Leigh Road is in London and in Islington district. N5 1SS 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 Leigh Road, London, N5 1SS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N5 1SB, N5 1ER, N5 1SW, N5 1ST, N5 1QJ, N5 2AB, N5 1SH, N5 1BA, N5 2AA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding N5 1SS, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.7% 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 | 55.7% | 54.7% | -1.0% | 51.0% | 3.7% |
| Male | 44.3% | 45.3% | 1.0% | 49.0% | -3.7% |
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 1SS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.5% 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 | 55.6% | 51.5% | -4.1% | 37.9% | 13.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.1% | 29.2% | 3.1% | 44.2% | -15.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.1% | 2.2% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 8.9% | 11.7% | 2.8% | 9.1% | 2.6% |
| Widowed | 5% | 4.1% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 48.3% | 48.7% | 0.4% | 48.4% | 0.3% |
| Good health | 32% | 32.6% | 0.6% | 33.6% | -1.0% |
| Fair health | 15.8% | 14.5% | -1.3% | 12.7% | 1.8% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 3.1% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 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.
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 56.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.1% | 20% | 3.9% | 18.2% | 1.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.1% | 4.1% | -7.0% | 9.6% | -5.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.1% | 6.5% | -4.6% | 13.4% | -6.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 5.3% | -5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.4% | 11.2% | 1.8% | 16.9% | -5.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 41.7% | 56.5% | 14.8% | 33.8% | 22.7% |
| Other | 8.3% | 1.8% | -6.5% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 67% 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 | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 2.5% | 2.1% | -0.4% | 0.7% | 1.4% |
| Indian | 2% | 4.2% | 2.2% | 3.1% | 1.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 2.5% | -0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 3% | 4.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 3.7% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 1% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 85.7% | 67% | -18.7% | 81.4% | -14.4% |
| Arab | 1.5% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Other | 0.5% | 8.9% | 8.4% | 1.6% | 7.3% |
In this area, 63.2% 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 | 79.3% | 63.2% | -16.1% | 83.2% | -20.0% |
| European Union | 3.4% | 11.4% | 8.0% | 6.1% | 5.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 3% | 4.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 3.3% |
| Africa | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.4% | 8.8% | 3.4% | 5.6% | 3.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.4% | 6.2% | -0.2% | 1.3% | 4.9% |
| Oceania | 2% | 2.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 2.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 75.9% | 63.2% | -12.7% | 83.2% | -20.0% |
| 10+ Years | 3% | 26.9% | 23.9% | 9.8% | 17.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.4% | 3.6% | 0.2% | 2.9% | 0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.9% | 4.1% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.8% | 2.1% | -11.7% | 1.9% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.8% | 76.7% | -0.9% |
| Ireland | 5.8% | 0.6% | 5.2% |
| France | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 3.7% | 0.6% | 3.1% |
| Spain | 2.6% | 0.4% | 2.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Turkey | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Other Europe | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 2.6% | 13.5% | -10.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45% | 37.2% | 7.8% |
| Christian | 33.5% | 46.2% | -12.7% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 3.7% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Muslim | 6.3% | 6.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Not answered | 7.9% | 6.0% | 1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Leigh Road was 90.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 12.4% lower than the Highbury average. The most reported crime type was Public order.
Leigh Road has the 8th lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Highbury and the 158th lowest crime rate of 530 local areas in Islington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 47.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -25.0%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Leigh Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £2,625,000 | 2021-01-08 | £2,738,077 |
| 10A Leigh Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2000-11-01 | £1,234,484 |
| 10B Leigh Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £205,000 | 1997-10-31 | £1,113,497 |
N5 1SS area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 11% 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 1SS 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 67 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Education | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 1,811 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 | 2,624 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 | 2,643 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Margaret McMillan Nursery School Hornsey Rise , N19 3SF | 3out of 4 | 2,905 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 | 3,473 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joan of Arc RC Primary School Northolme Road , Highbury Park N5 2UX | 3out of 4 | 422 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Drayton Park Primary School Arvon Road , N5 1PJ | 3out of 4 | 484 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Highbury Vale CofE Primary School Conewood Street , N5 1DL | 4out of 4 | 516 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highbury Quadrant Primary School Highbury New Park , N5 2DP | 3out of 4 | 660 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gillespie Primary School Gillespie Road , N5 1LH | 4out of 4 | 737 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 | 155 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| City of London Academy Highbury Grove 8 Highbury Grove , Islington N5 2EQ | 1out of 4 | 540 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke Newington School and Sixth Form Clissold Road , N16 9EX | 3out of 4 | 1,300 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Arts and Media School Islington Turle Road , N4 3LS | 3out of 4 | 1,967 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of London Academy Islington Prebend Street , Islington N1 8PQ | 4out of 4 | 2,165 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 | 250 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brooke House Sixth Form College Kenninghall Road , E5 8BP | - not rated | 3,375 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , Mill Hill Road NW1 1TR | - not rated | 3,511 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 3,560 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 3,906 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 | 1,061 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Tottenham Ashley Road , Tottenham Hale N17 9LN | 4out of 4 | 5,467 yd | Free schools | 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 | 637 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Metropolitan University 166 - 220 Holloway Road , N7 8DB | - not rated | 771 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy: the Courtyard Holloway Road , Islington N7 8LT | 3out of 4 | 852 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New River College Secondary Lough Road , N7 8RH | 3out of 4 | 1,185 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Bridge House Canonbury School 6-9 Canonbury Place , London N1 2NQ | - not rated | 1,227 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pia's Place | Pia's Place, 1A Highbury Park | 35 yd | |
| Iznik Restaurant | Iznik Restaurant, 19 Highbury Park | 62 yd | |
| Greggs | Greggs, Shop | 62 yd | |
| Rendezvous Cafe | Rendezvous Cafe, 16 Highbury Park | 62 yd | |
| One Root Bakery | One Root Bakery, Ground Floor | 319 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Highbury Barn Tavern | The Highbury Barn Tavern, 26 Highbury Park | 62 yd | |
| Highbury Library | Highbury Library, Ground Floor | 431 yd | |
| The Drayton Park Public House | The Drayton Park Public House, 66 Drayton Park | 432 yd | |
| Bank Of Friendship PH | Bank Of Friendship PH, 224 Blackstock Road | 624 yd | |
| Gunners Public House | Gunners Public House, 204 Blackstock Road | 672 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| China's Taste | China's Taste, 18 Highbury Park | 64 yd | |
| The Beach Hut | The Beach Hut, Shop | 103 yd | |
| Gunners Fish Bar | Gunners Fish Bar, Ground Floor | 740 yd | |
| SA PFC | SA PFC, 181 Blackstock Road | 740 yd | |
| Pizza Go Go | 122 Green Lanes | 764 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco, 71 Drayton Park | 506 yd | |
| The Co-Operative Food Group | The Co-Operative Food Group, 54 Benwell Road | 802 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, Unit B, Charles Morton Court | 858 yd | |
| Waitrose | Waitrose, 28-32 Highbury Corner | 891 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, 89-95 St Paul's Road | 910 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Highbury Fields School HIGHBURY HILL | 206 yd | |
| Highbury Fields Courts And Pitches HIGHBURY PLACE | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 253 yd |
| Highbury Grove School (Closed) Highbury New Park | swimming pool | 477 yd |
| City Of London Academy Highbury Grove Highbury Grove | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 526 yd |
| Fitness First (London Highbury) EASTSTAND EASTSTAND HIGHBURY STADIUM SQUARE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 579 yd |
| Arsenal Sports Centre (Closed) Arsenal Stadium Arsenal Stadium Avenell Road | grass pitches | 593 yd |
| Arsenal Fc (Emirates Stadium) Hornsey Road | grass pitches | 742 yd |
| Highbury Leisure Centre HIGHBURY CRESCENT | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 767 yd |
| Arsenal Hub BENWELL ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 816 yd |
| London Metropolitan University (Holloway Campus) Holloway Road | health and fitness suite | 871 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 | 180.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.