Coach House Lane is in London and in Islington district. N5 1AW is located in the Highbury electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Islington North. This postcode has been in use since 1985-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Coach House Lane, London, N5 1AW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N5 1NQ, N5 1NG, N5 1UU, N5 1NJ, N5 1AL, N5 1NH, N5 1HH, N5 1AD, N5 1ND.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around N5 1AW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.3% | 51.4% | 2.1% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 50.7% | 48.6% | -2.1% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 N5 1AW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 59.3% 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 | 49.6% | 59.3% | 9.7% | 37.9% | 21.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.1% | 26% | -10.1% | 44.2% | -18.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 2.3% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 7.4% | 7% | -0.4% | 9.1% | -2.1% |
| Widowed | 3.7% | 2.3% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
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 (93.9%) 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 | 54.8% | 72.7% | 17.9% | 48.4% | 24.3% |
| Good health | 33.4% | 21.2% | -12.2% | 33.6% | -12.4% |
| Fair health | 9% | 4.4% | -4.6% | 12.7% | -8.3% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 0.7% | -1.4% | 4.0% | -3.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 N5 1AW this area, 6.5% 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 76.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7% | 6.5% | -0.5% | 18.2% | -11.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.3% | 4.6% | -0.7% | 9.6% | -5.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7% | 4.2% | -2.8% | 13.4% | -9.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 5.3% | -4.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7% | 7.7% | 0.7% | 16.9% | -9.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 68.9% | 76.5% | 7.6% | 33.8% | 42.7% |
| Other | 3.7% | 0% | -3.7% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
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 | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 2.4% | 0.7% | -1.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 5.9% | 4.8% | -1.1% | 2.5% | 2.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Other Black | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 4.8% | 6.9% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 6.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.7% | 3.8% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 3.0% |
| White | 75.2% | 73.4% | -1.8% | 81.4% | -8.0% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 2.4% | 4.1% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 2.5% |
In this area, 69.4% 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 | 74.1% | 69.4% | -4.7% | 83.2% | -13.8% |
| European Union | 6.2% | 10.4% | 4.2% | 6.1% | 4.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.1% | 2% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Africa | 5.2% | 5.1% | -0.1% | 2.7% | 2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.8% | 3% | -0.8% | 5.6% | -2.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.8% | 5.4% | 0.6% | 1.3% | 4.1% |
| Oceania | 3.8% | 4.7% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 4.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 72.8% | 69.4% | -3.4% | 83.2% | -13.8% |
| 10+ Years | 4.8% | 16.2% | 11.4% | 9.8% | 6.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.5% | 5.1% | 0.6% | 2.9% | 2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.1% | 5.4% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 3.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.8% | 4% | -9.8% | 1.9% | 2.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.9% | 76.7% | 0.2% |
| Ireland | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| France | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Germany | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 2% | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Oceania | 3.4% | 0.1% | 3.3% |
| No passport held | 5.4% | 13.5% | -8.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.8% | 37.2% | 8.6% |
| Christian | 39.7% | 46.2% | -6.5% |
| Jewish | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Muslim | 5.8% | 6.5% | -0.7% |
| Sikh | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 6.0% | -1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Coach House Lane was 117.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 14.0% higher than the Highbury average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Coach House Lane has the 11th lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Highbury and the 224th lowest crime rate of 530 local areas in Islington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 42.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -48.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Coach House Lane, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,320,000 | 2024-12-02 | £1,285,862 |
| 7 Coach House Lane, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,344,000 | 2024-03-22 | £1,285,840 |
| 11 Coach House Lane, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,350,000 | 2022-11-18 | £1,343,395 |
| 8 Coach House Lane, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £876,000 | 2021-09-29 | £897,172 |
| 3 Coach House Lane, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £680,000 | 2021-03-29 | £704,236 |
N5 1AW area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 17% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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.
N5 1AW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 146 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Retired | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Other | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 42 |
| Information and communication | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 19 |
| Education | 18 |
| Other | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| 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 | 1,694 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 | 2,411 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Margaret McMillan Nursery School Hornsey Rise , N19 3SF | 3out of 4 | 2,731 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 | 2,819 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands Park Nursery School and Childrens Centre Woodlands Park Road , Tottenham N15 3SD | 4out of 4 | 3,565 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drayton Park Primary School Arvon Road , N5 1PJ | 3out of 4 | 258 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Highbury Vale CofE Primary School Conewood Street , N5 1DL | 4out of 4 | 642 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 | 707 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School 68 Georges Road , Holloway N7 8JN | 3out of 4 | 756 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gillespie Primary School Gillespie Road , N5 1LH | 4out of 4 | 862 yd | Community 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 | 284 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| City of London Academy Highbury Grove 8 Highbury Grove , Islington N5 2EQ | 1out of 4 | 709 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke Newington School and Sixth Form Clissold Road , N16 9EX | 3out of 4 | 1,628 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Arts and Media School Islington Turle Road , N4 3LS | 3out of 4 | 1,827 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon High Hilldrop Road , N7 0JG | 2out of 4 | 1,879 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 , Highbury East N5 2AD | - not rated | 556 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , Mill Hill Road NW1 1TR | - not rated | 3,236 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 3,408 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brooke House Sixth Form College Kenninghall Road , E5 8BP | - not rated | 3,710 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 4,010 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 | 843 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 449 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy: the Courtyard Holloway Road , Islington N7 8LT | 3out of 4 | 687 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Samuel Rhodes MLD School 11 Highbury New Park , N5 2EG | 4out of 4 | 784 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New River College Secondary Lough Road , N7 8RH | 3out of 4 | 955 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dania School St David's Church, Westbourne Road , N7 8AB | - not rated | 980 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highbury Roundhouse Community Cafe@ | Highbury Roundhouse Community Cafe@, Highbury Roundhouse Community Centre | 194 yd | |
| Westerns Laundry | Westerns Laundry, Part Ground Floor | 338 yd | |
| Pia's Place | Pia's Place, 1A Highbury Park | 372 yd | |
| Iznik Restaurant | Iznik Restaurant, 19 Highbury Park | 385 yd | |
| Greggs | Greggs, Shop | 385 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highbury Library | Highbury Library, Ground Floor | 102 yd | |
| The Drayton Park Public House | The Drayton Park Public House, 66 Drayton Park | 105 yd | |
| The Highbury Barn Tavern | The Highbury Barn Tavern, 26 Highbury Park | 399 yd | |
| The Lamb | The Lamb, 54 Holloway Road | 598 yd | |
| Bank Of Friendship PH | Bank Of Friendship PH, 224 Blackstock Road | 747 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| China's Taste | China's Taste, 18 Highbury Park | 399 yd | |
| The Beach Hut | The Beach Hut, Shop | 425 yd | |
| Taste of Holloway Pizza | Taste of Holloway Pizza, 183A Holloway Road | 574 yd | |
| Morley's Chicken | Morley's Chicken, Shop | 577 yd | |
| The Chip Inn | The Chip Inn, Ground Floor And Basement | 577 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco, 71 Drayton Park | 224 yd | |
| The Co-Operative Food Group | The Co-Operative Food Group, 54 Benwell Road | 467 yd | |
| Waitrose | Waitrose, 28-32 Highbury Corner | 750 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 43 Holloway Road | 776 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, 311 Holloway Road | 786 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Highbury Fields School HIGHBURY HILL | 149 yd | |
| Highbury Fields Courts And Pitches HIGHBURY PLACE | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 314 yd |
| Arsenal Fc (Emirates Stadium) Hornsey Road | grass pitches | 450 yd |
| Arsenal Hub BENWELL ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 483 yd |
| London Metropolitan University (Holloway Campus) Holloway Road | health and fitness suite | 538 yd |
| London Metropolitan University (North Campus Sports Centre) (Closed) 166-220 166-220 HOLLOWAY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 560 yd |
| Fitness First (London Highbury) EASTSTAND EASTSTAND HIGHBURY STADIUM SQUARE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 577 yd |
| Arsenal Sports Centre (Closed) Arsenal Stadium Arsenal Stadium Avenell Road | grass pitches | 587 yd |
| Highbury Grove School (Closed) Highbury New Park | swimming pool | 609 yd |
| Energie Fitness (Highbury) LIVERPOOL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 641 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 | 95.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 85.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 85.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 85.7% |
| 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 | 4.8% |
| Median download speed | 13.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 19.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.91 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.91 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 2.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.