Witherington Road is in London and in Islington district. N5 1PN 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 Witherington Road, London, N5 1PN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N5 1PP, N5 1EW, N5 1PW, N5 1XF, N5 1PB, N5 1XG, N5 1PD, N5 1XP, N5 1PL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding N5 1PN, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.1% 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 | 52.3% | 53.1% | 0.8% | 51.0% | 2.1% |
| Male | 47.7% | 46.9% | -0.8% | 49.0% | -2.1% |
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 1PN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 62.8% 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 | 62.4% | 62.8% | 0.4% | 37.9% | 24.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.3% | 29.2% | -0.1% | 44.2% | -15.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 0.5% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Divorced | 3.5% | 4.9% | 1.4% | 9.1% | -4.2% |
| Widowed | 2.5% | 1.6% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
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 (87%) 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 | 61.7% | 61.6% | -0.1% | 48.4% | 13.2% |
| Good health | 25.7% | 25.4% | -0.3% | 33.6% | -8.2% |
| Fair health | 7.9% | 8.3% | 0.4% | 12.7% | -4.4% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 3.2% | 0.7% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 1.5% | -0.6% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 1PN this area, 8.3% 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 67%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.1% | 8.3% | -2.8% | 18.2% | -9.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.8% | 4.9% | -0.9% | 9.6% | -4.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.1% | 8.1% | 0.0% | 13.4% | -5.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 5.3% | -4.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.4% | 10.4% | 0.0% | 16.9% | -6.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 57.8% | 67% | 9.2% | 33.8% | 33.2% |
| Other | 5.6% | 0% | -5.6% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 73% 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 | 1.5% | 0.9% | -0.6% | 1.1% | -0.2% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 3% | 2.4% | 3.1% | -0.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 4.6% | 3.2% | -1.4% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Black African | 1% | 4.5% | 3.5% | 2.5% | 2.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 4% | 2.6% | -1.4% | 1.0% | 1.6% |
| Other Black | 1.7% | 1.5% | -0.2% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 1.5% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.3% | 3.4% | 0.1% | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 76.4% | 73% | -3.4% | 81.4% | -8.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.0% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
In this area, 64.8% 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 | 75.1% | 64.8% | -10.3% | 83.2% | -18.4% |
| European Union | 7.7% | 15.7% | 8.0% | 6.1% | 9.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.7% | 4.2% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 3.4% |
| Africa | 2.7% | 3.8% | 1.1% | 2.7% | 1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5% | 4.2% | -0.8% | 5.6% | -1.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.2% | 3.6% | -0.6% | 1.3% | 2.3% |
| Oceania | 2.5% | 3.6% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 3.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 71.5% | 65.2% | -6.3% | 83.2% | -18.0% |
| 10+ Years | 2.9% | 17.5% | 14.6% | 9.8% | 7.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.6% | 6.4% | 1.8% | 2.9% | 3.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.9% | 5.6% | -1.3% | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 14% | 5.3% | -8.7% | 1.9% | 3.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.7% | 76.7% | -3.0% |
| Ireland | 4.3% | 0.6% | 3.7% |
| France | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| Germany | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 3% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| Portugal | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Spain | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Turkey | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Other Europe | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 2.8% | 0.1% | 2.7% |
| No passport held | 2.8% | 13.5% | -10.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51% | 37.2% | 13.8% |
| Christian | 27.9% | 46.2% | -18.3% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Jewish | 2.6% | 0.5% | 2.1% |
| Muslim | 9% | 6.5% | 2.5% |
| Not answered | 7.7% | 6.0% | 1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Witherington Road was 113.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 10.6% higher than the Highbury average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Witherington Road has the 10th lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Highbury and the 213th lowest crime rate of 530 local areas in Islington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -43.8%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17B Witherington Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2024-12-12 | £406,109 |
| 5 Witherington Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £2,000,000 | 2023-09-29 | £1,918,868 |
| 47 Witherington Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,450,000 | 2022-08-05 | £1,419,297 |
| 53C Witherington Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £765,000 | 2022-07-11 | £749,172 |
| Flat B 25 Witherington Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £478,000 | 2022-06-29 | £461,741 |
N5 1PN area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 21% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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 1PN 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 | 198 |
| Self-Employed | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 25 |
| Other | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 70 |
| Information and communication | 35 |
| Human health and social work activities | 32 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 26 |
| Education | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 21 |
| Other | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Real estate activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| 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 | 1,856 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 | 2,075 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Margaret McMillan Nursery School Hornsey Rise , N19 3SF | 3out of 4 | 2,807 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 | 2,824 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 3,307 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 | 204 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School 68 Georges Road , Holloway N7 8JN | 3out of 4 | 415 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Laycock Primary School Laycock Street , Upper Street N1 1SW | 3out of 4 | 907 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pakeman Primary School Hornsey Road , Holloway N7 6DU | 3out of 4 | 971 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Highbury Vale CofE Primary School Conewood Street , N5 1DL | 4out of 4 | 988 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 541 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| City of London Academy Highbury Grove 8 Highbury Grove , Islington N5 2EQ | 1out of 4 | 824 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon High Hilldrop Road , N7 0JG | 2out of 4 | 1,642 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke Newington School and Sixth Form Clissold Road , N16 9EX | 3out of 4 | 1,954 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Arts and Media School Islington Turle Road , N4 3LS | 3out of 4 | 1,961 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 , Highbury East N5 2AD | - not rated | 820 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , Mill Hill Road NW1 1TR | - not rated | 2,881 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 3,100 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 42 - 43 Queen Square , Camden WC1N 3AQ | - not rated | 3,868 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 3,922 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 | 527 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 | 139 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy: the Courtyard Holloway Road , Islington N7 8LT | 3out of 4 | 446 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New River College Secondary Lough Road , N7 8RH | 3out of 4 | 624 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dania School St David's Church, Westbourne Road , N7 8AB | - not rated | 627 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Samuel Rhodes MLD School 11 Highbury New Park , N5 2EG | 4out of 4 | 862 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westerns Laundry | Westerns Laundry, Part Ground Floor | 41 yd | |
| Uncommon | Uncommon, Ground Floor | 138 yd | |
| Le Peche Mignon | Le Peche Mignon, Ground Floor Shop At 6 | 146 yd | |
| Little Bao Boy & Banh Mi Place | Little Bao Boy & Banh Mi Place, Ground Floor | 183 yd | |
| Mesi's Kitchen | Mesi's Kitchen, Shop | 185 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lamb | The Lamb, 54 Holloway Road | 287 yd | |
| Highbury Library | Highbury Library, Ground Floor | 320 yd | |
| The Drayton Park Public House | The Drayton Park Public House, 66 Drayton Park | 326 yd | |
| The Garage | The Garage, 12 Highbury Corner | 585 yd | |
| Islington Sports Bar & Grill | Islington Sports Bar & Grill, 274 Holloway Road | 629 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taste of Holloway Pizza | Taste of Holloway Pizza, 183A Holloway Road | 223 yd | |
| The Chip Inn | The Chip Inn, Ground Floor And Basement | 238 yd | |
| City Pizza Holloway | City Pizza Holloway, 149 Holloway Road | 240 yd | |
| Morley's Chicken | Morley's Chicken, Shop | 242 yd | |
| Green Jade Chinese Restaurant & Take | Green Jade Chinese Restaurant & Take, 219 Holloway Road | 291 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Operative Food Group | The Co-Operative Food Group, 54 Benwell Road | 333 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 71 Drayton Park | 416 yd | |
| Waitrose | Waitrose, 28-32 Highbury Corner | 526 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 43 Holloway Road | 540 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, Unit 5a | 547 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| London Metropolitan University (Holloway Campus) Holloway Road | health and fitness suite | 272 yd |
| London Metropolitan University (North Campus Sports Centre) (Closed) 166-220 166-220 HOLLOWAY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 273 yd |
| Energie Fitness (Highbury) LIVERPOOL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 305 yd |
| Arsenal Hub BENWELL ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 369 yd |
| Highbury Fields School HIGHBURY HILL | 450 yd | |
| Highbury Leisure Centre HIGHBURY CRESCENT | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 470 yd |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy LIVERPOOL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 501 yd |
| Arsenal Fc (Emirates Stadium) Hornsey Road | grass pitches | 502 yd |
| Highbury Fields Courts And Pitches HIGHBURY PLACE | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 503 yd |
| Paradise Park Mackenzie Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 536 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 | 147.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.