Sotheby Road is in London and in Islington district. N5 2UR 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 Sotheby Road, London, N5 2UR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N5 2UP, N5 2UZ, N5 2TL, N5 2UX, N5 2XE, N5 2XA, N5 2TG, N5 2QL, N5 2QR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding N5 2UR 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).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.8% | 48% | -2.8% | 51.0% | -3.0% |
| Male | 49.2% | 52% | 2.8% | 49.0% | 3.0% |
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 2UR, 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 48.9% | 48.6% | -0.3% | 37.9% | 10.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.9% | 36.6% | 1.7% | 44.2% | -7.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 2.8% | 1.4% | -1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 3.1% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 5.6% | 6.8% | 1.2% | 9.1% | -2.3% |
| Widowed | 4.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 60.7% | 66.7% | 6.0% | 48.4% | 18.3% |
| Good health | 27.4% | 24.8% | -2.6% | 33.6% | -8.8% |
| Fair health | 7.3% | 6.3% | -1.0% | 12.7% | -6.4% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 1.4% | -2.0% | 4.0% | -2.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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.
In the area around N5 2UR 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%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.6% | 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 Levels | 4.6% | 6.1% | 1.5% | 13.4% | -7.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 5.3% | -5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.3% | 7.2% | -5.1% | 16.9% | -9.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 63% | 72% | 9.0% | 33.8% | 38.2% |
| Other | 3.2% | 3.8% | 0.6% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 2.8% | 4.8% | 2.0% | 2.5% | 2.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.1% | 3.7% | 2.6% | 1.0% | 2.7% |
| Other Black | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 0.9% | 2.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 87.9% | 74.1% | -13.8% | 81.4% | -7.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 0.6% | 6.2% | 5.6% | 1.6% | 4.6% |
In this area, 68.2% 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 | 78.2% | 68.2% | -10.0% | 83.2% | -15.0% |
| European Union | 9.3% | 11.9% | 2.6% | 6.1% | 5.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 2.6% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Africa | 3.1% | 5.1% | 2.0% | 2.7% | 2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.7% | 2% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.5% | 6.8% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 5.5% |
| Oceania | 2% | 3.4% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 3.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 76.6% | 68.4% | -8.2% | 83.2% | -14.8% |
| 10+ Years | 3.1% | 17.7% | 14.6% | 9.8% | 7.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.1% | 3.1% | 0.0% | 2.9% | 0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.4% | 7.7% | 4.3% | 2.2% | 5.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.8% | 3.1% | -10.7% | 1.9% | 1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.9% | 76.7% | 4.2% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| France | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Germany | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2.9% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Turkey | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Other Europe | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Middle East | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 2.9% | 0.1% | 2.8% |
| No passport held | 2% | 13.5% | -11.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.1% | 37.2% | 0.9% |
| Christian | 43.2% | 46.2% | -3.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Jewish | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Muslim | 5.4% | 6.5% | -1.1% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 9.1% | 6.0% | 3.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sotheby 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.
Sotheby 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%.
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 B 46 Sotheby Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £637,000 | 2025-03-13 | £652,761 |
| 56B Sotheby Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2023-11-14 | £573,462 |
| Basement And Ground Floor Flat 16 Sotheby Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £830,000 | 2023-05-23 | £784,240 |
| Second And Third Floor Flat 16 Sotheby Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £655,000 | 2022-08-16 | £628,446 |
| Flat 4 95 Sotheby Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £625,000 | 2022-06-08 | £603,741 |
N5 2UR 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 2UR 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 127 |
| Self-Employed | 51 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 49 |
| Information and communication | 28 |
| Education | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Other | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 1,559 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Margaret McMillan Nursery School Hornsey Rise , N19 3SF | 3out of 4 | 2,701 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 | 2,955 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands Park Nursery School and Childrens Centre Woodlands Park Road , Tottenham N15 3SD | 4out of 4 | 2,990 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 | 3,109 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 | 177 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Highbury Vale CofE Primary School Conewood Street , N5 1DL | 4out of 4 | 192 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gillespie Primary School Gillespie Road , N5 1LH | 4out of 4 | 298 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ambler Primary School and Children's Centre Blackstock Road , Finsbury Park N4 2DR | 4out of 4 | 632 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highbury Quadrant Primary School Highbury New Park , N5 2DP | 3out of 4 | 676 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 | 655 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| City of London Academy Highbury Grove 8 Highbury Grove , Islington N5 2EQ | 1out of 4 | 968 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke Newington School and Sixth Form Clissold Road , N16 9EX | 3out of 4 | 1,034 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Arts and Media School Islington Turle Road , N4 3LS | 3out of 4 | 1,741 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Skinners' Academy Woodberry Grove , N4 1SY | 3out of 4 | 1,929 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 | 598 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brooke House Sixth Form College Kenninghall Road , E5 8BP | - not rated | 3,142 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , Mill Hill Road NW1 1TR | - not rated | 3,955 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 4,060 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 4,287 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 | 1,539 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Tottenham Ashley Road , Tottenham Hale N17 9LN | 4out of 4 | 4,982 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 | 1,070 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Metropolitan University 166 - 220 Holloway Road , N7 8DB | - not rated | 1,158 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy: the Courtyard Holloway Road , Islington N7 8LT | 3out of 4 | 1,344 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Garden School Wordsworth Road , N16 8BZ | 4out of 4 | 1,544 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Steiner School 1 St Paul's Road , Islington N1 2QH | - not rated | 1,558 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farang London LTD | Farang London LTD, Ground Floor | 83 yd | |
| Ninh's Vietnamese Restaurant | Ninh's Vietnamese Restaurant, Ground Floor Shop | 86 yd | |
| Frank's Canteen and Caterers | Frank's Canteen and Caterers, 86 Highbury Park | 92 yd | |
| Humdingers of Highbury - The Bakery | Humdingers of Highbury - The Bakery, Ground Floor | 94 yd | |
| Mihan | Mihan, Ground Floor | 137 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bank Of Friendship PH | Bank Of Friendship PH, 224 Blackstock Road | 225 yd | |
| Gunners Public House | Gunners Public House, 204 Blackstock Road | 258 yd | |
| Woodbine Public House | Woodbine Public House, 215 Blackstock Road | 296 yd | |
| Cannons - The Factory | Cannons - The Factory, 223A Blackstock Road | 296 yd | |
| Clissold Park Tavern | Clissold Park Tavern, 177 Green Lanes | 448 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gunners Fish Bar | Gunners Fish Bar, Ground Floor | 296 yd | |
| SA PFC | SA PFC, 181 Blackstock Road | 296 yd | |
| The Beach Hut | The Beach Hut, Shop | 412 yd | |
| Sunlight Kebab | Sunlight Kebab, Basement And Ground Floor | 436 yd | |
| Golden Fish Bar | Golden Fish Bar, 98 Gillespie Road | 461 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's (Clissold Quarter) | 255-259 Green Lanes | 705 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 71 Drayton Park | 752 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, Unit B, Charles Morton Court | 882 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 29-31 Blackstock Road | 954 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, Ground Floor | 1,050 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fitness First (London Highbury) EASTSTAND EASTSTAND HIGHBURY STADIUM SQUARE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 414 yd |
| Arsenal Sports Centre (Closed) Arsenal Stadium Arsenal Stadium Avenell Road | grass pitches | 424 yd |
| Highbury Fields School HIGHBURY HILL | 657 yd | |
| Highbury Fields Courts And Pitches HIGHBURY PLACE | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 752 yd |
| Clissold Park CLISSOLD PARK CLISSOLD PARK STOKE NEWINGTON CHURCH STREET | grass pitches, tennis courts | 849 yd |
| Clissold Leisure Centre 63-67 63-67 CLISSOLD ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 867 yd |
| Arsenal Fc (Emirates Stadium) Hornsey Road | grass pitches | 928 yd |
| Highbury Grove School (Closed) Highbury New Park | swimming pool | 938 yd |
| City Of London Academy Highbury Grove Highbury Grove | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 987 yd |
| Stoke Newington School CLISSOLD ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 996 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 171.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.