Tollington Way is in London and in Islington district. N7 6FL 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 6FL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N7 6FJ, N19 4JJ, N7 6FF, N7 6RN, N19 3PQ, N7 6RG, N19 4LU, N19 4JY, N19 4JL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding N7 6FL has a slightly higher male population, with 50.3% 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 | 56.7% | 49.7% | -7.0% | 51.0% | -1.3% |
| Male | 43.3% | 50.3% | 7.0% | 49.0% | 1.3% |
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 6FL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 72% 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 | 72.8% | 72% | -0.8% | 37.9% | 34.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 14.9% | 17.1% | 2.2% | 44.2% | -27.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 6.1% | 6.9% | 0.8% | 9.1% | -2.2% |
| Widowed | 3.8% | 2.2% | -1.6% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
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 (86.4%) 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 | 55.3% | 59% | 3.7% | 48.4% | 10.6% |
| Good health | 31% | 27.4% | -3.6% | 33.6% | -6.2% |
| Fair health | 9% | 8.2% | -0.8% | 12.7% | -4.5% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 4.7% | 2.0% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 0.6% | -1.4% | 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.
In the area around N7 6FL this area, 7.3% 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 64.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.2% | 7.3% | -1.9% | 18.2% | -10.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5% | 3.3% | -1.7% | 9.6% | -6.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.6% | 6.9% | -2.7% | 13.4% | -6.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 3.6% | 3.2% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.7% | 12.4% | 6.7% | 16.9% | -4.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 62.5% | 64.4% | 1.9% | 33.8% | 30.6% |
| Other | 7.7% | 2.2% | -5.5% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 48.6% 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 | 3.3% | 0.9% | -2.4% | 1.1% | -0.2% |
| Chinese | 3% | 5% | 2.0% | 0.7% | 4.3% |
| Indian | 4.7% | 3.1% | -1.6% | 3.1% | 0.0% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Other Asian | 3.7% | 3.7% | 0.0% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
| Black African | 2.3% | 4.4% | 2.1% | 2.5% | 1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.7% | 6.9% | 3.2% | 1.0% | 5.9% |
| Other Black | 3.3% | 2.2% | -1.1% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.3% | 1.2% | -1.1% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 2% | 1.2% | -0.8% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 1.9% | 0.2% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 1.7% | 3.7% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 2.9% |
| White | 65.3% | 48.6% | -16.7% | 81.4% | -32.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 2.5% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Other | 2.3% | 12.1% | 9.8% | 1.6% | 10.5% |
In this area, 56.3% 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 | 63.7% | 56.3% | -7.4% | 83.2% | -26.9% |
| European Union | 13.7% | 17.3% | 3.6% | 6.1% | 11.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 4% | 6% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 5.2% |
| Africa | 3% | 3.5% | 0.5% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.7% | 10.4% | 1.7% | 5.6% | 4.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.7% | 6.6% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 5.3% |
| Oceania | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 57.7% | 56.6% | -1.1% | 83.2% | -26.6% |
| 10+ Years | 7% | 25.6% | 18.6% | 9.8% | 15.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.7% | 5.1% | 1.4% | 2.9% | 2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.3% | 7.3% | -2.0% | 2.2% | 5.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 22.3% | 5.4% | -16.9% | 1.9% | 3.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71% | 76.7% | -5.7% |
| Ireland | 3.5% | 0.6% | 2.9% |
| France | 3.2% | 0.3% | 2.9% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 2.5% | 0.4% | 2.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 3.2% | 1.5% | 1.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 2.5% | 0.2% | 2.3% |
| No passport held | 3.2% | 13.5% | -10.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.2% | 37.2% | 3.0% |
| Christian | 31.3% | 46.2% | -14.9% |
| Buddhist | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Hindu | 1.9% | 1.7% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 12.3% | 6.5% | 5.8% |
| Other religion | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Not answered | 10.4% | 6.0% | 4.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Tollington Way was 137.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 56.3% lower than the Finsbury Park average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
Tollington Way has the 13th lowest crime rate of 46 local areas in Finsbury Park and the 240th lowest crime rate of 506 local areas in Islington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 37.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -18.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Mary Seacole Apartments, 52 Tollington Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £575,000 | 2023-08-15 | £561,537 |
| 32 Tollington Way, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £897,000 | 2021-03-29 | £960,941 |
| 5 Mary Seacole Apartments, 52 Tollington Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £633,000 | 2020-03-05 | £649,880 |
| 6 Mary Seacole Apartments, 52 Tollington Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £555,000 | 2019-10-02 | £577,500 |
| 4 Mary Seacole Apartments, 52 Tollington Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £545,000 | 2019-07-15 | £576,077 |
N7 6FL area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 19% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 128 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Unemployed | 19 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Retired | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 30 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Education | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Information and communication | 20 |
| Other | 19 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| 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 | 843 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stroud Green Pre-School Centre Ennis Road , Stroud Green N4 3HD | - not rated | 1,244 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Margaret McMillan Nursery School Hornsey Rise , Islington N19 3SF | 3out of 4 | 1,274 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sherborne Nursery School Priestly House , Athlone Street NW5 4LP | - not rated | 2,600 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 | 3,105 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 | 305 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grafton Primary School Eburne Road , Holloway N7 6AR | 3out of 4 | 386 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Montem Junior School Hornsey Road , Seven Sisters Road N7 7QT | - not rated | 528 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Montem Infant School Hornsey Road , Seven Sisters Road N7 7QT | - not rated | 528 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Montem Primary School Hornsey Road , N7 7QT | - not rated | 528 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 | 765 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| George Orwell School Turle Road , Tollington Park N4 3LS | - not rated | 765 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Carmel Catholic College for Girls Holland Walk , Duncombe Road N19 3EU | - not rated | 941 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 | 946 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lift Beacon High Hilldrop Road , Islington N7 0JG | - not rated | 1,181 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 | 603 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , N5 2AG | - not rated | 2,106 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , NW1 1TR | - not rated | 3,414 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 4,253 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsway College Gray's Inn Centre , WC1H 8JB | - not rated | 4,253 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 | 1,976 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 | 499 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 | 897 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harborough Aut School Elthorne Road , Upper Holloway N19 4AB | - not rated | 934 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge Satellite Provision Duncombe Road , N19 3DL | 3out of 4 | 964 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Landseer Arms | The Landseer Arms, Ground Floor | 155 yd | |
| Nambucca | Nambucca, 596 Holloway Road | 187 yd | |
| Wacky wings | Wacky wings, Commercial Unit | 193 yd | |
| Bengal Spice | Bengal Spice, Commercial Unit | 193 yd | |
| Get A Munch @ The Owl and Hitchhiker | Get A Munch @ The Owl and Hitchhiker, 471 Holloway Road | 237 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Owl and Hitchhiker | The Owl and Hitchhiker, 471 Holloway Road | 239 yd | |
| Crown Public House | Crown Public House, 622 Holloway Road | 249 yd | |
| The Swimmer At The Grafton Arms Ph | The Swimmer At The Grafton Arms Ph, Eburne Road | 331 yd | |
| The Hercules | The Hercules, 504 Holloway Road | 356 yd | |
| The Florin | The Florin, Ground Floor | 433 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | Domino's Pizza, Basement And Ground, Tollington House | 189 yd | |
| Pizza Da Milano | Pizza Da Milano, Ground Floor front | 246 yd | |
| Holy Chinese Takeaway | Holy Chinese Takeaway, 540 Holloway Road | 260 yd | |
| Shayana Perfect Fried Chicken | Shayana Perfect Fried Chicken, Ground Floor | 298 yd | |
| Indigo | Indigo, Commercial Unit | 376 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, Part Ground Floor | 245 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, Commercial Unit | 294 yd | |
| Co-operative Food Group | Co-operative Food Group, Workshop | 347 yd | |
| Iceland Foods | Iceland Foods, Basement And Ground | 556 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 126-130 Seven Sisters Road | 564 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Mark'S Primary School ST MARK'S PRIMARY SCHOOL ST MARK'S PRIMARY SCHOOL SUSSEX WAY | artificial grass pitch | 281 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Holloway Road) Collingwood Business Centre Collingwood Business Centre Mercers Road | health and fitness suite | 292 yd |
| Cornwallis Adventure Playground Cornwallis Road | artificial grass pitch | 346 yd |
| Grafton School EBURNE ROAD | 375 yd | |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Holloway) (Closed) 67-83 67-83 Seven Sisters Road | health and fitness suite | 455 yd |
| The Factory Fitness And Dance Centre 407-409 407-409 HORNSEY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 526 yd |
| Whittington Park Synthetic Turf Pitch WEDMORE GARDENS | artificial grass pitch | 532 yd |
| Wray Crescent Open Space 8B 8B TOLLINGTON PLACE | grass pitches | 634 yd |
| St George'S Church And Centre CRAYFORD ROAD | 760 yd | |
| London School Of Capoeira Leeds Place | 810 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 | 285.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 24.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.