Gillespie Road is in London and in Islington district. N5 1LR 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 Gillespie Road, London, N5 1LR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N5 1LF, N5 1FJ, N5 1FL, N5 1FN, N5 1FP, N4 2QP, N5 1LE, N5 1LQ, N5 1LP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding N5 1LR has a slightly higher male population, with 51.6% 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 | 41.8% | 48.4% | 6.6% | 51.0% | -2.6% |
| Male | 58.2% | 51.6% | -6.6% | 49.0% | 2.6% |
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 1LR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 65.2% 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 | 71.8% | 65.2% | -6.6% | 37.9% | 27.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 18.2% | 25.5% | 7.3% | 44.2% | -18.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 4.2% | 0.5% | -3.7% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 3.4% | 3.7% | 0.3% | 9.1% | -5.4% |
| Widowed | 1.1% | 2.8% | 1.7% | 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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (91.6%) 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 | 65.3% | 67.8% | 2.5% | 48.4% | 19.4% |
| Good health | 28.6% | 23.8% | -4.8% | 33.6% | -9.8% |
| Fair health | 5.1% | 6.3% | 1.2% | 12.7% | -6.4% |
| Bad health | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 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 1LR this area, 4.2% 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 84%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 4.2% | 4.2% | 0.0% | 18.2% | -14.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 2.3% | 2.1% | -0.2% | 9.6% | -7.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 3.4% | 2.6% | -0.8% | 13.4% | -10.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 5.3% | -5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.3% | 5.6% | 0.3% | 16.9% | -11.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 81.1% | 84% | 2.9% | 33.8% | 50.2% |
| Other | 3.4% | 1.6% | -1.8% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 2% | 1.9% | -0.1% | 0.7% | 1.2% |
| Indian | 1.8% | 2.1% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -1.0% |
| Pakistani | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.6% | 5.8% | 3.2% | 0.8% | 5.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 2% | 1.7% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 81.7% | 80.3% | -1.4% | 81.4% | -1.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 0.2% | -0.6% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 60.9% 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 | 66.9% | 60.9% | -6.0% | 83.2% | -22.3% |
| European Union | 10.7% | 21.3% | 10.6% | 6.1% | 15.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 3.9% | 3.3% | -0.6% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.9% | 4% | -0.9% | 5.6% | -1.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.9% | 5.2% | -1.7% | 1.3% | 3.9% |
| Oceania | 4.9% | 3.6% | -1.3% | 0.3% | 3.3% |
| 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 | 64.5% | 60.8% | -3.7% | 83.2% | -22.4% |
| 10+ Years | 10.3% | 13.8% | 3.5% | 9.8% | 4.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 10.8% | 12.9% | 2.1% | 2.9% | 10.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.7% | 7.9% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 5.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.7% | 4.6% | -3.1% | 1.9% | 2.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.7% | 76.7% | -10.0% |
| Ireland | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| France | 3.4% | 0.3% | 3.1% |
| Germany | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Italy | 4.8% | 0.6% | 4.2% |
| Spain | 2.3% | 0.4% | 1.9% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 4.6% | 1.5% | 3.1% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.7% | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 3.4% | 0.1% | 3.3% |
| No passport held | 1.9% | 13.5% | -11.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 54.1% | 37.2% | 16.9% |
| Christian | 31.7% | 46.2% | -14.5% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Jewish | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Muslim | 1.7% | 6.5% | -4.8% |
| Not answered | 9.2% | 6.0% | 3.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gillespie Road was 42.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 66.0% lower than the Arsenal average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Gillespie Road has the 8th lowest crime rate of 91 local areas in Arsenal and the 46th lowest crime rate of 530 local areas in Islington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -4.4%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 71A Gillespie Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2025-01-24 | £545,669 |
| 101B Gillespie Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £880,000 | 2024-09-02 | £865,405 |
| 93 Gillespie Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,425,000 | 2024-04-12 | £1,323,490 |
| 105B Gillespie Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £907,900 | 2024-01-19 | £923,136 |
| 69 Gillespie Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,200,000 | 2023-01-10 | £1,236,000 |
N5 1LR 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 | 301 |
| Self-Employed | 41 |
| Retired | 23 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 142 |
| Information and communication | 56 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 48 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Education | 24 |
| Other | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Real estate activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 1,066 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Margaret McMillan Nursery School Hornsey Rise , N19 3SF | 3out of 4 | 2,175 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 | 2,917 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 | 3,002 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 | 3,387 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | 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 | 4out of 4 | 392 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gillespie Primary School Gillespie Road , N5 1LH | 4out of 4 | 436 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ambler Primary School and Children's Centre Blackstock Road , Finsbury Park N4 2DR | 4out of 4 | 504 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pakeman Primary School Hornsey Road , Holloway N7 6DU | 3out of 4 | 631 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Montem Primary School Hornsey Road , N7 7QT | 3out of 4 | 723 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 | 840 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Arts and Media School Islington Turle Road , N4 3LS | 3out of 4 | 1,227 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of London Academy Highbury Grove 8 Highbury Grove , Islington N5 2EQ | 1out of 4 | 1,281 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke Newington School and Sixth Form Clissold Road , N16 9EX | 3out of 4 | 1,600 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon High Hilldrop Road , N7 0JG | 2out of 4 | 1,951 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 | 973 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brooke House Sixth Form College Kenninghall Road , E5 8BP | - not rated | 3,694 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , Mill Hill Road NW1 1TR | - not rated | 3,706 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 4,047 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ada National College for Digital Skills Broad Lane , Tottenham Hale N15 4AG | - not rated | 4,532 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 | 1,474 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Tottenham Ashley Road , Tottenham Hale N17 9LN | 4out of 4 | 5,194 yd | Free schools | 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 | 961 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy: the Courtyard Holloway Road , Islington N7 8LT | 3out of 4 | 1,355 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Samuel Rhodes MLD School 11 Highbury New Park , N5 2EG | 4out of 4 | 1,376 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dania School St David's Church, Westbourne Road , N7 8AB | - not rated | 1,531 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New River College Secondary Lough Road , N7 8RH | 3out of 4 | 1,568 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fink's Gillespie | Fink's Gillespie, Ground Floor | 168 yd | |
| Highbury Timebank Cafe | Highbury Timebank Cafe, 191 Drayton Park | 223 yd | |
| Delaware North LTD | Delaware North LTD, Arsenal Football Club | 301 yd | |
| Highbury Vale Blackstock Trust | Highbury Vale Blackstock Trust, Elizabeth House Centre For Lifelong Learning (Candi) | 396 yd | |
| The Gunners | The Gunners, 204 Blackstock Road | 400 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bank Of Friendship PH | Bank Of Friendship PH, 224 Blackstock Road | 394 yd | |
| Gunners Public House | Gunners Public House, 204 Blackstock Road | 400 yd | |
| The Plimsoll | The Plimsoll, Ground Floor | 404 yd | |
| Cannons - The Factory | Cannons - The Factory, 223A Blackstock Road | 447 yd | |
| Woodbine Public House | Woodbine Public House, 215 Blackstock Road | 447 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Fish Bar | Golden Fish Bar, 98 Gillespie Road | 306 yd | |
| SA PFC | SA PFC, 181 Blackstock Road | 446 yd | |
| Gunners Fish Bar | Gunners Fish Bar, Ground Floor | 447 yd | |
| Zing Zing and Shwang Chinese | Zing Zing and Shwang Chinese, 142 Blackstock Road | 467 yd | |
| Passion Kitchen | Passion Kitchen, Basement And Ground Floor Cafe | 467 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco, 71 Drayton Park | 531 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 29-31 Blackstock Road | 658 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, Ground Floor | 677 yd | |
| The Co-Operative Food Group | The Co-Operative Food Group, 54 Benwell Road | 787 yd | |
| Marks and Spencer | Marks and Spencer, 6 City North Place | 788 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Arsenal Sports Centre (Closed) Arsenal Stadium Arsenal Stadium Avenell Road | grass pitches | 170 yd |
| Fitness First (London Highbury) EASTSTAND EASTSTAND HIGHBURY STADIUM SQUARE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 184 yd |
| Arsenal Fc (Emirates Stadium) Hornsey Road | grass pitches | 549 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Finsbury Park) ISLEDON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 562 yd |
| Sobell Leisure Centre (Holloway) HORNSEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, ice rinks, squash courts | 568 yd |
| Highbury Fields School HIGHBURY HILL | 743 yd | |
| Arsenal Hub BENWELL ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 766 yd |
| Premier Fitness Club (Closed) CLIFTON HOUSE CLIFTON HOUSE CLIFTON TERRACE | health and fitness suite | 883 yd |
| Highbury Fields Courts And Pitches HIGHBURY PLACE | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 923 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Holloway) (Closed) 67-83 67-83 Seven Sisters Road | health and fitness suite | 939 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 | 94.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 94.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 94.4% |
| 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 | 163.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.