Avenell Road is in London and in Islington district. N5 1BT 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 Avenell Road, London, N5 1BT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N5 1FE, N5 1FF, N5 1BZ, N5 1EH, N5 1BS, N5 1EB, N5 1BP, N5 1DL, N5 1HY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding N5 1BT, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.4% 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 | 47.3% | 55.4% | 8.1% | 51.0% | 4.4% |
| Male | 52.7% | 44.6% | -8.1% | 49.0% | -4.4% |
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 1BT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 63.1% 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 | 64.2% | 63.1% | -1.1% | 37.9% | 25.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.3% | 25% | -2.3% | 44.2% | -19.2% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 1.2% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 4.3% | 7.9% | 3.6% | 9.1% | -1.2% |
| Widowed | 1.6% | 2% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
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 (86.3%) 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 | 50.6% | 57.2% | 6.6% | 48.4% | 8.8% |
| Good health | 30.5% | 29.1% | -1.4% | 33.6% | -4.5% |
| Fair health | 13.2% | 11% | -2.2% | 12.7% | -1.7% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 2.4% | -2.5% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 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.
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 53.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.7% | 11.9% | -6.8% | 18.2% | -6.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.6% | 7.9% | -0.7% | 9.6% | -1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.6% | 7.9% | -1.7% | 13.4% | -5.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 3.2% | 2.1% | 5.3% | -2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.8% | 13.9% | 2.1% | 16.9% | -3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 46% | 53.2% | 7.2% | 33.8% | 19.4% |
| Other | 4.3% | 2% | -2.3% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 54.2% 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 | 4.1% | 3.9% | -0.2% | 1.1% | 2.8% |
| Chinese | 3.3% | 1.5% | -1.8% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 2.4% | 2.0% | 3.1% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 2.4% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
| Black African | 10.3% | 12% | 1.7% | 2.5% | 9.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.7% | 4.5% | 0.8% | 1.0% | 3.5% |
| Other Black | 4.9% | 0.6% | -4.3% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.6% | 4.2% | 2.6% | 0.4% | 3.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 1.8% | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 4.1% | 1.8% | -2.3% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 60.1% | 54.2% | -5.9% | 81.4% | -27.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 2.5% | 7.8% | 5.3% | 1.6% | 6.2% |
In this area, 61.8% 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 | 72.4% | 61.8% | -10.6% | 83.2% | -21.4% |
| European Union | 6.6% | 12.2% | 5.6% | 6.1% | 6.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.9% | 3.1% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| Africa | 6.6% | 9.5% | 2.9% | 2.7% | 6.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.8% | 4.9% | -2.9% | 5.6% | -0.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.3% | 6.4% | 3.1% | 1.3% | 5.1% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 68.7% | 62% | -6.7% | 83.2% | -21.2% |
| 10+ Years | 2.5% | 23.6% | 21.1% | 9.8% | 13.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.9% | 3.7% | -1.2% | 2.9% | 0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.3% | 5.2% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 3.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 18.5% | 5.5% | -13.0% | 1.9% | 3.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.9% | 76.7% | -5.8% |
| Ireland | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| France | 2.8% | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| Italy | 3.1% | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 2.8% | 0.4% | 2.4% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Turkey | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 8% | 13.5% | -5.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.1% | 37.2% | 3.9% |
| Christian | 31.9% | 46.2% | -14.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 14.4% | 6.5% | 7.9% |
| Not answered | 9.2% | 6.0% | 3.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Avenell Road was 73.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 41.6% lower than the Arsenal average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Avenell Road has the 20th lowest crime rate of 87 local areas in Arsenal and the 99th lowest crime rate of 506 local areas in Islington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -20.8%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat A 69 Avenell Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £890,000 | 2022-12-13 | £888,225 |
| 73B - 73C Avenell Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £487,500 | 2021-12-22 | £460,800 |
| 73A Avenell Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £650,000 | 2021-04-01 | £649,351 |
| Flat A 69 Avenell Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £733,333 | 2020-09-11 | £716,862 |
| Flat B 59 Avenell Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £552,000 | 2019-03-20 | £584,093 |
The percentage of student residents living in N5 1BT area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 114 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Retired | 21 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Other | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 21 |
| Education | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Other | 12 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| 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 | 1,304 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Islington Nursery School 110-112 Tollington Park , N4 3RB | 3out of 4 | 1,366 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Margaret McMillan Nursery School Hornsey Rise , Islington N19 3SF | 3out of 4 | 2,493 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 | 2,997 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 | 2,997 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John's Highbury Vale CofE Primary School Conewood Street , N5 1DL | 3out of 4 | 75 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gillespie Primary School Gillespie Road , N5 1LH | 4out of 4 | 274 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joan of Arc RC Primary School Northolme Road , Highbury Park N5 2UX | 3out of 4 | 394 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ambler Primary School and Children's Centre Blackstock Road , Finsbury Park N4 2DR | - not rated | 554 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Drayton Park Primary School Arvon Road , N5 1PJ | 3out of 4 | 840 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 | 630 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| City of London Academy Highbury Grove 8 Highbury Grove , Islington N5 2EQ | 3out of 4 | 1,031 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highbury Grove School 8 Highbury Grove , N5 2EQ | - not rated | 1,031 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke Newington School and Sixth Form Clissold Road , N16 9EX | 3out of 4 | 1,290 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Arts and Media School Islington Turle Road , N4 3LS | 3out of 4 | 1,538 yd | Foundation 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 | 686 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City and Islington College 383 Holloway Road , Holloway N7 0RN | - not rated | 1,339 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tech City College 263-269 City Road , Islington EC1V 1JX | - not rated | 3,396 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brooke House Sixth Form College Kenninghall Road , E5 8BP | - not rated | 3,396 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hackney Community College Shoreditch Campus , Falkirk Street N1 6HQ | - not rated | 3,718 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 | 1,430 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Tottenham Ashley Road , Tottenham N17 9LN | 4out of 4 | 5,116 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 | 413 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Metropolitan University 166 - 220 Holloway Road , N7 8DB | - not rated | 989 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of North London 166-220 Holloway Road , N7 8DB | - not rated | 989 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| London Meridian Primary and Secondary School 67-83 Seven Sisters Road , Holloway N7 6BU | - not rated | 1,086 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Samuel Rhodes MLD School 11 Highbury New Park , N5 2EG | 4out of 4 | 1,131 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | 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 | 200 yd | |
| Cinnamon Village | Cinnamon Village, Shop | 227 yd | |
| The Gunners | The Gunners, 204 Blackstock Road | 249 yd | |
| FUJIMAMA SUSHI | FUJIMAMA SUSHI, 204A Blackstock Road | 249 yd | |
| Rabieng Thai Home Kitchen | Rabieng Thai Home Kitchen, 112 Highbury Park | 258 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bank Of Friendship PH | Bank Of Friendship PH, 224 Blackstock Road | 226 yd | |
| Gunners Public House | Gunners Public House, 204 Blackstock Road | 249 yd | |
| Woodbine Public House | Woodbine Public House, 215 Blackstock Road | 317 yd | |
| Cannons - The Factory | Cannons - The Factory, 223A Blackstock Road | 317 yd | |
| T Bird Bar | T Bird Bar, Ground Floor | 437 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Fish Bar | Golden Fish Bar, 98 Gillespie Road | 271 yd | |
| SA PFC | SA PFC, 181 Blackstock Road | 317 yd | |
| Gunners Fish Bar | Gunners Fish Bar, Ground Floor | 317 yd | |
| Sunlight Kebab | Sunlight Kebab, Basement And Ground Floor | 413 yd | |
| Zing Zing and Shwang Chinese | Zing Zing and Shwang Chinese, 142 Blackstock Road | 424 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco, 71 Drayton Park | 519 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 29-31 Blackstock Road | 748 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, Ground Floor | 800 yd | |
| The Co-Operative Food Group | The Co-Operative Food Group, 54 Benwell Road | 833 yd | |
| Sainsbury's (Clissold Quarter) | 255-259 Green Lanes | 901 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fitness First (London Highbury) EASTSTAND EASTSTAND HIGHBURY STADIUM SQUARE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 39 yd |
| Arsenal Sports Centre (Closed) Arsenal Stadium Arsenal Stadium Avenell Road | grass pitches | 42 yd |
| Arsenal Fc (Emirates Stadium) Hornsey Road | grass pitches | 619 yd |
| Highbury Fields School HIGHBURY HILL | 630 yd | |
| Pure Gym (London Finsbury Park) ISLEDON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 729 yd |
| Sobell Leisure Centre (Holloway) HORNSEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, ice rinks, squash courts | 756 yd |
| Highbury Fields Courts And Pitches HIGHBURY PLACE | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 796 yd |
| Arsenal Hub BENWELL ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 819 yd |
| London Metropolitan University (Holloway Campus) Holloway Road | health and fitness suite | 990 yd |
| London Metropolitan University (North Campus Sports Centre) (Closed) 166-220 166-220 HOLLOWAY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,025 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 | 180.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.