Tollington Way is in London and in Islington district. N7 6FJ is located in the Tollington electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Islington North. This postcode has been in use since 1999-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Tollington Way, London, N7 6FJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N7 6FL, N7 6FF, N7 6RG, N7 6RN, N7 6JS, N7 6JT, N7 6JW, N19 3PQ, N19 4JJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding N7 6FJ has a slightly higher male population, with 50% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50% | 50% | 0.0% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 50% | 50% | 0.0% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 6FJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 70% 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 | 70.3% | 70% | -0.3% | 37.9% | 32.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 21.1% | 21.1% | 0.0% | 44.2% | -23.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 1.4% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 5.3% | 5.2% | -0.1% | 9.1% | -3.9% |
| Widowed | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
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 (89.9%) 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 | 62.9% | 56.8% | -6.1% | 48.4% | 8.4% |
| Good health | 31.9% | 33.1% | 1.2% | 33.6% | -0.5% |
| Fair health | 5.2% | 8.1% | 2.9% | 12.7% | -4.6% |
| Bad health | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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.
In the area around N7 6FJ this area, 5.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 78.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 3.8% | 5.7% | 1.9% | 18.2% | -12.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 1.9% | 1.4% | -0.5% | 9.6% | -8.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 3.3% | 3.3% | 0.0% | 13.4% | -10.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 0.9% | -1.0% | 5.3% | -4.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.7% | 9.4% | 3.7% | 16.9% | -7.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 78.5% | 78.8% | 0.3% | 33.8% | 45.0% |
| Other | 4.8% | 0.5% | -4.3% | 2.8% | -2.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 69.7% 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 | 4.3% | 7.4% | 3.1% | 0.7% | 6.7% |
| Indian | 6.9% | 3.5% | -3.4% | 3.1% | 0.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 5.2% | 4.3% | 2.5% | 2.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.9% | 2.6% | -1.3% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.2% | 0.9% | -1.3% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 75% | 69.7% | -5.3% | 81.4% | -11.7% |
| Arab | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0.9% | 3.5% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
In this area, 51.7% 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 | 63.8% | 51.7% | -12.1% | 83.2% | -31.5% |
| European Union | 15.1% | 25.4% | 10.3% | 6.1% | 19.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 3% | 3.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 3.0% |
| Africa | 4.7% | 3.4% | -1.3% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.8% | 8.9% | 1.1% | 5.6% | 3.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.9% | 3.8% | -0.1% | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Oceania | 1.7% | 3% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 60.8% | 51.9% | -8.9% | 83.2% | -31.3% |
| 10+ Years | 7.8% | 19.6% | 11.8% | 9.8% | 9.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 10.3% | 5.1% | -5.2% | 2.9% | 2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.3% | 15.7% | 5.4% | 2.2% | 13.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.8% | 7.7% | -3.1% | 1.9% | 5.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60.1% | 76.7% | -16.6% |
| Ireland | 5.6% | 0.6% | 5.0% |
| France | 3.9% | 0.3% | 3.6% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Spain | 2.6% | 0.4% | 2.2% |
| Lithuania | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Romania | 2.6% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Other EU countries | 6.4% | 1.5% | 4.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 4.7% | 0.3% | 4.4% |
| South-East Asia | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Central and South America | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| No passport held | 0.9% | 13.5% | -12.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53% | 37.2% | 15.8% |
| Christian | 30.3% | 46.2% | -15.9% |
| Buddhist | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Hindu | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.4% |
| Jewish | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Muslim | 4.3% | 6.5% | -2.2% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Tollington Way was 549.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 75.1% higher than the Finsbury Park average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Tollington Way has the 8th highest crime rate of 46 local areas in Finsbury Park and the 37th highest crime rate of 506 local areas in Islington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 174.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Freeman Court, 22 Tollington Way, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £820,000 | 2023-12-21 | £833,469 |
| 8 Freeman Court, 22 Tollington Way, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,075,000 | 2023-12-18 | £1,092,657 |
| Flat 10 Freeman Court, 22 Tollington Way, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £762,000 | 2016-09-01 | £889,705 |
| 8 Freeman Court, 22 Tollington Way, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £947,500 | 2015-05-15 | £1,112,467 |
| 4 Freeman Court, 22 Tollington Way, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £499,950 | 2012-03-22 | £870,774 |
The percentage of student residents living in N7 6FJ 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 | 120 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Retired | 15 |
| Part-Time Employee | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 42 |
| Information and communication | 23 |
| Education | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 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 | 869 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stroud Green Pre-School Centre Ennis Road , Stroud Green N4 3HD | - not rated | 1,265 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Margaret McMillan Nursery School Hornsey Rise , Islington N19 3SF | 3out of 4 | 1,315 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sherborne Nursery School Priestly House , Athlone Street NW5 4LP | - not rated | 2,577 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 | 3,064 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mark's CofE Primary School Sussex Way , Islington N19 4JF | 3out of 4 | 345 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grafton Primary School Eburne Road , Holloway N7 6AR | 3out of 4 | 349 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Montem Junior School Hornsey Road , Seven Sisters Road N7 7QT | - not rated | 519 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Montem Infant School Hornsey Road , Seven Sisters Road N7 7QT | - not rated | 519 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Montem Primary School Hornsey Road , N7 7QT | - not rated | 519 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 | 797 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| George Orwell School Turle Road , Tollington Park N4 3LS | - not rated | 797 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Carmel Catholic College for Girls Holland Walk , Duncombe Road N19 3EU | - not rated | 975 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| City of London Academy, Highgate Hill Holland Walk, Duncombe Road , Archway N19 3EU | 3out of 4 | 981 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lift Beacon High Hilldrop Road , Islington N7 0JG | - not rated | 1,148 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 563 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , N5 2AG | - not rated | 2,082 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , NW1 1TR | - not rated | 3,376 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 4,212 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsway College Gray's Inn Centre , WC1H 8JB | - not rated | 4,212 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 | 1,938 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 | 479 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Yerbury Class Base (North) C/O Yerbury School , Foxham Road N19 4RR | - not rated | 668 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New River College KS3 Lough Road , N7 8RH | - not rated | 922 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harborough Aut School Elthorne Road , Upper Holloway N19 4AB | - not rated | 958 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge Satellite Provision Duncombe Road , N19 3DL | 3out of 4 | 998 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nambucca | Nambucca, 596 Holloway Road | 170 yd | |
| The Landseer Arms | The Landseer Arms, Ground Floor | 191 yd | |
| Wacky wings | Wacky wings, Commercial Unit | 191 yd | |
| Bengal Spice | Bengal Spice, Commercial Unit | 191 yd | |
| Five Four Ate | Five Four Ate, 548 Holloway Road | 211 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Owl and Hitchhiker | The Owl and Hitchhiker, 471 Holloway Road | 219 yd | |
| Crown Public House | Crown Public House, 622 Holloway Road | 259 yd | |
| The Swimmer At The Grafton Arms Ph | The Swimmer At The Grafton Arms Ph, Eburne Road | 294 yd | |
| The Hercules | The Hercules, 504 Holloway Road | 315 yd | |
| The Florin | The Florin, Ground Floor | 448 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | Domino's Pizza, Basement And Ground, Tollington House | 180 yd | |
| Holy Chinese Takeaway | Holy Chinese Takeaway, 540 Holloway Road | 219 yd | |
| Pizza Da Milano | Pizza Da Milano, Ground Floor front | 256 yd | |
| Shayana Perfect Fried Chicken | Shayana Perfect Fried Chicken, Ground Floor | 323 yd | |
| Mr Chippy's | Mr Chippy's, 4 North View Parade | 407 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, Part Ground Floor | 214 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, Commercial Unit | 322 yd | |
| Co-operative Food Group | Co-operative Food Group, Workshop | 365 yd | |
| Iceland Foods | Iceland Foods, Basement And Ground | 518 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 126-130 Seven Sisters Road | 548 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pure Gym (London Holloway Road) Collingwood Business Centre Collingwood Business Centre Mercers Road | health and fitness suite | 258 yd |
| St Mark'S Primary School ST MARK'S PRIMARY SCHOOL ST MARK'S PRIMARY SCHOOL SUSSEX WAY | artificial grass pitch | 318 yd |
| Grafton School EBURNE ROAD | 339 yd | |
| Cornwallis Adventure Playground Cornwallis Road | artificial grass pitch | 384 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Holloway) (Closed) 67-83 67-83 Seven Sisters Road | health and fitness suite | 434 yd |
| Whittington Park Synthetic Turf Pitch WEDMORE GARDENS | artificial grass pitch | 543 yd |
| The Factory Fitness And Dance Centre 407-409 407-409 HORNSEY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 567 yd |
| Wray Crescent Open Space 8B 8B TOLLINGTON PLACE | grass pitches | 668 yd |
| St George'S Church And Centre CRAYFORD ROAD | 728 yd | |
| Sobell Leisure Centre (Holloway) HORNSEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, ice rinks, squash courts | 818 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 | 171.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.