Crayford Road is in London and in Islington district. N7 0LY 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 Crayford Road, London, N7 0LY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N7 0LY, N7 0LT, N7 0DQ, N7 0EY, N7 0NE, N7 0EW, N7 0ND, N7 0NL, N7 0NJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding N7 0LY has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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 | 50.1% | 50% | -0.1% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 49.9% | 50% | 0.1% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 0LY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 69.5% 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 | 74.7% | 69.5% | -5.2% | 37.9% | 31.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 16.6% | 19% | 2.4% | 44.2% | -25.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 2.8% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 4.2% | 6.7% | 2.5% | 9.1% | -2.4% |
| Widowed | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -5.3% |
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 (94.2%) 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 | 55.3% | 63% | 7.7% | 48.4% | 14.6% |
| Good health | 36.4% | 31.2% | -5.2% | 33.6% | -2.4% |
| Fair health | 6.8% | 5.8% | -1.0% | 12.7% | -6.9% |
| Bad health | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 4.0% | -4.0% |
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 0LY this area, 9.5% 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 56.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 5.1% | 9.5% | 4.4% | 18.2% | -8.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9% | 4.2% | -4.8% | 9.6% | -5.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.7% | 7.3% | -1.4% | 13.4% | -6.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 3.4% | 2.2% | 5.3% | -1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.9% | 15.7% | 1.8% | 16.9% | -1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 56.9% | 56.3% | -0.6% | 33.8% | 22.5% |
| Other | 5.1% | 3.6% | -1.5% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 53.5% 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 | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 1.1% | 1.3% |
| Chinese | 3.6% | 1.4% | -2.2% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 3.3% | 3.4% | 0.1% | 3.1% | 0.3% |
| Other Asian | 4.4% | 1% | -3.4% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 2.5% | 7.5% | 5.0% | 2.5% | 5.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 3% | 2.7% | -0.3% | 1.0% | 1.7% |
| Other Black | 1.1% | 0.2% | -0.9% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.3% | 1.7% | -1.6% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 2.4% | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Mixed Other | 2.2% | 8% | 5.8% | 0.8% | 7.2% |
| White | 72.3% | 53.5% | -18.8% | 81.4% | -27.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| Arab | 1.4% | 2.4% | 1.0% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Other | 1.9% | 10.8% | 8.9% | 1.6% | 9.2% |
In this area, just 43.6% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 56.4% | 43.6% | -12.8% | 83.2% | -39.6% |
| European Union | 15.6% | 21.3% | 5.7% | 6.1% | 15.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.7% | 4.6% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 3.8% |
| Africa | 2.5% | 5.8% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 3.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.7% | 6.3% | -4.4% | 5.6% | 0.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 11.5% | 17.2% | 5.7% | 1.3% | 15.9% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 43.6% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 18.1% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 55.6% | 43.5% | -12.1% | 83.2% | -39.7% |
| 10+ Years | 5.8% | 18.1% | 12.3% | 9.8% | 8.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 12.1% | 11.8% | -0.3% | 2.9% | 8.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 14.5% | 13.3% | -1.2% | 2.2% | 11.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.1% | 13.3% | 1.2% | 1.9% | 11.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 50.4% | 76.7% | -26.3% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Germany | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Italy | 9.2% | 0.6% | 8.6% |
| Portugal | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Spain | 9.2% | 0.4% | 8.8% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 5.6% | 1.5% | 4.1% |
| Turkey | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Other Europe | 2.4% | 0.2% | 2.2% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 2.4% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Central and South America | 4.6% | 0.2% | 4.4% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 3.1% | 13.5% | -10.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.4% | 37.2% | 4.2% |
| Christian | 37.3% | 46.2% | -8.9% |
| Hindu | 2.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| Jewish | 2.9% | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| Muslim | 8.5% | 6.5% | 2.0% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 7.3% | 6.0% | 1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Crayford Road was 43.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 70.5% lower than the Holloway average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Crayford Road has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 17 local areas in Holloway and the 54th lowest crime rate of 530 local areas in Islington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 13.5%.

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 212 Bakers Field Crayford Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £455,000 | 2024-06-28 | £415,308 |
| Flat 226 Bakers Field Crayford Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £482,500 | 2021-04-16 | £478,648 |
| Flat 217 Bakersfield Crayford Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £520,000 | 2017-08-24 | £507,741 |
| Flat 212 Bakers Field Crayford Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2016-05-20 | £388,201 |
| Flat 208 Bakers Field Crayford Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2014-10-10 | £343,128 |
N7 0LY area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 24% 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 0LY 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 | 158 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 56 |
| Self-Employed | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Unemployed | 25 |
| Other | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Retired | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 41 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 41 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 35 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Information and communication | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Other | 17 |
| Education | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| 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 | 1,669 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Margaret McMillan Nursery School Hornsey Rise , N19 3SF | 3out of 4 | 1,967 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 | 2,428 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 3,725 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands Park Nursery School and Childrens Centre Woodlands Park Road , Tottenham N15 3SD | 4out of 4 | 4,016 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 | 246 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Yerbury Primary School Foxham Road , Yerbury Road N19 4RR | 4out of 4 | 689 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grafton Primary School Eburne Road , Holloway N7 6AR | 4out of 4 | 729 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Torriano Primary School Torriano Avenue , Kentish Town NW5 2SJ | 4out of 4 | 863 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hungerford School 249 Hungerford Road , Islington N7 9LF | 1out of 4 | 875 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 | 338 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Acland Burghley School Burghley Road , NW5 1UJ | 3out of 4 | 1,065 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Camden School for Girls Sandall Road , NW5 2DB | 4out of 4 | 1,326 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| City of London Academy, Highgate Hill Holland Walk, Duncombe Road , Archway N19 3EU | 3out of 4 | 1,478 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Arts and Media School Islington Turle Road , N4 3LS | 3out of 4 | 1,608 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | 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 | 2,257 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , Mill Hill Road NW1 1TR | - not rated | 2,593 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 3,577 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 42 - 43 Queen Square , Camden WC1N 3AQ | - not rated | 4,273 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 5,006 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 | 1,677 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RU | 4out of 4 | 5,265 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 | 921 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 | 947 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge School 251 Hungerford Road , N7 9LD | 4out of 4 | 947 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| London Metropolitan University 166 - 220 Holloway Road , N7 8DB | - not rated | 1,378 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dania School St David's Church, Westbourne Road , N7 8AB | - not rated | 1,431 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Islington Arts Factory | Islington Arts Factory, Islington Arts Factory | 281 yd | |
| Centre 404 | Centre 404, 404 Camden Road | 329 yd | |
| House on the Rock | House on the Rock, House On The Rock Church, Rock Tower | 337 yd | |
| Black Velvet | Black Velvet, 85 Parkhurst Road | 457 yd | |
| Selam Cafe | Selam Cafe, 87 Parkhurst Road | 463 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prince Edward | Prince Edward, 38 Parkhurst Road | 261 yd | |
| Castle Bar | Castle Bar, Bar | 327 yd | |
| Big Red | Big Red, The Big Red Pub, The Arcade | 518 yd | |
| The Hercules | The Hercules, 504 Holloway Road | 591 yd | |
| Cousin's Professional Snooker Club | Cousin's Professional Snooker Club, First And Second Floors | 620 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillmarton Tandoori | Hillmarton Tandoori, 3 Hillmarton Terrace | 332 yd | |
| Mr Chippy's | Mr Chippy's, 4 North View Parade | 490 yd | |
| Panzo Pizza | Panzo Pizza, Commercial Unit, The Arcade | 520 yd | |
| Clock Lounge | Clock Lounge, Ground Floor | 552 yd | |
| Holy Chinese Takeaway | Holy Chinese Takeaway, 540 Holloway Road | 601 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Foods | Iceland Foods, Basement And Ground | 599 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, Part Ground Floor | 609 yd | |
| Morrisons | Morrisons, 10 Hertslet Road | 713 yd | |
| Waitrose | Waitrose, 366 Holloway Road | 743 yd | |
| Co-operative Food Group | Co-operative Food Group, Workshop | 896 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St George'S Church And Centre CRAYFORD ROAD | 181 yd | |
| Holloway School HILLDROP ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 392 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Holloway Road) Collingwood Business Centre Collingwood Business Centre Mercers Road | health and fitness suite | 555 yd |
| Tufnell Park Playing Fields TUFNELL PARK ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 654 yd |
| Grafton School EBURNE ROAD | 678 yd | |
| Whittington Park Synthetic Turf Pitch WEDMORE GARDENS | artificial grass pitch | 893 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Holloway) (Closed) 67-83 67-83 Seven Sisters Road | health and fitness suite | 910 yd |
| Engine Room Crossfit FORTESS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 962 yd |
| Better Gym Holloway 5-7 5-7 HORNSEY STREET | health and fitness suite | 976 yd |
| Our Lady Help Of Christians LADY MARGARET ROAD | 1,013 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 | 163.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.