St Thomas'S Road is in London and in Islington district. N4 2QW 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 St Thomas's Road, London, N4 2QW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N4 2QJ, N4 2QR, N4 2EW, N4 2QE, N4 2QS, N4 2EL, N4 2EN, N5 1LG, N4 2RB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around N4 2QW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.2% | 50.5% | 0.3% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 49.8% | 49.5% | -0.3% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 2QW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.4% 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 | 50.8% | 54.4% | 3.6% | 37.9% | 16.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.1% | 34.9% | -1.2% | 44.2% | -9.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 0.4% | -3.2% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 6.3% | 5% | -1.3% | 9.1% | -4.1% |
| Widowed | 2.4% | 3.1% | 0.7% | 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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.8%) 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 | 56.6% | 57.2% | 0.6% | 48.4% | 8.8% |
| Good health | 25.9% | 28.6% | 2.7% | 33.6% | -5.0% |
| Fair health | 11.8% | 10.1% | -1.7% | 12.7% | -2.6% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 2QW this area, 8.8% 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 65.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.3% | 8.8% | -5.5% | 18.2% | -9.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3.2% | 3.1% | -0.1% | 9.6% | -6.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6% | 6.5% | 0.5% | 13.4% | -6.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 2.7% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.2% | 10.3% | 5.1% | 16.9% | -6.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 63.1% | 65.9% | 2.8% | 33.8% | 32.1% |
| Other | 7.1% | 2.7% | -4.4% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 72.1% 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 | 5.4% | 4.7% | -0.7% | 1.1% | 3.6% |
| Chinese | 1.3% | 2% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 5.1% | 2.4% | -2.7% | 2.5% | -0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.4% | 5.1% | -0.3% | 1.0% | 4.1% |
| Other Black | 5.4% | 1.3% | -4.1% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 1.3% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.7% | 2% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 68.4% | 72.1% | 3.7% | 81.4% | -9.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.7% | 4% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
In this area, 66% 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 | 66.7% | 66% | -0.7% | 83.2% | -17.2% |
| European Union | 9.8% | 13.5% | 3.7% | 6.1% | 7.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 8.4% | 3% | -5.4% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.7% | 4.7% | -2.0% | 5.6% | -0.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.7% | 7.1% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 5.8% |
| Oceania | 2.7% | 4.4% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 4.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 63% | 66% | 3.0% | 83.2% | -17.2% |
| 10+ Years | 2% | 18.5% | 16.5% | 9.8% | 8.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 3% | 6.1% | 3.1% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.1% | 4.7% | -4.4% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 22.9% | 4.7% | -18.2% | 1.9% | 2.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.6% | 76.7% | -1.1% |
| Ireland | 3.7% | 0.6% | 3.1% |
| France | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 2.7% | 0.4% | 2.3% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Central and South America | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 3.4% | 0.1% | 3.3% |
| No passport held | 1% | 13.5% | -12.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.6% | 37.2% | 6.4% |
| Christian | 38.2% | 46.2% | -8.0% |
| Muslim | 7.1% | 6.5% | 0.6% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 9.5% | 6.0% | 3.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Thomas'S Road was 62.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 50.6% lower than the Arsenal average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
St Thomas'S Road has the 15th lowest crime rate of 87 local areas in Arsenal and the 80th lowest crime rate of 506 local areas in Islington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -66.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 110 St Thomas'S Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,470,000 | 2025-12-12 | £1,461,664 |
| 100B St Thomas'S Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £830,000 | 2025-10-15 | £818,552 |
| 94A St Thomas'S Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £525,000 | 2025-03-26 | £528,166 |
| 56A St Thomas'S Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2024-11-06 | £417,541 |
| 62B St Thomas'S Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2024-06-14 | £338,856 |
N4 2QW area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 10% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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 | 126 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 34 |
| Information and communication | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Education | 19 |
| Other | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 857 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Islington Nursery School 110-112 Tollington Park , N4 3RB | 3out of 4 | 923 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Margaret McMillan Nursery School Hornsey Rise , Islington N19 3SF | 3out of 4 | 2,063 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 | 2,662 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 | 3,255 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 | 278 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gillespie Primary School Gillespie Road , N5 1LH | 4out of 4 | 382 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Highbury Vale CofE Primary School Conewood Street , N5 1DL | 3out of 4 | 473 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkwood Primary School Queen's Drive , N4 2HQ | 3out of 4 | 621 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Poole's Park Junior School Lennox Road , Finsbury Park N4 3NW | - not rated | 730 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 1,050 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Arts and Media School Islington Turle Road , N4 3LS | 3out of 4 | 1,103 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| George Orwell School Turle Road , Tollington Park N4 3LS | - not rated | 1,103 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of London Academy Highbury Grove 8 Highbury Grove , Islington N5 2EQ | 3out of 4 | 1,474 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highbury Grove School 8 Highbury Grove , N5 2EQ | - not rated | 1,474 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 | 1,139 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City and Islington College 383 Holloway Road , Holloway N7 0RN | - not rated | 1,214 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brooke House Sixth Form College Kenninghall Road , E5 8BP | - not rated | 3,628 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tech City College 263-269 City Road , Islington EC1V 1JX | - not rated | 3,811 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The College of Haringey, Enfield and North East London Tottenham Centre , High Road N15 4RU | - not rated | 3,894 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 | 1,727 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Tottenham Ashley Road , Tottenham N17 9LN | 4out of 4 | 4,964 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 | 701 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Meridian Primary and Secondary School 67-83 Seven Sisters Road , Holloway N7 6BU | - not rated | 840 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcourt Centre Christian School 1-3 Regina Road , Finsbury Park N4 3PT | - not rated | 1,172 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| London Metropolitan University 166 - 220 Holloway Road , N7 8DB | - not rated | 1,215 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of North London 166-220 Holloway Road , N7 8DB | - not rated | 1,215 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | 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 | 266 yd | |
| La Princesse | La Princesse, Shop | 307 yd | |
| Fries & Guys | Fries & Guys, 230A Seven Sisters Road | 310 yd | |
| Yard Sale Pizza | Yard Sale Pizza, 54 Blackstock Road | 318 yd | |
| GRILLICIOUS | GRILLICIOUS, 50 Blackstock Road | 320 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Plimsoll | The Plimsoll, Ground Floor | 97 yd | |
| King's Head Public House | King's Head Public House, 126 Blackstock Road | 325 yd | |
| Bar Royal | Bar Royal, Commercial Unit | 382 yd | |
| T Bird Bar | T Bird Bar, Ground Floor | 391 yd | |
| Blackstock Public House | Blackstock Public House, Ground Floor | 403 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Fish Bar | Golden Fish Bar, 98 Gillespie Road | 328 yd | |
| Emparo Peri Peri & Happy Days Pizza | Emparo Peri Peri & Happy Days Pizza, Ground Floor Front | 341 yd | |
| Eden Cottage | Eden Cottage, 264 Seven Sisters Road | 353 yd | |
| HitDaSpot | HitDaSpot, Unit A | 354 yd | |
| Hua Xin | 135 Blackstock Road | 355 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco, Ground Floor | 370 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 29-31 Blackstock Road | 371 yd | |
| Marks and Spencer | Marks and Spencer, 6 City North Place | 487 yd | |
| Lidl | 269-271 Seven Sisters Road, Hornsey | 497 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl, Ground Floor reception, Arts Building | 640 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pure Gym (London Finsbury Park) ISLEDON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 280 yd |
| Arsenal Sports Centre (Closed) Arsenal Stadium Arsenal Stadium Avenell Road | grass pitches | 444 yd |
| Fitness First (London Highbury) EASTSTAND EASTSTAND HIGHBURY STADIUM SQUARE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 458 yd |
| Premier Fitness Club (Closed) CLIFTON HOUSE CLIFTON HOUSE CLIFTON TERRACE | health and fitness suite | 582 yd |
| Sobell Leisure Centre (Holloway) HORNSEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, ice rinks, squash courts | 590 yd |
| Arsenal Fc (Emirates Stadium) Hornsey Road | grass pitches | 794 yd |
| Finsbury Park SEVEN SISTERS ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches, tennis courts | 872 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Holloway) (Closed) 67-83 67-83 Seven Sisters Road | health and fitness suite | 885 yd |
| London School Of Capoeira Leeds Place | 998 yd | |
| Arsenal Hub BENWELL ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 1,012 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 | 97.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.3% |
| 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 | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 175.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.