Poets Road is in London and in Islington district. N5 2SJ 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 Poets Road, London, N5 2SJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N5 2SB, N5 2SD, N5 2SE, N5 2JH, N5 2SL, N5 2SH, N16 9BS, N5 2JE, N16 9ND.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding N5 2SJ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.4% | 52% | -2.4% | 51.0% | 1.0% |
| Male | 45.6% | 48% | 2.4% | 49.0% | -1.0% |
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 2SJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 66.4% 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 | 65.4% | 66.4% | 1.0% | 37.9% | 28.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25.8% | 22.1% | -3.7% | 44.2% | -22.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.1% | 1.9% |
| Separated | 2% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 4.2% | 4% | -0.2% | 9.1% | -5.1% |
| Widowed | 2.6% | 2.4% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
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 (87.4%) 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 | 50.8% | 57.3% | 6.5% | 48.4% | 8.9% |
| Good health | 37.8% | 30.1% | -7.7% | 33.6% | -3.5% |
| Fair health | 6.6% | 8.6% | 2.0% | 12.7% | -4.1% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 2.3% | -1.6% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 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 2SJ this area, 8.8% 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 68.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6.9% | 8.8% | 1.9% | 18.2% | -9.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.8% | 7.6% | -3.2% | 9.6% | -2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.5% | 5.6% | -1.9% | 13.4% | -7.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 5.3% | -5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.5% | 10% | 0.5% | 16.9% | -6.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 59.2% | 68.1% | 8.9% | 33.8% | 34.3% |
| Other | 5.9% | 0% | -5.9% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Chinese | 4.7% | 0.7% | -4.0% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 1.7% | 2% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -1.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 3.6% | 1.3% | -2.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 3.6% | 3.3% | -0.3% | 2.5% | 0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.7% | 3.6% | -1.1% | 1.0% | 2.6% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4.1% | 2.6% | -1.5% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Mixed Other | 1.7% | 2.6% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| White | 71.8% | 75.9% | 4.1% | 81.4% | -5.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Arab | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 68.4% 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 | 68.8% | 68.4% | -0.4% | 83.2% | -14.8% |
| European Union | 8% | 15% | 7.0% | 6.1% | 8.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.6% | 4.9% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 4.1% |
| Africa | 5% | 2.9% | -2.1% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.3% | 3.3% | -5.0% | 5.6% | -2.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.7% | 4.6% | -0.1% | 1.3% | 3.3% |
| Oceania | 1.7% | 1% | -0.7% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 66% | 69.5% | 3.5% | 83.2% | -13.7% |
| 10+ Years | 8.8% | 18.5% | 9.7% | 9.8% | 8.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.4% | 5.3% | -1.1% | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.5% | 4.3% | -1.2% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.3% | 2.3% | -11.0% | 1.9% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.9% | 76.7% | -1.8% |
| Ireland | 3.7% | 0.6% | 3.1% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Germany | 2.7% | 0.2% | 2.5% |
| Italy | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 3.7% | 1.5% | 2.2% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 2.7% | 13.5% | -10.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.2% | 37.2% | 14.0% |
| Christian | 32% | 46.2% | -14.2% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 4% | 6.5% | -2.5% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 11.9% | 6.0% | 5.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Poets Road was 96.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 1.1% higher than the Mildmay average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Poets Road has the 6th lowest crime rate of 18 local areas in Mildmay and the 159th lowest crime rate of 506 local areas in Islington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -73.7%.
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 2 Masefield Court Poets Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £490,000 | 2026-02-13 | £490,000 |
| Flat 24 Masefield Court Poets Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £658,800 | 2025-07-25 | £630,458 |
| Flat 3 Masefield Court Poets Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £527,500 | 2024-07-04 | £501,451 |
| Flat 20 Masefield Court Poets Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £595,000 | 2022-10-21 | £571,040 |
| Flat 9 Masefield Court Poets Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £490,000 | 2022-07-12 | £483,241 |
N5 2SJ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 7% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% 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 2SJ 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.
The percentage of student residents living in N5 2SJ 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 | 100 |
| Self-Employed | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 18 |
| Retired | 17 |
| Other | 11 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 38 |
| Education | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Information and communication | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| 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 | 2,008 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stroud Green Pre-School Centre Ennis Road , Stroud Green N4 3HD | - not rated | 2,468 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Islington Nursery School 110-112 Tollington Park , N4 3RB | 3out of 4 | 2,611 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 3,050 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 | 3,122 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newington Green Junior School Matthias Road , Newington Green N16 8NP | - not rated | 351 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newington Green Infant School Matthias Road , N16 8NP | - not rated | 351 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newington Green Primary School Auriga Mews , N1 4ND | 4out of 4 | 366 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highbury Quadrant Primary School Highbury New Park , Islington N5 2DP | - not rated | 378 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grasmere Primary School 92 Albion Road , N16 9PD | 3out of 4 | 492 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 | 756 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of London Academy Highbury Grove 8 Highbury Grove , Islington N5 2EQ | 3out of 4 | 797 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highbury Grove School 8 Highbury Grove , N5 2EQ | - not rated | 797 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highbury Fields School Highbury Hill , N5 1AR | 4out of 4 | 1,030 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Excelsior Academy Shacklewell Lane , Hackney E8 2EY | 3out of 4 | 1,223 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 , N5 2AG | - not rated | 750 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City and Islington College 383 Holloway Road , Holloway N7 0RN | - not rated | 2,453 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brooke House Sixth Form College Kenninghall Road , E5 8BP | - not rated | 2,515 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hackney Community College Shoreditch Campus , Falkirk Street N1 6HQ | - not rated | 2,666 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tech City College 263-269 City Road , Islington EC1V 1JX | - not rated | 2,759 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | 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 | 1,746 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Tottenham Ashley Road , Tottenham N17 9LN | 4out of 4 | 5,211 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mulberry Bush Kindergarten of St Paul's Steiner Programme 1 St Paul's Road , N1 2QH | - not rated | 651 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Waldorf School 1 St Paul's Road , Islington N1 2QH | - not rated | 651 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Children's House School King Henry's Walk , Islington N1 4PB | - not rated | 697 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Garden School Wordsworth Road , N16 8BZ | - not rated | 734 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Education Centre Clissold Road , N16 9EX | - not rated | 756 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antepeliler | Antepeliler, Shop | 92 yd | |
| 01Adana Restaurant | 01Adana Restaurant, 25-27 Green Lanes | 107 yd | |
| Mediterranean Breeze | Mediterranean Breeze, 21-23 Green Lanes | 116 yd | |
| Perilla Restaurant | Perilla Restaurant, 1-3 Green Lanes | 153 yd | |
| Sariyer Balik | 56 Green Lanes | 154 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Monarch | The Monarch, 68-70 Green Lanes | 267 yd | |
| Karadeniz Social Club | 109a Green Lanes | 286 yd | |
| Lady Mildmay | Lady Mildmay, 92 Mildmay Park | 307 yd | |
| The Weavers Arms Public House | The Weavers Arms Public House, 98 Newington Green Road | 331 yd | |
| Turkish Social Club | 114 Green Lanes | 359 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Papa John's Pizza | Papa John's Pizza, Unit A, Charles Morton Court | 80 yd | |
| Paradise Fish Bar | Paradise Fish Bar, Ground Floor | 168 yd | |
| Fish on the Green | Fish on the Green, Ground Floor Shop | 180 yd | |
| Nuuk Bakery | 1 Holland House, 42 Newington Green | 193 yd | |
| My Godo | My Godo, First Second And Third Floors | 313 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco, Unit B, Charles Morton Court | 80 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, 325-331 Essex Road | 1,004 yd | |
| Tesco | 130 Kingsland High Street | 1,033 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 51-57 Kingsland High Street | 1,051 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Highbury Grove School (Closed) Highbury New Park | swimming pool | 792 yd |
| City Of London Academy Highbury Grove Highbury Grove | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 808 yd |
| Clissold Leisure Centre 63-67 63-67 CLISSOLD ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 880 yd |
| Stoke Newington School CLISSOLD ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 926 yd |
| Highbury Fields Courts And Pitches HIGHBURY PLACE | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 927 yd |
| Highbury Fields School HIGHBURY HILL | 1,030 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 | 108.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.