Shelburne Road is in London and in Islington district. N7 6DL is located in the Arsenal electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Islington North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Shelburne Road, London, N7 6DL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N7 6DY, N7 6DH, N7 6DJ, N7 6EX, N7 6DW, N7 6DN, N7 6EU, N7 7NJ, N7 7NL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding N7 6DL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.6% 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 | 45.7% | 52.6% | 6.9% | 51.0% | 1.6% |
| Male | 54.3% | 47.4% | -6.9% | 49.0% | -1.6% |
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 6DL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 65.1% 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 | 57.3% | 65.1% | 7.8% | 37.9% | 27.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25.6% | 22.7% | -2.9% | 44.2% | -21.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 2.6% | -1.1% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 9.5% | 7.6% | -1.9% | 9.1% | -1.5% |
| Widowed | 3.2% | 1% | -2.2% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.8%) 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 | 49.1% | 56.3% | 7.2% | 48.4% | 7.9% |
| Good health | 33.2% | 30.5% | -2.7% | 33.6% | -3.1% |
| Fair health | 13.3% | 9.3% | -4.0% | 12.7% | -3.4% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 3.4% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.5% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 59.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.1% | 13.8% | -2.3% | 18.2% | -4.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.2% | 7.6% | 0.4% | 9.6% | -2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.6% | 3.7% | -4.9% | 13.4% | -9.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -3.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.5% | 12.5% | 1.0% | 16.9% | -4.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 44.1% | 59.8% | 15.7% | 33.8% | 26.0% |
| Other | 11.8% | 1% | -10.8% | 2.8% | -1.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 57.1% 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 | 6.4% | 2.7% | -3.7% | 1.1% | 1.6% |
| Chinese | 3.7% | 3.1% | -0.6% | 0.7% | 2.4% |
| Indian | 2.9% | 1.6% | -1.3% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 5.7% | 3.8% | -1.9% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
| Black African | 3.4% | 11.2% | 7.8% | 2.5% | 8.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.2% | 3.8% | -0.4% | 1.0% | 2.8% |
| Other Black | 4.7% | 1.6% | -3.1% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.2% | 1.6% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 3.2% | 0.4% | -2.8% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 2.2% | 3.1% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| White | 54.1% | 57.1% | 3.0% | 81.4% | -24.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 3.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Other | 2.7% | 5.8% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 4.2% |
In this area, 55% 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 | 59.5% | 55% | -4.5% | 83.2% | -28.2% |
| European Union | 8.6% | 16.2% | 7.6% | 6.1% | 10.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.7% | 2% | -1.7% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Africa | 11.3% | 8.3% | -3.0% | 2.7% | 5.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.6% | 8.6% | -1.0% | 5.6% | 3.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.9% | 6.3% | 0.4% | 1.3% | 5.0% |
| Oceania | 1.2% | 3.6% | 2.4% | 0.3% | 3.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 56.8% | 55.2% | -1.6% | 83.2% | -28.0% |
| 10+ Years | 3.7% | 19.5% | 15.8% | 9.8% | 9.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.4% | 8.8% | 0.4% | 2.9% | 5.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.6% | 11.8% | 4.2% | 2.2% | 9.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 23.6% | 4.8% | -18.8% | 1.9% | 2.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.8% | 76.7% | -10.9% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| France | 3.6% | 0.3% | 3.3% |
| Germany | 2.3% | 0.2% | 2.1% |
| Italy | 3.4% | 0.6% | 2.8% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 5.7% | 1.5% | 4.2% |
| Other Europe | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| Central and South America | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Oceania | 2.1% | 0.1% | 2.0% |
| No passport held | 3.9% | 13.5% | -9.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.4% | 37.2% | 2.2% |
| Christian | 29.9% | 46.2% | -16.3% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Jewish | 2.5% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Muslim | 14.9% | 6.5% | 8.4% |
| Other religion | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 9% | 6.0% | 3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Shelburne Road was 232.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 84.5% higher than the Arsenal average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Shelburne Road has the 28th highest crime rate of 87 local areas in Arsenal and the 141st highest crime rate of 506 local areas in Islington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 86.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -51.7%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 59% 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 B 23 Shelburne Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £765,000 | 2025-02-07 | £763,475 |
| 16A Shelburne Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £874,000 | 2023-08-31 | £853,536 |
| 24 Shelburne Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,145,000 | 2022-07-08 | £1,192,614 |
| Flat A 21 Shelburne Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £407,500 | 2021-11-05 | £389,969 |
| 10 Shelburne Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,165,000 | 2020-10-14 | £1,221,914 |
The percentage of student residents living in N7 6DL 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 | 178 |
| Self-Employed | 39 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 16 |
| Other | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Information and communication | 26 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 19 |
| Education | 17 |
| Other | 12 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 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 | 1,208 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stroud Green Pre-School Centre Ennis Road , Stroud Green N4 3HD | - not rated | 1,415 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Margaret McMillan Nursery School Hornsey Rise , Islington N19 3SF | 3out of 4 | 2,106 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 | 2,534 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sherborne Nursery School Priestly House , Athlone Street NW5 4LP | - not rated | 2,836 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakeman Primary School Hornsey Road , Holloway N7 6DU | 3out of 4 | 275 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grafton Primary School Eburne Road , Holloway N7 6AR | 3out of 4 | 551 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Montem Junior School Hornsey Road , Seven Sisters Road N7 7QT | - not rated | 567 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Montem Infant School Hornsey Road , Seven Sisters Road N7 7QT | - not rated | 567 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Montem Primary School Hornsey Road , N7 7QT | - not rated | 567 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highbury Fields School Highbury Hill , N5 1AR | 4out of 4 | 984 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Arts and Media School Islington Turle Road , N4 3LS | 3out of 4 | 1,287 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| George Orwell School Turle Road , Tollington Park N4 3LS | - not rated | 1,287 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lift Beacon High Hilldrop Road , Islington N7 0JG | - not rated | 1,328 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon High Hilldrop Road , Islington N7 0JG | 3out of 4 | 1,328 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | 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 | 484 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , N5 2AG | - not rated | 1,237 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , NW1 1TR | - not rated | 3,126 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tech City College 263-269 City Road , Islington EC1V 1JX | - not rated | 3,417 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsway College Gray's Inn Centre , WC1H 8JB | - not rated | 3,636 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 | 1,152 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 | 464 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Metropolitan University 166 - 220 Holloway Road , N7 8DB | - not rated | 620 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of North London 166-220 Holloway Road , N7 8DB | - not rated | 620 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Lough Road Class Base (Central) Lough Road , N7 8RH | - not rated | 1,064 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Courtyard Islington Holloway Road , Islington N7 8LT | 3out of 4 | 1,140 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Viengchan LTD | Viengchan LTD, 115 Hornsey Road | 81 yd | |
| Wolkite | Wolkite, 82 Hornsey Road | 166 yd | |
| The Resource Cafe | The Resource Cafe, Meeting Room Lewis Suite | 244 yd | |
| Brewbird Cafe@The Resource Centre | Brewbird Cafe@The Resource Centre, 356 Holloway Road | 244 yd | |
| Jigis Cafateria & Mini Market | Jigis Cafateria & Mini Market, Ground Floor | 245 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tollington Public House | Tollington Public House, 115 Hornsey Road | 82 yd | |
| El Comandante Public House | El Comandante Public House, 10 Annette Road | 144 yd | |
| Islington Sports Bar & Grill | Islington Sports Bar & Grill, 274 Holloway Road | 317 yd | |
| Enkel Arms | Enkel Arms, 34-36 Seven Sisters Road | 418 yd | |
| The Half Way House | The Half Way House, 74 Seven Sisters Road | 418 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | Domino's Pizza, 92 Hornsey Road | 167 yd | |
| Sushi Daily@Waitrose | Sushi Daily@Waitrose, 366 Holloway Road | 234 yd | |
| Ministry of Chicken | Ministry of Chicken, Ground Floor Shop | 238 yd | |
| German Doner Kebab | German Doner Kebab, 2 Nags Head Centre | 340 yd | |
| Aunty's Express | Aunty's Express, Ground Floor Left | 407 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose | Waitrose, 366 Holloway Road | 234 yd | |
| Morrisons | Morrisons, 10 Hertslet Road | 287 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, 311 Holloway Road | 369 yd | |
| Iceland Foods | Iceland Foods, Basement And Ground | 445 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 126-130 Seven Sisters Road | 454 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sobell Leisure Centre (Holloway) HORNSEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, ice rinks, squash courts | 297 yd |
| Arsenal Fc (Emirates Stadium) Hornsey Road | grass pitches | 390 yd |
| Arsenal Hub BENWELL ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 450 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Holloway) (Closed) 67-83 67-83 Seven Sisters Road | health and fitness suite | 490 yd |
| Grafton School EBURNE ROAD | 558 yd | |
| Better Gym Holloway 5-7 5-7 HORNSEY STREET | health and fitness suite | 566 yd |
| London Metropolitan University (Holloway Campus) Holloway Road | health and fitness suite | 622 yd |
| London Metropolitan University (North Campus Sports Centre) (Closed) 166-220 166-220 HOLLOWAY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 653 yd |
| Energie Fitness (Highbury) LIVERPOOL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 775 yd |
| Arsenal Sports Centre (Closed) Arsenal Stadium Arsenal Stadium Avenell Road | grass pitches | 828 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 | 88.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 88.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 88.2% |
| 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 | 44.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 75.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.