Queensland Road is in London and in Islington district. N7 7BY is located in the Arsenal electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Islington North. This postcode has been in use since 2014-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Queensland Road, London, N7 7BY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N7 7DF, N7 7BW, N7 7BA, N7 7GA, N7 7BB, N7 7FE, N7 7AT, N7 7BP, N7 7BS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding N7 7BY has a slightly higher male population, with 50.8% 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 | 49.9% | 49.2% | -0.7% | 51.0% | -1.8% |
| Male | 50.1% | 50.8% | 0.7% | 49.0% | 1.8% |
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 7BY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 65.9% 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 | 69.6% | 65.9% | -3.7% | 37.9% | 28.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 21.6% | 24.8% | 3.2% | 44.2% | -19.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 1.3% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 5.6% | 4% | -1.6% | 9.1% | -5.1% |
| Widowed | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
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 (97.7%) 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 | 62.7% | 66.5% | 3.8% | 48.4% | 18.1% |
| Good health | 29.3% | 31.2% | 1.9% | 33.6% | -2.4% |
| Fair health | 6.9% | 1.9% | -5.0% | 12.7% | -10.8% |
| Bad health | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 4.0% | -3.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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.
In the area around N7 7BY this area, 2.3% 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 87.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 3.4% | 2.3% | -1.1% | 18.2% | -15.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5% | 0.5% | -4.5% | 9.6% | -9.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6% | 1.4% | -4.6% | 13.4% | -12.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 5.3% | -5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.9% | 6.3% | -2.6% | 16.9% | -10.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 71% | 87.4% | 16.4% | 33.8% | 53.6% |
| Other | 5.2% | 2.3% | -2.9% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 2.5% | 1.9% | -0.6% | 3.1% | -1.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 7.8% | 5.2% | -2.6% | 1.6% | 3.6% |
| Black African | 7.4% | 0% | -7.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 4% | 1.1% | -2.9% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Other Black | 1.6% | 0.4% | -1.2% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 3% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.3% | 0.4% | -0.9% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 5.1% | 2.6% | -2.5% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| White | 65.3% | 79.5% | 14.2% | 81.4% | -1.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.3% | 3% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
In this area, 68.3% 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 | 66.2% | 68.3% | 2.1% | 83.2% | -14.9% |
| European Union | 6.5% | 15.8% | 9.3% | 6.1% | 9.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 2.3% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Africa | 10.8% | 0.4% | -10.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.4% | 5.7% | -1.7% | 5.6% | 0.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.9% | 3.8% | -1.1% | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Oceania | 3.6% | 3.8% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 64% | 68% | 4.0% | 83.2% | -15.2% |
| 10+ Years | 4.5% | 16.5% | 12.0% | 9.8% | 6.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 6% | 6.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | 3.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 13.7% | 7.5% | -6.2% | 2.2% | 5.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.8% | 1.5% | -10.3% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.4% | 76.7% | -2.3% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Spain | 4.2% | 0.4% | 3.8% |
| Poland | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.2% |
| Other Europe | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Middle East | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 1.9% | 0.1% | 1.8% |
| No passport held | 3.4% | 13.5% | -10.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 63.3% | 37.2% | 26.1% |
| Christian | 22.7% | 46.2% | -23.5% |
| Jewish | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 2.7% | 6.5% | -3.8% |
| Sikh | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Not answered | 7.6% | 6.0% | 1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Queensland Road was 126.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 1.1% higher than the Arsenal average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Queensland Road has the 39th lowest crime rate of 91 local areas in Arsenal and the 240th lowest crime rate of 530 local areas in Islington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 44.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 0.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 21 1 Queensland Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £156,000 | 2024-12-06 | £150,840 |
| Flat 57 1 Queensland Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £209,000 | 2023-07-11 | £203,473 |
| Flat 62 1 Queensland Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2023-05-31 | £198,422 |
| Flat 49 1 Queensland Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2022-12-22 | £356,770 |
| Flat 54 1 Queensland Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £308,750 | 2019-10-23 | £319,020 |
N7 7BY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 158 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Retired | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 108 |
| Education | 71 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 66 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 51 |
| Information and communication | 37 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Other | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| 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 | 1,534 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 | 2,268 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Margaret McMillan Nursery School Hornsey Rise , N19 3SF | 3out of 4 | 2,453 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 | 3,173 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 3,543 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 | 484 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Drayton Park Primary School Arvon Road , N5 1PJ | 3out of 4 | 506 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pakeman Primary School Hornsey Road , Holloway N7 6DU | 3out of 4 | 620 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grafton Primary School Eburne Road , Holloway N7 6AR | 4out of 4 | 863 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Montem Primary School Hornsey Road , N7 7QT | 3out of 4 | 910 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 | 740 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| City of London Academy Highbury Grove 8 Highbury Grove , Islington N5 2EQ | 1out of 4 | 1,121 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon High Hilldrop Road , N7 0JG | 2out of 4 | 1,420 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Arts and Media School Islington Turle Road , N4 3LS | 3out of 4 | 1,625 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Camden School for Girls Sandall Road , NW5 2DB | 4out of 4 | 2,030 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 | 1,018 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , Mill Hill Road NW1 1TR | - not rated | 2,957 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 3,344 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 42 - 43 Queen Square , Camden WC1N 3AQ | - not rated | 4,107 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brooke House Sixth Form College Kenninghall Road , E5 8BP | - not rated | 4,155 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 | 816 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 | 276 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy: the Courtyard Holloway Road , Islington N7 8LT | 3out of 4 | 793 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dania School St David's Church, Westbourne Road , N7 8AB | - not rated | 800 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New River College Secondary Lough Road , N7 8RH | 3out of 4 | 880 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Samuel Rhodes MLD School 11 Highbury New Park , N5 2EG | 4out of 4 | 1,176 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benwell KItchen | Benwell KItchen, 54A Benwell Road | 52 yd | |
| Xiang Impressions | Xiang Impressions, 117 Benwell Road | 77 yd | |
| Mr Biggs Carribean Food | Mr Biggs Carribean Food, Ground Floor at 35 | 121 yd | |
| DNC LTD@emirates | DNC LTD@emirates, Emirates Stadium | 123 yd | |
| Little Wonder Cafe | Little Wonder Cafe, 46-50 Hornsey Road | 138 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Islington Sports Bar & Grill | Islington Sports Bar & Grill, 274 Holloway Road | 320 yd | |
| El Comandante Public House | El Comandante Public House, 10 Annette Road | 332 yd | |
| The Drayton Park Public House | The Drayton Park Public House, 66 Drayton Park | 362 yd | |
| Highbury Library | Highbury Library, Ground Floor | 364 yd | |
| Tollington Public House | Tollington Public House, 115 Hornsey Road | 514 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| OA Com Tam | OA Com Tam, Ground Floor | 209 yd | |
| Subway | Subway, Ground and Part First | 209 yd | |
| Pizza Delizie | Pizza Delizie, Ground Floor | 270 yd | |
| Bam! | Bam!, Ground Floor | 286 yd | |
| Getir UK Ltd | Getir UK Ltd, Railway Arch 5 | 290 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Operative Food Group | The Co-Operative Food Group, 54 Benwell Road | 37 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 71 Drayton Park | 322 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, 311 Holloway Road | 325 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, Unit 5a | 378 yd | |
| Waitrose | Waitrose, 366 Holloway Road | 558 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Arsenal Hub BENWELL ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 22 yd |
| Arsenal Fc (Emirates Stadium) Hornsey Road | grass pitches | 208 yd |
| London Metropolitan University (Holloway Campus) Holloway Road | health and fitness suite | 215 yd |
| London Metropolitan University (North Campus Sports Centre) (Closed) 166-220 166-220 HOLLOWAY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 253 yd |
| Better Gym Holloway 5-7 5-7 HORNSEY STREET | health and fitness suite | 381 yd |
| Energie Fitness (Highbury) LIVERPOOL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 389 yd |
| Highbury Fields School HIGHBURY HILL | 610 yd | |
| Paradise Park Mackenzie Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 659 yd |
| Sobell Leisure Centre (Holloway) HORNSEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, ice rinks, squash courts | 672 yd |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy LIVERPOOL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 743 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 | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 209.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 194.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.