Corsica Street is in London and in Islington district. N5 1JG is located in the Highbury electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Islington North. This postcode has been in use since 1994-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Corsica Street, London, N5 1JG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N5 1FT, N5 1JL, N5 1QZ, N5 1JB, N1 2LH, N5 1JA, N1 2LF, N5 1HZ, N1 2NA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding N5 1JG has a female population much higher than UK average, with 61.1% of the population 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 | 51.7% | 61.1% | 9.4% | 51.0% | 10.1% |
| Male | 48.3% | 38.9% | -9.4% | 49.0% | -10.1% |
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 1JG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 58.7% 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 | 68.6% | 58.7% | -9.9% | 37.9% | 20.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 20.8% | 32.7% | 11.9% | 44.2% | -11.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 1% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 5.7% | 6.4% | 0.7% | 9.1% | -2.7% |
| Widowed | 3.4% | 0.7% | -2.7% | 6.1% | -5.4% |
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 (93.2%) 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 | 60.8% | 66.5% | 5.7% | 48.4% | 18.1% |
| Good health | 29.2% | 26.7% | -2.5% | 33.6% | -6.9% |
| Fair health | 7.3% | 4.8% | -2.5% | 12.7% | -7.9% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 1.5% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -2.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 1JG this area, 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 66.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6.8% | 6% | -0.8% | 18.2% | -12.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.9% | 3.5% | -1.4% | 9.6% | -6.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.2% | 6.7% | -0.5% | 13.4% | -6.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 2.7% | 1.9% | 5.3% | -2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.4% | 13.2% | 6.8% | 16.9% | -3.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 67% | 66.2% | -0.8% | 33.8% | 32.4% |
| Other | 6.8% | 1.7% | -5.1% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 4% | 1.7% | -2.3% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 5.2% | 1.9% | -3.3% | 2.5% | -0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.2% | 3.5% | 2.3% | 1.0% | 2.5% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 3.3% | 2.1% | -1.2% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| White | 78.7% | 82% | 3.3% | 81.4% | 0.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 1.5% | 3.7% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
In this area, 55.3% 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 | 67.5% | 55.3% | -12.2% | 83.2% | -27.9% |
| European Union | 10.6% | 27.3% | 16.7% | 6.1% | 21.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 2.9% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| Africa | 3.6% | 2.1% | -1.5% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.8% | 2.7% | -3.1% | 5.6% | -2.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.4% | 5% | -1.4% | 1.3% | 3.7% |
| Oceania | 5.2% | 4.6% | -0.6% | 0.3% | 4.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 66.3% | 55.3% | -11.0% | 83.2% | -27.9% |
| 10+ Years | 3.6% | 16.8% | 13.2% | 9.8% | 7.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 13.1% | 9.9% | -3.2% | 2.9% | 7.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.6% | 11% | 3.4% | 2.2% | 8.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.4% | 7% | -2.4% | 1.9% | 5.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 51.7% | 76.7% | -25.0% |
| Ireland | 3.1% | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| France | 22.5% | 0.3% | 22.2% |
| Germany | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Italy | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Turkey | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
| Central Asia | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 3.1% | 0.3% | 2.8% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 3.7% | 0.1% | 3.6% |
| No passport held | 3.7% | 13.5% | -9.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 65.4% | 37.2% | 28.2% |
| Christian | 24.5% | 46.2% | -21.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Jewish | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 2.5% | 6.5% | -4.0% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Corsica Street was 62.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 38.9% lower than the Highbury average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Corsica Street has the 6th lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Highbury and the 95th lowest crime rate of 530 local areas in Islington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9B Corsica Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,800,000 | 2025-02-27 | £1,823,853 |
| 11C Corsica Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,660,000 | 2014-03-28 | £2,172,741 |
| 11A Corsica Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,000,000 | 2010-11-01 | £1,803,191 |
| 11A Corsica Street, London, Greater London Terraced, a newly built property | £700,000 | 2004-07-16 | £2,011,017 |
| 11 Corsica Street, London, Greater London Terraced, a newly built property | £700,000 | 2004-06-21 | £2,045,690 |
N5 1JG 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.
The percentage of student residents living in N5 1JG 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 | 233 |
| Self-Employed | 44 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 39 |
| Retired | 23 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Other | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 52 |
| Information and communication | 32 |
| Other | 25 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Education | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 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 | 1,903 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 | 2,212 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Islington Nursery School 110-112 Tollington Park , N4 3RB | 3out of 4 | 2,426 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 2,998 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 3,202 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canonbury Primary School Canonbury Road , N1 2UT | 3out of 4 | 384 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Laycock Primary School Laycock Street , Upper Street N1 1SW | 3out of 4 | 388 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Drayton Park Primary School Arvon Road , N5 1PJ | 3out of 4 | 513 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| William Tyndale Primary School Upper Street , N1 2GG | 4out of 4 | 689 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School 68 Georges Road , Holloway N7 8JN | 3out of 4 | 844 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 | 485 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highbury Fields School Highbury Hill , N5 1AR | 4out of 4 | 642 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| City of London Academy Islington Prebend Street , Islington N1 8PQ | 4out of 4 | 1,448 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke Newington School and Sixth Form Clissold Road , N16 9EX | 3out of 4 | 1,880 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School Donegal Street , Islington N1 9QG | 4out of 4 | 1,919 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 | 762 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 2,777 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , Mill Hill Road NW1 1TR | - not rated | 2,899 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 3,305 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 42 - 43 Queen Square , Camden WC1N 3AQ | - not rated | 3,540 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 | 498 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary Magdalene Academy: the Courtyard Holloway Road , Islington N7 8LT | 3out of 4 | 273 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Samuel Rhodes MLD School 11 Highbury New Park , N5 2EG | 4out of 4 | 443 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Bridge House Canonbury School 6-9 Canonbury Place , London N1 2NQ | - not rated | 598 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New River College Secondary Lough Road , N7 8RH | 3out of 4 | 615 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Metropolitan University 166 - 220 Holloway Road , N7 8DB | - not rated | 735 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Maison Highbury | La Maison Highbury, Ground Floor And Basement | 86 yd | |
| Brewhouse and Kitchen Limited | Brewhouse and Kitchen Limited, Ground Floor | 91 yd | |
| Highbury's Chicken & Grill | Highbury's Chicken & Grill, Basement and Ground Floors | 100 yd | |
| Trullo | Trullo, Ground Floor | 103 yd | |
| Prawn on the Lawn | Prawn on the Lawn, Excluding First And Second Floors At 294 | 105 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hen & Chickens Public House | Hen & Chickens Public House, 109 St Paul's Road | 139 yd | |
| Famous Cocktail Bar | Famous Cocktail Bar, 259 Upper Street | 189 yd | |
| The Garage | The Garage, 12 Highbury Corner | 203 yd | |
| The White Swan Public House | The White Swan Public House, 255-256 Upper Street | 216 yd | |
| Alwyne Castle Public House | Alwyne Castle Public House, 83 St Paul's Road | 240 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pret A Manger | Pret A Manger, Ground Floor, Northway House | 209 yd | |
| Bubble bee bubble tea | Bubble bee bubble tea, 226 St Paul's Road | 225 yd | |
| Subway | Subway, 248 Upper Street | 255 yd | |
| KFC | KFC, Ground Floor | 289 yd | |
| Falafel Highbury limited@budgens | Falafel Highbury limited@budgens, 213-215 Upper Street | 452 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, 89-95 St Paul's Road | 131 yd | |
| Waitrose | Waitrose, 28-32 Highbury Corner | 227 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 43 Holloway Road | 255 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 71 Drayton Park | 936 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, 325-331 Essex Road | 937 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Highbury Leisure Centre HIGHBURY CRESCENT | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 168 yd |
| Orangetheory Fitness (Islington) UPPER STREET | health and fitness suite | 300 yd |
| City Of London Academy Highbury Grove Highbury Grove | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 393 yd |
| Highbury Grove School (Closed) Highbury New Park | swimming pool | 424 yd |
| Highbury Fields Courts And Pitches HIGHBURY PLACE | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 543 yd |
| William Tyndale Primary School UPPER STREET | artificial grass pitch | 573 yd |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy LIVERPOOL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 614 yd |
| Highbury Fields School HIGHBURY HILL | 690 yd | |
| The Exchange Theatrical Rehearsal Rooms (Closed) Sebbon Street | 722 yd | |
| Energie Fitness (Highbury) LIVERPOOL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 793 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 | 91.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 91.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 91.7% |
| 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 | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.