Hornsey Road is in London and in Islington district. N7 6DU 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 Hornsey Road, London, N7 6DU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N7 7LL, N7 6QN, N7 6QR, N7 7NU, N7 7LN, N7 6AE, N7 6BU, N7 7NS, N7 7LJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around N7 6DU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 43.9% | 51.1% | 7.2% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 56.1% | 48.9% | -7.2% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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 6DU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 70.3% 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 | 66.8% | 70.3% | 3.5% | 37.9% | 32.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 17.6% | 18.1% | 0.5% | 44.2% | -26.1% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 2% | 0.3% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Divorced | 8.2% | 6.8% | -1.4% | 9.1% | -2.3% |
| Widowed | 5.5% | 3.4% | -2.1% | 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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.4%) 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 | 45.2% | 53.9% | 8.7% | 48.4% | 5.5% |
| Good health | 35.7% | 31.5% | -4.2% | 33.6% | -2.1% |
| Fair health | 11.2% | 11.7% | 0.5% | 12.7% | -1.0% |
| Bad health | 7.5% | 2.2% | -5.3% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 57.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.1% | 13.3% | -5.8% | 18.2% | -4.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3.9% | 7.2% | 3.3% | 9.6% | -2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.2% | 3.1% | -5.1% | 13.4% | -10.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 2.7% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.2% | 13% | 2.8% | 16.9% | -3.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 43.8% | 57.3% | 13.5% | 33.8% | 23.5% |
| Other | 13.3% | 3.4% | -9.9% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 62.9% 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 | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 6.8% | 2.5% | -4.3% | 0.7% | 1.8% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 4.4% | 3.1% | -1.3% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Black African | 3.7% | 2.2% | -1.5% | 2.5% | -0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.8% | 0.6% | -5.2% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 2% | 1.6% | -0.4% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 0.6% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 3.1% | 0.6% | -2.5% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 2.5% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| White | 62.2% | 62.9% | 0.7% | 81.4% | -18.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 0.2% | 2.9% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other | 5.8% | 14.5% | 8.7% | 1.6% | 12.9% |
In this area, just 48% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 56.5% | 48% | -8.5% | 83.2% | -35.2% |
| European Union | 15.3% | 23.8% | 8.5% | 6.1% | 17.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.7% | 3.4% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 2.6% |
| Africa | 7.1% | 3.8% | -3.3% | 2.7% | 1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.5% | 4.1% | -5.4% | 5.6% | -1.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 8.5% | 15.4% | 6.9% | 1.3% | 14.1% |
| Oceania | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 48% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 21.8% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 51.7% | 48.3% | -3.4% | 83.2% | -34.9% |
| 10+ Years | 9.2% | 21.8% | 12.6% | 9.8% | 12.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.8% | 13.6% | 6.8% | 2.9% | 10.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.2% | 10.4% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 8.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 24.1% | 6% | -18.1% | 1.9% | 4.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60.1% | 76.7% | -16.6% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| France | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Italy | 8.5% | 0.6% | 7.9% |
| Portugal | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Spain | 5% | 0.4% | 4.6% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 5.7% | 1.5% | 4.2% |
| Turkey | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Other Europe | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Central and South America | 5.3% | 0.2% | 5.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 1.9% | 13.5% | -11.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.7% | 37.2% | 9.5% |
| Christian | 35.6% | 46.2% | -10.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 6.9% | 6.5% | 0.4% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 8.5% | 6.0% | 2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hornsey Road was 154.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 55.1% lower than the Finsbury Park average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Hornsey Road has the 22nd lowest crime rate of 51 local areas in Finsbury Park and the 237th highest crime rate of 530 local areas in Islington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 32.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -53.9%.

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 1 161 Hornsey Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £965,000 | 2022-09-29 | £915,277 |
| 137A Hornsey Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2022-08-30 | £431,757 |
| 141A Hornsey Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £587,500 | 2022-07-28 | £575,345 |
| 159 Hornsey Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £950,000 | 2022-01-28 | £965,185 |
| Flat 3 157 Hornsey Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £399,995 | 2021-10-08 | £379,385 |
N7 6DU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 6DU 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 | 142 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 27 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 21 |
| Education | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Other | 15 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| 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 | 825 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Margaret McMillan Nursery School Hornsey Rise , N19 3SF | 3out of 4 | 1,633 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 | 2,897 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 | 3,135 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 | 3,957 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montem Primary School Hornsey Road , N7 7QT | 3out of 4 | 179 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pakeman Primary School Hornsey Road , Holloway N7 6DU | 3out of 4 | 218 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grafton Primary School Eburne Road , Holloway N7 6AR | 4out of 4 | 248 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's CofE Primary School Sussex Way , N19 4JF | 3out of 4 | 640 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pooles Park Primary School Lennox Road , Finsbury Park N4 3NW | 3out of 4 | 664 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 | 859 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon High Hilldrop Road , N7 0JG | 2out of 4 | 1,294 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of London Academy, Highgate Hill Holland Walk, Duncombe Road , Archway N19 3EU | 3out of 4 | 1,393 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Highbury Fields School Highbury Hill , N5 1AR | 4out of 4 | 1,410 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| City of London Academy Highbury Grove 8 Highbury Grove , Islington N5 2EQ | 1out of 4 | 1,851 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 | 1,636 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , Mill Hill Road NW1 1TR | - not rated | 3,361 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 4,025 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brooke House Sixth Form College Kenninghall Road , E5 8BP | - not rated | 4,487 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 42 - 43 Queen Square , Camden WC1N 3AQ | - not rated | 4,772 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 | 1,610 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 | 1,090 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dania School St David's Church, Westbourne Road , N7 8AB | - not rated | 1,513 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy: the Courtyard Holloway Road , Islington N7 8LT | 3out of 4 | 1,613 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New River College Secondary Lough Road , N7 8RH | 3out of 4 | 1,649 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge Satellite Provision C/O the Bridge School , 251 Hungerford Road N7 9LD | - not rated | 1,658 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mama B | Mama B, Commercial | 2 yd | |
| Daero Cafe | Daero Cafe, Ground Floor | 32 yd | |
| Paradisio Desi | Paradisio Desi, Shop | 51 yd | |
| Zara Cafe | Zara Cafe, Commercial Unit | 53 yd | |
| Java House | Java House, Ground Floor | 61 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Eaglet | The Eaglet, Basement and Ground Floor | 69 yd | |
| The Eaglet | The Eaglet, Basement and Ground Floor | 69 yd | |
| The Half Way House | The Half Way House, 74 Seven Sisters Road | 103 yd | |
| Enkel Arms | Enkel Arms, 34-36 Seven Sisters Road | 210 yd | |
| Bedford Tavern | Bedford Tavern, Ground Floor | 289 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aunty's Express | Aunty's Express, Ground Floor Left | 43 yd | |
| Sushi Juno@ the Junction | Sushi Juno@ the Junction, Unit 2A | 105 yd | |
| Top Hong Xiaolin@ The Junction | Top Hong Xiaolin@ The Junction, Unit 3 | 112 yd | |
| Small Town Roosterz (Holloway) | Small Town Roosterz (Holloway), Commercial Unit | 113 yd | |
| Amigos Burgers & Shakes | Amigos Burgers & Shakes, 43-45 Seven Sisters Road | 233 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco, 126-130 Seven Sisters Road | 88 yd | |
| Morrisons | Morrisons, 10 Hertslet Road | 322 yd | |
| Iceland Foods | Iceland Foods, Basement And Ground | 380 yd | |
| Waitrose | Waitrose, 366 Holloway Road | 452 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, Commercial Unit | 589 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fitness First Health Club (London Holloway) (Closed) 67-83 67-83 Seven Sisters Road | health and fitness suite | 151 yd |
| Sobell Leisure Centre (Holloway) HORNSEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, ice rinks, squash courts | 235 yd |
| Grafton School EBURNE ROAD | 346 yd | |
| Pure Gym (London Holloway Road) Collingwood Business Centre Collingwood Business Centre Mercers Road | health and fitness suite | 660 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Finsbury Park) ISLEDON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 691 yd |
| St Mark'S Primary School ST MARK'S PRIMARY SCHOOL ST MARK'S PRIMARY SCHOOL SUSSEX WAY | artificial grass pitch | 691 yd |
| Arsenal Fc (Emirates Stadium) Hornsey Road | grass pitches | 705 yd |
| Arsenal Hub BENWELL ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 812 yd |
| Wray Crescent Open Space 8B 8B TOLLINGTON PLACE | grass pitches | 866 yd |
| London School Of Capoeira Leeds Place | 887 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 | 94.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 94.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 94.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 94.9% |
| 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 | 5.1% |
| Median download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 227.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.