Riversdale Road is in London and in Islington district. N5 2ST 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 Riversdale Road, London, N5 2ST and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N5 2JT, N5 2TE, N5 2TD, N5 2JR, N5 2JP, N5 2LL, N5 2JS, N5 2JU, N5 2LY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding N5 2ST has a female population much higher than UK average, with 60.8% of the population 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 | 53.7% | 60.8% | 7.1% | 51.0% | 9.8% |
| Male | 46.3% | 39.2% | -7.1% | 49.0% | -9.8% |
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 2ST, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 63% 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 | 46.4% | 63% | 16.6% | 37.9% | 25.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.8% | 31.6% | -12.2% | 44.2% | -12.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 0.6% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Divorced | 5.4% | 3.3% | -2.1% | 9.1% | -5.8% |
| Widowed | 2.7% | 0.9% | -1.8% | 6.1% | -5.2% |
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 (88.1%) 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 | 61.9% | 58.7% | -3.2% | 48.4% | 10.3% |
| Good health | 24.8% | 29.4% | 4.6% | 33.6% | -4.2% |
| Fair health | 8.9% | 6.5% | -2.4% | 12.7% | -6.2% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 1.4% | -2.3% | 4.0% | -2.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 4% | 3.3% | 1.2% | 2.8% |
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 54.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.1% | 14.8% | 2.7% | 18.2% | -3.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 1.8% | 4.5% | 2.7% | 9.6% | -5.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.3% | 7.5% | -2.8% | 13.4% | -5.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 5.3% | -5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.8% | 16.6% | 10.8% | 16.9% | -0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 65.2% | 54.5% | -10.7% | 33.8% | 20.7% |
| Other | 4.5% | 2.1% | -2.4% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 38.1% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.7% | 0.2% | -0.5% | 1.1% | -0.9% |
| Chinese | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 0.5% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 2.6% | 51.6% | 49.0% | 2.5% | 49.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.4% | 1.4% | -3.0% | 1.0% | 0.4% |
| Other Black | 1.5% | 0.2% | -1.3% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 0.7% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0.2% | -0.5% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.5% | -1.0% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 4.4% | 0.7% | -3.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 78.1% | 38.1% | -40.0% | 81.4% | -43.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 1.9% | 5.1% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 3.5% |
In this area, just 38.5% 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 | 77% | 38.5% | -38.5% | 83.2% | -44.7% |
| European Union | 6.7% | 5.1% | -1.6% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 18.9% | 17.0% | 2.7% | 16.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.7% | 29.1% | 25.4% | 5.6% | 23.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.7% | 6.1% | -0.6% | 1.3% | 4.8% |
| Oceania | 2.6% | 2.3% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 38.5% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 46.9% 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 | 72.6% | 38.5% | -34.1% | 83.2% | -44.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 46.9% | 45.8% | 9.8% | 37.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 9.8% | 8.3% | 2.9% | 6.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.2% | 2.3% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 22.6% | 2.6% | -20.0% | 1.9% | 0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.5% | 76.7% | -0.2% |
| Ireland | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 8.4% | 1.5% | 6.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 1.9% | 0.1% | 1.8% |
| No passport held | 1.2% | 13.5% | -12.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.1% | 37.2% | -11.1% |
| Christian | 19.1% | 46.2% | -27.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 0.2% | 1.7% | -1.5% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 52.9% | 6.5% | 46.4% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Not answered | 0.9% | 6.0% | -5.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Riversdale Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Arsenal average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 51 Riversdale Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £950,000 | 2024-05-03 | £848,428 |
| 51 Riversdale Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £850,000 | 2024-04-29 | £763,234 |
| 39 Riversdale Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,850,000 | 2023-09-28 | £1,774,953 |
| Flat 2 83 Riversdale Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £890,000 | 2023-02-01 | £896,312 |
| Flat 1 83 Riversdale Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £650,000 | 2023-01-06 | £646,100 |
N5 2ST area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 2ST 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 | 102 |
| Part-Time Employee | 50 |
| Other | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Looking after home or family | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 24 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 22 |
| Retired | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 34 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Education | 21 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| 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 | 1,407 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Margaret McMillan Nursery School Hornsey Rise , N19 3SF | 3out of 4 | 2,555 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 | 2,745 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 | 3,174 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 | 3,321 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | 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 | 139 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Highbury Vale CofE Primary School Conewood Street , N5 1DL | 4out of 4 | 276 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joan of Arc RC Primary School Northolme Road , Highbury Park N5 2UX | 3out of 4 | 404 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ambler Primary School and Children's Centre Blackstock Road , Finsbury Park N4 2DR | 4out of 4 | 424 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkwood Primary School Queen's Drive , N4 2HQ | 3out of 4 | 642 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 | 889 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Stoke Newington School and Sixth Form Clissold Road , N16 9EX | 3out of 4 | 1,056 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of London Academy Highbury Grove 8 Highbury Grove , Islington N5 2EQ | 1out of 4 | 1,214 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Arts and Media School Islington Turle Road , N4 3LS | 3out of 4 | 1,597 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Skinners' Academy Woodberry Grove , N4 1SY | 3out of 4 | 1,688 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 | 843 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brooke House Sixth Form College Kenninghall Road , E5 8BP | - not rated | 3,132 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ada National College for Digital Skills Broad Lane , Tottenham Hale N15 4AG | - not rated | 4,098 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 |
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 4,290 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 | 1,750 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Tottenham Ashley Road , Tottenham Hale N17 9LN | 4out of 4 | 4,781 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 1,315 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Metropolitan University 166 - 220 Holloway Road , N7 8DB | - not rated | 1,329 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beis Chinuch Lebonos Girls School Woodberry Down Centre , Woodberry Down N4 2SH | - not rated | 1,456 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy: the Courtyard Holloway Road , Islington N7 8LT | 3out of 4 | 1,566 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| T T T Y Y School 14 Heathland Road , London N16 5NH | - not rated | 1,609 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top Cuvee | Top Cuvee, 177A-177B Blackstock Road | 130 yd | |
| Ma Abyssinia | Ma Abyssinia, Ground Floor | 151 yd | |
| The Gunners | The Gunners, 204 Blackstock Road | 170 yd | |
| FUJIMAMA SUSHI | FUJIMAMA SUSHI, 204A Blackstock Road | 170 yd | |
| Cafe Beam | Cafe Beam, 184 Blackstock Road | 176 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodbine Public House | Woodbine Public House, 215 Blackstock Road | 129 yd | |
| Cannons - The Factory | Cannons - The Factory, 223A Blackstock Road | 129 yd | |
| Gunners Public House | Gunners Public House, 204 Blackstock Road | 170 yd | |
| Bank Of Friendship PH | Bank Of Friendship PH, 224 Blackstock Road | 192 yd | |
| Mountgrove Bothy | Shop Ground Floor, 90 Mountgrove Road | 229 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gunners Fish Bar | Gunners Fish Bar, Ground Floor | 129 yd | |
| SA PFC | SA PFC, 181 Blackstock Road | 130 yd | |
| Sunlight Kebab | Sunlight Kebab, Basement And Ground Floor | 219 yd | |
| Silver Palace Chinese Takeaway | 96 Mountgrove Road | 229 yd | |
| Zing Zing and Shwang Chinese | Zing Zing and Shwang Chinese, 142 Blackstock Road | 299 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's (Clissold Quarter) | 255-259 Green Lanes | 504 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 29-31 Blackstock Road | 756 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, Ground Floor | 869 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 71 Drayton Park | 897 yd | |
| Lidl | 269-271 Seven Sisters Road, Hornsey | 959 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fitness First (London Highbury) EASTSTAND EASTSTAND HIGHBURY STADIUM SQUARE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 455 yd |
| Arsenal Sports Centre (Closed) Arsenal Stadium Arsenal Stadium Avenell Road | grass pitches | 457 yd |
| Clissold Park CLISSOLD PARK CLISSOLD PARK STOKE NEWINGTON CHURCH STREET | grass pitches, tennis courts | 723 yd |
| Clissold Leisure Centre 63-67 63-67 CLISSOLD ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 834 yd |
| Highbury Fields School HIGHBURY HILL | 874 yd | |
| Pure Gym (London Finsbury Park) ISLEDON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 911 yd |
| Stoke Newington School CLISSOLD ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 964 yd |
| Highbury Fields Courts And Pitches HIGHBURY PLACE | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 987 yd |
| Arsenal Fc (Emirates Stadium) Hornsey Road | grass pitches | 1,031 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 | 191.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.