Blackstock Road is in London and in Islington district. N4 2DW is located in the Finsbury 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 Blackstock Road, London, N4 2DW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N4 2JF, N4 2JJ, N4 2JZ, N4 2JN, N4 2RA, N4 2QZ, N4 2QU, N4 2DN, N4 2DL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding N4 2DW, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.6% 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 | 49.3% | 52.6% | 3.3% | 51.0% | 1.6% |
| Male | 50.7% | 47.4% | -3.3% | 49.0% | -1.6% |
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 N4 2DW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 57.8% 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 | 63.7% | 57.8% | -5.9% | 37.9% | 19.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25.1% | 25.5% | 0.4% | 44.2% | -18.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 2.5% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 5.1% | 9.8% | 4.7% | 9.1% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 2.3% | 4.4% | 2.1% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 48.5% | 57.5% | 9.0% | 48.4% | 9.1% |
| Good health | 34.3% | 23.5% | -10.8% | 33.6% | -10.1% |
| Fair health | 10.8% | 11.3% | 0.5% | 12.7% | -1.4% |
| Bad health | 6% | 4.9% | -1.1% | 4.0% | 0.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 2.8% | 2.4% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
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.
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 56%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.4% | 11% | 2.6% | 18.2% | -7.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.6% | 8.6% | 3.0% | 9.6% | -1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.5% | 8.1% | 1.6% | 13.4% | -5.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -3.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.6% | 12.4% | 6.8% | 16.9% | -4.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 57.2% | 56% | -1.2% | 33.8% | 22.2% |
| Other | 16.3% | 2.4% | -13.9% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 56.9% 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 | 3% | 2.8% | -0.2% | 1.1% | 1.7% |
| Chinese | 2.2% | 3.3% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 2.6% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Pakistani | 3.4% | 3.7% | 0.3% | 2.7% | 1.0% |
| Other Asian | 2.6% | 4.1% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Black African | 8.6% | 6.5% | -2.1% | 2.5% | 4.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.6% | 4.5% | -1.1% | 1.0% | 3.5% |
| Other Black | 1.9% | 0.8% | -1.1% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 4.9% | 4.2% | 0.8% | 4.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.5% | 0.8% | -0.7% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 3.7% | 1.6% | -2.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 63.1% | 56.9% | -6.2% | 81.4% | -24.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 2.8% | 2.4% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| Other | 2.6% | 4.5% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 2.9% |
In this area, 61.1% 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 | 63.1% | 61.1% | -2.0% | 83.2% | -22.1% |
| European Union | 10.8% | 10.9% | 0.1% | 6.1% | 4.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 3.2% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| Africa | 7.5% | 8.1% | 0.6% | 2.7% | 5.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.6% | 7.3% | 1.7% | 5.6% | 1.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 7.5% | 8.5% | 1.0% | 1.3% | 7.2% |
| Oceania | 4.5% | 0.8% | -3.7% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 60.8% | 61.1% | 0.3% | 83.2% | -22.1% |
| 10+ Years | 5.6% | 23.1% | 17.5% | 9.8% | 13.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.7% | 8.5% | 4.8% | 2.9% | 5.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.8% | 4.9% | -2.9% | 2.2% | 2.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 22% | 2.4% | -19.6% | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72% | 76.7% | -4.7% |
| Ireland | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| France | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Italy | 4.1% | 0.6% | 3.5% |
| Spain | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Turkey | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 3.7% | 0.3% | 3.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 5.7% | 13.5% | -7.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.5% | 37.2% | 2.3% |
| Christian | 30.2% | 46.2% | -16.0% |
| Hindu | 2% | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| Jewish | 2.8% | 0.5% | 2.3% |
| Muslim | 17.3% | 6.5% | 10.8% |
| Not answered | 8.1% | 6.0% | 2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Blackstock Road was 287.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 128.8% higher than the Arsenal average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Blackstock Road has the 18th highest crime rate of 87 local areas in Arsenal and the 103rd highest crime rate of 506 local areas in Islington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 49.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.0%.
Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 99% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 64 Blackstock Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £570,000 | 2024-10-28 | £556,111 |
| Ground Floor Shop 64 Blackstock Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2024-01-23 | £148,663 |
| Ground Floor Shop 64 Blackstock Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £1,190,000 | 2023-06-27 | £1,165,548 |
| 50 Blackstock Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £500 | 2021-08-09 | £494 |
| Second Floor Flat 12 Blackstock Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2020-11-20 | £377,261 |
N4 2DW area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 11% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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 | 72 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Retired | 21 |
| Other | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 22 |
| Information and communication | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Education | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Other | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stroud Green Pre-School Centre Ennis Road , Stroud Green N4 3HD | - not rated | 656 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Islington Nursery School 110-112 Tollington Park , N4 3RB | 3out of 4 | 862 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Margaret McMillan Nursery School Hornsey Rise , Islington N19 3SF | 3out of 4 | 2,000 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 | 2,345 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 | 3,577 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ambler Primary School and Children's Centre Blackstock Road , Finsbury Park N4 2DR | - not rated | 162 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkwood Primary School Queen's Drive , N4 2HQ | 3out of 4 | 328 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gillespie Primary School Gillespie Road , N5 1LH | 4out of 4 | 493 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Highbury Vale CofE Primary School Conewood Street , N5 1DL | 3out of 4 | 682 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Poole's Park Junior School Lennox Road , Finsbury Park N4 3NW | - not rated | 722 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arts and Media School Islington Turle Road , N4 3LS | 3out of 4 | 1,059 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| George Orwell School Turle Road , Tollington Park N4 3LS | - not rated | 1,059 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Highbury Fields School Highbury Hill , N5 1AR | 4out of 4 | 1,320 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Skinners' Academy Woodberry Grove , N4 1SY | 3out of 4 | 1,400 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke Newington School and Sixth Form Clissold Road , N16 9EX | 3out of 4 | 1,554 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , N5 2AG | - not rated | 1,363 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City and Islington College 383 Holloway Road , Holloway N7 0RN | - not rated | 1,469 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brooke House Sixth Form College Kenninghall Road , E5 8BP | - not rated | 3,530 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The College of Haringey, Enfield and North East London Tottenham Centre , High Road N15 4RU | - not rated | 3,584 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tech City College 263-269 City Road , Islington EC1V 1JX | - not rated | 4,087 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | 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 | 2,043 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Tottenham Ashley Road , Tottenham N17 9LN | 4out of 4 | 4,660 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primrose Independent School Congregational Church , Highbury Quadrant N5 2TE | - not rated | 780 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcourt Centre Christian School 1-3 Regina Road , Finsbury Park N4 3PT | - not rated | 1,051 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| London Meridian Primary and Secondary School 67-83 Seven Sisters Road , Holloway N7 6BU | - not rated | 1,052 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beis Chinuch Lebonos Girls School Woodberry Down Centre , Woodberry Down N4 2SH | - not rated | 1,260 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Side By Side School Avigdor Mews , Lordship Road N16 0QJ | - not rated | 1,372 yd | Other independent special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| GRILLICIOUS | GRILLICIOUS, 50 Blackstock Road | 5 yd | |
| Yard Sale Pizza | Yard Sale Pizza, 54 Blackstock Road | 17 yd | |
| Ourika Café | 47 Blackstock Road | 34 yd | |
| Training Cafe | Training Cafe, City And Islington College Lifelong Learning Nursery | 37 yd | |
| MEDITERRANEAN CAFE | 49 BLACKSTOCK RD | 38 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackstock Public House | Blackstock Public House, Ground Floor | 154 yd | |
| Orleans Bar | Orleans Bar, Basement | 194 yd | |
| The Twelve Pins | Public House, 263 Seven Sisters Road | 250 yd | |
| The Plimsoll | The Plimsoll, Ground Floor | 253 yd | |
| King's Head Public House | King's Head Public House, 126 Blackstock Road | 262 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emparo Peri Peri & Happy Days Pizza | Emparo Peri Peri & Happy Days Pizza, Ground Floor Front | 54 yd | |
| PFC Original | 21 Blackstock Road | 56 yd | |
| KHF | KHF, 4 Blackstock Road | 125 yd | |
| Subway | Subway, 282 Seven Sisters Road | 151 yd | |
| Chicken Express | Chicken Express, Ground Floor Shop | 157 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 29-31 Blackstock Road | 56 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, Ground Floor | 167 yd | |
| Lidl | 269-271 Seven Sisters Road, Hornsey | 250 yd | |
| Marks and Spencer | Marks and Spencer, 6 City North Place | 364 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl, Ground Floor reception, Arts Building | 469 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pure Gym (London Finsbury Park) ISLEDON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 332 yd |
| Premier Fitness Club (Closed) CLIFTON HOUSE CLIFTON HOUSE CLIFTON TERRACE | health and fitness suite | 435 yd |
| Finsbury Park SEVEN SISTERS ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches, tennis courts | 567 yd |
| Arsenal Sports Centre (Closed) Arsenal Stadium Arsenal Stadium Avenell Road | grass pitches | 698 yd |
| Fitness First (London Highbury) EASTSTAND EASTSTAND HIGHBURY STADIUM SQUARE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 711 yd |
| Sobell Leisure Centre (Holloway) HORNSEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, ice rinks, squash courts | 867 yd |
| Finsbury Park - Track & Gym Endymion Road | athletics tracks, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 893 yd |
| London School Of Capoeira Leeds Place | 943 yd | |
| Islington Arts & Media School TURLE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 1,056 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Holloway) (Closed) 67-83 67-83 Seven Sisters Road | health and fitness suite | 1,093 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 | 86.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 86.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 85.6% |
| 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 | 52.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 85.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.