Hilldrop Road is in London and in Islington district. N7 0JE 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 Road, London, N7 0JE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N7 0JD, N7 0QP, N7 0QR, N7 0HY, N7 0QN, N7 0JZ, N7 0QL, N7 0JF, N7 0QX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding N7 0JE has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% 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 | 47.4% | 49.8% | 2.4% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 52.6% | 50.2% | -2.4% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
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 0JE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 70.5% 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 | 68.7% | 70.5% | 1.8% | 37.9% | 32.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 14.7% | 17.2% | 2.5% | 44.2% | -27.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 1.3% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 10.4% | 8.1% | -2.3% | 9.1% | -1.0% |
| Widowed | 3.8% | 2.5% | -1.3% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 39.3% | 42.8% | 3.5% | 48.4% | -5.6% |
| Good health | 32.9% | 32.4% | -0.5% | 33.6% | -1.2% |
| Fair health | 15.9% | 17.5% | 1.6% | 12.7% | 4.8% |
| Bad health | 7.7% | 5.8% | -1.9% | 4.0% | 1.8% |
| Very bad health | 4.1% | 1.5% | -2.6% | 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.
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 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.1% | 21.9% | -3.2% | 18.2% | 3.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.3% | 4.8% | -3.5% | 9.6% | -4.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.6% | 7% | -0.6% | 13.4% | -6.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 4.5% | 2.1% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9% | 11.3% | 2.3% | 16.9% | -5.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 42.2% | 48.7% | 6.5% | 33.8% | 14.9% |
| Other | 5.5% | 1.8% | -3.7% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 66.3% 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 | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.9% | 4.1% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Black African | 6.4% | 7.7% | 1.3% | 2.5% | 5.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.5% | 4.9% | 2.4% | 1.0% | 3.9% |
| Other Black | 3.7% | 1.3% | -2.4% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.7% | 0.9% | -1.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 3.6% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 2.7% |
| Mixed Other | 1.9% | 1.3% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 75.4% | 66.3% | -9.1% | 81.4% | -15.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Other | 0.4% | 4.9% | 4.5% | 1.6% | 3.3% |
In this area, 62.5% 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 | 74.9% | 62.5% | -12.4% | 83.2% | -20.7% |
| European Union | 9.5% | 16.4% | 6.9% | 6.1% | 10.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.3% | 3% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| Africa | 5.4% | 5.4% | 0.0% | 2.7% | 2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.9% | 7.1% | 4.2% | 5.6% | 1.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.5% | 4.7% | 1.2% | 1.3% | 3.4% |
| Oceania | 1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 68.9% | 62.5% | -6.4% | 83.2% | -20.7% |
| 10+ Years | 2.7% | 22.8% | 20.1% | 9.8% | 13.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.5% | 5.6% | 2.1% | 2.9% | 2.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.4% | 6.9% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 4.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 18.4% | 2.2% | -16.2% | 1.9% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60.9% | 76.7% | -15.8% |
| Ireland | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| France | 2.8% | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 3.2% | 0.6% | 2.6% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 3.2% | 1.5% | 1.7% |
| Other Europe | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central Asia | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 15.7% | 13.5% | 2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47% | 37.2% | 9.8% |
| Christian | 36.1% | 46.2% | -10.1% |
| Buddhist | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Jewish | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 5.6% | 6.5% | -0.9% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hilldrop Road was 372.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 150.6% higher than the Holloway average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hilldrop Road has the highest crime rate of 17 local areas in Holloway and the 70th highest crime rate of 530 local areas in Islington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 118.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -40.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39B - 39D Hilldrop Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £650,000 | 2024-06-13 | £593,297 |
| Flat 1 36 Hilldrop Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £895,000 | 2024-01-12 | £880,822 |
| 50C Hilldrop Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £925,000 | 2023-08-18 | £897,024 |
| Flat C 56 Hilldrop Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2022-10-21 | £366,913 |
| 38D Hilldrop Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £878,000 | 2021-06-11 | £899,724 |
The percentage of student residents living in N7 0JE 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 | 137 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 64 |
| Retired | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Other | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 45 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Information and communication | 24 |
| Education | 20 |
| Other | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| 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 | 2,126 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 | 2,163 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Margaret McMillan Nursery School Hornsey Rise , N19 3SF | 3out of 4 | 2,357 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 3,421 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 | 4,325 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | 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 | 215 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Torriano Primary School Torriano Avenue , Kentish Town NW5 2SJ | 4out of 4 | 418 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hungerford School 249 Hungerford Road , Islington N7 9LF | 1out of 4 | 612 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eleanor Palmer Primary School Lupton Street , Tufnell Park NW5 2JA | 4out of 4 | 640 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brecknock Primary School Cliff Villas , Camden NW1 9AL | 3out of 4 | 705 yd | Community school | 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 | 119 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Camden School for Girls Sandall Road , NW5 2DB | 4out of 4 | 887 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Acland Burghley School Burghley Road , NW5 1UJ | 3out of 4 | 948 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parliament Hill School Highgate Road , NW5 1RL | 3out of 4 | 1,560 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| La Sainte Union Catholic Secondary School Highgate Road , NW5 1RP | 3out of 4 | 1,636 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 | 2,181 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , Highbury East N5 2AD | - not rated | 2,510 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 3,292 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 42 - 43 Queen Square , Camden WC1N 3AQ | - not rated | 3,955 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 4,690 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 | 1,737 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RU | 4out of 4 | 4,809 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 | 465 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 | 665 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge School 251 Hungerford Road , N7 9LD | 4out of 4 | 665 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| College Francais Bilingue De Londres 87 Holmes Road , NW5 3AX | - not rated | 1,202 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dania School St David's Church, Westbourne Road , N7 8AB | - not rated | 1,453 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Humdingers Catering - Camden | 39 Brecknock Road | 318 yd | |
| chicken & Rib Time | 22 Brecknock Road | 352 yd | |
| Sugarbowl LDN | Sugarbowl LDN, Ground Floor Shop | 368 yd | |
| Sunshine Cafe | Sunshine Cafe, Commercial Unit | 371 yd | |
| Healthy Wealthy | Healthy Wealthy, Basement And Ground Floor Shop | 384 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rose and Crown | 71-73 Torriano Avenue | 374 yd | |
| The Unicorn | 227 Camden Road | 423 yd | |
| Castle Bar | Castle Bar, Bar | 491 yd | |
| Prince Edward | Prince Edward, 38 Parkhurst Road | 550 yd | |
| The Lord Stanley | 51 Camden Park Road | 633 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken and Rib Time | Chicken and Rib Time, Commercial Unit | 352 yd | |
| Star Fish Bar | 19 Brecknock Road | 376 yd | |
| Francino Pizza | Francino Pizza, Shop | 388 yd | |
| Aspendos Grill | Aspendos Grill, Unit 5, York House | 459 yd | |
| Hillmarton Tandoori | Hillmarton Tandoori, 3 Hillmarton Terrace | 463 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Operative Food Group | The Co-Operative Food Group, UNIT A and B | 636 yd | |
| Sainsburys Supermarket | 126-132 Fortess Road | 832 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Maiden Lane Estate, Maiden Lane | 849 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 196-206 Camden Road | 903 yd | |
| Co-operative Group Food Ltd | 9 Fortess Road | 909 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Holloway School HILLDROP ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 83 yd |
| St George'S Church And Centre CRAYFORD ROAD | 538 yd | |
| Our Lady Help Of Christians LADY MARGARET ROAD | 629 yd | |
| Cantelowes Gardens Sports Pitch 14A 14A OSENEY CRESCENT | artificial grass pitch | 704 yd |
| Tufnell Park Playing Fields TUFNELL PARK ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 721 yd |
| St Pauls Church Hall ST PAULS HALL ST PAULS HALL CAMDEN SQUARE | 810 yd | |
| Engine Room Crossfit FORTESS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 812 yd |
| Camden School For Girls SANDALL ROAD | 876 yd | |
| Market Road Atp ASTRO TURF SPORTS PITCHES ASTRO TURF SPORTS PITCHES MARKET ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 936 yd |
| Islington Tennis Centre MARKET ROAD | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 989 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 | 98.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 98.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 98.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 98.8% |
| 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 | 1.2% |
| Median download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.