Sussex Way is in London and in Islington district. N7 6RU is located in the Tollington electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Islington North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Sussex Way, London, N7 6RU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N7 6RR, N7 6RZ, N7 6RX, N7 6BS, N7 7RA, N7 6RY, N7 6JJ, N7 6RP, N7 6BP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around N7 6RU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.2% | 51.1% | -1.1% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 47.8% | 48.9% | 1.1% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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 6RU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 59.3% 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 | 63.5% | 59.3% | -4.2% | 37.9% | 21.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26% | 28.8% | 2.8% | 44.2% | -15.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.1% | 1.8% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 1.6% | -2.3% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 2.9% | 5% | 2.1% | 9.1% | -4.1% |
| Widowed | 3.7% | 3.2% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
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 (89.2%) 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 | 56.9% | 59.4% | 2.5% | 48.4% | 11.0% |
| Good health | 28.6% | 29.8% | 1.2% | 33.6% | -3.8% |
| Fair health | 9.6% | 7.3% | -2.3% | 12.7% | -5.4% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 2.9% | -1.3% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 6RU this area, 9.8% 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 64.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.4% | 9.8% | 0.4% | 18.2% | -8.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.7% | 4.5% | -0.2% | 9.6% | -5.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.3% | 7.7% | 0.4% | 13.4% | -5.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 5.3% | -2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.8% | 10.3% | -0.5% | 16.9% | -6.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 57.7% | 64.9% | 7.2% | 33.8% | 31.1% |
| Other | 8.9% | 0.3% | -8.6% | 2.8% | -2.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 71.5% 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 | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 3.1% | 1.8% | 3.1% | 0.0% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Black African | 2.9% | 6% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 3.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.7% | 2.9% | 0.2% | 1.0% | 1.9% |
| Other Black | 4.2% | 1.1% | -3.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.2% | 3.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 3.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.1% | 0.2% | -0.9% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 2% | 2.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| White | 75.9% | 71.5% | -4.4% | 81.4% | -9.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 2.7% | 3.5% | 0.8% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
In this area, 62.2% 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 | 67.6% | 62.2% | -5.4% | 83.2% | -21.0% |
| European Union | 12.3% | 18% | 5.7% | 6.1% | 11.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 4.5% | 1.1% | -3.4% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 4.9% | 5.5% | 0.6% | 2.7% | 2.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.2% | 5.7% | 1.5% | 5.6% | 0.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.6% | 3.7% | -1.9% | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 3.3% | 2.4% | 0.3% | 3.0% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 65% | 62.3% | -2.7% | 83.2% | -20.9% |
| 10+ Years | 4% | 20.9% | 16.9% | 9.8% | 11.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.9% | 6.8% | -0.1% | 2.9% | 3.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.8% | 5.1% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 18.3% | 4.8% | -13.5% | 1.9% | 2.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.3% | 76.7% | -4.4% |
| Ireland | 3.1% | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| France | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| Germany | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 3.5% | 0.6% | 2.9% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Spain | 2.2% | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 2.6% | 0.1% | 2.5% |
| No passport held | 2.6% | 13.5% | -10.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.2% | 37.2% | 11.0% |
| Christian | 39.2% | 46.2% | -7.0% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Jewish | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 3.5% | 6.5% | -3.0% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sussex Way was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Finsbury Park average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -84.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 2 133 Sussex Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2025-10-30 | £369,828 |
| 81 Sussex Way, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,410,000 | 2025-10-13 | £1,378,550 |
| 65 Sussex Way, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £975,000 | 2025-06-12 | £917,442 |
| 99 Sussex Way, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,092,500 | 2025-03-28 | £1,144,731 |
| 87 Sussex Way, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,090,000 | 2024-10-09 | £1,099,406 |
N7 6RU area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 16% 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 | 184 |
| Self-Employed | 50 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Other | 15 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 52 |
| Human health and social work activities | 36 |
| Information and communication | 34 |
| Education | 32 |
| Other | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 19 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| 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 | 647 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stroud Green Pre-School Centre Ennis Road , Stroud Green N4 3HD | - not rated | 1,023 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Margaret McMillan Nursery School Hornsey Rise , Islington N19 3SF | 3out of 4 | 1,327 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sherborne Nursery School Priestly House , Athlone Street NW5 4LP | - not rated | 2,822 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands Park Nursery School and Childrens Centre Woodlands Park Road , Tottenham N15 3SD | 4out of 4 | 2,996 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montem Junior School Hornsey Road , Seven Sisters Road N7 7QT | - not rated | 293 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Montem Infant School Hornsey Road , Seven Sisters Road N7 7QT | - not rated | 293 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Montem Primary School Hornsey Road , N7 7QT | - not rated | 293 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's CofE Primary School Sussex Way , Islington N19 4JF | 3out of 4 | 334 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grafton Primary School Eburne Road , Holloway N7 6AR | 3out of 4 | 380 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 | 620 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| George Orwell School Turle Road , Tollington Park N4 3LS | - not rated | 620 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of London Academy, Highgate Hill Holland Walk, Duncombe Road , Archway N19 3EU | 3out of 4 | 1,099 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Carmel Catholic College for Girls Holland Walk , Duncombe Road N19 3EU | - not rated | 1,099 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Lift Beacon High Hilldrop Road , Islington N7 0JG | - not rated | 1,361 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 | 622 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , N5 2AG | - not rated | 1,913 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , NW1 1TR | - not rated | 3,537 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tech City College 263-269 City Road , Islington EC1V 1JX | - not rated | 4,187 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 4,284 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 | 1,910 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 | 321 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcourt Centre Christian School 1-3 Regina Road , Finsbury Park N4 3PT | - not rated | 885 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Yerbury Class Base (North) C/O Yerbury School , Foxham Road N19 4RR | - not rated | 926 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New River College KS3 Lough Road , N7 8RH | - not rated | 1,111 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge Satellite Provision Duncombe Road , N19 3DL | 3out of 4 | 1,119 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| yeshi Ethiopian Cuisine | yeshi Ethiopian Cuisine, 328 Hornsey Road | 134 yd | |
| Rusty Thai Kitchen | Rusty Thai Kitchen, 289 Hornsey Road | 159 yd | |
| Platform | Platform, Theatre | 210 yd | |
| The Highly Flavoured Kitchen | Flat 13 Sedgley House Wray Crescent | 308 yd | |
| Croissant d'or | Croissant d'or, 65 Seven Sisters Road | 341 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Swimmer At The Grafton Arms Ph | The Swimmer At The Grafton Arms Ph, Eburne Road | 339 yd | |
| The Eaglet | The Eaglet, Basement and Ground Floor | 360 yd | |
| The Eaglet | The Eaglet, Basement and Ground Floor | 360 yd | |
| The Half Way House | The Half Way House, 74 Seven Sisters Road | 364 yd | |
| Enkel Arms | Enkel Arms, 34-36 Seven Sisters Road | 407 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shayana Perfect Fried Chicken | Shayana Perfect Fried Chicken, Ground Floor | 154 yd | |
| Indigo | Indigo, Commercial Unit | 315 yd | |
| Top Hong Xiaolin@ The Junction | Top Hong Xiaolin@ The Junction, Unit 3 | 317 yd | |
| Sushi Juno@ the Junction | Sushi Juno@ the Junction, Unit 2A | 324 yd | |
| Small Town Roosterz (Holloway) | Small Town Roosterz (Holloway), Commercial Unit | 369 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco, Commercial Unit | 174 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 126-130 Seven Sisters Road | 361 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, Part Ground Floor | 458 yd | |
| Iceland Foods | Iceland Foods, Basement And Ground | 547 yd | |
| Co-operative Food Group | Co-operative Food Group, Workshop | 590 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 | 265 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Holloway) (Closed) 67-83 67-83 Seven Sisters Road | health and fitness suite | 291 yd |
| Grafton School EBURNE ROAD | 367 yd | |
| Pure Gym (London Holloway Road) Collingwood Business Centre Collingwood Business Centre Mercers Road | health and fitness suite | 485 yd |
| Cornwallis Adventure Playground Cornwallis Road | artificial grass pitch | 495 yd |
| Wray Crescent Open Space 8B 8B TOLLINGTON PLACE | grass pitches | 517 yd |
| The Factory Fitness And Dance Centre 407-409 407-409 HORNSEY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 546 yd |
| London School Of Capoeira Leeds Place | 632 yd | |
| Sobell Leisure Centre (Holloway) HORNSEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, ice rinks, squash courts | 640 yd |
| Islington Arts & Media School TURLE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 679 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 | 95.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 95.7% |
| 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 | 79.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 117.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.