Calabria Road is in London and in Islington district. N5 1HS is located in the Highbury electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Islington North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Calabria Road, London, N5 1HS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N5 1HT, N5 1JY, N5 1LA, N5 1JS, N5 1HR, N5 1HN, N5 1JH, N5 1HP, N5 1QN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding N5 1HS has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% of residents 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 | 50% | 49.8% | -0.2% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 50% | 50.2% | 0.2% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
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 1HS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.2% 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 | 45.6% | 43.2% | -2.4% | 37.9% | 5.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.4% | 50.4% | 4.0% | 44.2% | 6.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.6% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 4% | 1.7% | -2.3% | 9.1% | -7.4% |
| Widowed | 1.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
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 (93.1%) 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 | 67.6% | 67.2% | -0.4% | 48.4% | 18.8% |
| Good health | 26.3% | 25.9% | -0.4% | 33.6% | -7.7% |
| Fair health | 4.8% | 5.2% | 0.4% | 12.7% | -7.5% |
| Bad health | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -3.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 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 1HS this area, 2.6% 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 80.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 2.8% | 2.6% | -0.2% | 18.2% | -15.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3.2% | 1.3% | -1.9% | 9.6% | -8.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 5.6% | 4.7% | -0.9% | 13.4% | -8.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -4.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.6% | 8.1% | 2.5% | 16.9% | -8.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 80.8% | 80.8% | 0.0% | 33.8% | 47.0% |
| Other | 2% | 2.1% | 0.1% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 2.2% | 0.7% | -1.5% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 1.6% | 2.3% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -0.8% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 1% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 4.5% | 3.6% | -0.9% | 2.5% | 1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.2% | 2.3% | -0.9% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 2% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 2.3% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| White | 81.7% | 82.1% | 0.4% | 81.4% | 0.7% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
In this area, 70.4% 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 | 76.3% | 70.4% | -5.9% | 83.2% | -12.8% |
| European Union | 8.3% | 12.2% | 3.9% | 6.1% | 6.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Africa | 4.5% | 1.3% | -3.2% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.2% | 3.3% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -2.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.4% | 7.9% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 6.6% |
| Oceania | 1% | 3% | 2.0% | 0.3% | 2.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 73.1% | 70.2% | -2.9% | 83.2% | -13.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 16.7% | 16.1% | 9.8% | 6.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.5% | 5.2% | 0.7% | 2.9% | 2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.7% | 5.6% | -1.1% | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.1% | 2.3% | -12.8% | 1.9% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.3% | 76.7% | 3.6% |
| Ireland | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| France | 3.3% | 0.3% | 3.0% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 2% | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 4.7% | 0.3% | 4.4% |
| Oceania | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| No passport held | 2% | 13.5% | -11.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53.6% | 37.2% | 16.4% |
| Christian | 28.4% | 46.2% | -17.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Jewish | 2.6% | 0.5% | 2.1% |
| Muslim | 3.9% | 6.5% | -2.6% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 8.8% | 6.0% | 2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Calabria Road was 212.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 107.3% higher than the Highbury average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Calabria Road has the 10th highest crime rate of 27 local areas in Highbury and the 152nd highest crime rate of 530 local areas in Islington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 47.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -63.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 109 Calabria Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £2,401,000 | 2025-04-30 | £2,401,000 |
| 121 Calabria Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £2,052,000 | 2025-01-06 | £2,045,965 |
| 121 Calabria Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,850,000 | 2021-02-26 | £1,912,043 |
| 103A Calabria Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £800,000 | 2020-12-11 | £806,491 |
| 113 Calabria Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £2,475,000 | 2020-10-08 | £2,509,546 |
N5 1HS 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.
N5 1HS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 112 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Retired | 21 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 56 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 37 |
| Information and communication | 19 |
| Education | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Construction | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kate Greenaway Nursery School and Children's Centre Yorkway Court , Copenhagen Street N1 0UH | 4out of 4 | 2,221 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Islington Nursery School 110-112 Tollington Park , N4 3RB | 3out of 4 | 2,232 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 | 2,277 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Margaret McMillan Nursery School Hornsey Rise , N19 3SF | 3out of 4 | 3,278 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 3,302 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 | 411 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Canonbury Primary School Canonbury Road , N1 2UT | 3out of 4 | 603 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Laycock Primary School Laycock Street , Upper Street N1 1SW | 3out of 4 | 704 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highbury Quadrant Primary School Highbury New Park , N5 2DP | 3out of 4 | 846 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joan of Arc RC Primary School Northolme Road , Highbury Park N5 2UX | 3out of 4 | 868 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of London Academy Highbury Grove 8 Highbury Grove , Islington N5 2EQ | 1out of 4 | 233 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highbury Fields School Highbury Hill , N5 1AR | 4out of 4 | 356 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Stoke Newington School and Sixth Form Clissold Road , N16 9EX | 3out of 4 | 1,572 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of London Academy Islington Prebend Street , Islington N1 8PQ | 4out of 4 | 1,680 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Petchey Academy Shacklewell Lane , Hackney E8 2EY | 3out of 4 | 2,218 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 | 438 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 3,099 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , Mill Hill Road NW1 1TR | - not rated | 3,191 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 3,468 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brooke House Sixth Form College Kenninghall Road , E5 8BP | - not rated | 3,530 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 | 735 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samuel Rhodes MLD School 11 Highbury New Park , N5 2EG | 4out of 4 | 264 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy: the Courtyard Holloway Road , Islington N7 8LT | 3out of 4 | 489 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London Metropolitan University 166 - 220 Holloway Road , N7 8DB | - not rated | 737 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Bridge House Canonbury School 6-9 Canonbury Place , London N1 2NQ | - not rated | 754 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New River College Secondary Lough Road , N7 8RH | 3out of 4 | 863 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highbury Kitchen | Highbury Kitchen, Cafe at the, Screenworks | 211 yd | |
| One Support | One Support, 18 Highbury Grove | 216 yd | |
| La Maison Highbury | La Maison Highbury, Ground Floor And Basement | 241 yd | |
| New Park Day Centre | New Park Day Centre, New Park Day Centre | 272 yd | |
| Yummy Thai & Asian Cuisine | Yummy Thai & Asian Cuisine, 224-226 St Paul's Road | 298 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alwyne Castle Public House | Alwyne Castle Public House, 83 St Paul's Road | 348 yd | |
| Hen & Chickens Public House | Hen & Chickens Public House, 109 St Paul's Road | 456 yd | |
| The Garage | The Garage, 12 Highbury Corner | 498 yd | |
| Famous Cocktail Bar | Famous Cocktail Bar, 259 Upper Street | 510 yd | |
| The Highbury Barn Tavern | The Highbury Barn Tavern, 26 Highbury Park | 511 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bubble bee bubble tea | Bubble bee bubble tea, 226 St Paul's Road | 301 yd | |
| China's Taste | China's Taste, 18 Highbury Park | 522 yd | |
| Pret A Manger | Pret A Manger, Ground Floor, Northway House | 531 yd | |
| The Beach Hut | The Beach Hut, Shop | 571 yd | |
| Subway | Subway, 248 Upper Street | 579 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, 89-95 St Paul's Road | 425 yd | |
| Waitrose | Waitrose, 28-32 Highbury Corner | 491 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 43 Holloway Road | 526 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 71 Drayton Park | 768 yd | |
| The Co-Operative Food Group | The Co-Operative Food Group, 54 Benwell Road | 902 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Highbury Grove School (Closed) Highbury New Park | swimming pool | 130 yd |
| City Of London Academy Highbury Grove Highbury Grove | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 133 yd |
| Highbury Fields Courts And Pitches HIGHBURY PLACE | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 264 yd |
| Highbury Leisure Centre HIGHBURY CRESCENT | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 370 yd |
| Highbury Fields School HIGHBURY HILL | 445 yd | |
| Orangetheory Fitness (Islington) UPPER STREET | health and fitness suite | 624 yd |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy LIVERPOOL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 819 yd |
| William Tyndale Primary School UPPER STREET | artificial grass pitch | 863 yd |
| Energie Fitness (Highbury) LIVERPOOL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 864 yd |
| London Metropolitan University (North Campus Sports Centre) (Closed) 166-220 166-220 HOLLOWAY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 870 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 | 157.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.