Brecknock Road is in London and in Camden district. N7 0BX is located in the Kentish Town North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Holborn and St Pancras. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Brecknock Road, London, N7 0BX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NW5 2SA, NW5 2RY, N7 0QX, N7 0QU, NW5 2SD, NW5 2EQ, N7 0BU, NW5 2SB, NW5 2RD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding N7 0BX is primarily male, with 55% 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 | 49.4% | 45% | -4.4% | 51.0% | -6.0% |
| Male | 50.6% | 55% | 4.4% | 49.0% | 6.0% |
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 N7 0BX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 66.2% 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 | 81.6% | 66.2% | -15.4% | 37.9% | 28.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 8.8% | 18.4% | 9.6% | 44.2% | -25.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 3.4% | 3.0% | 0.3% | 3.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 6.8% | 8.5% | 1.7% | 9.1% | -0.6% |
| Widowed | 1.7% | 2.1% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
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 (85.8%) 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 | 59.8% | 60.1% | 0.3% | 48.4% | 11.7% |
| Good health | 31.5% | 25.7% | -5.8% | 33.6% | -7.9% |
| Fair health | 5.8% | 10.1% | 4.3% | 12.7% | -2.6% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 3% | 1.3% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 N7 0BX this area, 9.8% 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 59.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 4.2% | 9.8% | 5.6% | 18.2% | -8.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.2% | 5.1% | 0.9% | 9.6% | -4.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 4.6% | 6.4% | 1.8% | 13.4% | -7.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 5.3% | -3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 3.3% | 16.2% | 12.9% | 16.9% | -0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 80.1% | 59.1% | -21.0% | 33.8% | 25.3% |
| Other | 2.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 69.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 14.9% | 1.9% | -13.0% | 3.1% | -1.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 15.2% | 1.5% | -13.7% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 6.3% | 5.4% | 2.5% | 3.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 2.6% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 1.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 3.4% | 2.9% | 0.4% | 3.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 1.9% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 3.7% | 3.4% | 0.8% | 2.9% |
| White | 49.7% | 69.4% | 19.7% | 81.4% | -12.0% |
| Arab | 14.7% | 1.5% | -13.2% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Other | 1% | 3% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
In this area, 65.3% 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 | 33.2% | 65.3% | 32.1% | 83.2% | -17.9% |
| European Union | 49.2% | 16.4% | -32.8% | 6.1% | 10.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Africa | 9.6% | 4.1% | -5.5% | 2.7% | 1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.1% | 5.2% | 3.1% | 5.6% | -0.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.8% | 4.1% | 0.3% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| Oceania | 1.9% | 2.2% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 30.4% | 65.1% | 34.7% | 83.2% | -18.1% |
| 10+ Years | 2.1% | 16.4% | 14.3% | 9.8% | 6.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 28.7% | 7.8% | -20.9% | 2.9% | 4.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.4% | 7.1% | -3.3% | 2.2% | 4.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 28.4% | 3.7% | -24.7% | 1.9% | 1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.9% | 76.7% | -2.8% |
| Ireland | 4.5% | 0.6% | 3.9% |
| France | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 3.4% | 0.6% | 2.8% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 4.1% | 1.5% | 2.6% |
| Turkey | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Other Europe | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| North Africa | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 2.6% | 13.5% | -10.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 55.2% | 37.2% | 18.0% |
| Christian | 28% | 46.2% | -18.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 6.3% | 6.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Brecknock Road was 197.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 66.8% lower than the Camden Town average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Brecknock Road has the 37th highest crime rate of 88 local areas in Camden Town and the 215th highest crime rate of 567 local areas in Camden .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 32.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 144.8%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 84% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 89C Brecknock Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £495,500 | 2024-02-09 | £464,563 |
| Flat 1 Keyser House, 57 Brecknock Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,035,000 | 2023-11-28 | £971,391 |
| Flat 3 Oval House, 57A Brecknock Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £482,500 | 2023-11-10 | £452,846 |
| Flat 2 Oval House, 57A Brecknock Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £490,000 | 2023-10-13 | £452,810 |
| Flat 2 Oval House, 57A Brecknock Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2023-04-05 | £447,368 |
N7 0BX area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 21% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in N7 0BX 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 | 88 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 26 |
| Retired | 23 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Information and communication | 132 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 114 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 39 |
| Other | 37 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 35 |
| Education | 34 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Real estate activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kate Greenaway Nursery School and Children's Centre Yorkway Court , Copenhagen Street N1 0UH | 4out of 4 | 2,160 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Islington Nursery School 110-112 Tollington Park , N4 3RB | 3out of 4 | 2,315 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Margaret McMillan Nursery School Hornsey Rise , N19 3SF | 3out of 4 | 2,481 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 3,385 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Portman Early Childhood Centre 12 Salisbury Street , NW8 8DE | 4out of 4 | 4,175 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Torriano Primary School Torriano Avenue , Kentish Town NW5 2SJ | 4out of 4 | 311 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tufnell Park Primary School 31 Carleton Road , N7 0HJ | 3out of 4 | 405 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eleanor Palmer Primary School Lupton Street , Tufnell Park NW5 2JA | 4out of 4 | 509 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kentish Town Church of England Primary School Islip Street , NW5 2TU | 4out of 4 | 528 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hungerford School 249 Hungerford Road , Islington N7 9LF | 1out of 4 | 675 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beacon High Hilldrop Road , N7 0JG | 2out of 4 | 324 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Camden School for Girls Sandall Road , NW5 2DB | 4out of 4 | 759 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Acland Burghley School Burghley Road , NW5 1UJ | 3out of 4 | 866 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parliament Hill School Highgate Road , NW5 1RL | 3out of 4 | 1,435 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| La Sainte Union Catholic Secondary School Highgate Road , NW5 1RP | 3out of 4 | 1,530 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , Mill Hill Road NW1 1TR | - not rated | 2,068 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , Highbury East N5 2AD | - not rated | 2,702 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 3,267 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 42 - 43 Queen Square , Camden WC1N 3AQ | - not rated | 3,907 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 4,641 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 | 1,885 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RU | 4out of 4 | 4,625 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elfrida Rathbone Camden - Leighton College 7 Dowdney Close , NW5 2BP | - not rated | 279 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| The Bridge Satellite Provision C/O the Bridge School , 251 Hungerford Road N7 9LD | - not rated | 708 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge School 251 Hungerford Road , N7 9LD | 4out of 4 | 708 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| College Francais Bilingue De Londres 87 Holmes Road , NW5 3AX | - not rated | 992 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| CCfL Key Stage 3 PRU Harmood Street , Camden NW1 8DP | 3out of 4 | 1,382 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Humdingers Catering - Camden | 39 Brecknock Road | 237 yd | |
| chicken & Rib Time | 22 Brecknock Road | 309 yd | |
| Sugarbowl LDN | Sugarbowl LDN, Ground Floor Shop | 329 yd | |
| Sunshine Cafe | Sunshine Cafe, Commercial Unit | 334 yd | |
| Healthy Wealthy | Healthy Wealthy, Basement And Ground Floor Shop | 348 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rose and Crown | 71-73 Torriano Avenue | 190 yd | |
| The Unicorn | 227 Camden Road | 379 yd | |
| The Lord Stanley | 51 Camden Park Road | 572 yd | |
| The Pineapple Public House | 51 Leverton Street | 605 yd | |
| The Assembly House | 292-294 Kentish Town Road | 637 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken and Rib Time | Chicken and Rib Time, Commercial Unit | 309 yd | |
| Star Fish Bar | 19 Brecknock Road | 312 yd | |
| Francino Pizza | Francino Pizza, Shop | 353 yd | |
| Sanktus | 4 Lady Margaret Road | 429 yd | |
| TWIN STAR PIZZA KEBAB | 179 York Way | 440 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Operative Food Group | The Co-Operative Food Group, UNIT A and B | 680 yd | |
| Sainsburys | Sainsburys, 329-333 Kentish Town Road | 717 yd | |
| Co-operative Group Food Ltd | 9 Fortess Road | 723 yd | |
| Sainsburys Supermarket | 126-132 Fortess Road | 730 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Maiden Lane Estate, Maiden Lane | 743 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Holloway School HILLDROP ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 259 yd |
| Our Lady Help Of Christians LADY MARGARET ROAD | 431 yd | |
| Cantelowes Gardens Sports Pitch 14A 14A OSENEY CRESCENT | artificial grass pitch | 558 yd |
| St George'S Church And Centre CRAYFORD ROAD | 701 yd | |
| St Pauls Church Hall ST PAULS HALL ST PAULS HALL CAMDEN SQUARE | 720 yd | |
| Camden School For Girls SANDALL ROAD | 722 yd | |
| Engine Room Crossfit FORTESS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 723 yd |
| Tufnell Park Playing Fields TUFNELL PARK ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 750 yd |
| Energie Fitness (Kentish Town) 39-51 39-51 HIGHGATE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 903 yd |
| Acland Burghley School BURGHLEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 938 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 | 98.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.