Overview of N5 2QR

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Ardilaun Road is in London and in Islington district. N5 2QR 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 Ardilaun Road, London, N5 2QR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: N5 2QL, N5 2UX, N5 2QN, N5 2XB, N5 2QH, N5 2UZ, N5 2QD, N5 2QF, N5 2QJ.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding N5 2QR has a slightly higher male population, with 52% 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).

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female50.8%48%-2.8% 51.0% -3.0%
Male49.2%52%2.8% 49.0% 3.0%

Partnership Status

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 2QR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.6% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single48.9%48.6%-0.3% 37.9% 10.7%
Married: Opposite sex34.9%36.6%1.7% 44.2% -7.6%
Married: Same sex2.8%1.4%-1.4% 0.3% 1.1%
Civil partnership: Opposite sex0%0.7%0.7% 0.1% 0.6%
Separated3.5%3.1%-0.4% 2.2% 0.9%
Divorced5.6%6.8%1.2% 9.1% -2.3%
Widowed4.2%2.7%-1.5% 6.1% -3.4%

Health

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 (91.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health60.7%66.7%6.0% 48.4% 18.3%
Good health27.4%24.8%-2.6% 33.6% -8.8%
Fair health7.3%6.3%-1.0% 12.7% -6.4%
Bad health3.4%1.4%-2.0% 4.0% -2.6%
Very bad health1.1%0.9%-0.2% 1.2% -0.3%

Education and Qualifications

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 2QR this area, 6.8% 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 72%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications10.6%6.8%-3.8% 18.2% -11.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 6%4.1%-1.9% 9.6% -5.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels4.6%6.1%1.5% 13.4% -7.3%
Apprenticeship0.4%0%-0.4% 5.3% -5.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels12.3%7.2%-5.1% 16.9% -9.7%
Degree or Similar63%72%9.0% 33.8% 38.2%
Other3.2%3.8%0.6% 2.8% 1.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74.1% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi0%1.1%1.1% 1.1% 0.0%
Chinese0.6%0%-0.6% 0.7% -0.7%
Indian1.1%0.3%-0.8% 3.1% -2.8%
Other Asian0.8%0.3%-0.5% 1.6% -1.3%
Black African2.8%4.8%2.0% 2.5% 2.3%
Black Caribbean1.1%3.7%2.6% 1.0% 2.7%
Other Black1.1%1.4%0.3% 0.5% 0.9%
Mixed White and Asian1.1%1.4%0.3% 0.8% 0.6%
Mixed White and African0.8%1.1%0.3% 0.4% 0.7%
Mixed White and Caribbean0.6%3.1%2.5% 0.9% 2.2%
Mixed Other0.8%2%1.2% 0.8% 1.2%
White87.9%74.1%-13.8% 81.4% -7.3%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller0.3%0%-0.3% 0.1% -0.1%
Arab0.3%0.6%0.3% 0.6% 0.0%
Other0.6%6.2%5.6% 1.6% 4.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 68.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom78.2%68.2%-10.0% 83.2% -15.0%
European Union9.3%11.9%2.6% 6.1% 5.8%
Rest of Europe1.1%2.6%1.5% 0.8% 1.8%
Africa3.1%5.1%2.0% 2.7% 2.4%
Middle East and Asia1.7%2%0.3% 5.6% -3.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean4.5%6.8%2.3% 1.3% 5.5%
Oceania2%3.4%1.4% 0.3% 3.1%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK76.6%68.4%-8.2% 83.2% -14.8%
10+ Years3.1%17.7%14.6% 9.8% 7.9%
5-10 Years3.1%3.1%0.0% 2.9% 0.2%
2-5 Years3.4%7.7%4.3% 2.2% 5.5%
Less than 2 years13.8%3.1%-10.7% 1.9% 1.2%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom80.9% 76.7% 4.2%
Ireland1.2% 0.6% 0.6%
France1.7% 0.3% 1.4%
Germany1.7% 0.2% 1.5%
Italy0.6% 0.6% 0.0%
Spain1.7% 0.4% 1.3%
Other EU countries2.9% 1.5% 1.4%
Turkey0.6% 0.1% 0.5%
Other Europe1.4% 0.2% 1.2%
Middle East0.6% 0.1% 0.5%
South-East Asia0.3% 0.2% 0.1%
North America and the Caribbean0.6% 0.3% 0.3%
Central and South America0.9% 0.2% 0.7%
Oceania2.9% 0.1% 2.8%
No passport held2% 13.5% -11.5%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion38.1% 37.2% 0.9%
Christian43.2% 46.2% -3.0%
Buddhist0.9% 0.5% 0.4%
Jewish2.3% 0.5% 1.8%
Muslim5.4% 6.5% -1.1%
Other religion1.1% 0.6% 0.5%
Not answered9.1% 6.0% 3.1%

Safety

Is Ardilaun Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ardilaun Road was 55.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 55.5% lower than the Arsenal average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.

Ardilaun Road has the 12th lowest crime rate of 91 local areas in Arsenal and the 76th lowest crime rate of 530 local areas in Islington .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -42.7%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£80,100
Income Rank
10/10

Household Income in N5 2QR, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Ardilaun Road are based on 42 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Islington.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Ardilaun Road, London, N5 2QR

Estimated Average Property Prices for N5 2QR

Average Price
£1,652,540
Semi-Detached
£2,697,737
Terraced
£1,985,726
Detached
£2,151,245
Flats/Maisonettes
£673,320
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Ardilaun Road

Average Price
£1,596,629
Semi-Detached
£2,779,808
Terraced
£2,020,546
Detached
£2,138,566
Flats/Maisonettes
£686,131
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Ardilaun Road

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
24 Ardilaun Road, London, Greater London
Terraced, an established residential building
£1,445,0002022-05-03 £1,404,938
15 Ardilaun Road, London, Greater London
Terraced, an established residential building
£1,400,0002020-05-21 £1,583,760
11 Ardilaun Road, London, Greater London
Terraced, an established residential building
£2,185,5002020-04-22 £2,423,832
Flat 4 1 Ardilaun Road, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£700,0002019-11-01 £738,641
10 Ardilaun Road, London, Greater London
Terraced, an established residential building
£1,850,0002019-07-29 £2,121,139
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for N5 2QR

Employment

N5 2QR area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 5% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 17% 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 2QR area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee127
Self-Employed51
Retired32
Part-Time Employee25
Student (economically inactive)21
Looking after home or family12
Unemployed10
Other6
Long-Term Sick or disabled5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)4

Employment Industry

Professional, scientific and technical activities49
Information and communication28
Education24
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles18
Other16
Human health and social work activities15
Financial and insurance activities13
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security10
Accommodation and food service activities8
Construction7
Administrative and support service activities5
Transport and storage5
Manufacturing5
Real estate activities4
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply 1

Schools

Nursery

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 1,688 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 2,810 yd Local authority nursery school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Margaret McMillan Nursery School
Hornsey Rise , N19 3SF
3out of 4 2,824 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 3,013 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 3,130 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

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 59 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
St John's Highbury Vale CofE Primary School
Conewood Street , N5 1DL
4out of 4 295 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Gillespie Primary School
Gillespie Road , N5 1LH
4out of 4 445 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Highbury Quadrant Primary School
Highbury New Park , N5 2DP
3out of 4 553 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Ambler Primary School and Children's Centre
Blackstock Road , Finsbury Park N4 2DR
4out of 4 779 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Highbury Fields School
Highbury Hill , N5 1AR
4out of 4 544 yd Community school No Girls More About School
City of London Academy Highbury Grove
8 Highbury Grove , Islington N5 2EQ
1out of 4 825 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Stoke Newington School and Sixth Form
Clissold Road , N16 9EX
3out of 4 1,006 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Arts and Media School Islington
Turle Road , N4 3LS
3out of 4 1,865 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
The Petchey Academy
Shacklewell Lane , Hackney E8 2EY
3out of 4 2,055 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
The London Screen Academy
Highbury Grove , Highbury East N5 2AD
- not rated 454 yd Free schools 16 to 19 No Mixed More About School
The Brooke House Sixth Form College
Kenninghall Road , E5 8BP
- not rated 3,114 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
WM College
44 Crowndale Road , Mill Hill Road NW1 1TR
- not rated 3,886 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Capital City College Group
211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA
- not rated 3,944 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Workers' Educational Association
4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW
- not rated 4,139 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St Mary Magdalene Academy
Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG
3out of 4 1,448 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Harris Academy Tottenham
Ashley Road , Tottenham Hale N17 9LN
4out of 4 5,077 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Samuel Rhodes MLD School
11 Highbury New Park , N5 2EG
4out of 4 926 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
London Metropolitan University
166 - 220 Holloway Road , N7 8DB
- not rated 1,107 yd Higher education institutions Not Applicable Mixed More About School
St Mary Magdalene Academy: the Courtyard
Holloway Road , Islington N7 8LT
3out of 4 1,241 yd Free schools special No Mixed More About School
St Paul's Steiner School
1 St Paul's Road , Islington N1 2QH
- not rated 1,414 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
The Garden School
Wordsworth Road , N16 8BZ
4out of 4 1,469 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
One Root BakeryOne Root Bakery, Ground Floor159 yd
Canto 73Canto 73, Shop162 yd
Farang London LTDFarang London LTD, Ground Floor162 yd
Ninh's Vietnamese RestaurantNinh's Vietnamese Restaurant, Ground Floor Shop189 yd
Frank's Canteen and CaterersFrank's Canteen and Caterers, 86 Highbury Park201 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
The Highbury Barn TavernThe Highbury Barn Tavern, 26 Highbury Park350 yd
Bank Of Friendship PHBank Of Friendship PH, 224 Blackstock Road361 yd
Gunners Public HouseGunners Public House, 204 Blackstock Road399 yd
Woodbine Public HouseWoodbine Public House, 215 Blackstock Road443 yd
Cannons - The FactoryCannons - The Factory, 223A Blackstock Road443 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
The Beach HutThe Beach Hut, Shop292 yd
China's TasteChina's Taste, 18 Highbury Park340 yd
Gunners Fish BarGunners Fish Bar, Ground Floor443 yd
SA PFCSA PFC, 181 Blackstock Road444 yd
Clissold Spice Ltd150 Green Lanes480 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
TescoTesco, 71 Drayton Park735 yd
TescoTesco, Unit B, Charles Morton Court765 yd
Sainsbury's (Clissold Quarter)255-259 Green Lanes816 yd
The Co-Operative Food GroupThe Co-Operative Food Group, 54 Benwell Road1,075 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Fitness First (London Highbury)
EASTSTAND EASTSTAND HIGHBURY STADIUM SQUARE
health and fitness suite, swimming pool494 yd
Arsenal Sports Centre (Closed)
Arsenal Stadium Arsenal Stadium Avenell Road
grass pitches506 yd
Highbury Fields School
HIGHBURY HILL
572 yd
Highbury Fields Courts And Pitches
HIGHBURY PLACE
artificial grass pitch, tennis courts638 yd
Highbury Grove School (Closed)
Highbury New Park
swimming pool801 yd
City Of London Academy Highbury Grove
Highbury Grove
artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool848 yd
Clissold Leisure Centre
63-67 63-67 CLISSOLD ROAD
health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool877 yd
Clissold Park
CLISSOLD PARK CLISSOLD PARK STOKE NEWINGTON CHURCH STREET
grass pitches, tennis courts913 yd
Arsenal Fc (Emirates Stadium)
Hornsey Road
grass pitches937 yd
Stoke Newington School
CLISSOLD ROAD
artificial grass pitch1,001 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed100 Mbit/s
Average download speed198.6 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed20.2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed50 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.