was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Junction average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2A Rowan Walk, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2019-03-08 | £433,837 |
| 1A Rowan Walk, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2010-06-29 | £371,046 |
| 2A Rowan Walk, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2010-05-21 | £393,370 |
| 1A Rowan Walk, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2006-04-06 | £374,868 |
| 2A Rowan Walk, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2003-12-05 | £369,417 |
The percentage of student residents living in N19 5XL 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 | 43 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Retired | 18 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 1,380 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Islington Nursery School 110-112 Tollington Park , N4 3RB | 3out of 4 | 1,937 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sherborne Nursery School Priestly House , Athlone Street NW5 4LP | - not rated | 2,057 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stroud Green Pre-School Centre Ennis Road , Stroud Green N4 3HD | - not rated | 2,343 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 | 3,630 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 | 107 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookfield Primary School Chester Road , N19 5DH | 3out of 4 | 446 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 | 461 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Highgate Hill , Highgate N19 5NE | 4out of 4 | 600 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Yerbury Primary School Foxham Road , Yerbury Road N19 4RR | 4out of 4 | 715 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Aloysius' College Hornsey Lane , Highgate N6 5LY | 3out of 4 | 698 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aloysius RC College Hornsey Lane , Highgate N6 5LY | - not rated | 698 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Acland Burghley School Burghley Road , NW5 1UJ | 3out of 4 | 809 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Carmel Catholic College for Girls Holland Walk , Duncombe Road N19 3EU | - not rated | 824 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 | 849 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 | 1,684 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , N5 2AG | - not rated | 3,374 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , NW1 1TR | - not rated | 3,501 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 4,752 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsway College Gray's Inn Centre , WC1H 8JB | - not rated | 4,754 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 | 2,977 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 | 529 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New River College KS3 Lough Road , N7 8RH | - not rated | 551 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wildwood Nature School St Mary Brookfield Hall , NW5 1SB | - not rated | 650 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Yerbury Class Base (North) C/O Yerbury School , Foxham Road N19 4RR | - not rated | 715 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge Satellite Provision Duncombe Road , N19 3DL | 3out of 4 | 837 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cricks Corner | Cricks Corner, 80 Dartmouth Park Hill | 165 yd | |
| The House | The House, Ground Floor | 186 yd | |
| Barry's Kitchen | Barry's Kitchen, Ground Floor, Roydon Mansions | 255 yd | |
| Little Garden Cafe | Little Garden Cafe, Basement And Ground | 261 yd | |
| Shinobi Sushi | Shinobi Sushi, Commercial | 261 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak and Pastor | Oak and Pastor, 86 Junction Road | 248 yd | |
| St Johns Tavern | St Johns Tavern, St John's Tavern Public House | 261 yd | |
| The Star | 47 Chester Road | 303 yd | |
| Whittington Stone | Whittington Stone, 53 Highgate Hill | 317 yd | |
| Archway Tavern and Live Room | Archway Tavern and Live Room, Ground Floor | 371 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Cow | Holy Cow, Commercial Unit | 258 yd | |
| Archway Kebab | Archway Kebab, Ground Floor Front | 277 yd | |
| King's Chinese Takeaway | King's Chinese Takeaway, Commercial Unit | 310 yd | |
| Subway | Subway, 8-10 Junction Road | 312 yd | |
| Planet Kebab | Planet Kebab, Ground Floor | 321 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Foods | Iceland Foods, 46 Junction Road | 219 yd | |
| The Co-Operative Food group | The Co-Operative Food group, 15-19 Junction Road | 332 yd | |
| Aldi | Aldi, Ground Floor | 387 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, Ground Floor 641 - 643 | 518 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 23-25 Swain's Lane | 843 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Archway Leisure Centre MACDONALD ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 228 yd |
| Highgate Newtown Community Centre Sports Hall BERTRAM STREET | health and fitness suite | 369 yd |
| Hargrave Hall Community Centre Hargrave Road | 391 yd | |
| Dowe Dynamics Gym & Fitness Shop ARCHWAY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 396 yd |
| St Martins College (Closed) Elthorne Road | 544 yd | |
| Kenlyn Lawn Tennis Club CROFTDOWN ROAD | indoor bowls, tennis courts | 546 yd |
| St Aloysius College HORNSEY LANE | 703 yd | |
| Waterlow Park WATERLOW PARK CENTRE WATERLOW PARK CENTRE DARTMOUTH PARK HILL | tennis courts | 710 yd |
| Lauderdale House LAUDERDALE HOUSE LAUDERDALE HOUSE HIGHGATE HILL | 732 yd | |
| Whittington Park Synthetic Turf Pitch WEDMORE GARDENS | artificial grass pitch | 786 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.