Tollington Road is in London and in Islington district. N7 6PB 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 Tollington Road, London, N7 6PB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N7 6PG, N7 6EX, N7 6DW, N7 6EZ, N7 6DR, N7 6DY, N7 6PD, N7 6DS, N7 6DL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding N7 6PB has a slightly higher male population, with 51.7% 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 | 47.4% | 48.3% | 0.9% | 51.0% | -2.7% |
| Male | 52.6% | 51.7% | -0.9% | 49.0% | 2.7% |
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 6PB, 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 | 64.8% | 70.3% | 5.5% | 37.9% | 32.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 15.2% | 18.3% | 3.1% | 44.2% | -25.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 4.5% | 2.3% | -2.2% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 11.7% | 8% | -3.7% | 9.1% | -1.1% |
| Widowed | 3.4% | 0.7% | -2.7% | 6.1% | -5.4% |
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 | 48.8% | 51.1% | 2.3% | 48.4% | 2.7% |
| Good health | 33.1% | 32.7% | -0.4% | 33.6% | -0.9% |
| Fair health | 9.9% | 9.6% | -0.3% | 12.7% | -3.1% |
| Bad health | 6.5% | 4.5% | -2.0% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 2.1% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
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 6PB this area, 9.7% 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 60.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.5% | 9.7% | -2.8% | 18.2% | -8.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8% | 5.4% | -2.6% | 9.6% | -4.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.9% | 5.4% | -7.5% | 13.4% | -8.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 1.3% | -0.2% | 5.3% | -4.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.5% | 14.7% | 5.2% | 16.9% | -2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 50% | 60.5% | 10.5% | 33.8% | 26.7% |
| Other | 5.7% | 3% | -2.7% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 70.1% 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 | 2% | 0.9% | -1.1% | 1.1% | -0.2% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 2% | 0.3% | -1.7% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 4.1% | 7.4% | 3.3% | 2.5% | 4.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 8.9% | 3.8% | -5.1% | 1.0% | 2.8% |
| Other Black | 6.1% | 2.4% | -3.7% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.4% | 0.9% | -1.5% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.7% | 1.8% | -0.9% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 4.4% | 1.8% | -2.6% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 62.8% | 70.1% | 7.3% | 81.4% | -11.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 1.4% | 5.9% | 4.5% | 1.6% | 4.3% |
In this area, 65.1% 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 | 65.2% | 65.1% | -0.1% | 83.2% | -18.1% |
| European Union | 13.3% | 15.2% | 1.9% | 6.1% | 9.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 2.4% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Africa | 5.5% | 6% | 0.5% | 2.7% | 3.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.8% | 3% | -1.8% | 5.6% | -2.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 8.2% | 6.9% | -1.3% | 1.3% | 5.6% |
| Oceania | 1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 64.2% | 65.1% | 0.9% | 83.2% | -18.1% |
| 10+ Years | 2.7% | 20.9% | 18.2% | 9.8% | 11.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.8% | 4.2% | -0.6% | 2.9% | 1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.2% | 5.4% | -1.8% | 2.2% | 3.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 21.2% | 4.5% | -16.7% | 1.9% | 2.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.7% | 76.7% | 1.0% |
| Ireland | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| France | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 6% | 0.6% | 5.4% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 2.4% | 0.4% | 2.0% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central Asia | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 3.3% | 13.5% | -10.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 54.4% | 37.2% | 17.2% |
| Christian | 26.1% | 46.2% | -20.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Jewish | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Muslim | 4.5% | 6.5% | -2.0% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 11.1% | 6.0% | 5.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Tollington Road was 620.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 398.1% higher than the Arsenal average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Tollington Road has the 3rd highest crime rate of 91 local areas in Arsenal and the 26th highest crime rate of 530 local areas in Islington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 194.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -45.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31B Tollington Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £840,000 | 2022-07-13 | £822,621 |
| 31A Tollington Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £850,000 | 2022-01-28 | £832,414 |
| 51 Tollington Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £915,000 | 2021-04-30 | £977,474 |
| 53 Tollington Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £958,500 | 2020-06-10 | £1,064,186 |
| 25 Tollington Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £50,000 | 2019-10-31 | £51,663 |
N7 6PB area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 10% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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 | 138 |
| Self-Employed | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Retired | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 30 |
| Information and communication | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Education | 21 |
| Other | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| 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 | 1,134 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Margaret McMillan Nursery School Hornsey Rise , N19 3SF | 3out of 4 | 1,919 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 | 2,583 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 | 3,414 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 | 3,736 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakeman Primary School Hornsey Road , Holloway N7 6DU | 3out of 4 | 239 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grafton Primary School Eburne Road , Holloway N7 6AR | 4out of 4 | 300 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Montem Primary School Hornsey Road , N7 7QT | 3out of 4 | 472 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School 68 Georges Road , Holloway N7 8JN | 3out of 4 | 884 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's CofE Primary School Sussex Way , N19 4JF | 3out of 4 | 916 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beacon High Hilldrop Road , N7 0JG | 2out of 4 | 1,130 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Arts and Media School Islington Turle Road , N4 3LS | 3out of 4 | 1,174 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highbury Fields School Highbury Hill , N5 1AR | 4out of 4 | 1,244 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| City of London Academy, Highgate Hill Holland Walk, Duncombe Road , Archway N19 3EU | 3out of 4 | 1,625 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of London Academy Highbury Grove 8 Highbury Grove , Islington N5 2EQ | 1out of 4 | 1,662 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 | 1,498 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , Mill Hill Road NW1 1TR | - not rated | 3,080 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 3,709 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 42 - 43 Queen Square , Camden WC1N 3AQ | - not rated | 4,458 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brooke House Sixth Form College Kenninghall Road , E5 8BP | - not rated | 4,497 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 | 1,314 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 | 816 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dania School St David's Church, Westbourne Road , N7 8AB | - not rated | 1,201 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy: the Courtyard Holloway Road , Islington N7 8LT | 3out of 4 | 1,340 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New River College Secondary Lough Road , N7 8RH | 3out of 4 | 1,345 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 | 1,388 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Viengchan LTD | Viengchan LTD, 115 Hornsey Road | 153 yd | |
| The Resource Cafe | The Resource Cafe, Meeting Room Lewis Suite | 166 yd | |
| Brewbird Cafe@The Resource Centre | Brewbird Cafe@The Resource Centre, 356 Holloway Road | 166 yd | |
| Caffe Nero @ Selby's | Caffe Nero @ Selby's, 384-400 Holloway Road | 206 yd | |
| Jigis Cafateria & Mini Market | Jigis Cafateria & Mini Market, Ground Floor | 237 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tollington Public House | Tollington Public House, 115 Hornsey Road | 153 yd | |
| El Comandante Public House | El Comandante Public House, 10 Annette Road | 232 yd | |
| Enkel Arms | Enkel Arms, 34-36 Seven Sisters Road | 309 yd | |
| Cousin's Professional Snooker Club | Cousin's Professional Snooker Club, First And Second Floors | 335 yd | |
| The Half Way House | The Half Way House, 74 Seven Sisters Road | 336 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sushi Daily@Waitrose | Sushi Daily@Waitrose, 366 Holloway Road | 156 yd | |
| German Doner Kebab | German Doner Kebab, 2 Nags Head Centre | 213 yd | |
| Ministry of Chicken | Ministry of Chicken, Ground Floor Shop | 219 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Domino's Pizza, 92 Hornsey Road | 294 yd | |
| Subway | Subway, Basement And Ground Floor | 307 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose | Waitrose, 366 Holloway Road | 156 yd | |
| Morrisons | Morrisons, 10 Hertslet Road | 160 yd | |
| Iceland Foods | Iceland Foods, Basement And Ground | 318 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, 311 Holloway Road | 402 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 126-130 Seven Sisters Road | 403 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sobell Leisure Centre (Holloway) HORNSEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, ice rinks, squash courts | 334 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Holloway) (Closed) 67-83 67-83 Seven Sisters Road | health and fitness suite | 409 yd |
| Grafton School EBURNE ROAD | 439 yd | |
| Arsenal Fc (Emirates Stadium) Hornsey Road | grass pitches | 514 yd |
| Arsenal Hub BENWELL ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 551 yd |
| Better Gym Holloway 5-7 5-7 HORNSEY STREET | health and fitness suite | 597 yd |
| London Metropolitan University (Holloway Campus) Holloway Road | health and fitness suite | 702 yd |
| London Metropolitan University (North Campus Sports Centre) (Closed) 166-220 166-220 HOLLOWAY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 730 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Holloway Road) Collingwood Business Centre Collingwood Business Centre Mercers Road | health and fitness suite | 737 yd |
| Energie Fitness (Highbury) LIVERPOOL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 843 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 | 181.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.