Blackstock Road is in London and in Islington district. N4 2DX is located in the Arsenal 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 2DX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N4 2YA, N4 2JS, N4 2AU, N4 2DY, N4 2JT, N4 2EH, N4 2EA, N4 2DZ, N4 2JU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding N4 2DX has a slightly higher male population, with 51% 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 | 41.8% | 49% | 7.2% | 51.0% | -2.0% |
| Male | 58.2% | 51% | -7.2% | 49.0% | 2.0% |
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 N4 2DX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 62.4% 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 | 70.4% | 62.4% | -8.0% | 37.9% | 24.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 20.8% | 27.5% | 6.7% | 44.2% | -16.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 0.8% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 3.1% | 5.5% | 2.4% | 9.1% | -3.6% |
| Widowed | 2% | 3.9% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
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 (88.7%) 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 | 63.7% | 60.1% | -3.6% | 48.4% | 11.7% |
| Good health | 26.4% | 28.6% | 2.2% | 33.6% | -5.0% |
| Fair health | 6.8% | 5.5% | -1.3% | 12.7% | -7.2% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 5.1% | 2.0% | 4.0% | 1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 67.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.5% | 11.8% | 3.3% | 18.2% | -6.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 2.5% | 2.4% | -0.1% | 9.6% | -7.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 2% | 5.1% | 3.1% | 13.4% | -8.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -3.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.6% | 9.4% | -7.2% | 16.9% | -7.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 64.5% | 67.8% | 3.3% | 33.8% | 34.0% |
| Other | 5.1% | 2% | -3.1% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 73.4% 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 | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 2% | 1.2% | 3.1% | -1.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 3.1% | 4.3% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 2.7% |
| Black African | 1.6% | 2.6% | 1.0% | 2.5% | 0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 3% | 2.2% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.4% | 4.3% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 3.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 84.3% | 73.4% | -10.9% | 81.4% | -8.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Other | 1% | 3.6% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
In this area, 65.9% 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 | 71.3% | 65.9% | -5.4% | 83.2% | -17.3% |
| European Union | 13.1% | 16.4% | 3.3% | 6.1% | 10.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.3% | 3.9% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 3.1% |
| Africa | 2.3% | 3.9% | 1.6% | 2.7% | 1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.7% | 4.2% | -0.5% | 5.6% | -1.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.5% | 3.2% | -2.3% | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 66.8% | 66.1% | -0.7% | 83.2% | -17.1% |
| 10+ Years | 3.9% | 16.5% | 12.6% | 9.8% | 6.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 5% | 6.5% | 1.5% | 2.9% | 3.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.1% | 6.8% | -1.3% | 2.2% | 4.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.2% | 4.2% | -12.0% | 1.9% | 2.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.1% | 76.7% | -1.6% |
| Ireland | 3.9% | 0.6% | 3.3% |
| France | 2.9% | 0.3% | 2.6% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Other EU countries | 4.9% | 1.5% | 3.4% |
| Turkey | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North Africa | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 2.9% | 13.5% | -10.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.5% | 37.2% | 9.3% |
| Christian | 34.5% | 46.2% | -11.7% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 6.5% | 6.5% | 0.0% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 11.6% | 6.0% | 5.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Blackstock Road was 205.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 64.7% higher than the Arsenal average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Blackstock Road has the 29th highest crime rate of 91 local areas in Arsenal and the 167th highest crime rate of 530 local areas in Islington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 49.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.9%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 136A Blackstock Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £525,000 | 2021-03-31 | £507,636 |
| 134 Blackstock Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £16,000 | 2018-09-14 | £16,000 |
| 140B Blackstock Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £585,000 | 2016-09-13 | £597,012 |
| 140A - 140B Blackstock Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £373,000 | 2016-05-12 | £381,050 |
| 140A - 140B Blackstock Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £860,000 | 2015-03-31 | £995,017 |
N4 2DX area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 8% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% 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.
N4 2DX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 124 |
| Self-Employed | 39 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 72 |
| Information and communication | 32 |
| Other | 31 |
| Education | 30 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Mining and quarrying | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Islington Nursery School 110-112 Tollington Park , N4 3RB | 3out of 4 | 1,098 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Margaret McMillan Nursery School Hornsey Rise , N19 3SF | 3out of 4 | 2,244 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 | 2,538 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 | 3,427 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Comet Nursery School and Children's Centre 20 Halcomb Street , Hoxton N1 5RF | 4out of 4 | 3,479 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | 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 | 4out of 4 | 108 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gillespie Primary School Gillespie Road , N5 1LH | 4out of 4 | 227 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkwood Primary School Queen's Drive , N4 2HQ | 3out of 4 | 423 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Highbury Vale CofE Primary School Conewood Street , N5 1DL | 4out of 4 | 434 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joan of Arc RC Primary School Northolme Road , Highbury Park N5 2UX | 3out of 4 | 699 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highbury Fields School Highbury Hill , N5 1AR | 4out of 4 | 1,089 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Arts and Media School Islington Turle Road , N4 3LS | 3out of 4 | 1,291 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke Newington School and Sixth Form Clissold Road , N16 9EX | 3out of 4 | 1,330 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of London Academy Highbury Grove 8 Highbury Grove , Islington N5 2EQ | 1out of 4 | 1,468 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Skinners' Academy Woodberry Grove , N4 1SY | 3out of 4 | 1,534 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | 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 | 1,106 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brooke House Sixth Form College Kenninghall Road , E5 8BP | - not rated | 3,360 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ada National College for Digital Skills Broad Lane , Tottenham Hale N15 4AG | - not rated | 4,068 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , Mill Hill Road NW1 1TR | - not rated | 4,165 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 4,440 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 | 1,870 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Tottenham Ashley Road , Tottenham Hale N17 9LN | 4out of 4 | 4,732 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beis Chinuch Lebonos Girls School Woodberry Down Centre , Woodberry Down N4 2SH | - not rated | 1,345 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| London Metropolitan University 166 - 220 Holloway Road , N7 8DB | - not rated | 1,391 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Samuel Rhodes MLD School 11 Highbury New Park , N5 2EG | 4out of 4 | 1,570 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| T T T Y Y School 14 Heathland Road , London N16 5NH | - not rated | 1,663 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy: the Courtyard Holloway Road , Islington N7 8LT | 3out of 4 | 1,717 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Blackstock Kitchen | The Blackstock Kitchen, Shop | 2 yd | |
| The Greek souvlaki Club | The Greek souvlaki Club, 138 Blackstock Road | 8 yd | |
| Pizzadelique | Pizzadelique, 1-3 Chatterton Road | 22 yd | |
| Yildiz | 163 Blackstock Road | 48 yd | |
| Cafe Latte | 147 Blackstock Road | 48 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| T Bird Bar | T Bird Bar, Ground Floor | 10 yd | |
| Brookgate | 175 Blackstock Road | 48 yd | |
| King's Head Public House | King's Head Public House, 126 Blackstock Road | 130 yd | |
| Mountgrove Bothy | Shop Ground Floor, 90 Mountgrove Road | 136 yd | |
| Cannons - The Factory | Cannons - The Factory, 223A Blackstock Road | 228 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passion Kitchen | Passion Kitchen, Basement And Ground Floor Cafe | 4 yd | |
| Zing Zing and Shwang Chinese | Zing Zing and Shwang Chinese, 142 Blackstock Road | 20 yd | |
| Sunlight Kebab | Sunlight Kebab, Basement And Ground Floor | 100 yd | |
| Hua Xin | 135 Blackstock Road | 152 yd | |
| Golden Fish Bar | Golden Fish Bar, 98 Gillespie Road | 166 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 29-31 Blackstock Road | 438 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, Ground Floor | 552 yd | |
| Sainsbury's (Clissold Quarter) | 255-259 Green Lanes | 577 yd | |
| Lidl | 269-271 Seven Sisters Road, Hornsey | 641 yd | |
| Marks and Spencer | Marks and Spencer, 6 City North Place | 741 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Arsenal Sports Centre (Closed) Arsenal Stadium Arsenal Stadium Avenell Road | grass pitches | 458 yd |
| Fitness First (London Highbury) EASTSTAND EASTSTAND HIGHBURY STADIUM SQUARE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 465 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Finsbury Park) ISLEDON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 619 yd |
| Premier Fitness Club (Closed) CLIFTON HOUSE CLIFTON HOUSE CLIFTON TERRACE | health and fitness suite | 821 yd |
| Clissold Park CLISSOLD PARK CLISSOLD PARK STOKE NEWINGTON CHURCH STREET | grass pitches, tennis courts | 889 yd |
| Finsbury Park SEVEN SISTERS ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches, tennis courts | 893 yd |
| Sobell Leisure Centre (Holloway) HORNSEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, ice rinks, squash courts | 959 yd |
| Arsenal Fc (Emirates Stadium) Hornsey Road | grass pitches | 1,010 yd |
| Highbury Fields School HIGHBURY HILL | 1,039 yd | |
| Clissold Leisure Centre 63-67 63-67 CLISSOLD ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,081 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 | 95.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 95.7% |
| 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 120.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.