Tollington Place is in London and in Islington district. N4 3QS is located in the Tollington electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Islington North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Tollington Place, London, N4 3QS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N4 3QA, N4 3QT, N4 3QR, N4 3RE, N4 3QZ, N4 3LP, N4 3QP, N4 3LW, N4 3LN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding N4 3QS is primarily male, with 53.8% of the population 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 | 49.8% | 46.2% | -3.6% | 51.0% | -4.8% |
| Male | 50.2% | 53.8% | 3.6% | 49.0% | 4.8% |
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 3QS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 66.7% 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 | 66.7% | 66.7% | 0.0% | 37.9% | 28.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 22.5% | 23.1% | 0.6% | 44.2% | -21.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 1.9% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 5.4% | 5.6% | 0.2% | 9.1% | -3.5% |
| Widowed | 1.8% | 2.8% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
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 | 53.4% | 58.1% | 4.7% | 48.4% | 9.7% |
| Good health | 32.4% | 25.7% | -6.7% | 33.6% | -7.9% |
| Fair health | 8.5% | 12.8% | 4.3% | 12.7% | 0.1% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 2.6% | -1.9% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 54.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.4% | 22% | 7.6% | 18.2% | 3.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.7% | 7.5% | -0.2% | 9.6% | -2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.8% | 7% | 0.2% | 13.4% | -6.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 5.3% | -4.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.2% | 7.5% | 0.3% | 16.9% | -9.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 56.8% | 54.2% | -2.6% | 33.8% | 20.4% |
| Other | 6.3% | 1.4% | -4.9% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 65% 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 | 4.5% | 9.5% | 5.0% | 1.1% | 8.4% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 2.8% | 1.9% | -0.9% | 3.1% | -1.2% |
| Pakistani | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 3.6% | 1.1% | -2.5% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 2.8% | 4.2% | 1.4% | 2.5% | 1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.2% | 1.1% | -2.1% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Other Black | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2% | 3% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 6.5% | 4.9% | 0.8% | 5.7% |
| White | 74.9% | 65% | -9.9% | 81.4% | -16.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 72.5% 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 | 73.7% | 72.5% | -1.2% | 83.2% | -10.7% |
| European Union | 9.3% | 8.3% | -1.0% | 6.1% | 2.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.6% | 4.5% | 2.9% | 0.8% | 3.7% |
| Africa | 2.4% | 3.4% | 1.0% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4% | 4.5% | 0.5% | 5.6% | -1.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.9% | 5.3% | 0.4% | 1.3% | 4.0% |
| Oceania | 3.6% | 1.5% | -2.1% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 71.3% | 72.5% | 1.2% | 83.2% | -10.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1.6% | 18.1% | 16.5% | 9.8% | 8.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 2% | 3.4% | 1.4% | 2.9% | 0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.9% | 4.2% | -4.7% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.2% | 1.9% | -14.3% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.6% | 76.7% | -3.1% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| France | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 3.8% | 1.5% | 2.3% |
| Turkey | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 11.7% | 13.5% | -1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53.2% | 37.2% | 16.0% |
| Christian | 25.3% | 46.2% | -20.9% |
| Muslim | 17.7% | 6.5% | 11.2% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 2.6% | 6.0% | -3.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Tollington Place was 37.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 89.2% lower than the Finsbury Park average. The most reported crime type was Drugs.
Tollington Place has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 51 local areas in Finsbury Park and the 37th lowest crime rate of 530 local areas in Islington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -74.5%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 91% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 1 5 Tollington Place, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £725,000 | 2021-12-08 | £680,500 |
| Flat 1 5 Tollington Place, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £745,000 | 2016-02-01 | £783,630 |
| Flat 1 5 Tollington Place, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £485,000 | 2011-11-11 | £741,677 |
| Flat G 1 Wray Court Tollington Place, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £227,000 | 2007-05-24 | £395,856 |
| Flat 1 5 Tollington Place, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £340,000 | 2006-08-24 | £680,000 |
N4 3QS area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 2% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 20% 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 3QS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 76 |
| Self-Employed | 43 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 27 |
| Retired | 19 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Education | 20 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Other | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate 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 | 404 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Margaret McMillan Nursery School Hornsey Rise , N19 3SF | 3out of 4 | 909 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 | 2,650 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 | 3,610 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 | 4,634 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mark's CofE Primary School Sussex Way , N19 4JF | 3out of 4 | 265 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Catholic Primary School 55 Tollington Park , N4 3QW | 3out of 4 | 278 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Duncombe Primary School Sussex Way , Islington N19 4JA | 3out of 4 | 393 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pooles Park Primary School Lennox Road , Finsbury Park N4 3NW | 3out of 4 | 496 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Montem Primary School Hornsey Road , N7 7QT | 3out of 4 | 659 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 | 246 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of London Academy, Highgate Hill Holland Walk, Duncombe Road , Archway N19 3EU | 3out of 4 | 847 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aloysius RC College Hornsey Lane , Highgate N6 5LY | 2out of 4 | 1,586 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Beacon High Hilldrop Road , N7 0JG | 2out of 4 | 1,727 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hornsey School for Girls Inderwick Road , N8 9JF | 3out of 4 | 1,946 yd | Community school | No | Girls | 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 | 2,242 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , Mill Hill Road NW1 1TR | - not rated | 3,961 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brooke House Sixth Form College Kenninghall Road , E5 8BP | - not rated | 4,744 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 4,750 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ada National College for Digital Skills Broad Lane , Tottenham Hale N15 4AG | - not rated | 4,808 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 | 2,363 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Tottenham Ashley Road , Tottenham Hale N17 9LN | 4out of 4 | 5,376 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kestrel House School 104 Crouch Hill , Crouch End N8 9EA | - not rated | 1,308 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New River College Medical Ifor Ward , Highgate Hill N19 5NF | 4out of 4 | 1,475 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Metropolitan University 166 - 220 Holloway Road , N7 8DB | - not rated | 1,838 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Odyssey House School 2c Northwood Road , London N6 5TN | - not rated | 1,916 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Channing School The Bank , N6 5HF | - not rated | 1,993 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Highly Flavoured Kitchen | Flat 13 Sedgley House Wray Crescent | 108 yd | |
| Rusty Thai Kitchen | Rusty Thai Kitchen, 289 Hornsey Road | 276 yd | |
| yeshi Ethiopian Cuisine | yeshi Ethiopian Cuisine, 328 Hornsey Road | 282 yd | |
| North Nineteen | North Nineteen, 194-196 Sussex Way | 376 yd | |
| Foodcycle Finsbury park | Foodcycle Finsbury park, Ground Floor | 398 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| W. B Yeats | W. B Yeats, Ground Floor | 422 yd | |
| Corner Flag PH | Corner Flag PH, 472 Hornsey Road | 423 yd | |
| Sussex Bar | Sussex Bar, 139 Marlborough Road | 507 yd | |
| Park Tavern Public House | Park Tavern Public House, 164 Tollington Park | 539 yd | |
| The White Lion | The White Lion, 125-127 Stroud Green Road | 556 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indigo | Indigo, Commercial Unit | 208 yd | |
| New Lee garden | New Lee garden, Ground Floor | 240 yd | |
| Shayana Perfect Fried Chicken | Shayana Perfect Fried Chicken, Ground Floor | 278 yd | |
| Jerk Doner Kebab | Jerk Doner Kebab, Ground Floor, Rizokarpasso Social Club | 337 yd | |
| The Chippy | The Chippy, Ground Floor | 571 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco, Commercial Unit | 272 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 109-115 Stroud Green Road | 588 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 126-130 Seven Sisters Road | 668 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl, Ground Floor reception, Arts Building | 710 yd | |
| Marks and Spencer | Marks and Spencer, 6 City North Place | 734 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wray Crescent Open Space 8B 8B TOLLINGTON PLACE | grass pitches | 112 yd |
| London School Of Capoeira Leeds Place | 254 yd | |
| Islington Arts & Media School TURLE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 268 yd |
| St Mark'S Primary School ST MARK'S PRIMARY SCHOOL ST MARK'S PRIMARY SCHOOL SUSSEX WAY | artificial grass pitch | 298 yd |
| The Factory Fitness And Dance Centre 407-409 407-409 HORNSEY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 343 yd |
| Cornwallis Adventure Playground Cornwallis Road | artificial grass pitch | 521 yd |
| Paradise Walk Women'S Gym (Closed) Crouch Hill | health and fitness suite | 595 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Holloway) (Closed) 67-83 67-83 Seven Sisters Road | health and fitness suite | 659 yd |
| Premier Fitness Club (Closed) CLIFTON HOUSE CLIFTON HOUSE CLIFTON TERRACE | health and fitness suite | 698 yd |
| Grafton School EBURNE ROAD | 782 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 | 108.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.