Axminster Road is in London and in Islington district. N7 6BE is located in the Tollington electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Islington North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Axminster Road, London, N7 6BE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N7 6BG, N7 6BN, N7 6BD, N7 6BB, N7 6AU, N7 6BT, N7 6BL, N7 6RS, N7 6AR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding N7 6BE, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.4% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.6% | 52.4% | 4.8% | 51.0% | 1.4% |
| Male | 52.4% | 47.6% | -4.8% | 49.0% | -1.4% |
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 6BE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 58% 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 | 55.2% | 58% | 2.8% | 37.9% | 20.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.9% | 26.8% | -0.1% | 44.2% | -17.4% |
| Separated | 3% | 4.4% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Divorced | 10% | 7.3% | -2.7% | 9.1% | -1.8% |
| Widowed | 5% | 3.4% | -1.6% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
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 | 37.2% | 53.8% | 16.6% | 48.4% | 5.4% |
| Good health | 39.4% | 28.7% | -10.7% | 33.6% | -4.9% |
| Fair health | 12.3% | 10.8% | -1.5% | 12.7% | -1.9% |
| Bad health | 8.2% | 5.2% | -3.0% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 3% | 1.4% | -1.6% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 | 31.3% | 21.2% | -10.1% | 18.2% | 3.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.9% | 9.4% | -3.5% | 9.6% | -0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.9% | 17.7% | 3.8% | 13.4% | 4.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -3.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10% | 14.8% | 4.8% | 16.9% | -2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.4% | 31.5% | 8.1% | 33.8% | -2.3% |
| Other | 7.5% | 3.9% | -3.6% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 30.6% 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 | 3.7% | 4.5% | 0.8% | 1.1% | 3.4% |
| Chinese | 1.5% | 1% | -0.5% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 3.7% | 3.5% | -0.2% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
| Black African | 14.5% | 34.4% | 19.9% | 2.5% | 31.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 6.3% | 2.1% | -4.2% | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Other Black | 4.5% | 2.8% | -1.7% | 0.5% | 2.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 3.8% | 2.3% | 0.9% | 2.9% |
| Mixed Other | 2.6% | 1% | -1.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 48.3% | 30.6% | -17.7% | 81.4% | -50.8% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 6.9% | 6.5% | 0.6% | 6.3% |
| Other | 11.9% | 7.6% | -4.3% | 1.6% | 6.0% |
In this area, 60% 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 | 53.5% | 60% | 6.5% | 83.2% | -23.2% |
| European Union | 9.7% | 9.8% | 0.1% | 6.1% | 3.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 8.2% | 4.2% | -4.0% | 0.8% | 3.4% |
| Africa | 11.9% | 18.2% | 6.3% | 2.7% | 15.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.4% | 5.3% | -2.1% | 5.6% | -0.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 9.3% | 2.1% | -7.2% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 52.4% | 59.6% | 7.2% | 83.2% | -23.6% |
| 10+ Years | 3% | 31.4% | 28.4% | 9.8% | 21.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 3% | 5.2% | 2.2% | 2.9% | 2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 13.4% | 2.4% | -11.0% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 28.3% | 1.4% | -26.9% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.6% | 76.7% | 3.9% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 4.6% | 1.5% | 3.1% |
| Turkey | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 2.5% | 13.5% | -11.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 19.9% | 37.2% | -17.3% |
| Christian | 31.1% | 46.2% | -15.1% |
| Hindu | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 36.7% | 6.5% | 30.2% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 9.4% | 6.0% | 3.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Axminster Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Finsbury Park average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 81.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 13 Bennett Court Axminster Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2023-10-06 | £429,409 |
| Flat 8 Bennett Court Axminster Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £238,500 | 2007-08-17 | £377,154 |
| Flat 8 Bennett Court Axminster Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £172,950 | 2006-10-27 | £333,570 |
| Flat 13 Bennett Court Axminster Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £59,500 | 1998-07-14 | £270,725 |
N7 6BE area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 9% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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.
N7 6BE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in N7 6BE 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 | 45 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 25 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Retired | 16 |
| Other | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Education | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Construction | 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 | 877 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stroud Green Pre-School Centre Ennis Road , Stroud Green N4 3HD | - not rated | 1,217 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Margaret McMillan Nursery School Hornsey Rise , Islington N19 3SF | 3out of 4 | 1,572 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sherborne Nursery School Priestly House , Athlone Street NW5 4LP | - not rated | 2,673 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 | 2,882 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 | 3out of 4 | 129 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Montem Junior School Hornsey Road , Seven Sisters Road N7 7QT | - not rated | 298 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Montem Infant School Hornsey Road , Seven Sisters Road N7 7QT | - not rated | 298 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Montem Primary School Hornsey Road , N7 7QT | - not rated | 298 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pakeman Primary School Hornsey Road , Holloway N7 6DU | 3out of 4 | 347 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arts and Media School Islington Turle Road , N4 3LS | 3out of 4 | 877 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| George Orwell School Turle Road , Tollington Park N4 3LS | - not rated | 877 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lift Beacon High Hilldrop Road , Islington N7 0JG | - not rated | 1,175 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon High Hilldrop Road , Islington N7 0JG | 3out of 4 | 1,175 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Carmel Catholic College for Girls Holland Walk , Duncombe Road N19 3EU | - not rated | 1,284 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | 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 | 361 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , N5 2AG | - not rated | 1,767 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , NW1 1TR | - not rated | 3,295 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tech City College 263-269 City Road , Islington EC1V 1JX | - not rated | 3,940 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 4,019 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 | 1,660 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Meridian Primary and Secondary School 67-83 Seven Sisters Road , Holloway N7 6BU | - not rated | 189 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Yerbury Class Base (North) C/O Yerbury School , Foxham Road N19 4RR | - not rated | 934 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcourt Centre Christian School 1-3 Regina Road , Finsbury Park N4 3PT | - not rated | 1,135 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| London Metropolitan University 166 - 220 Holloway Road , N7 8DB | - not rated | 1,160 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of North London 166-220 Holloway Road , N7 8DB | - not rated | 1,160 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee | Costa Coffee, Ground Floor | 111 yd | |
| Croissant d'or | Croissant d'or, 65 Seven Sisters Road | 124 yd | |
| Istanbul Meze Bar and Restaurant | Istanbul Meze Bar and Restaurant, Ground Floor At 92 | 177 yd | |
| Marmaris | Marmaris, Ground Floor | 177 yd | |
| Ollies Cafe | Ollies Cafe, Ground Floor | 177 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Swimmer At The Grafton Arms Ph | The Swimmer At The Grafton Arms Ph, Eburne Road | 115 yd | |
| Enkel Arms | Enkel Arms, 34-36 Seven Sisters Road | 154 yd | |
| The Half Way House | The Half Way House, 74 Seven Sisters Road | 179 yd | |
| The Hercules | The Hercules, 504 Holloway Road | 209 yd | |
| Cousin's Professional Snooker Club | Cousin's Professional Snooker Club, First And Second Floors | 239 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amigos Burgers & Shakes | Amigos Burgers & Shakes, 43-45 Seven Sisters Road | 112 yd | |
| Koyla Lahore Karahi | Koyla Lahore Karahi, Ground Floor | 140 yd | |
| Subway | Subway, Basement And Ground Floor | 168 yd | |
| Small Town Roosterz (Holloway) | Small Town Roosterz (Holloway), Commercial Unit | 174 yd | |
| Jackies Top Taste Carribbean Kitchen | Jackies Top Taste Carribbean Kitchen, Unit 8, Nags Head Covered Market | 203 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco, 126-130 Seven Sisters Road | 270 yd | |
| Iceland Foods | Iceland Foods, Basement And Ground | 283 yd | |
| Morrisons | Morrisons, 10 Hertslet Road | 357 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, Part Ground Floor | 395 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, Commercial Unit | 437 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Grafton School EBURNE ROAD | 118 yd | |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Holloway) (Closed) 67-83 67-83 Seven Sisters Road | health and fitness suite | 143 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Holloway Road) Collingwood Business Centre Collingwood Business Centre Mercers Road | health and fitness suite | 387 yd |
| St Mark'S Primary School ST MARK'S PRIMARY SCHOOL ST MARK'S PRIMARY SCHOOL SUSSEX WAY | artificial grass pitch | 510 yd |
| Sobell Leisure Centre (Holloway) HORNSEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, ice rinks, squash courts | 515 yd |
| Cornwallis Adventure Playground Cornwallis Road | artificial grass pitch | 680 yd |
| Wray Crescent Open Space 8B 8B TOLLINGTON PLACE | grass pitches | 781 yd |
| St George'S Church And Centre CRAYFORD ROAD | 785 yd | |
| The Factory Fitness And Dance Centre 407-409 407-409 HORNSEY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 794 yd |
| Whittington Park Synthetic Turf Pitch WEDMORE GARDENS | artificial grass pitch | 843 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 | 83.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 122.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.