Williamson Street is in London and in Islington district. N7 0SQ is located in the Holloway electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Islington South and Finsbury. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Williamson Street, London, N7 0SQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N7 0SU, N7 9RS, N7 0ST, N7 0SN, N7 0NN, N7 0FF, N7 0SF, N7 0SA, N7 0SX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around N7 0SQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.6% | 51.5% | 1.9% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 50.4% | 48.5% | -1.9% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
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 0SQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 62% 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 | 58.4% | 62% | 3.6% | 37.9% | 24.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.1% | 25.5% | -2.6% | 44.2% | -18.7% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 3% | 1.7% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 9.5% | 6.5% | -3.0% | 9.1% | -2.6% |
| Widowed | 2.6% | 3% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
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 | 43.3% | 43.9% | 0.6% | 48.4% | -4.5% |
| Good health | 28.1% | 30.7% | 2.6% | 33.6% | -2.9% |
| Fair health | 19.6% | 17.1% | -2.5% | 12.7% | 4.4% |
| Bad health | 7% | 6.1% | -0.9% | 4.0% | 2.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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.
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 45.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.1% | 20.7% | -4.4% | 18.2% | 2.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.4% | 7.9% | -2.5% | 9.6% | -1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.7% | 6.4% | -2.3% | 13.4% | -7.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 2.5% | 1.2% | 5.3% | -2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.9% | 13.8% | 6.9% | 16.9% | -3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.7% | 45.8% | 8.1% | 33.8% | 12.0% |
| Other | 10% | 3% | -7.0% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 63.4% 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 | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.6% | 1.8% | -0.8% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 5.6% | 9.7% | 4.1% | 2.5% | 7.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.2% | 4.4% | -0.8% | 1.0% | 3.4% |
| Other Black | 4.4% | 1.8% | -2.6% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.6% | 1.8% | -0.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 2.2% | 3.1% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| White | 69.3% | 63.4% | -5.9% | 81.4% | -18.0% |
| Arab | 2.2% | 1.8% | -0.4% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Other | 3.7% | 7% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 5.4% |
In this area, 67.7% 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 | 62.2% | 67.7% | 5.5% | 83.2% | -15.5% |
| European Union | 12.2% | 16.8% | 4.6% | 6.1% | 10.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 4.1% | 2.7% | -1.4% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Africa | 10.4% | 4.9% | -5.5% | 2.7% | 2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.7% | 4.9% | 1.2% | 5.6% | -0.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.9% | 3.1% | -2.8% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Oceania | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 57.4% | 67.1% | 9.7% | 83.2% | -16.1% |
| 10+ Years | 3.7% | 22.8% | 19.1% | 9.8% | 13.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 7% | 3.5% | -3.5% | 2.9% | 0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 7% | 3.9% | -3.1% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 24.8% | 2.6% | -22.2% | 1.9% | 0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.7% | 76.7% | -2.0% |
| Ireland | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Portugal | 2.6% | 0.5% | 2.1% |
| Spain | 4.4% | 0.4% | 4.0% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 3.5% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Central Asia | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 5.2% | 13.5% | -8.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.2% | 37.2% | -2.0% |
| Christian | 41.9% | 46.2% | -4.3% |
| Buddhist | 2.6% | 0.5% | 2.1% |
| Jewish | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Muslim | 10.6% | 6.5% | 4.1% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.5% | 6.0% | 1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Williamson Street was 289.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 15.7% lower than the Finsbury Park average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Williamson Street has the 18th highest crime rate of 51 local areas in Finsbury Park and the 100th highest crime rate of 530 local areas in Islington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 80.2%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 92% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Williamson Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £790,000 | 2017-04-26 | £922,423 |
| 1 Williamson Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £540,000 | 2015-07-30 | £606,829 |
| 11 Williamson Street, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2006-09-04 | £707,721 |
| 5 Williamson Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2006-08-10 | £749,631 |
| 17 Williamson Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2004-09-13 | £683,646 |
N7 0SQ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 25% 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 0SQ 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 | 63 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Education | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 1,526 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Margaret McMillan Nursery School Hornsey Rise , N19 3SF | 3out of 4 | 2,029 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 | 2,330 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 3,643 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 | 3,867 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grafton Primary School Eburne Road , Holloway N7 6AR | 4out of 4 | 523 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tufnell Park Primary School 31 Carleton Road , N7 0HJ | 3out of 4 | 527 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pakeman Primary School Hornsey Road , Holloway N7 6DU | 3out of 4 | 777 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hungerford School 249 Hungerford Road , Islington N7 9LF | 1out of 4 | 870 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Yerbury Primary School Foxham Road , Yerbury Road N19 4RR | 4out of 4 | 906 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 | 583 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Acland Burghley School Burghley Road , NW5 1UJ | 3out of 4 | 1,409 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Camden School for Girls Sandall Road , NW5 2DB | 4out of 4 | 1,459 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Arts and Media School Islington Turle Road , N4 3LS | 3out of 4 | 1,504 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of London Academy, Highgate Hill Holland Walk, Duncombe Road , Archway N19 3EU | 3out of 4 | 1,602 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,914 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , Mill Hill Road NW1 1TR | - not rated | 2,651 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 3,480 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 42 - 43 Queen Square , Camden WC1N 3AQ | - not rated | 4,201 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 4,929 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 | 1,388 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RU | 4out of 4 | 5,437 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Bridge Satellite Provision C/O the Bridge School , 251 Hungerford Road N7 9LD | - not rated | 946 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge School 251 Hungerford Road , N7 9LD | 4out of 4 | 946 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| London Metropolitan University 166 - 220 Holloway Road , N7 8DB | - not rated | 1,045 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elfrida Rathbone Camden - Leighton College 7 Dowdney Close , NW5 2BP | - not rated | 1,143 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Dania School St David's Church, Westbourne Road , N7 8AB | - not rated | 1,169 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 | 192 yd | |
| Centre 404 | Centre 404, 404 Camden Road | 200 yd | |
| Cafe Azuma | Cafe Azuma, Shop | 292 yd | |
| Black Velvet | Black Velvet, 85 Parkhurst Road | 295 yd | |
| Cheatmeals | Cheatmeals, Commercial Unit | 297 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prince Edward | Prince Edward, 38 Parkhurst Road | 145 yd | |
| Castle Bar | Castle Bar, Bar | 250 yd | |
| Big Red | Big Red, The Big Red Pub, The Arcade | 318 yd | |
| Cousin's Professional Snooker Club | Cousin's Professional Snooker Club, First And Second Floors | 421 yd | |
| The Hercules | The Hercules, 504 Holloway Road | 499 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillmarton Tandoori | Hillmarton Tandoori, 3 Hillmarton Terrace | 283 yd | |
| Clock Lounge | Clock Lounge, Ground Floor | 303 yd | |
| Panzo Pizza | Panzo Pizza, Commercial Unit, The Arcade | 318 yd | |
| Mr Chippy's | Mr Chippy's, 4 North View Parade | 396 yd | |
| German Doner Kebab | German Doner Kebab, 2 Nags Head Centre | 402 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Foods | Iceland Foods, Basement And Ground | 383 yd | |
| Waitrose | Waitrose, 366 Holloway Road | 416 yd | |
| Morrisons | Morrisons, 10 Hertslet Road | 435 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, 311 Holloway Road | 578 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, Unit 5a | 653 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St George'S Church And Centre CRAYFORD ROAD | 487 yd | |
| Grafton School EBURNE ROAD | 540 yd | |
| Pure Gym (London Holloway Road) Collingwood Business Centre Collingwood Business Centre Mercers Road | health and fitness suite | 599 yd |
| Better Gym Holloway 5-7 5-7 HORNSEY STREET | health and fitness suite | 653 yd |
| Holloway School HILLDROP ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 657 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Holloway) (Closed) 67-83 67-83 Seven Sisters Road | health and fitness suite | 726 yd |
| Sobell Leisure Centre (Holloway) HORNSEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, ice rinks, squash courts | 868 yd |
| Arsenal Hub BENWELL ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 876 yd |
| London Metropolitan University (Holloway Campus) Holloway Road | health and fitness suite | 910 yd |
| London Metropolitan University (North Campus Sports Centre) (Closed) 166-220 166-220 HOLLOWAY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 916 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 114.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.