Holloway Road is in London and in Islington district. N7 6NE 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 Holloway Road, London, N7 6NE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N7 6EL, N7 9FU, N7 6EJ, N7 9SX, N7 6ES, N7 6EP, N7 6EH, N7 9SS, N7 9ST.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding N7 6NE is primarily male, with 54% of the population 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 | 50.6% | 46% | -4.6% | 51.0% | -5.0% |
| Male | 49.4% | 54% | 4.6% | 49.0% | 5.0% |
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 6NE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 68% 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 | 67% | 68% | 1.0% | 37.9% | 30.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 18.4% | 19.9% | 1.5% | 44.2% | -24.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 2.3% | -1.2% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 8.7% | 8.4% | -0.3% | 9.1% | -0.7% |
| Widowed | 1.7% | 1.4% | -0.3% | 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 (89.1%) 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 | 51.3% | 58% | 6.7% | 48.4% | 9.6% |
| Good health | 33.6% | 31.1% | -2.5% | 33.6% | -2.5% |
| Fair health | 10.7% | 7% | -3.7% | 12.7% | -5.7% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 2.6% | -1.5% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 6NE this area, 9.2% 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 68.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.5% | 9.2% | -3.3% | 18.2% | -9.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.9% | 3.7% | -1.2% | 9.6% | -5.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 4.5% | 4.3% | -0.2% | 13.4% | -9.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 5.3% | -3.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.6% | 11% | 4.4% | 16.9% | -5.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 61.5% | 68.9% | 7.4% | 33.8% | 35.1% |
| Other | 8.7% | 1.4% | -7.3% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 70.4% 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% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.1% | 1.2% |
| Chinese | 2.8% | 4.7% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 4.0% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 2.8% | 1.3% | -1.5% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 1.3% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 2.5% | -0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.3% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 3.6% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 2.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.2% | 1.3% | -0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 2.8% | 2.3% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| White | 80.5% | 70.4% | -10.1% | 81.4% | -11.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Arab | 1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.9% | 5.7% | 4.8% | 1.6% | 4.1% |
In this area, 54.8% 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 | 54.4% | 54.8% | 0.4% | 83.2% | -28.4% |
| European Union | 19.8% | 23.1% | 3.3% | 6.1% | 17.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.1% | 5.2% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 4.4% |
| Africa | 2.5% | 3.6% | 1.1% | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.6% | 6.2% | -0.4% | 5.6% | 0.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 8.5% | 5.5% | -3.0% | 1.3% | 4.2% |
| Oceania | 5% | 1.6% | -3.4% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 52.2% | 54.8% | 2.6% | 83.2% | -28.4% |
| 10+ Years | 9.7% | 16.4% | 6.7% | 9.8% | 6.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 9.4% | 12.5% | 3.1% | 2.9% | 9.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.4% | 9.9% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 7.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 18.2% | 6.5% | -11.7% | 1.9% | 4.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.8% | 76.7% | -11.9% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| France | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Germany | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 7.8% | 0.6% | 7.2% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 3.6% | 0.4% | 3.2% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 6.2% | 1.5% | 4.7% |
| Turkey | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Other Europe | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| No passport held | 2.6% | 13.5% | -10.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.2% | 37.2% | 12.0% |
| Christian | 29.8% | 46.2% | -16.4% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 7.5% | 6.5% | 1.0% |
| Other religion | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Not answered | 9.1% | 6.0% | 3.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Holloway Road was 61.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 50.5% lower than the Arsenal average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Holloway Road has the 16th lowest crime rate of 91 local areas in Arsenal and the 94th lowest crime rate of 530 local areas in Islington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -59.3%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 96% 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 3 260 Holloway Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2024-01-18 | £492,079 |
| Shop Unit 2, 266 Holloway Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £247,500 | 2018-11-14 | £257,338 |
| 270 Holloway Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £1,250,000 | 2018-04-09 | £1,291,580 |
| Shop Unit 1, 268 Holloway Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £499,590 | 2017-09-29 | £489,736 |
| Shop Unit 2, 266 Holloway Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £214,200 | 2017-06-12 | £211,435 |
N7 6NE 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 | 158 |
| Self-Employed | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Unemployed | 19 |
| Other | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 39 |
| Education | 28 |
| Information and communication | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Other | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Real estate 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 | 1,487 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 | 2,235 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Margaret McMillan Nursery School Hornsey Rise , N19 3SF | 3out of 4 | 2,296 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 | 3,419 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 3,536 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School 68 Georges Road , Holloway N7 8JN | 3out of 4 | 504 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pakeman Primary School Hornsey Road , Holloway N7 6DU | 3out of 4 | 543 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grafton Primary School Eburne Road , Holloway N7 6AR | 4out of 4 | 654 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Drayton Park Primary School Arvon Road , N5 1PJ | 3out of 4 | 779 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Montem Primary School Hornsey Road , N7 7QT | 3out of 4 | 826 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 | 1,035 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Beacon High Hilldrop Road , N7 0JG | 2out of 4 | 1,131 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of London Academy Highbury Grove 8 Highbury Grove , Islington N5 2EQ | 1out of 4 | 1,403 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Arts and Media School Islington Turle Road , N4 3LS | 3out of 4 | 1,544 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Camden School for Girls Sandall Road , NW5 2DB | 4out of 4 | 1,803 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | 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 | 1,313 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , Mill Hill Road NW1 1TR | - not rated | 2,816 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 3,348 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 42 - 43 Queen Square , Camden WC1N 3AQ | - not rated | 4,102 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brooke House Sixth Form College Kenninghall Road , E5 8BP | - not rated | 4,438 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 | 938 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 | 474 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dania School St David's Church, Westbourne Road , N7 8AB | - not rated | 823 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New River College Secondary Lough Road , N7 8RH | 3out of 4 | 965 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy: the Courtyard Holloway Road , Islington N7 8LT | 3out of 4 | 985 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge Satellite Provision C/O the Bridge School , 251 Hungerford Road N7 9LD | - not rated | 1,178 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Euro | Cafe Euro, 270 Holloway Road | 4 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Costa Coffee, 307 Holloway Road | 57 yd | |
| McDonald's | McDonald's, 280 Holloway Road | 71 yd | |
| Koutoukaki Souvlaki | Koutoukaki Souvlaki, Basement And Ground Floor | 101 yd | |
| Neza Cafe Bar Restaurant | Neza Cafe Bar Restaurant, Basement And Ground Floor | 116 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Islington Sports Bar & Grill | Islington Sports Bar & Grill, 274 Holloway Road | 30 yd | |
| El Comandante Public House | El Comandante Public House, 10 Annette Road | 203 yd | |
| Tollington Public House | Tollington Public House, 115 Hornsey Road | 416 yd | |
| Big Red | Big Red, The Big Red Pub, The Arcade | 635 yd | |
| Cousin's Professional Snooker Club | Cousin's Professional Snooker Club, First And Second Floors | 645 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Getir UK Ltd | Getir UK Ltd, Railway Arch 5 | 120 yd | |
| OA Com Tam | OA Com Tam, Ground Floor | 177 yd | |
| Ministry of Chicken | Ministry of Chicken, Ground Floor Shop | 195 yd | |
| Subway | Subway, Ground and Part First | 203 yd | |
| Sushi Daily@Waitrose | Sushi Daily@Waitrose, 366 Holloway Road | 307 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, 311 Holloway Road | 44 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, Unit 5a | 227 yd | |
| The Co-Operative Food Group | The Co-Operative Food Group, 54 Benwell Road | 295 yd | |
| Waitrose | Waitrose, 366 Holloway Road | 307 yd | |
| Morrisons | Morrisons, 10 Hertslet Road | 475 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Better Gym Holloway 5-7 5-7 HORNSEY STREET | health and fitness suite | 230 yd |
| Arsenal Hub BENWELL ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 274 yd |
| London Metropolitan University (Holloway Campus) Holloway Road | health and fitness suite | 346 yd |
| London Metropolitan University (North Campus Sports Centre) (Closed) 166-220 166-220 HOLLOWAY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 366 yd |
| Arsenal Fc (Emirates Stadium) Hornsey Road | grass pitches | 401 yd |
| Energie Fitness (Highbury) LIVERPOOL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 467 yd |
| Sobell Leisure Centre (Holloway) HORNSEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, ice rinks, squash courts | 626 yd |
| Paradise Park Mackenzie Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 668 yd |
| St Davids Church Hall ST. DAVIDS CHURCH ST. DAVIDS CHURCH WESTBOURNE ROAD | 761 yd | |
| Grafton School EBURNE ROAD | 779 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 | 97.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 82.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 82.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 82.9% |
| 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 | 2.9% |
| Median download speed | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 74.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.