Horsell Road is in London and in Islington district. N5 1XP 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 Horsell Road, London, N5 1XP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N5 1XL, N5 1XH, N5 1NU, N5 1XS, N7 8JE, N5 1PD, N5 1XR, N5 1PP, N5 1PN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around N5 1XP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.7% | 50.7% | 2.0% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 51.3% | 49.3% | -2.0% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
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 1XP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 70.1% 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 | 67.2% | 70.1% | 2.9% | 37.9% | 32.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 22.4% | 18.9% | -3.5% | 44.2% | -25.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 6.8% | 4.7% | -2.1% | 9.1% | -4.4% |
| Widowed | 1.6% | 0.4% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
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 (92.6%) 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 | 57.9% | 65.6% | 7.7% | 48.4% | 17.2% |
| Good health | 34.7% | 27% | -7.7% | 33.6% | -6.6% |
| Fair health | 5.2% | 5% | -0.2% | 12.7% | -7.7% |
| Bad health | 1.1% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 1XP this area, 5.1% 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 77%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 5.2% | 5.1% | -0.1% | 18.2% | -13.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.6% | 2.7% | -2.9% | 9.6% | -6.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6% | 3.9% | -2.1% | 13.4% | -9.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 5.3% | -2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8% | 7.4% | -0.6% | 16.9% | -9.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 68.4% | 77% | 8.6% | 33.8% | 43.2% |
| Other | 6.4% | 1.2% | -5.2% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74.5% 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 | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 2.6% | 0.4% | -2.2% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 3.7% | 3.2% | -0.5% | 3.1% | 0.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 2.2% | 1.4% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 4.4% | 1.4% | -3.0% | 2.5% | -1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.2% | 1.4% | -0.8% | 1.0% | 0.4% |
| Other Black | 1.5% | 0.4% | -1.1% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 2.5% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.5% | 0.4% | -1.1% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.3% | 1.8% | -1.5% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 6.4% | 5.3% | 0.8% | 5.6% |
| White | 71.6% | 74.5% | 2.9% | 81.4% | -6.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 2.6% | 5% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 3.4% |
In this area, 60.2% 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 | 62.4% | 60.2% | -2.2% | 83.2% | -23.0% |
| European Union | 11.1% | 18.7% | 7.6% | 6.1% | 12.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.8% | 0.4% | -1.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 6.3% | 2.8% | -3.5% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10% | 4.9% | -5.1% | 5.6% | -0.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.8% | 6.3% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 5.0% |
| Oceania | 3.3% | 6.7% | 3.4% | 0.3% | 6.4% |
| 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 | 59.4% | 60.2% | 0.8% | 83.2% | -23.0% |
| 10+ Years | 3% | 13.7% | 10.7% | 9.8% | 3.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 10% | 11.3% | 1.3% | 2.9% | 8.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.6% | 9.9% | 3.3% | 2.2% | 7.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 21% | 4.9% | -16.1% | 1.9% | 3.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.6% | 76.7% | -7.1% |
| Ireland | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| France | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 3.8% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 5.2% | 1.5% | 3.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| Central and South America | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 4.5% | 0.1% | 4.4% |
| No passport held | 2.4% | 13.5% | -11.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53% | 37.2% | 15.8% |
| Christian | 30% | 46.2% | -16.2% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Hindu | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.4% |
| Jewish | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 0.7% | 6.5% | -5.8% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 10.2% | 6.0% | 4.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Horsell Road was 264.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 157.7% higher than the Highbury average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Horsell Road has the 7th highest crime rate of 27 local areas in Highbury and the 112th highest crime rate of 530 local areas in Islington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 75.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -48.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat C 38 Horsell Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £670,000 | 2025-01-31 | £665,315 |
| Upper Level Flat 32B Horsell Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £910,000 | 2024-02-20 | £882,478 |
| 26 Horsell Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,500,000 | 2021-09-08 | £1,460,333 |
| 30 Horsell Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,535,000 | 2021-04-07 | £1,639,806 |
| 22 Horsell Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,550,000 | 2020-07-23 | £1,685,936 |
N5 1XP area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 23% 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 1XP 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 | 145 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Retired | 20 |
| Part-Time Employee | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Other | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 56 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 29 |
| Information and communication | 25 |
| Education | 19 |
| Other | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 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 | 1,903 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 | 1,983 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Margaret McMillan Nursery School Hornsey Rise , N19 3SF | 3out of 4 | 2,826 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 | 2,845 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 3,225 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 | 290 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School 68 Georges Road , Holloway N7 8JN | 3out of 4 | 318 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Laycock Primary School Laycock Street , Upper Street N1 1SW | 3out of 4 | 880 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pakeman Primary School Hornsey Road , Holloway N7 6DU | 3out of 4 | 997 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Canonbury Primary School Canonbury Road , N1 2UT | 3out of 4 | 1,008 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 | 637 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| City of London Academy Highbury Grove 8 Highbury Grove , Islington N5 2EQ | 1out of 4 | 889 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon High Hilldrop Road , N7 0JG | 2out of 4 | 1,573 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Arts and Media School Islington Turle Road , N4 3LS | 3out of 4 | 2,000 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Camden School for Girls Sandall Road , NW5 2DB | 4out of 4 | 2,001 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 913 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , Mill Hill Road NW1 1TR | - not rated | 2,780 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 3,020 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 42 - 43 Queen Square , Camden WC1N 3AQ | - not rated | 3,787 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 3,913 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 | 455 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 | 104 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy: the Courtyard Holloway Road , Islington N7 8LT | 3out of 4 | 420 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dania School St David's Church, Westbourne Road , N7 8AB | - not rated | 527 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New River College Secondary Lough Road , N7 8RH | 3out of 4 | 541 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Samuel Rhodes MLD School 11 Highbury New Park , N5 2EG | 4out of 4 | 919 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uncommon | Uncommon, Ground Floor | 37 yd | |
| Le Peche Mignon | Le Peche Mignon, Ground Floor Shop At 6 | 65 yd | |
| Little Bao Boy & Banh Mi Place | Little Bao Boy & Banh Mi Place, Ground Floor | 82 yd | |
| Greggs | Greggs, Shop 35 | 87 yd | |
| The Horatia | The Horatia, 98-100 Holloway Road | 87 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lamb | The Lamb, 54 Holloway Road | 233 yd | |
| Highbury Library | Highbury Library, Ground Floor | 417 yd | |
| The Drayton Park Public House | The Drayton Park Public House, 66 Drayton Park | 422 yd | |
| The Garage | The Garage, 12 Highbury Corner | 563 yd | |
| Duchess Of Kent | Duchess Of Kent, 441 Liverpool Road | 564 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taste of Holloway Pizza | Taste of Holloway Pizza, 183A Holloway Road | 122 yd | |
| The Chip Inn | The Chip Inn, Ground Floor And Basement | 148 yd | |
| City Pizza Holloway | City Pizza Holloway, 149 Holloway Road | 150 yd | |
| Morley's Chicken | Morley's Chicken, Shop | 155 yd | |
| Green Jade Chinese Restaurant & Take | Green Jade Chinese Restaurant & Take, 219 Holloway Road | 219 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Operative Food Group | The Co-Operative Food Group, 54 Benwell Road | 345 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, Unit 5a | 487 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 71 Drayton Park | 500 yd | |
| Waitrose | Waitrose, 28-32 Highbury Corner | 502 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 43 Holloway Road | 510 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Energie Fitness (Highbury) LIVERPOOL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 213 yd |
| London Metropolitan University (North Campus Sports Centre) (Closed) 166-220 166-220 HOLLOWAY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 218 yd |
| London Metropolitan University (Holloway Campus) Holloway Road | health and fitness suite | 230 yd |
| Arsenal Hub BENWELL ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 382 yd |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy LIVERPOOL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 411 yd |
| Paradise Park Mackenzie Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 434 yd |
| Highbury Leisure Centre HIGHBURY CRESCENT | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 471 yd |
| Better Gym Holloway 5-7 5-7 HORNSEY STREET | health and fitness suite | 487 yd |
| Arsenal Fc (Emirates Stadium) Hornsey Road | grass pitches | 550 yd |
| Highbury Fields School HIGHBURY HILL | 551 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.