Canning Road is in London and in Islington district. N5 2JS 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 Canning Road, London, N5 2JS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N5 2JU, N5 2JR, N5 2LX, N5 2LY, N5 2JT, N5 1HA, N5 2LL, N5 1EG, N5 1LL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding N5 2JS has a slightly higher male population, with 50.1% 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 | 49.2% | 49.9% | 0.7% | 51.0% | -1.1% |
| Male | 50.8% | 50.1% | -0.7% | 49.0% | 1.1% |
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 2JS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.9% 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 | 52% | 42.9% | -9.1% | 37.9% | 5.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.4% | 43.6% | 8.2% | 44.2% | -0.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 1.8% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 5.3% | 4.6% | -0.7% | 9.1% | -4.5% |
| Widowed | 3.7% | 3.6% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
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 (86.4%) 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 | 52.2% | 61% | 8.8% | 48.4% | 12.6% |
| Good health | 31.5% | 25.4% | -6.1% | 33.6% | -8.2% |
| Fair health | 9.5% | 9.1% | -0.4% | 12.7% | -3.6% |
| Bad health | 5.8% | 3.1% | -2.7% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 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 69.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.9% | 12% | -3.9% | 18.2% | -6.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3.3% | 2.5% | -0.8% | 9.6% | -7.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 5.7% | 3.5% | -2.2% | 13.4% | -9.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -3.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.3% | 10.6% | 1.3% | 16.9% | -6.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 58.9% | 69.3% | 10.4% | 33.8% | 35.5% |
| Other | 6.5% | 0.7% | -5.8% | 2.8% | -2.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 72.6% 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 | 2.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Chinese | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 2.4% | 3.5% | 1.1% | 3.1% | 0.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.4% | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.0% | 1.3% |
| Other Black | 4.4% | 0.3% | -4.1% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.7% | 2% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 79.7% | 72.6% | -7.1% | 81.4% | -8.8% |
| Other | 0.3% | 9.8% | 9.5% | 1.6% | 8.2% |
In this area, 71.1% 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 | 70.8% | 71.1% | 0.3% | 83.2% | -12.1% |
| European Union | 10.5% | 11.5% | 1.0% | 6.1% | 5.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 3.1% | 0.6% | -2.5% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.4% | 4% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -1.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 7.1% | 9.5% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 8.2% |
| Oceania | 2% | 2.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 68.5% | 71.5% | 3.0% | 83.2% | -11.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 19.6% | 18.9% | 9.8% | 9.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.1% | 4.3% | -0.8% | 2.9% | 1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.7% | 2.6% | -1.1% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 22% | 2% | -20.0% | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.9% | 76.7% | 5.2% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| France | 2.9% | 0.3% | 2.6% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Central and South America | 2% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| Oceania | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| No passport held | 3.2% | 13.5% | -10.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.4% | 37.2% | 5.2% |
| Christian | 40.6% | 46.2% | -5.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Jewish | 3.5% | 0.5% | 3.0% |
| Muslim | 3.7% | 6.5% | -2.8% |
| Sikh | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.2% | 6.0% | 1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Canning Road was 114.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 8.6% lower than the Arsenal average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Canning Road has the 30th lowest crime rate of 87 local areas in Arsenal and the 190th lowest crime rate of 506 local areas in Islington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about -1.1%.
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 2 56 Canning Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £710,000 | 2026-02-06 | £710,000 |
| 58A Canning Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £696,100 | 2026-01-16 | £685,823 |
| 8 Canning Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,567,000 | 2024-11-15 | £1,595,822 |
| 16 Canning Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,337,500 | 2024-08-01 | £1,328,659 |
| 58B Canning Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £590,000 | 2022-07-19 | £581,862 |
N5 2JS area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 10% 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 2JS 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 | 125 |
| Self-Employed | 41 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 38 |
| Information and communication | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Education | 15 |
| Other | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stroud Green Pre-School Centre Ennis Road , Stroud Green N4 3HD | - not rated | 1,235 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Islington Nursery School 110-112 Tollington Park , N4 3RB | 3out of 4 | 1,421 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Margaret McMillan Nursery School Hornsey Rise , Islington N19 3SF | 3out of 4 | 2,568 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 | 2,687 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 | 3,200 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gillespie Primary School Gillespie Road , N5 1LH | 4out of 4 | 194 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Highbury Vale CofE Primary School Conewood Street , N5 1DL | 3out of 4 | 352 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ambler Primary School and Children's Centre Blackstock Road , Finsbury Park N4 2DR | - not rated | 422 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joan of Arc RC Primary School Northolme Road , Highbury Park N5 2UX | 3out of 4 | 448 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkwood Primary School Queen's Drive , N4 2HQ | 3out of 4 | 598 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 | 956 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Stoke Newington School and Sixth Form Clissold Road , N16 9EX | 3out of 4 | 1,017 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of London Academy Highbury Grove 8 Highbury Grove , Islington N5 2EQ | 3out of 4 | 1,267 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highbury Grove School 8 Highbury Grove , N5 2EQ | - not rated | 1,267 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Arts and Media School Islington Turle Road , N4 3LS | 3out of 4 | 1,614 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 , N5 2AG | - not rated | 896 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City and Islington College 383 Holloway Road , Holloway N7 0RN | - not rated | 1,694 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brooke House Sixth Form College Kenninghall Road , E5 8BP | - not rated | 3,079 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tech City College 263-269 City Road , Islington EC1V 1JX | - not rated | 3,660 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The College of Haringey, Enfield and North East London Tottenham Centre , High Road N15 4RU | - not rated | 3,676 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 | 4out of 4 | 1,823 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Tottenham Ashley Road , Tottenham N17 9LN | 4out of 4 | 4,705 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primrose Independent School Congregational Church , Highbury Quadrant N5 2TE | - not rated | 208 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New River Pupil Referral Unit New River Building , Clissold Road N16 9EX | - not rated | 947 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Daniel House Pupil Referral Unit Daniel House , Clissold Road N16 9EX | - not rated | 947 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Education Centre Clissold Road , N16 9EX | - not rated | 1,017 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Clissold Park School Clissold Road , N16 9EX | - not rated | 1,017 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barberesso Barber & Coffee | Barberesso Barber & Coffee, 185 Blackstock Road | 67 yd | |
| Ma Abyssinia | Ma Abyssinia, Ground Floor | 74 yd | |
| BookBar | BookBar, Ground Floor Front | 97 yd | |
| Little Sardegna | Little Sardegna, Ground Floor | 100 yd | |
| Cinnamon Village | Cinnamon Village, Ground Floor | 100 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountgrove Bothy | Shop Ground Floor, 90 Mountgrove Road | 101 yd | |
| Cannons - The Factory | Cannons - The Factory, 223A Blackstock Road | 108 yd | |
| Woodbine Public House | Woodbine Public House, 215 Blackstock Road | 108 yd | |
| Brookgate | 175 Blackstock Road | 163 yd | |
| Gunners Public House | Gunners Public House, 204 Blackstock Road | 184 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunlight Kebab | Sunlight Kebab, Basement And Ground Floor | 90 yd | |
| Gunners Fish Bar | Gunners Fish Bar, Ground Floor | 108 yd | |
| SA PFC | SA PFC, 181 Blackstock Road | 108 yd | |
| Silver Palace Chinese Takeaway | 96 Mountgrove Road | 116 yd | |
| Zing Zing and Shwang Chinese | Zing Zing and Shwang Chinese, 142 Blackstock Road | 171 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's (Clissold Quarter) | 255-259 Green Lanes | 485 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 29-31 Blackstock Road | 625 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, Ground Floor | 742 yd | |
| Lidl | 269-271 Seven Sisters Road, Hornsey | 829 yd | |
| Marks and Spencer | Marks and Spencer, 6 City North Place | 931 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Arsenal Sports Centre (Closed) Arsenal Stadium Arsenal Stadium Avenell Road | grass pitches | 457 yd |
| Fitness First (London Highbury) EASTSTAND EASTSTAND HIGHBURY STADIUM SQUARE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 459 yd |
| Clissold Park CLISSOLD PARK CLISSOLD PARK STOKE NEWINGTON CHURCH STREET | grass pitches, tennis courts | 756 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Finsbury Park) ISLEDON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 800 yd |
| Clissold Leisure Centre 63-67 63-67 CLISSOLD ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 912 yd |
| Highbury Fields School HIGHBURY HILL | 956 yd | |
| Premier Fitness Club (Closed) CLIFTON HOUSE CLIFTON HOUSE CLIFTON TERRACE | health and fitness suite | 1,011 yd |
| Arsenal Fc (Emirates Stadium) Hornsey Road | grass pitches | 1,037 yd |
| Stoke Newington School CLISSOLD ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 1,039 yd |
| Finsbury Park SEVEN SISTERS ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,056 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 | 160.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.