Ferntower Road is in London and in Islington district. N5 2JG is located in the Mildmay electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Islington North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Ferntower Road, London, N5 2JG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N16 9PX, N1 4RA, N5 2SH, N5 2SE, N5 2JE, N5 2JD, N5 2JB, N5 2JH, N1 4RF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around N5 2JG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.3% | 51.6% | 0.3% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 48.7% | 48.4% | -0.3% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
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 2JG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 76% 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 | 84.5% | 76% | -8.5% | 37.9% | 38.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 10.2% | 16.8% | 6.6% | 44.2% | -27.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 4.2% | 5.4% | 1.2% | 9.1% | -3.7% |
| Widowed | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
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 (93.3%) 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 | 60.9% | 63.9% | 3.0% | 48.4% | 15.5% |
| Good health | 31% | 29.4% | -1.6% | 33.6% | -4.2% |
| Fair health | 4.6% | 3.3% | -1.3% | 12.7% | -9.4% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 2.2% | -1.2% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 2JG this area, 6.4% 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 71.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6.2% | 6.4% | 0.2% | 18.2% | -11.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 2.5% | 3.9% | 1.4% | 9.6% | -5.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.2% | 3.9% | -2.3% | 13.4% | -9.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 5.3% | -4.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.5% | 11.9% | 6.4% | 16.9% | -5.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 70.3% | 71.9% | 1.6% | 33.8% | 38.1% |
| Other | 8.5% | 1.3% | -7.2% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 65.4% 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 | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 1.1% | -0.6% |
| Chinese | 6.9% | 4.1% | -2.8% | 0.7% | 3.4% |
| Indian | 1.8% | 5.1% | 3.3% | 3.1% | 2.0% |
| Pakistani | 1.6% | 2.9% | 1.3% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Other Asian | 2.8% | 2.2% | -0.6% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Black African | 2.5% | 3.6% | 1.1% | 2.5% | 1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.4% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 2.5% | 2.7% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| White | 71.5% | 65.4% | -6.1% | 81.4% | -16.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 2.3% | 0.7% | -1.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 2.1% | 6.5% | 4.4% | 1.6% | 4.9% |
In this area, just 49.9% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 49.2% | 49.9% | 0.7% | 83.2% | -33.3% |
| European Union | 19.8% | 14.7% | -5.1% | 6.1% | 8.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 4.6% | 10.1% | 5.5% | 0.8% | 9.3% |
| Africa | 3% | 1.2% | -1.8% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 13.1% | 15.4% | 2.3% | 5.6% | 9.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 7.4% | 4.8% | -2.6% | 1.3% | 3.5% |
| Oceania | 2.8% | 3.9% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 3.6% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 49.9% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 15.7% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 46.7% | 50% | 3.3% | 83.2% | -33.2% |
| 10+ Years | 23.9% | 15.7% | -8.2% | 9.8% | 5.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 8% | 8.9% | 0.9% | 2.9% | 6.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.2% | 8.9% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 6.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.2% | 16.4% | 4.2% | 1.9% | 14.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60.5% | 76.7% | -16.2% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 2.9% | 0.3% | 2.6% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 3.3% | 0.6% | 2.7% |
| Portugal | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Spain | 1.9% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 4.8% | 1.5% | 3.3% |
| Turkey | 3.6% | 0.1% | 3.5% |
| Other Europe | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.9% | 0.3% | 2.6% |
| Southern Asia | 3.1% | 1.2% | 1.9% |
| South-East Asia | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Central and South America | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Oceania | 2.9% | 0.1% | 2.8% |
| No passport held | 2.6% | 13.5% | -10.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.7% | 37.2% | 13.5% |
| Christian | 21.3% | 46.2% | -24.9% |
| Buddhist | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Hindu | 3.1% | 1.7% | 1.4% |
| Jewish | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 10.3% | 6.5% | 3.8% |
| Sikh | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other religion | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Not answered | 8.1% | 6.0% | 2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ferntower Road was 44.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 52.5% lower than the Mildmay average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ferntower Road has the 4th lowest crime rate of 21 local areas in Mildmay and the 55th lowest crime rate of 530 local areas in Islington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -65.5%.
Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 85% 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 B 4 Ferntower Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £342,000 | 2022-09-26 | £324,378 |
| 2 Ferntower Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £1,080,000 | 2021-06-02 | £1,106,722 |
| Flat B 4 Ferntower Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2013-10-31 | £314,638 |
| Flat A 6 Ferntower Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £250,000 | 2004-07-31 | £557,175 |
| Flat B 4 Ferntower Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2004-03-10 | £345,139 |
N5 2JG area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 12% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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 2JG 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 2JG 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 | 127 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 85 |
| Self-Employed | 55 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Other | 12 |
| Retired | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 44 |
| Information and communication | 34 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Education | 20 |
| Other | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comet Nursery School and Children's Centre 20 Halcomb Street , Hoxton N1 5RF | 4out of 4 | 1,982 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Islington Nursery School 110-112 Tollington Park , N4 3RB | 3out of 4 | 2,619 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 3,026 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 | 3,086 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wentworth Nursery School and Children's Centre Cassland Road , Hackney E9 5BY | 4out of 4 | 3,680 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newington Green Primary School Matthias Road , Newington Green N16 8NP | 3out of 4 | 365 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highbury Quadrant Primary School Highbury New Park , N5 2DP | 3out of 4 | 385 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grasmere Primary School 92 Albion Road , N16 9PD | 3out of 4 | 529 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthias Church of England Primary School Wordsworth Road , N16 8DD | 3out of 4 | 682 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Betty Layward Primary School Clissold Road , Hackney N16 9EX | 3out of 4 | 794 yd | Community 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 | 768 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke Newington School and Sixth Form Clissold Road , N16 9EX | 3out of 4 | 794 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highbury Fields School Highbury Hill , N5 1AR | 4out of 4 | 1,014 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Petchey Academy Shacklewell Lane , Hackney E8 2EY | 3out of 4 | 1,242 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterside Academy 317-319 Kingsland Road , E8 4DL | - not rated | 1,804 yd | Free schools | 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 | 736 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brooke House Sixth Form College Kenninghall Road , E5 8BP | - not rated | 2,545 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 3,390 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 3,800 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , Mill Hill Road NW1 1TR | - not rated | 4,132 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 | 1,717 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Tottenham Ashley Road , Tottenham Hale N17 9LN | 4out of 4 | 5,250 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Paul's Steiner School 1 St Paul's Road , Islington N1 2QH | - not rated | 618 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Children's House Upper School King Henry's Walk , Islington N1 4PB | - not rated | 698 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Garden School Wordsworth Road , N16 8BZ | 4out of 4 | 764 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Samuel Rhodes MLD School 11 Highbury New Park , N5 2EG | 4out of 4 | 798 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Bridge House Canonbury School 6-9 Canonbury Place , London N1 2NQ | - not rated | 1,192 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tranga | Tranga, Basement And Ground Floor | 21 yd | |
| No.60 Brasserie | No.60 Brasserie, 60-60A | 26 yd | |
| Cadet | Cadet, Shop At | 42 yd | |
| Kozan Grill | Kozan Grill, Ground Floor Shop | 48 yd | |
| COFFEE JOINT | COFFEE JOINT, Ground Floor | 55 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lady Mildmay | Lady Mildmay, 92 Mildmay Park | 174 yd | |
| The Weavers Arms Public House | The Weavers Arms Public House, 98 Newington Green Road | 232 yd | |
| The Alma Public House | The Alma Public House, 59 Newington Green Road | 359 yd | |
| The Monarch | The Monarch, 68-70 Green Lanes | 386 yd | |
| Karadeniz Social Club | 109a Green Lanes | 411 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paradise Fish Bar | Paradise Fish Bar, Ground Floor | 32 yd | |
| Fish on the Green | Fish on the Green, Ground Floor Shop | 42 yd | |
| Nuuk Bakery | 1 Holland House, 42 Newington Green | 165 yd | |
| Papa John's Pizza | Papa John's Pizza, Unit A, Charles Morton Court | 192 yd | |
| My Godo | My Godo, First Second And Third Floors | 224 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco, Unit B, Charles Morton Court | 192 yd | |
| Tesco | 130 Kingsland High Street | 908 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 51-57 Kingsland High Street | 918 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, 325-331 Essex Road | 939 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Dalston Cross Shopping Centre, 64 Kingsland High Street | 1,023 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Highbury Grove School (Closed) Highbury New Park | swimming pool | 861 yd |
| City Of London Academy Highbury Grove Highbury Grove | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 871 yd |
| Clissold Leisure Centre 63-67 63-67 CLISSOLD ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 958 yd |
| Stoke Newington School CLISSOLD ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 989 yd |
| Legends Gym (Dalston) 6A 6A RIDLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,003 yd |
| Highbury Fields Courts And Pitches HIGHBURY PLACE | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 1,027 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 | 197.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.