Shrubbery Close is in London and in Islington district. N1 7BZ 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 1987-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Shrubbery Close, London, N1 7BZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N1 7EE, N1 7DA, N1 8PS, N1 7AD, N1 7DB, N1 8PP, N1 7DL, N1 7AG, N1 7DJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding N1 7BZ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.9% 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 | 48.3% | 48.1% | -0.2% | 51.0% | -2.9% |
| Male | 51.7% | 51.9% | 0.2% | 49.0% | 2.9% |
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 7BZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.8% 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 | 55.7% | 46.8% | -8.9% | 37.9% | 8.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.4% | 41.5% | 9.1% | 44.2% | -2.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 1.8% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 4.9% | 6.4% | 1.5% | 9.1% | -2.7% |
| Widowed | 3.2% | 3.5% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
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 (94.7%) 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 | 62.2% | 69.6% | 7.4% | 48.4% | 21.2% |
| Good health | 30.6% | 25.1% | -5.5% | 33.6% | -8.5% |
| Fair health | 4.3% | 3.9% | -0.4% | 12.7% | -8.8% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 1% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -3.0% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 N1 7BZ this area, 3.6% 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 82.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 5.9% | 3.6% | -2.3% | 18.2% | -14.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 2.2% | 2.4% | 0.2% | 9.6% | -7.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 3.2% | 4.1% | 0.9% | 13.4% | -9.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 5.3% | -4.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.5% | 6.5% | 0.0% | 16.9% | -10.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 78.4% | 82.2% | 3.8% | 33.8% | 48.4% |
| Other | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.5% | 2.4% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 1.3% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 1.9% | 1% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.3% | 1.9% | -1.4% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 88.5% | 86.2% | -2.3% | 81.4% | 4.8% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 2.4% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Other | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.0% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 70.1% 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 | 71.3% | 70.1% | -1.2% | 83.2% | -13.1% |
| European Union | 6.2% | 8.1% | 1.9% | 6.1% | 2.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 5.3% | 1.9% | -3.4% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 0.5% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.7% | 6.2% | -0.5% | 5.6% | 0.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.7% | 7.6% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 6.3% |
| Oceania | 3.3% | 5.7% | 2.4% | 0.3% | 5.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 68.9% | 70.5% | 1.6% | 83.2% | -12.7% |
| 10+ Years | 5.7% | 14.3% | 8.6% | 9.8% | 4.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.3% | 5.7% | 0.4% | 2.9% | 2.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.7% | 5.7% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 3.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.4% | 3.8% | -10.6% | 1.9% | 1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.1% | 76.7% | 8.4% |
| France | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Germany | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Turkey | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| Central Asia | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.9% | 0.3% | 2.6% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 2.9% | 0.1% | 2.8% |
| No passport held | 0.5% | 13.5% | -13.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 54.5% | 37.2% | 17.3% |
| Christian | 28.2% | 46.2% | -18.0% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 0.5% | 1.7% | -1.2% |
| Jewish | 2.4% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Muslim | 5.7% | 6.5% | -0.8% |
| Not answered | 7.7% | 6.0% | 1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Shrubbery Close was 83.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 30.3% lower than the Canonbury average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Shrubbery Close has the 26th lowest crime rate of 87 local areas in Canonbury and the 143rd lowest crime rate of 530 local areas in Islington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 35.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -47.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Shrubbery Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £890,000 | 2023-12-20 | £874,522 |
| 4 Shrubbery Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £780,000 | 2018-09-04 | £859,437 |
| 1 Shrubbery Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £405,220 | 2006-05-12 | £1,020,071 |
| 1 Shrubbery Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2003-10-03 | £1,123,067 |
N1 7BZ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 4% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 18% 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.
N1 7BZ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 79 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Retired | 18 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Other | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 45 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 33 |
| Information and communication | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Other | 10 |
| Education | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 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 | 1,157 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 | 1,899 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 1,967 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 2,406 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Islington Nursery School 110-112 Tollington Park , N4 3RB | 3out of 4 | 3,762 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The New North Academy 32 Popham Road , Islington N1 8SJ | 3out of 4 | 257 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rotherfield Primary School Rotherfield Street , Islington N1 3EE | 3out of 4 | 422 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's CofE Primary School Fowler Road , Islington N1 2EP | 3out of 4 | 427 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hanover Primary School Noel Road , Islington N1 8BD | 3out of 4 | 612 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Fairchild Community School Forston Street , Hoxton N1 7HA | 2out of 4 | 641 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 | 229 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School Donegal Street , Islington N1 9QG | 4out of 4 | 1,406 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Waterside Academy 317-319 Kingsland Road , E8 4DL | - not rated | 1,412 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of London Academy Highbury Grove 8 Highbury Grove , Islington N5 2EQ | 1out of 4 | 1,493 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Foundation Boys' School Cowper Street , City Road EC2A 4SH | 4out of 4 | 1,675 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | 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 | 1,861 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 1,972 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 2,182 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 42 - 43 Queen Square , Camden WC1N 3AQ | - not rated | 2,839 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , Mill Hill Road NW1 1TR | - not rated | 3,067 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 | 1,594 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 5,118 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Cloudesley School Tudor Rose Building , 1 Prebend Street N1 8RE | 4out of 4 | 290 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosemary Works School 1 Branch Place , N1 5PH | - not rated | 753 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Bridge House Canonbury School 6-9 Canonbury Place , London N1 2NQ | - not rated | 791 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| NAS Vanguard School Lollard Street , Kennington SE11 6QH | - not rated | 993 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge Integrated Learning Space 1 Dowrey Street , N1 0HY | 4out of 4 | 1,011 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ginger and Mint | Ginger and Mint, 72 Prebend Street | 59 yd | |
| Filó Dining @ Ginger and Mint | Filó Dining @ Ginger and Mint, 72 Prebend Street | 59 yd | |
| Saponara | Saponara, 23 Prebend Street | 187 yd | |
| Pack Up Soup Kitchen | Pack Up Soup Kitchen, St James Hall | 208 yd | |
| Cooks and Books | Cooks and Books, 200 New North Road | 212 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hanbury Arms | The Hanbury Arms, 33 Linton Street | 118 yd | |
| The Bill Murray | The Bill Murray, 39 Queen's Head Street | 378 yd | |
| Green Man Public House | Green Man Public House, Basement And Ground Floors | 387 yd | |
| The Alpaca | The Alpaca, 84-86 Essex Road | 405 yd | |
| Barrio North | Barrio North, Commercial Unit | 485 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Jade | Golden Jade, 279 New North Road | 192 yd | |
| New Surma Tandoori | New Surma Tandoori, Basement And Ground Floors | 212 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Domino's Pizza, Basement And Ground Floors | 386 yd | |
| Mike'S Fish Bar | Mike'S Fish Bar, 122 Essex Road | 393 yd | |
| Angel Kebab | Angel Kebab, Commercial Unit Restaurant, Clarence House | 420 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Welcome Co-op Angel | Welcome Co-op Angel, 47-49 Packington Street | 211 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 272-280 New North Road | 322 yd | |
| Tesco | Units 16, 18 Southgate Road | 630 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 25 Islington Green | 645 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, 325-331 Essex Road | 865 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Islington Green School (Closed) Prebend Street | 296 yd | |
| City Of London Academy PREBEND STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 326 yd |
| Gainsborough Health & Fitness (Closed) GAINSBOROUGH STUDIOS NORTH GAINSBOROUGH STUDIOS NORTH POOLE STREET | health and fitness suite | 410 yd |
| Rosemary Gardens BLUE COURT BLUE COURT SHERBORNE STREET | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 469 yd |
| Shoreditch Park 46 AVEBURY COURT 46 AVEBURY COURT COLVILLE ESTATE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 521 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Islington) ESSEX ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 581 yd |
| St Mary Islington Community Partnership ST. MARYS CHURCH OFFICE ST. MARYS CHURCH OFFICE UPPER STREET | health and fitness suite | 623 yd |
| Crown & Manor Boys Club Penn Street | 682 yd | |
| The Exchange Theatrical Rehearsal Rooms (Closed) Sebbon Street | 705 yd | |
| Britannia Leisure Centre BRITANNIA LEISURE CENTRE BRITANNIA LEISURE CENTRE HYDE ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 816 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.