Hilldrop Crescent is in London and in Islington district. N7 0HY is located in the Tufnell Park electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Islington North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hilldrop Crescent, London, N7 0HY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N7 0JD, N7 0HU, N7 0JF, N7 0HX, N7 0HN, N7 0DB, N7 0JE, N7 0HT, N7 0JL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around N7 0HY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.5% | 51.2% | -1.3% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 47.5% | 48.8% | 1.3% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 0HY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 57.1% 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 | 56.8% | 57.1% | 0.3% | 37.9% | 19.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 16.1% | 26.8% | 10.7% | 44.2% | -17.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 7.8% | 3.6% | -4.2% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 11.5% | 8.9% | -2.6% | 9.1% | -0.2% |
| Widowed | 6.8% | 3.1% | -3.7% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47.5% | 43.4% | -4.1% | 48.4% | -5.0% |
| Good health | 31.2% | 32.4% | 1.2% | 33.6% | -1.2% |
| Fair health | 13.7% | 12.8% | -0.9% | 12.7% | 0.1% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 9% | 4.1% | 4.0% | 5.0% |
| Very bad health | 2.7% | 2.4% | -0.3% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25% | 22.9% | -2.1% | 18.2% | 4.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.5% | 9.4% | -3.1% | 9.6% | -0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.7% | 12.1% | -5.6% | 13.4% | -1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 5.8% | 2.2% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.9% | 13.9% | 3.0% | 16.9% | -3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.9% | 32.7% | 9.8% | 33.8% | -1.1% |
| Other | 7.3% | 3.1% | -4.2% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 50.5% 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 | 3% | 1.4% | -1.6% | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.9% | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Black African | 11.4% | 14.3% | 2.9% | 2.5% | 11.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 7.6% | 4.2% | -3.4% | 1.0% | 3.2% |
| Other Black | 3.8% | 3.8% | 0.0% | 0.5% | 3.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.7% | 7.7% | 5.0% | 0.9% | 6.8% |
| Mixed Other | 1.9% | 4.9% | 3.0% | 0.8% | 4.1% |
| White | 61.2% | 50.5% | -10.7% | 81.4% | -30.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 2.7% | 6.3% | 3.6% | 1.6% | 4.7% |
In this area, 62.2% 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 | 71.5% | 62.2% | -9.3% | 83.2% | -21.0% |
| European Union | 10.3% | 17.4% | 7.1% | 6.1% | 11.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.4% | 3.8% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 3.0% |
| Africa | 6.5% | 8.7% | 2.2% | 2.7% | 6.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.6% | 3.1% | -1.5% | 5.6% | -2.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.8% | 4.9% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 3.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 69.6% | 62.2% | -7.4% | 83.2% | -21.0% |
| 10+ Years | 4.2% | 25.3% | 21.1% | 9.8% | 15.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.3% | 5.6% | 0.3% | 2.9% | 2.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.3% | 3.5% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 18.6% | 3.5% | -15.1% | 1.9% | 1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.1% | 76.7% | -7.6% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Lithuania | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Poland | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 6.3% | 1.5% | 4.8% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Central and South America | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 10.1% | 13.5% | -3.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.3% | 37.2% | -3.9% |
| Christian | 40.2% | 46.2% | -6.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 7.9% | 6.5% | 1.4% |
| Other religion | 4.5% | 0.6% | 3.9% |
| Not answered | 11.3% | 6.0% | 5.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hilldrop Crescent was 99.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 32.6% lower than the Holloway average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hilldrop Crescent has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 16 local areas in Holloway and the 164th lowest crime rate of 506 local areas in Islington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 47.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -31.8%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 81% 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 10 14 Hilldrop Crescent, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2023-08-30 | £292,976 |
| Flat 5 14 Hilldrop Crescent, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2021-02-05 | £314,656 |
| Flat 5 14 Hilldrop Crescent, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £207,300 | 2015-09-28 | £209,815 |
| Flat 7 12 Hilldrop Crescent, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2014-06-06 | £440,440 |
| Flat 3 14 Hilldrop Crescent, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £187,000 | 2012-11-22 | £269,334 |
The percentage of student residents living in N7 0HY 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 | 73 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Retired | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Other | 12 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Education | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Other | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherborne Nursery School Priestly House , Athlone Street NW5 4LP | - not rated | 1,505 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 | 1,942 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Islington Nursery School 110-112 Tollington Park , N4 3RB | 3out of 4 | 2,170 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christopher's Nursery School Bridgeway Street , NW1 1QR | - not rated | 2,360 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Margaret McMillan Nursery School Hornsey Rise , Islington N19 3SF | 3out of 4 | 2,508 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tufnell Park Primary School 31 Carleton Road , N7 0HJ | 3out of 4 | 365 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Torriano Primary School Torriano Avenue , Kentish Town NW5 2SJ | 4out of 4 | 376 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Torriano Infant School Torriano Avenue , NW5 2SJ | - not rated | 376 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hungerford School 249 Hungerford Road , Islington N7 9LF | 3out of 4 | 378 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hungerford Primary School and Children's Centre Hungerford Road , Islington N7 9LF | - not rated | 378 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lift Beacon High Hilldrop Road , Islington N7 0JG | - not rated | 275 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon High Hilldrop Road , Islington N7 0JG | 3out of 4 | 275 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Camden School for Girls Sandall Road , NW5 2DB | 3out of 4 | 802 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Acland Burghley School Burghley Road , NW5 1UJ | 3out of 4 | 1,186 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Richard of Chichester School Royal College Street , NW1 9LY | - not rated | 1,212 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City and Islington College 383 Holloway Road , Holloway N7 0RN | - not rated | 986 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , NW1 1TR | - not rated | 2,048 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , N5 2AG | - not rated | 2,349 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 3,079 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsway College Gray's Inn Centre , WC1H 8JB | - not rated | 3,081 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 | 4out of 4 | 1,519 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RX | 4out of 4 | 4,775 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Bridge School 251 Hungerford Road , N7 9LD | 4out of 4 | 438 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge School 28 Carleton Road , N7 0EQ | - not rated | 892 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Special Learning Centre (Secondary Base) C/O Robert Blair School , Brewery Road N7 9QJ | - not rated | 976 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Special Learning Centre Top Floor , Robert Blair School N7 9QJ | - not rated | 976 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Yerbury Class Base (North) C/O Yerbury School , Foxham Road N19 4RR | - not rated | 1,187 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 | 236 yd | |
| chicken & Rib Time | 22 Brecknock Road | 248 yd | |
| Sugarbowl LDN | Sugarbowl LDN, Ground Floor Shop | 261 yd | |
| Sunshine Cafe | Sunshine Cafe, Commercial Unit | 263 yd | |
| Healthy Wealthy | Healthy Wealthy, Basement And Ground Floor Shop | 275 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Unicorn | 227 Camden Road | 315 yd | |
| Rose and Crown | 71-73 Torriano Avenue | 345 yd | |
| Castle Bar | Castle Bar, Bar | 485 yd | |
| The Lord Stanley | 51 Camden Park Road | 522 yd | |
| Prince Edward | Prince Edward, 38 Parkhurst Road | 568 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken and Rib Time | Chicken and Rib Time, Commercial Unit | 248 yd | |
| Star Fish Bar | 19 Brecknock Road | 278 yd | |
| Francino Pizza | Francino Pizza, Shop | 279 yd | |
| Aspendos Grill | Aspendos Grill, Unit 5, York House | 340 yd | |
| TWIN STAR PIZZA KEBAB | 179 York Way | 351 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Operative Food Group | The Co-Operative Food Group, UNIT A and B | 515 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Maiden Lane Estate, Maiden Lane | 750 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 196-206 Camden Road | 814 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 5 Cottage Road | 878 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, 465B Caledonian Road | 908 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Holloway School HILLDROP ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 201 yd |
| Cantelowes Gardens Sports Pitch 14A 14A OSENEY CRESCENT | artificial grass pitch | 629 yd |
| St George'S Church And Centre CRAYFORD ROAD | 636 yd | |
| Our Lady Help Of Christians LADY MARGARET ROAD | 666 yd | |
| St Pauls Church Hall ST PAULS HALL ST PAULS HALL CAMDEN SQUARE | 706 yd | |
| Camden School For Girls SANDALL ROAD | 800 yd | |
| Market Road Atp ASTRO TURF SPORTS PITCHES ASTRO TURF SPORTS PITCHES MARKET ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 815 yd |
| Tufnell Park Playing Fields TUFNELL PARK ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 843 yd |
| Islington Tennis Centre MARKET ROAD | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 872 yd |
| Engine Room Crossfit FORTESS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 915 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 | 149.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.