Arthur Road is in London and in Islington district. N7 6DS is located in the Finsbury 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 Arthur Road, London, N7 6DS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N7 6QJ, N7 6PH, N7 6DR, N7 6PG, N7 6PE, N7 6QL, N7 6DT, N7 6PJ, N7 6PB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around N7 6DS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.3% | 51% | -3.3% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 45.7% | 49% | 3.3% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
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 6DS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 66.3% 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 | 66.1% | 66.3% | 0.2% | 37.9% | 28.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 20.4% | 23.2% | 2.8% | 44.2% | -21.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 1.5% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 7.2% | 5.2% | -2.0% | 9.1% | -3.9% |
| Widowed | 2.3% | 3.4% | 1.1% | 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 | 47.5% | 58.6% | 11.1% | 48.4% | 10.2% |
| Good health | 33.1% | 25.4% | -7.7% | 33.6% | -8.2% |
| Fair health | 13.5% | 10.4% | -3.1% | 12.7% | -2.3% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 2.9% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
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 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.8% | 16.8% | 2.0% | 18.2% | -1.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.2% | 4.9% | -5.3% | 9.6% | -4.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.2% | 8.2% | -3.0% | 13.4% | -5.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.5% | 17.9% | 6.4% | 16.9% | 1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 45.1% | 48.9% | 3.8% | 33.8% | 15.1% |
| Other | 5.9% | 1.1% | -4.8% | 2.8% | -1.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 59.5% 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 | 6.7% | 3.3% | -3.4% | 1.1% | 2.2% |
| Chinese | 3.2% | 3.6% | 0.4% | 0.7% | 2.9% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 2% | 0.8% | 3.1% | -1.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 6.5% | 0.3% | -6.2% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 3.5% | 5.6% | 2.1% | 2.5% | 3.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.9% | 3.6% | -2.3% | 1.0% | 2.6% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 3.3% | 2.4% | 0.5% | 2.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 3.6% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 2.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.1% | 1% | -1.1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 2.3% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 4.2% | 3.3% | 0.8% | 3.4% |
| White | 63% | 59.5% | -3.5% | 81.4% | -21.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Other | 3.5% | 4.9% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 3.3% |
In this area, 64.9% 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 | 63.6% | 64.9% | 1.3% | 83.2% | -18.3% |
| European Union | 11.4% | 15.3% | 3.9% | 6.1% | 9.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 2.6% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Africa | 4.7% | 7.1% | 2.4% | 2.7% | 4.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.1% | 6.2% | -4.9% | 5.6% | 0.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.1% | 2.6% | -1.5% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Oceania | 4.1% | 1.3% | -2.8% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 61.3% | 64.1% | 2.8% | 83.2% | -19.1% |
| 10+ Years | 3.8% | 19.6% | 15.8% | 9.8% | 9.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.6% | 4.2% | -1.4% | 2.9% | 1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.2% | 6.1% | -2.1% | 2.2% | 3.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 21.1% | 6.1% | -15.0% | 1.9% | 4.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.8% | 76.7% | -1.9% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| France | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Germany | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Italy | 5.8% | 0.6% | 5.2% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 3.2% | 1.5% | 1.7% |
| Other Europe | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 4.5% | 13.5% | -9.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44% | 37.2% | 6.8% |
| Christian | 36.9% | 46.2% | -9.3% |
| Buddhist | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 5.2% | 6.5% | -1.3% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 9.7% | 6.0% | 3.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Arthur Road was 175.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 48.8% lower than the Finsbury Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Arthur Road has the 26th lowest crime rate of 51 local areas in Finsbury Park and the 207th highest crime rate of 530 local areas in Islington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 47.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 44.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31B Arthur Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £596,500 | 2025-03-28 | £611,259 |
| 29 Arthur Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £985,000 | 2024-02-29 | £973,513 |
| 31B Arthur Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £565,500 | 2023-09-05 | £541,529 |
| 37B Arthur Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £583,000 | 2020-02-24 | £577,769 |
| 33 Arthur Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £930,000 | 2020-02-03 | £999,799 |
N7 6DS area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 12% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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 6DS 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 | 94 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Retired | 22 |
| Other | 20 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Part-Time Employee | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 22 |
| Education | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Information and communication | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 1,055 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Margaret McMillan Nursery School Hornsey Rise , N19 3SF | 3out of 4 | 1,798 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 | 2,674 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 | 3,363 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Comet Nursery School and Children's Centre 20 Halcomb Street , Hoxton N1 5RF | 4out of 4 | 3,860 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | 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 | 176 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pakeman Primary School Hornsey Road , Holloway N7 6DU | 3out of 4 | 255 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Montem Primary School Hornsey Road , N7 7QT | 3out of 4 | 405 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's CofE Primary School Sussex Way , N19 4JF | 3out of 4 | 794 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pooles Park Primary School Lennox Road , Finsbury Park N4 3NW | 3out of 4 | 894 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 | 1,079 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon High Hilldrop Road , N7 0JG | 2out of 4 | 1,107 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highbury Fields School Highbury Hill , N5 1AR | 4out of 4 | 1,358 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| City of London Academy, Highgate Hill Holland Walk, Duncombe Road , Archway N19 3EU | 3out of 4 | 1,499 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of London Academy Highbury Grove 8 Highbury Grove , Islington N5 2EQ | 1out of 4 | 1,782 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,608 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , Mill Hill Road NW1 1TR | - not rated | 3,132 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 3,806 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 42 - 43 Queen Square , Camden WC1N 3AQ | - not rated | 4,551 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brooke House Sixth Form College Kenninghall Road , E5 8BP | - not rated | 4,570 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 | 1,436 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Metropolitan University 166 - 220 Holloway Road , N7 8DB | - not rated | 942 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dania School St David's Church, Westbourne Road , N7 8AB | - not rated | 1,313 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge Satellite Provision C/O the Bridge School , 251 Hungerford Road N7 9LD | - not rated | 1,430 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge School 251 Hungerford Road , N7 9LD | 4out of 4 | 1,430 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New River College Secondary Lough Road , N7 8RH | 3out of 4 | 1,463 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caffe Nero @ Selby's | Caffe Nero @ Selby's, 384-400 Holloway Road | 172 yd | |
| Avva Cuppa?! | Avva Cuppa?!, Unit 2, Nags Head Covered Market | 209 yd | |
| Tao's Chopsticks Chinese Food | Tao's Chopsticks Chinese Food, Unit 1 and 1A, Nags Head Covered Market | 209 yd | |
| The Upper Place Bar@The Upper Place | The Upper Place Bar@The Upper Place, Unit 9 First Floor, Nags Head Covered Market | 209 yd | |
| The Upper Place Café@The Upper Place | The Upper Place Café@The Upper Place, Unit 1 First Floor, Nags Head Covered Market | 209 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enkel Arms | Enkel Arms, 34-36 Seven Sisters Road | 183 yd | |
| The Half Way House | The Half Way House, 74 Seven Sisters Road | 222 yd | |
| Tollington Public House | Tollington Public House, 115 Hornsey Road | 230 yd | |
| Cousin's Professional Snooker Club | Cousin's Professional Snooker Club, First And Second Floors | 231 yd | |
| The Eaglet | The Eaglet, Basement and Ground Floor | 278 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| German Doner Kebab | German Doner Kebab, 2 Nags Head Centre | 142 yd | |
| Subway | Subway, Basement And Ground Floor | 183 yd | |
| Jackies Top Taste Carribbean Kitchen | Jackies Top Taste Carribbean Kitchen, Unit 8, Nags Head Covered Market | 209 yd | |
| Small Town Roosterz (Holloway) | Small Town Roosterz (Holloway), Commercial Unit | 213 yd | |
| Sushi Daily@Waitrose | Sushi Daily@Waitrose, 366 Holloway Road | 226 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons | Morrisons, 10 Hertslet Road | 102 yd | |
| Waitrose | Waitrose, 366 Holloway Road | 226 yd | |
| Iceland Foods | Iceland Foods, Basement And Ground | 227 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 126-130 Seven Sisters Road | 313 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, 311 Holloway Road | 517 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fitness First Health Club (London Holloway) (Closed) 67-83 67-83 Seven Sisters Road | health and fitness suite | 293 yd |
| Grafton School EBURNE ROAD | 318 yd | |
| Sobell Leisure Centre (Holloway) HORNSEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, ice rinks, squash courts | 337 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Holloway Road) Collingwood Business Centre Collingwood Business Centre Mercers Road | health and fitness suite | 625 yd |
| Arsenal Fc (Emirates Stadium) Hornsey Road | grass pitches | 629 yd |
| Arsenal Hub BENWELL ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 677 yd |
| Better Gym Holloway 5-7 5-7 HORNSEY STREET | health and fitness suite | 707 yd |
| London Metropolitan University (Holloway Campus) Holloway Road | health and fitness suite | 827 yd |
| St Mark'S Primary School ST MARK'S PRIMARY SCHOOL ST MARK'S PRIMARY SCHOOL SUSSEX WAY | artificial grass pitch | 835 yd |
| London Metropolitan University (North Campus Sports Centre) (Closed) 166-220 166-220 HOLLOWAY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 854 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 | 127.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.