Hornsey Road is in London and in Islington district. N7 7HJ 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 Hornsey Road, London, N7 7HJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N4 3QX, N19 4HN, N4 3GU, N7 7HE, N4 3PW, N19 4HT, N7 6RY, N7 7HN, N19 4HL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding N7 7HJ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.7% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52% | 52.7% | 0.7% | 51.0% | 1.7% |
| Male | 48% | 47.3% | -0.7% | 49.0% | -1.7% |
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 7HJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 69.5% 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 | 65.7% | 69.5% | 3.8% | 37.9% | 31.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 17.7% | 19.3% | 1.6% | 44.2% | -24.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 5.4% | 2.2% | -3.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 8.3% | 7.3% | -1.0% | 9.1% | -1.8% |
| Widowed | 2.9% | 1.5% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
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 (88.5%) 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 | 51.2% | 58.4% | 7.2% | 48.4% | 10.0% |
| Good health | 33% | 30.1% | -2.9% | 33.6% | -3.5% |
| Fair health | 9.9% | 6.3% | -3.6% | 12.7% | -6.4% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 3.6% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 7HJ this area, 9.9% 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 65.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17% | 9.9% | -7.1% | 18.2% | -8.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.7% | 3.3% | -5.4% | 9.6% | -6.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9% | 4.4% | -4.6% | 13.4% | -9.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.9% | 13.2% | 1.3% | 16.9% | -3.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 43.7% | 65.9% | 22.2% | 33.8% | 32.1% |
| Other | 8.7% | 1.1% | -7.6% | 2.8% | -1.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 61.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.2% | 5.8% | 4.6% | 1.1% | 4.7% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 3.8% | 4.6% | 0.8% | 1.6% | 3.0% |
| Black African | 8.2% | 1.8% | -6.4% | 2.5% | -0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 9.1% | 6.1% | -3.0% | 1.0% | 5.1% |
| Other Black | 8.5% | 2.8% | -5.7% | 0.5% | 2.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 2.4% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4.1% | 0.9% | -3.2% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 4% | 3.1% | 0.8% | 3.2% |
| White | 58.2% | 61.5% | 3.3% | 81.4% | -19.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Arab | 2.6% | 3.7% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 3.1% |
| Other | 0.3% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
In this area, 68.2% 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 | 65.8% | 68.2% | 2.4% | 83.2% | -15.0% |
| European Union | 8.5% | 15.5% | 7.0% | 6.1% | 9.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.2% | 1.8% | -1.4% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Africa | 7.9% | 2.7% | -5.2% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.6% | 7% | 1.4% | 5.6% | 1.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 8.2% | 4.5% | -3.7% | 1.3% | 3.2% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 64.3% | 68.4% | 4.1% | 83.2% | -14.8% |
| 10+ Years | 4.4% | 15.2% | 10.8% | 9.8% | 5.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.2% | 5.8% | -2.4% | 2.9% | 2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.6% | 5.2% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 3.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 17.5% | 5.5% | -12.0% | 1.9% | 3.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.4% | 76.7% | -0.3% |
| Ireland | 3% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| France | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 3.6% | 1.5% | 2.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 5.2% | 13.5% | -8.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.6% | 37.2% | 13.4% |
| Christian | 27.9% | 46.2% | -18.3% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Jewish | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Muslim | 9.4% | 6.5% | 2.9% |
| Not answered | 9.1% | 6.0% | 3.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hornsey Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Arsenal 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 -23.8%.
Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 59% 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 8 Lucena House Hornsey Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2022-09-27 | £429,819 |
| Flat 5 Lucena House Hornsey Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2022-06-01 | £462,075 |
| Flat 1 Lucena House Hornsey Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £473,500 | 2022-05-31 | £447,990 |
| Flat 7 Lucena House Hornsey Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2021-03-19 | £438,181 |
| Flat 9 Lucena House Hornsey Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2018-10-19 | £471,182 |
N7 7HJ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 18% 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 | 135 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Retired | 15 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Education | 21 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Other | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 509 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stroud Green Pre-School Centre Ennis Road , Stroud Green N4 3HD | - not rated | 912 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Margaret McMillan Nursery School Hornsey Rise , Islington N19 3SF | 3out of 4 | 1,151 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 | 2,848 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sherborne Nursery School Priestly House , Athlone Street NW5 4LP | - not rated | 2,934 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mark's CofE Primary School Sussex Way , Islington N19 4JF | 3out of 4 | 206 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Catholic Primary School 55 Tollington Park , N4 3QW | - not rated | 407 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Montem Junior School Hornsey Road , Seven Sisters Road N7 7QT | - not rated | 418 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Montem Infant School Hornsey Road , Seven Sisters Road N7 7QT | - not rated | 418 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Montem Primary School Hornsey Road , N7 7QT | - not rated | 418 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 | 444 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| George Orwell School Turle Road , Tollington Park N4 3LS | - not rated | 444 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 | 979 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Carmel Catholic College for Girls Holland Walk , Duncombe Road N19 3EU | - not rated | 983 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Lift Beacon High Hilldrop Road , Islington N7 0JG | - not rated | 1,506 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 | 811 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , N5 2AG | - not rated | 2,040 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , NW1 1TR | - not rated | 3,711 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tech City College 263-269 City Road , Islington EC1V 1JX | - not rated | 4,369 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The College of Haringey, Enfield and North East London Tottenham Centre , High Road N15 4RU | - not rated | 4,413 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 | 2,094 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 | 492 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcourt Centre Christian School 1-3 Regina Road , Finsbury Park N4 3PT | - not rated | 715 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 | 959 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge Satellite Provision Duncombe Road , N19 3DL | 3out of 4 | 999 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holly Park Montessori School Holly Park Methodist Church , Crouch Hill N4 4BY | - not rated | 1,022 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rusty Thai Kitchen | Rusty Thai Kitchen, 289 Hornsey Road | 40 yd | |
| yeshi Ethiopian Cuisine | yeshi Ethiopian Cuisine, 328 Hornsey Road | 69 yd | |
| The Highly Flavoured Kitchen | Flat 13 Sedgley House Wray Crescent | 129 yd | |
| North Nineteen | North Nineteen, 194-196 Sussex Way | 284 yd | |
| Platform | Platform, Theatre | 345 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sussex Bar | Sussex Bar, 139 Marlborough Road | 496 yd | |
| Corner Flag PH | Corner Flag PH, 472 Hornsey Road | 503 yd | |
| The Eaglet | The Eaglet, Basement and Ground Floor | 523 yd | |
| The Eaglet | The Eaglet, Basement and Ground Floor | 523 yd | |
| The Swimmer At The Grafton Arms Ph | The Swimmer At The Grafton Arms Ph, Eburne Road | 524 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shayana Perfect Fried Chicken | Shayana Perfect Fried Chicken, Ground Floor | 42 yd | |
| Indigo | Indigo, Commercial Unit | 137 yd | |
| New Lee garden | New Lee garden, Ground Floor | 247 yd | |
| Jerk Doner Kebab | Jerk Doner Kebab, Ground Floor, Rizokarpasso Social Club | 369 yd | |
| Top Hong Xiaolin@ The Junction | Top Hong Xiaolin@ The Junction, Unit 3 | 479 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco, Commercial Unit | 40 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 126-130 Seven Sisters Road | 513 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, Part Ground Floor | 575 yd | |
| Co-operative Food Group | Co-operative Food Group, Workshop | 588 yd | |
| Iceland Foods | Iceland Foods, Basement And Ground | 738 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 | 138 yd |
| Wray Crescent Open Space 8B 8B TOLLINGTON PLACE | grass pitches | 330 yd |
| The Factory Fitness And Dance Centre 407-409 407-409 HORNSEY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 378 yd |
| Cornwallis Adventure Playground Cornwallis Road | artificial grass pitch | 411 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Holloway) (Closed) 67-83 67-83 Seven Sisters Road | health and fitness suite | 470 yd |
| London School Of Capoeira Leeds Place | 477 yd | |
| Islington Arts & Media School TURLE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 504 yd |
| Grafton School EBURNE ROAD | 555 yd | |
| Pure Gym (London Holloway Road) Collingwood Business Centre Collingwood Business Centre Mercers Road | health and fitness suite | 616 yd |
| Sobell Leisure Centre (Holloway) HORNSEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, ice rinks, squash courts | 780 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 | 75.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 91.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.