Plimsoll Road is in London and in Islington district. N4 2EL 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 Plimsoll Road, London, N4 2EL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N4 2EN, N4 2QS, N4 2QY, N4 2EJ, N4 2QR, N4 2QX, N4 2EE, N4 2EB, N4 2EF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding N4 2EL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.9% 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 | 50.3% | 53.9% | 3.6% | 51.0% | 2.9% |
| Male | 49.7% | 46.1% | -3.6% | 49.0% | -2.9% |
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 2EL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.1% 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 | 52.2% | 48.1% | -4.1% | 37.9% | 10.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.9% | 39.6% | 3.7% | 44.2% | -4.6% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 6.5% | 6.8% | 0.3% | 9.1% | -2.3% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 4.3% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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 (89.1%) 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 | 48.3% | 64.3% | 16.0% | 48.4% | 15.9% |
| Good health | 33.9% | 24.8% | -9.1% | 33.6% | -8.8% |
| Fair health | 12.9% | 7.5% | -5.4% | 12.7% | -5.2% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 3.1% | -1.1% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 N4 2EL this area, 9.9% 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 66.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.6% | 9.9% | 1.3% | 18.2% | -8.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.3% | 1.7% | -5.6% | 9.6% | -7.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 5.7% | 5.2% | -0.5% | 13.4% | -8.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -3.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.8% | 12% | 4.2% | 16.9% | -4.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 64.1% | 66.5% | 2.4% | 33.8% | 32.7% |
| Other | 5.7% | 3% | -2.7% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 2.1% | 3.1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Black African | 1.4% | 3.1% | 1.7% | 2.5% | 0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.1% | 4.4% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 3.4% |
| Other Black | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.8% | 3.7% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.8% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 78.7% | 75.5% | -3.2% | 81.4% | -5.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 1.7% | 0.7% | -1.0% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 2.8% | 5.1% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 3.5% |
In this area, 67.9% 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 | 78% | 67.9% | -10.1% | 83.2% | -15.3% |
| European Union | 5.6% | 13% | 7.4% | 6.1% | 6.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 3.8% | 5.1% | 1.3% | 2.7% | 2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.2% | 3.8% | -1.4% | 5.6% | -1.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.5% | 7.8% | 3.3% | 1.3% | 6.5% |
| Oceania | 2.8% | 1.7% | -1.1% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 76.9% | 67.7% | -9.2% | 83.2% | -15.5% |
| 10+ Years | 2.1% | 16.7% | 14.6% | 9.8% | 6.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.1% | 5.4% | 3.3% | 2.9% | 2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 3.7% | 2.0% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 17.1% | 6.5% | -10.6% | 1.9% | 4.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.6% | 76.7% | 1.9% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 5.1% | 0.4% | 4.7% |
| Other EU countries | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.2% |
| Turkey | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Middle East | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Oceania | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| No passport held | 3.1% | 13.5% | -10.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.7% | 37.2% | 9.5% |
| Christian | 39.9% | 46.2% | -6.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Jewish | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 2.7% | 6.5% | -3.8% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 8.6% | 6.0% | 2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Plimsoll Road was 35.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 71.7% lower than the Arsenal average. The most reported crime type was Theft from the person.
Plimsoll Road has the 6th lowest crime rate of 91 local areas in Arsenal and the 34th lowest crime rate of 530 local areas in Islington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 2.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 15.8%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 38 Plimsoll Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,225,000 | 2023-02-28 | £1,263,514 |
| 26 Plimsoll Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,017,500 | 2021-08-05 | £1,052,693 |
| 44 Plimsoll Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,460,000 | 2020-11-13 | £1,513,578 |
| 40 Plimsoll Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,450,000 | 2020-06-17 | £1,609,880 |
| Second Floor Flat 36 Plimsoll Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2018-07-11 | £326,141 |
N4 2EL 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 101 |
| Self-Employed | 40 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Part-Time Employee | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 38 |
| Information and communication | 18 |
| Other | 18 |
| Education | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 903 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Margaret McMillan Nursery School Hornsey Rise , N19 3SF | 3out of 4 | 2,047 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 | 2,620 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 | 3,297 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 | 3,582 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 | 246 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gillespie Primary School Gillespie Road , N5 1LH | 4out of 4 | 389 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Highbury Vale CofE Primary School Conewood Street , N5 1DL | 4out of 4 | 498 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkwood Primary School Queen's Drive , N4 2HQ | 3out of 4 | 583 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pooles Park Primary School Lennox Road , Finsbury Park N4 3NW | 3out of 4 | 715 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 1,087 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highbury Fields School Highbury Hill , N5 1AR | 4out of 4 | 1,087 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| City of London Academy Highbury Grove 8 Highbury Grove , Islington N5 2EQ | 1out of 4 | 1,509 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke Newington School and Sixth Form Clissold Road , N16 9EX | 3out of 4 | 1,571 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Skinners' Academy Woodberry Grove , N4 1SY | 3out of 4 | 1,678 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 | 1,170 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brooke House Sixth Form College Kenninghall Road , E5 8BP | - not rated | 3,620 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , Mill Hill Road NW1 1TR | - not rated | 3,983 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ada National College for Digital Skills Broad Lane , Tottenham Hale N15 4AG | - not rated | 4,273 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 4,343 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 | 1,769 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Tottenham Ashley Road , Tottenham Hale N17 9LN | 4out of 4 | 4,926 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Metropolitan University 166 - 220 Holloway Road , N7 8DB | - not rated | 1,257 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beis Chinuch Lebonos Girls School Woodberry Down Centre , Woodberry Down N4 2SH | - not rated | 1,526 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Samuel Rhodes MLD School 11 Highbury New Park , N5 2EG | 4out of 4 | 1,607 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy: the Courtyard Holloway Road , Islington N7 8LT | 3out of 4 | 1,645 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dania School St David's Church, Westbourne Road , N7 8AB | - not rated | 1,826 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fink's Gillespie | Fink's Gillespie, Ground Floor | 183 yd | |
| Il Cavaliere | 81 Blackstock Road | 251 yd | |
| Pizzadelique | Pizzadelique, 1-3 Chatterton Road | 260 yd | |
| The Blackstock Kitchen | The Blackstock Kitchen, Shop | 266 yd | |
| The Greek souvlaki Club | The Greek souvlaki Club, 138 Blackstock Road | 270 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Plimsoll | The Plimsoll, Ground Floor | 194 yd | |
| King's Head Public House | King's Head Public House, 126 Blackstock Road | 214 yd | |
| T Bird Bar | T Bird Bar, Ground Floor | 260 yd | |
| Brookgate | 175 Blackstock Road | 312 yd | |
| Cannons - The Factory | Cannons - The Factory, 223A Blackstock Road | 397 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Fish Bar | Golden Fish Bar, 98 Gillespie Road | 200 yd | |
| Hua Xin | 135 Blackstock Road | 251 yd | |
| Passion Kitchen | Passion Kitchen, Basement And Ground Floor Cafe | 264 yd | |
| Zing Zing and Shwang Chinese | Zing Zing and Shwang Chinese, 142 Blackstock Road | 277 yd | |
| Sunlight Kebab | Sunlight Kebab, Basement And Ground Floor | 342 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 29-31 Blackstock Road | 370 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, Ground Floor | 418 yd | |
| Lidl | 269-271 Seven Sisters Road, Hornsey | 537 yd | |
| Marks and Spencer | Marks and Spencer, 6 City North Place | 571 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl, Ground Floor reception, Arts Building | 716 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Arsenal Sports Centre (Closed) Arsenal Stadium Arsenal Stadium Avenell Road | grass pitches | 386 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Finsbury Park) ISLEDON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 394 yd |
| Fitness First (London Highbury) EASTSTAND EASTSTAND HIGHBURY STADIUM SQUARE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 399 yd |
| Premier Fitness Club (Closed) CLIFTON HOUSE CLIFTON HOUSE CLIFTON TERRACE | health and fitness suite | 663 yd |
| Sobell Leisure Centre (Holloway) HORNSEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, ice rinks, squash courts | 703 yd |
| Arsenal Fc (Emirates Stadium) Hornsey Road | grass pitches | 833 yd |
| Finsbury Park SEVEN SISTERS ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches, tennis courts | 881 yd |
| Highbury Fields School HIGHBURY HILL | 1,007 yd | |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Holloway) (Closed) 67-83 67-83 Seven Sisters Road | health and fitness suite | 1,014 yd |
| Arsenal Hub BENWELL ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 1,052 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 132.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.