Holloway Road is in London and in Islington district. N7 6QA 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 Holloway Road, London, N7 6QA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N7 6QF, N7 0RN, N7 6AH, N7 0RY, N7 6AG, N7 6PJ, N7 6PH, N7 0RX, N7 6AJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around N7 6QA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.4% | 51.3% | 1.9% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 50.6% | 48.7% | -1.9% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
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 6QA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 70.7% 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 | 71.3% | 70.7% | -0.6% | 37.9% | 32.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 16.4% | 16% | -0.4% | 44.2% | -28.2% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Separated | 3% | 2.2% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 6.9% | 5.4% | -1.5% | 9.1% | -3.7% |
| Widowed | 2.4% | 3.5% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
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 (85.8%) 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 | 50.8% | 49.5% | -1.3% | 48.4% | 1.1% |
| Good health | 34.9% | 36.3% | 1.4% | 33.6% | 2.7% |
| Fair health | 9.8% | 10.3% | 0.5% | 12.7% | -2.4% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 2.9% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 61%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.7% | 12.2% | -1.5% | 18.2% | -6.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.8% | 5.4% | -2.4% | 9.6% | -4.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 5.7% | 4.9% | -0.8% | 13.4% | -8.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 5.3% | -3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.4% | 11.9% | -1.5% | 16.9% | -5.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 49.3% | 61% | 11.7% | 33.8% | 27.2% |
| Other | 10.1% | 2.4% | -7.7% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 61.4% 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 | 1.7% | 0.2% | -1.5% | 1.1% | -0.9% |
| Chinese | 2% | 2.2% | 0.2% | 0.7% | 1.5% |
| Indian | 3.6% | 3.4% | -0.2% | 3.1% | 0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 3.6% | 2.7% | -0.9% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
| Black African | 4.5% | 3.9% | -0.6% | 2.5% | 1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.1% | 3.4% | 0.3% | 1.0% | 2.4% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 2.4% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.5% | 3.7% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 2.8% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 3.2% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| White | 68.2% | 61.4% | -6.8% | 81.4% | -20.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 5.3% | 9.5% | 4.2% | 1.6% | 7.9% |
In this area, just 45.7% 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 | 57.5% | 45.7% | -11.8% | 83.2% | -37.5% |
| European Union | 15.1% | 28.9% | 13.8% | 6.1% | 22.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 5.9% | 3.7% | -2.2% | 0.8% | 2.9% |
| Africa | 5.6% | 4.4% | -1.2% | 2.7% | 1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.1% | 7.3% | -0.8% | 5.6% | 1.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.3% | 7.6% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 6.3% |
| Oceania | 2.5% | 2.2% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 45.7% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 20.7% 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 | 53.4% | 45.6% | -7.8% | 83.2% | -37.6% |
| 10+ Years | 9.8% | 20.7% | 10.9% | 9.8% | 10.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.7% | 16.1% | 7.4% | 2.9% | 13.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.9% | 11.5% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 9.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 19.3% | 6.1% | -13.2% | 1.9% | 4.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 52.9% | 76.7% | -23.8% |
| Ireland | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| France | 2.9% | 0.3% | 2.6% |
| Germany | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 3.9% | 0.6% | 3.3% |
| Portugal | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Spain | 6.6% | 0.4% | 6.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Romania | 3.2% | 0.9% | 2.3% |
| Other EU countries | 7% | 1.5% | 5.5% |
| Turkey | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North Africa | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Oceania | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| No passport held | 4.6% | 13.5% | -8.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.6% | 37.2% | 7.4% |
| Christian | 34.2% | 46.2% | -12.0% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 2.5% | 1.7% | 0.8% |
| Jewish | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 6.2% | 6.5% | -0.3% |
| Other religion | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Not answered | 8.1% | 6.0% | 2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Holloway Road was 1636.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 377.3% higher than the Finsbury Park average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Holloway Road has the highest crime rate of 51 local areas in Finsbury Park and the 7th highest crime rate of 530 local areas in Islington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 327.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -34.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 456 Holloway Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2023-12-06 | £144,337 |
| Flat 1A First Floor Flat 448 - 450 Holloway Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £495,000 | 2022-03-10 | £482,382 |
| Flat 1B, First Floor Flat 448 - 450 Holloway Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £495,000 | 2022-03-10 | £482,382 |
| 448 Holloway Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £1,550,000 | 2022-02-11 | £1,528,472 |
| 452 Holloway Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £1,380,000 | 2021-11-05 | £1,311,396 |
N7 6QA area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 11% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in N7 6QA 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 | 149 |
| Self-Employed | 53 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 21 |
| Unemployed | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Other | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 36 |
| Information and communication | 32 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Education | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| 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 | 1,166 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Margaret McMillan Nursery School Hornsey Rise , N19 3SF | 3out of 4 | 1,789 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 | 2,612 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 | 3,500 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 3,928 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grafton Primary School Eburne Road , Holloway N7 6AR | 4out of 4 | 163 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pakeman Primary School Hornsey Road , Holloway N7 6DU | 3out of 4 | 446 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Montem Primary School Hornsey Road , N7 7QT | 3out of 4 | 555 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's CofE Primary School Sussex Way , N19 4JF | 3out of 4 | 801 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tufnell Park Primary School 31 Carleton Road , N7 0HJ | 3out of 4 | 850 yd | Community 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 | 924 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Arts and Media School Islington Turle Road , N4 3LS | 3out of 4 | 1,161 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of London Academy, Highgate Hill Holland Walk, Duncombe Road , Archway N19 3EU | 3out of 4 | 1,437 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Highbury Fields School Highbury Hill , N5 1AR | 4out of 4 | 1,501 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Acland Burghley School Burghley Road , NW5 1UJ | 3out of 4 | 1,619 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,760 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , Mill Hill Road NW1 1TR | - not rated | 3,007 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 3,754 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 42 - 43 Queen Square , Camden WC1N 3AQ | - not rated | 4,490 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brooke House Sixth Form College Kenninghall Road , E5 8BP | - not rated | 4,756 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 | 1,473 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 | 1,020 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge Satellite Provision C/O the Bridge School , 251 Hungerford Road N7 9LD | - not rated | 1,300 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge School 251 Hungerford Road , N7 9LD | 4out of 4 | 1,300 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dania School St David's Church, Westbourne Road , N7 8AB | - not rated | 1,314 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New River College Secondary Lough Road , N7 8RH | 3out of 4 | 1,484 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheatmeals | Cheatmeals, Commercial Unit | 77 yd | |
| Caffe Nero @ Selby's | Caffe Nero @ Selby's, 384-400 Holloway Road | 84 yd | |
| Cafe Azuma | Cafe Azuma, Shop | 90 yd | |
| Avva Cuppa?! | Avva Cuppa?!, Unit 2, Nags Head Covered Market | 124 yd | |
| Tao's Chopsticks Chinese Food | Tao's Chopsticks Chinese Food, Unit 1 and 1A, Nags Head Covered Market | 124 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cousin's Professional Snooker Club | Cousin's Professional Snooker Club, First And Second Floors | 99 yd | |
| Big Red | Big Red, The Big Red Pub, The Arcade | 115 yd | |
| Enkel Arms | Enkel Arms, 34-36 Seven Sisters Road | 205 yd | |
| The Hercules | The Hercules, 504 Holloway Road | 277 yd | |
| The Swimmer At The Grafton Arms Ph | The Swimmer At The Grafton Arms Ph, Eburne Road | 285 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| German Doner Kebab | German Doner Kebab, 2 Nags Head Centre | 53 yd | |
| Clock Lounge | Clock Lounge, Ground Floor | 69 yd | |
| Panzo Pizza | Panzo Pizza, Commercial Unit, The Arcade | 112 yd | |
| Jackies Top Taste Carribbean Kitchen | Jackies Top Taste Carribbean Kitchen, Unit 8, Nags Head Covered Market | 124 yd | |
| Subway | Subway, Basement And Ground Floor | 169 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Foods | Iceland Foods, Basement And Ground | 62 yd | |
| Morrisons | Morrisons, 10 Hertslet Road | 106 yd | |
| Waitrose | Waitrose, 366 Holloway Road | 242 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 126-130 Seven Sisters Road | 440 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, Part Ground Floor | 533 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Grafton School EBURNE ROAD | 243 yd | |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Holloway) (Closed) 67-83 67-83 Seven Sisters Road | health and fitness suite | 365 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Holloway Road) Collingwood Business Centre Collingwood Business Centre Mercers Road | health and fitness suite | 489 yd |
| Sobell Leisure Centre (Holloway) HORNSEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, ice rinks, squash courts | 527 yd |
| St George'S Church And Centre CRAYFORD ROAD | 682 yd | |
| Better Gym Holloway 5-7 5-7 HORNSEY STREET | health and fitness suite | 716 yd |
| Arsenal Fc (Emirates Stadium) Hornsey Road | grass pitches | 774 yd |
| Arsenal Hub BENWELL ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 778 yd |
| St Mark'S Primary School ST MARK'S PRIMARY SCHOOL ST MARK'S PRIMARY SCHOOL SUSSEX WAY | artificial grass pitch | 828 yd |
| London Metropolitan University (Holloway Campus) Holloway Road | health and fitness suite | 894 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 | 69.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 69.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 69.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 69.2% |
| 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 | 25.6% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 116 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.