Catherall Road is in London and in Islington district. N5 2LD 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 Catherall Road, London, N5 2LD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N5 2LG, N5 2LH, N5 2TX, N5 2LE, N5 2TU, N16 9JH, N16 9DL, N5 2TH, N5 2UA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding N5 2LD has a slightly higher male population, with 50.9% 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 | 51.5% | 49.1% | -2.4% | 51.0% | -1.9% |
| Male | 48.5% | 50.9% | 2.4% | 49.0% | 1.9% |
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 2LD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 59.6% 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 | 58.5% | 59.6% | 1.1% | 37.9% | 21.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 20.7% | 24.8% | 4.1% | 44.2% | -19.4% |
| Separated | 5.7% | 3.9% | -1.8% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Divorced | 8.9% | 6.5% | -2.4% | 9.1% | -2.6% |
| Widowed | 6.1% | 5.2% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
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 | 45.1% | 44.5% | -0.6% | 48.4% | -3.9% |
| Good health | 34.5% | 27.9% | -6.6% | 33.6% | -5.7% |
| Fair health | 13.4% | 17.7% | 4.3% | 12.7% | 5.0% |
| Bad health | 5.8% | 7.4% | 1.6% | 4.0% | 3.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 21.1% | 21.4% | 0.3% | 18.2% | 3.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.7% | 8.3% | 0.6% | 9.6% | -1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.8% | 6.6% | -7.2% | 13.4% | -6.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 5.2% | 4.4% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11% | 14% | 3.0% | 16.9% | -2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 35% | 38.9% | 3.9% | 33.8% | 5.1% |
| Other | 10.6% | 5.7% | -4.9% | 2.8% | 2.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 44.2% 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 | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.0% | 1.1% | 0.7% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 4.3% | 2.1% | -2.2% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Black African | 14.3% | 18% | 3.7% | 2.5% | 15.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.2% | 3.2% | -2.0% | 1.0% | 2.2% |
| Other Black | 7% | 2.8% | -4.2% | 0.5% | 2.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 2.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| White | 59.1% | 44.2% | -14.9% | 81.4% | -37.2% |
| Arab | 2.4% | 0.7% | -1.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 2.7% | 17.3% | 14.6% | 1.6% | 15.7% |
In this area, 59.9% 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 | 63.7% | 59.9% | -3.8% | 83.2% | -23.3% |
| European Union | 6.7% | 9.2% | 2.5% | 6.1% | 3.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 8.8% | 7.1% | -1.7% | 0.8% | 6.3% |
| Africa | 12.2% | 13.5% | 1.3% | 2.7% | 10.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.4% | 5.3% | 1.9% | 5.6% | -0.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.6% | 4.3% | -0.3% | 1.3% | 3.0% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 62.2% | 59.7% | -2.5% | 83.2% | -23.5% |
| 10+ Years | 2.7% | 29% | 26.3% | 9.8% | 19.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 4% | 4.6% | 0.6% | 2.9% | 1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.3% | 4.2% | -3.1% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 23.8% | 2.5% | -21.3% | 1.9% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.4% | 76.7% | -0.3% |
| Ireland | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| France | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Spain | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 7.5% | 13.5% | -6.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.6% | 37.2% | -5.6% |
| Christian | 33% | 46.2% | -13.2% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Jewish | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 23% | 6.5% | 16.5% |
| Sikh | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 3.5% | 0.6% | 2.9% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Catherall Road was 93.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 25.1% lower than the Arsenal average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Catherall Road has the 25th lowest crime rate of 91 local areas in Arsenal and the 166th lowest crime rate of 530 local areas in Islington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 2.5%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 96% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 110 Catherall Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2023-06-30 | £316,096 |
| 112 Catherall Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £490,000 | 2022-08-05 | £470,135 |
| 32 Catherall Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £341,000 | 2022-01-07 | £333,945 |
| 92 Catherall Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £463,000 | 2021-03-19 | £447,687 |
| 76 Catherall Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £421,000 | 2020-03-20 | £429,204 |
| Full-Time Employee | 73 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Retired | 20 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Other | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Information and communication | 16 |
| Other | 13 |
| Education | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| 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 | 1,791 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 | 2,834 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Margaret McMillan Nursery School Hornsey Rise , N19 3SF | 3out of 4 | 2,936 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 | 2,941 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kate Greenaway Nursery School and Children's Centre Yorkway Court , Copenhagen Street N1 0UH | 4out of 4 | 3,468 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 | 429 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gillespie Primary School Gillespie Road , N5 1LH | 4out of 4 | 548 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Highbury Vale CofE Primary School Conewood Street , N5 1DL | 4out of 4 | 599 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highbury Quadrant Primary School Highbury New Park , N5 2DP | 3out of 4 | 629 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Betty Layward Primary School Clissold Road , Hackney N16 9EX | 3out of 4 | 647 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stoke Newington School and Sixth Form Clissold Road , N16 9EX | 3out of 4 | 647 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highbury Fields School Highbury Hill , N5 1AR | 4out of 4 | 1,000 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| City of London Academy Highbury Grove 8 Highbury Grove , Islington N5 2EQ | 1out of 4 | 1,182 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Skinners' Academy Woodberry Grove , N4 1SY | 3out of 4 | 1,732 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Petchey Academy Shacklewell Lane , Hackney E8 2EY | 3out of 4 | 1,837 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 | 834 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brooke House Sixth Form College Kenninghall Road , E5 8BP | - not rated | 2,733 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ada National College for Digital Skills Broad Lane , Tottenham Hale N15 4AG | - not rated | 3,929 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 4,332 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , Mill Hill Road NW1 1TR | - not rated | 4,356 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 | 1,910 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Tottenham Ashley Road , Tottenham Hale N17 9LN | 4out of 4 | 4,630 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Garden School Wordsworth Road , N16 8BZ | 4out of 4 | 1,233 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Samuel Rhodes MLD School 11 Highbury New Park , N5 2EG | 4out of 4 | 1,277 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| T T T Y Y School 14 Heathland Road , London N16 5NH | - not rated | 1,390 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Beis Chinuch Lebonos Girls School Woodberry Down Centre , Woodberry Down N4 2SH | - not rated | 1,454 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| St Paul's Steiner School 1 St Paul's Road , Islington N1 2QH | - not rated | 1,552 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neighbours Nook Cafe | 160 Green Lanes | 150 yd | |
| New River Cafe | 271 Stoke Newington Church Street | 153 yd | |
| Ferratelle D'oro Caffe Batique | 160 Green Lanes | 162 yd | |
| Clissold spice | 150 green lane | 166 yd | |
| Tetto's Highbury | Tetto's Highbury, 313 Highbury New Park | 182 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clissold Park Tavern | Clissold Park Tavern, 177 Green Lanes | 101 yd | |
| Laziko Social Club | 123 Green Lanes | 435 yd | |
| Turkish Social Club | 114 Green Lanes | 479 yd | |
| Woodbine Public House | Woodbine Public House, 215 Blackstock Road | 538 yd | |
| Cannons - The Factory | Cannons - The Factory, 223A Blackstock Road | 538 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clissold Spice Ltd | 150 Green Lanes | 162 yd | |
| Chez Papapa | 22 Indigo Mews | 315 yd | |
| Pizza Go Go | 122 Green Lanes | 479 yd | |
| Silver Palace Chinese Takeaway | 96 Mountgrove Road | 537 yd | |
| Gunners Fish Bar | Gunners Fish Bar, Ground Floor | 538 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's (Clissold Quarter) | 255-259 Green Lanes | 459 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, Unit B, Charles Morton Court | 769 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Clissold Leisure Centre 63-67 63-67 CLISSOLD ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 440 yd |
| Clissold Park CLISSOLD PARK CLISSOLD PARK STOKE NEWINGTON CHURCH STREET | grass pitches, tennis courts | 449 yd |
| Stoke Newington School CLISSOLD ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 570 yd |
| Fitness First (London Highbury) EASTSTAND EASTSTAND HIGHBURY STADIUM SQUARE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 819 yd |
| Arsenal Sports Centre (Closed) Arsenal Stadium Arsenal Stadium Avenell Road | grass pitches | 826 yd |
| Highbury Fields School HIGHBURY HILL | 1,040 yd | |
| Highbury Fields Courts And Pitches HIGHBURY PLACE | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 1,088 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 | 69.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 87.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.