Hilldrop Estate is in London and in Islington district. N7 0QL 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 Estate, London, N7 0QL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N7 0QN, N7 0QP, N7 0QS, N7 0QJ, N7 0QR, N7 0QU, N7 0QX, N7 0QT, N19 5AL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding N7 0QL 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 | 49.8% | 49.8% | 0.0% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 50.2% | 50.2% | 0.0% | 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 0QL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 58.8% 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 | 55.5% | 58.8% | 3.3% | 37.9% | 20.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 17.5% | 24.6% | 7.1% | 44.2% | -19.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 5.2% | 2.4% | -2.8% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 14% | 10.9% | -3.1% | 9.1% | 1.8% |
| Widowed | 7.9% | 2.8% | -5.1% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (69.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 34% | 33.8% | -0.2% | 48.4% | -14.6% |
| Good health | 31.9% | 35.6% | 3.7% | 33.6% | 2.0% |
| Fair health | 20.4% | 17.8% | -2.6% | 12.7% | 5.1% |
| Bad health | 9.1% | 10.2% | 1.1% | 4.0% | 6.2% |
| Very bad health | 4.6% | 2.5% | -2.1% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
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.
In the area around N7 0QL this area, 32.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 46.7% | 32.9% | -13.8% | 18.2% | 14.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.9% | 9.4% | -1.5% | 9.6% | -0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 5.2% | 7.5% | 2.3% | 13.4% | -5.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 5.6% | 5.2% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.7% | 11.3% | 5.6% | 16.9% | -5.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.2% | 29.1% | 9.9% | 33.8% | -4.7% |
| Other | 11.8% | 4.2% | -7.6% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 43.5% 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 | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 2.8% | 2.9% | 0.1% | 0.7% | 2.2% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.5% | 2.9% | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Black African | 10.5% | 19.9% | 9.4% | 2.5% | 17.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 8.4% | 9.1% | 0.7% | 1.0% | 8.1% |
| Other Black | 3.2% | 1.1% | -2.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 3.2% | 1.1% | -2.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.5% | 1.1% | -2.4% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| White | 57.9% | 43.5% | -14.4% | 81.4% | -37.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.2% | 2.0% |
| Arab | 2.8% | 3.3% | 0.5% | 0.6% | 2.7% |
| Other | 2.1% | 8.3% | 6.2% | 1.6% | 6.7% |
In this area, 57.4% 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 | 62.5% | 57.4% | -5.1% | 83.2% | -25.8% |
| European Union | 6.3% | 11.9% | 5.6% | 6.1% | 5.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 7% | 2.9% | -4.1% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| Africa | 8.4% | 11.9% | 3.5% | 2.7% | 9.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6% | 6.9% | 0.9% | 5.6% | 1.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 9.8% | 7.2% | -2.6% | 1.3% | 5.9% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 57.2% | 57.4% | 0.2% | 83.2% | -25.8% |
| 10+ Years | 3.5% | 33.6% | 30.1% | 9.8% | 23.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.8% | 1.4% | -1.4% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.9% | 4% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 32.6% | 3.6% | -29.0% | 1.9% | 1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.5% | 76.7% | -3.2% |
| Ireland | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| France | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Portugal | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Spain | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| North Africa | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 2.2% | 0.1% | 2.1% |
| No passport held | 7.5% | 13.5% | -6.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24.2% | 37.2% | -13.0% |
| Christian | 43.7% | 46.2% | -2.5% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 19.5% | 6.5% | 13.0% |
| Not answered | 10.5% | 6.0% | 4.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hilldrop Estate was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Holloway average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .

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 18 Betchworth House Hilldrop Estate, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2021-06-29 | £461,134 |
| Flat 7 Betchworth House Hilldrop Estate, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £399,950 | 2015-09-11 | £401,972 |
| Flat 18 Betchworth House Hilldrop Estate, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2014-12-19 | £403,710 |
| Flat 18 Betchworth House Hilldrop Estate, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2006-09-04 | £386,116 |
| Flat 7 Betchworth House Hilldrop Estate, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £179,950 | 2005-09-28 | £380,575 |
| Full-Time Employee | 49 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 26 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Other | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Education | 11 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| 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 | 2,176 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 | 2,255 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Margaret McMillan Nursery School Hornsey Rise , N19 3SF | 3out of 4 | 2,337 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 3,497 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Portman Early Childhood Centre 12 Salisbury Street , NW8 8DE | 4out of 4 | 4,317 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 | 277 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Torriano Primary School Torriano Avenue , Kentish Town NW5 2SJ | 4out of 4 | 440 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eleanor Palmer Primary School Lupton Street , Tufnell Park NW5 2JA | 4out of 4 | 501 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kentish Town Church of England Primary School Islip Street , NW5 2TU | 4out of 4 | 658 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hungerford School 249 Hungerford Road , Islington N7 9LF | 1out of 4 | 727 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 | 216 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Acland Burghley School Burghley Road , NW5 1UJ | 3out of 4 | 816 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Camden School for Girls Sandall Road , NW5 2DB | 4out of 4 | 900 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Parliament Hill School Highgate Road , NW5 1RL | 3out of 4 | 1,423 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| La Sainte Union Catholic Secondary School Highgate Road , NW5 1RP | 3out of 4 | 1,501 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 | 2,208 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , Highbury East N5 2AD | - not rated | 2,641 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 3,374 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 42 - 43 Queen Square , Camden WC1N 3AQ | - not rated | 4,025 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 4,760 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 | 1,875 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RU | 4out of 4 | 4,769 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 | 425 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 | 772 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge School 251 Hungerford Road , N7 9LD | 4out of 4 | 772 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| College Francais Bilingue De Londres 87 Holmes Road , NW5 3AX | - not rated | 1,104 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| CCfL Key Stage 3 PRU Harmood Street , Camden NW1 8DP | 3out of 4 | 1,519 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 | 352 yd | |
| chicken & Rib Time | 22 Brecknock Road | 410 yd | |
| Sugarbowl LDN | Sugarbowl LDN, Ground Floor Shop | 428 yd | |
| Sunshine Cafe | Sunshine Cafe, Commercial Unit | 433 yd | |
| Healthy Wealthy | Healthy Wealthy, Basement And Ground Floor Shop | 447 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rose and Crown | 71-73 Torriano Avenue | 336 yd | |
| The Unicorn | 227 Camden Road | 483 yd | |
| Tufnell Park Tavern | Tufnell Park Tavern, 162 Tufnell Park Road | 596 yd | |
| Castle Bar | Castle Bar, Bar | 614 yd | |
| The Pineapple Public House | 51 Leverton Street | 645 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken and Rib Time | Chicken and Rib Time, Commercial Unit | 410 yd | |
| Star Fish Bar | 19 Brecknock Road | 423 yd | |
| Francino Pizza | Francino Pizza, Shop | 452 yd | |
| Sanktus | 4 Lady Margaret Road | 511 yd | |
| TWIN STAR PIZZA KEBAB | 179 York Way | 537 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys Supermarket | 126-132 Fortess Road | 696 yd | |
| The Co-Operative Food Group | The Co-Operative Food Group, UNIT A and B | 743 yd | |
| Co-operative Group Food Ltd | 9 Fortess Road | 780 yd | |
| Sainsburys | Sainsburys, 329-333 Kentish Town Road | 815 yd | |
| Iceland | 301-305 Kentish Town Road | 867 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Holloway School HILLDROP ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 139 yd |
| Our Lady Help Of Christians LADY MARGARET ROAD | 512 yd | |
| St George'S Church And Centre CRAYFORD ROAD | 556 yd | |
| Tufnell Park Playing Fields TUFNELL PARK ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 632 yd |
| Engine Room Crossfit FORTESS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 678 yd |
| Cantelowes Gardens Sports Pitch 14A 14A OSENEY CRESCENT | artificial grass pitch | 702 yd |
| St Pauls Church Hall ST PAULS HALL ST PAULS HALL CAMDEN SQUARE | 850 yd | |
| Camden School For Girls SANDALL ROAD | 868 yd | |
| Acland Burghley School BURGHLEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 890 yd |
| Energie Fitness (Kentish Town) 39-51 39-51 HIGHGATE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 942 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 | 129.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.