New North Road is in London and in Islington district. N1 7BG is located in the St Mary's & St James' electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Islington South and Finsbury. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about New North Road, London, N1 7BG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N1 7BH, N1 7AX, N1 6SU, N1 3DR, N1 5EA, N1 7BE, N1 7AT, N1 7AR, N1 5EB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding N1 7BG is primarily male, with 53.9% of the population 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 | 44.1% | 46.1% | 2.0% | 51.0% | -4.9% |
| Male | 55.9% | 53.9% | -2.0% | 49.0% | 4.9% |
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 N1 7BG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 63.2% 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 | 67.4% | 63.2% | -4.2% | 37.9% | 25.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 20.1% | 24.1% | 4.0% | 44.2% | -20.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 0.4% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 6.2% | 7.5% | 1.3% | 9.1% | -1.6% |
| Widowed | 4.4% | 4% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
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 | 53.9% | 52% | -1.9% | 48.4% | 3.6% |
| Good health | 25.3% | 29.5% | 4.2% | 33.6% | -4.1% |
| Fair health | 15.1% | 14.8% | -0.3% | 12.7% | 2.1% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 3% | -1.6% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 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.
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 64.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.6% | 15.3% | -2.3% | 18.2% | -2.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.6% | 2% | -4.6% | 9.6% | -7.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7% | 7.5% | 0.5% | 13.4% | -5.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 5.3% | -5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.7% | 10.2% | 2.5% | 16.9% | -6.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 54.9% | 64.3% | 9.4% | 33.8% | 30.5% |
| Other | 5.5% | 0.8% | -4.7% | 2.8% | -2.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 3.9% | 0% | -3.9% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.3% | 2.3% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 1.6% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 3.9% | 2.3% | -1.6% | 2.5% | -0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.9% | 4% | -0.9% | 1.0% | 3.0% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 3% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 2% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 74% | 77.5% | 3.5% | 81.4% | -3.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 1.6% | 1% | -0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 2% | 1.7% | -0.3% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 65.1% 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 | 76% | 65.1% | -10.9% | 83.2% | -18.1% |
| European Union | 6.9% | 12.1% | 5.2% | 6.1% | 6.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.3% | 6.4% | 4.1% | 0.8% | 5.6% |
| Africa | 2.3% | 3% | 0.7% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.9% | 4.7% | -1.2% | 5.6% | -0.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3% | 3.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | 2.1% |
| Oceania | 3.6% | 5.4% | 1.8% | 0.3% | 5.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 71.7% | 65.1% | -6.6% | 83.2% | -18.1% |
| 10+ Years | 4.6% | 21.1% | 16.5% | 9.8% | 11.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.9% | 4.4% | 0.5% | 2.9% | 1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.3% | 5.7% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 3.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.5% | 3.7% | -11.8% | 1.9% | 1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.2% | 76.7% | -0.5% |
| Ireland | 4.6% | 0.6% | 4.0% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 2.3% | 0.2% | 2.1% |
| Italy | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| Oceania | 2% | 0.1% | 1.9% |
| No passport held | 4.6% | 13.5% | -8.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47% | 37.2% | 9.8% |
| Christian | 31.9% | 46.2% | -14.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Jewish | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Muslim | 6.7% | 6.5% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 10.7% | 6.0% | 4.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around New North Road was 208.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 74.2% higher than the Canonbury average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
New North Road has the 17th highest crime rate of 87 local areas in Canonbury and the 163rd highest crime rate of 530 local areas in Islington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 65.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -41.9%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 91% 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 A 225 New North Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £911,500 | 2024-12-13 | £881,353 |
| Flat C 225 New North Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,250,000 | 2018-09-21 | £1,250,000 |
| Flat B 225 New North Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £740,000 | 2018-09-10 | £740,000 |
| Flat A 225 New North Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £650,000 | 2014-08-08 | £703,813 |
| First And Second Floor Flat 217 New North Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £535,000 | 2013-12-17 | £654,914 |
| Full-Time Employee | 124 |
| Retired | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Other | 18 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 36 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 24 |
| Other | 19 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| 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 | 843 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 1,648 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 | 2,194 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 2,582 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | 4out of 4 | 3,535 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rotherfield Primary School Rotherfield Street , Islington N1 3EE | 3out of 4 | 267 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Fairchild Community School Forston Street , Hoxton N1 7HA | 2out of 4 | 420 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The New North Academy 32 Popham Road , Islington N1 8SJ | 3out of 4 | 455 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shoreditch Park Primary School Bridport Place , N1 5JN | 4out of 4 | 476 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hanover Primary School Noel Road , Islington N1 8BD | 3out of 4 | 686 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of London Academy Islington Prebend Street , Islington N1 8PQ | 4out of 4 | 456 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterside Academy 317-319 Kingsland Road , E8 4DL | - not rated | 1,133 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge Academy Laburnum Street , Hackney E2 8BA | 3out of 4 | 1,416 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Foundation Boys' School Cowper Street , City Road EC2A 4SH | 4out of 4 | 1,443 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Haggerston School Weymouth Terrace , Hackney E2 8LS | 3out of 4 | 1,567 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 1,706 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , Highbury East N5 2AD | - not rated | 2,035 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 2,364 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 42 - 43 Queen Square , Camden WC1N 3AQ | - not rated | 2,973 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , Mill Hill Road NW1 1TR | - not rated | 3,359 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 | 1,897 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 4,977 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rosemary Works School 1 Branch Place , N1 5PH | - not rated | 456 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Cloudesley School Tudor Rose Building , 1 Prebend Street N1 8RE | 4out of 4 | 523 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Regent's College Nile Street , N1 7RD | 3out of 4 | 867 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Bridge House Canonbury School 6-9 Canonbury Place , London N1 2NQ | - not rated | 1,017 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| NAS Vanguard School Lollard Street , Kennington SE11 6QH | - not rated | 1,159 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bobo & Wild | Cafe at Gainsborough studio south, 1Poole Street | 92 yd | |
| The Baring | The Baring, The Baring Arms | 164 yd | |
| Cooks and Books | Cooks and Books, 200 New North Road | 243 yd | |
| Cake & Custard (UK) Ltd | 13 Bridport House, Bridport Place, London | 247 yd | |
| The Commissary at Holborn Studios | Eagle Wharf Studios, 49 Eagle Wharf Road | 274 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crown and Manor Boys Club | Crown And Manor Boys Club, Wiltshire Row | 214 yd | |
| The Hanbury Arms | The Hanbury Arms, 33 Linton Street | 263 yd | |
| Rosemary Branch Public House | Rosemary Branch Public House, 2 Shepperton Road | 300 yd | |
| The Beehive | The Beehive, 36 New North Road | 586 yd | |
| The Narrow Boat Public House | The Narrow Boat Public House, 119 St Peter's Street | 639 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Surma Tandoori | New Surma Tandoori, Basement And Ground Floors | 168 yd | |
| Golden Jade | Golden Jade, 279 New North Road | 218 yd | |
| Fresh Fry | 3 Cropley Street | 568 yd | |
| Crystal Charcoal Grill | 82 Murray Grove | 610 yd | |
| Yaari | 86 Murray Grove | 612 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Units 16, 18 Southgate Road | 403 yd | |
| Welcome Co-op Angel | Welcome Co-op Angel, 47-49 Packington Street | 473 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 272-280 New North Road | 546 yd | |
| Co-op Food | 257 City Road | 908 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 25 Islington Green | 927 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gainsborough Health & Fitness (Closed) GAINSBOROUGH STUDIOS NORTH GAINSBOROUGH STUDIOS NORTH POOLE STREET | health and fitness suite | 90 yd |
| Shoreditch Park 46 AVEBURY COURT 46 AVEBURY COURT COLVILLE ESTATE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 194 yd |
| Rosemary Gardens BLUE COURT BLUE COURT SHERBORNE STREET | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 343 yd |
| Crown & Manor Boys Club Penn Street | 371 yd | |
| Britannia Leisure Centre BRITANNIA LEISURE CENTRE BRITANNIA LEISURE CENTRE HYDE ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 492 yd |
| Islington Green School (Closed) Prebend Street | 576 yd | |
| City Of London Academy PREBEND STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 592 yd |
| Blue Hut Youth Centre YOUTH CLUB YOUTH CLUB PROVOST STREET | artificial grass pitch | 752 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Islington) ESSEX ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 895 yd |
| Ability At St Johns (Closed) Pitfield Street | health and fitness suite | 924 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.