Hornsey Road is in London and in Islington district. N7 7LX 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 Hornsey Road, London, N7 7LX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N7 7LZ, N7 7LT, N7 7LU, N7 7NB, N7 7NA, N7 7NJ, N7 7NG, N7 7NH, N7 7JH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding N7 7LX, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.1% 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 | 48.9% | 54.1% | 5.2% | 51.0% | 3.1% |
| Male | 51.1% | 45.9% | -5.2% | 49.0% | -3.1% |
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 7LX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 60.5% 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 | 51.8% | 60.5% | 8.7% | 37.9% | 22.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 22.6% | 20.5% | -2.1% | 44.2% | -23.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 7.7% | 3.9% | -3.8% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Divorced | 15.9% | 14.1% | -1.8% | 9.1% | 5.0% |
| Widowed | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
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 | 41.6% | 39.8% | -1.8% | 48.4% | -8.6% |
| Good health | 34.4% | 38.3% | 3.9% | 33.6% | 4.7% |
| Fair health | 15.6% | 16% | 0.4% | 12.7% | 3.3% |
| Bad health | 6.5% | 4.8% | -1.7% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 1.1% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.7% | 25.5% | -4.2% | 18.2% | 7.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.3% | 9.3% | -4.0% | 9.6% | -0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.8% | 14.2% | 1.4% | 13.4% | 0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 2% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.8% | 9.8% | -3.0% | 16.9% | -7.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 19% | 36.8% | 17.8% | 33.8% | 3.0% |
| Other | 11.3% | 2.5% | -8.8% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 32.3% 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 | 0% | 5.6% | 5.6% | 1.1% | 4.5% |
| Chinese | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Other Asian | 3.1% | 1.5% | -1.6% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 22.5% | 18.6% | -3.9% | 2.5% | 16.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 7.3% | 4.1% | -3.2% | 1.0% | 3.1% |
| Other Black | 7.6% | 8.9% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 8.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 0.7% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.7% | 1.1% | -1.6% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.9% | 3.7% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 2.9% |
| White | 41.6% | 32.3% | -9.3% | 81.4% | -49.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 4.1% | 3.3% | 0.6% | 3.5% |
| Other | 5% | 14.1% | 9.1% | 1.6% | 12.5% |
In this area, 63% 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 | 55.3% | 63% | 7.7% | 83.2% | -20.2% |
| European Union | 6.5% | 6.7% | 0.2% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 9.2% | 5.6% | -3.6% | 0.8% | 4.8% |
| Africa | 17.2% | 11.9% | -5.3% | 2.7% | 9.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.7% | 8.1% | 2.4% | 5.6% | 2.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.7% | 4.8% | -0.9% | 1.3% | 3.5% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 51.1% | 63% | 11.9% | 83.2% | -20.2% |
| 10+ Years | 3.8% | 30.4% | 26.6% | 9.8% | 20.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.7% | 5.2% | 2.5% | 2.9% | 2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.8% | 1.1% | -7.7% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 33.6% | 0.4% | -33.2% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.5% | 76.7% | 1.8% |
| Ireland | 3.3% | 0.6% | 2.7% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 3.3% | 0.4% | 2.9% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 8.1% | 13.5% | -5.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.8% | 37.2% | -4.4% |
| Christian | 29.5% | 46.2% | -16.7% |
| Buddhist | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Muslim | 29.2% | 6.5% | 22.7% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
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 .

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 39 Lillingston House, 76 Hornsey Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2021-02-26 | £275,324 |
| Flat 12 Lillingston House, 76 Hornsey Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £199,995 | 2014-07-07 | £222,192 |
| Flat 34 Lillingston House, 76 Hornsey Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £111,000 | 2007-08-15 | £175,531 |
| Flat 39 Lillingston House, 76 Hornsey Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2006-07-28 | £223,801 |
| Full-Time Employee | 62 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Retired | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Other | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Education | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| 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 | 1,118 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stroud Green Pre-School Centre Ennis Road , Stroud Green N4 3HD | - not rated | 1,277 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Margaret McMillan Nursery School Hornsey Rise , Islington N19 3SF | 3out of 4 | 2,098 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 | 2,681 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sherborne Nursery School Priestly House , Athlone Street NW5 4LP | - not rated | 3,033 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 | 291 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Montem Junior School Hornsey Road , Seven Sisters Road N7 7QT | - not rated | 536 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Montem Infant School Hornsey Road , Seven Sisters Road N7 7QT | - not rated | 536 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Montem Primary School Hornsey Road , N7 7QT | - not rated | 536 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grafton Primary School Eburne Road , Holloway N7 6AR | 3out of 4 | 660 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 | 902 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Arts and Media School Islington Turle Road , N4 3LS | 3out of 4 | 1,224 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| George Orwell School Turle Road , Tollington Park N4 3LS | - not rated | 1,224 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of London Academy Highbury Grove 8 Highbury Grove , Islington N5 2EQ | 3out of 4 | 1,346 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highbury Grove School 8 Highbury Grove , N5 2EQ | - not rated | 1,346 yd | Community school | 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 | 652 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , N5 2AG | - not rated | 1,130 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , NW1 1TR | - not rated | 3,311 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tech City College 263-269 City Road , Islington EC1V 1JX | - not rated | 3,466 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsway College Gray's Inn Centre , WC1H 8JB | - not rated | 3,765 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 | 1,236 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 | 484 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Metropolitan University 166 - 220 Holloway Road , N7 8DB | - not rated | 692 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of North London 166-220 Holloway Road , N7 8DB | - not rated | 692 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Primrose Independent School Congregational Church , Highbury Quadrant N5 2TE | - not rated | 1,097 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Courtyard Islington Holloway Road , Islington N7 8LT | 3out of 4 | 1,185 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 | 148 yd | |
| Wolkite | Wolkite, 82 Hornsey Road | 183 yd | |
| Highbury Timebank Cafe | Highbury Timebank Cafe, 191 Drayton Park | 303 yd | |
| Delaware North LTD | Delaware North LTD, Arsenal Football Club | 349 yd | |
| Daero Cafe | Daero Cafe, Ground Floor | 372 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tollington Public House | Tollington Public House, 115 Hornsey Road | 148 yd | |
| El Comandante Public House | El Comandante Public House, 10 Annette Road | 283 yd | |
| The Eaglet | The Eaglet, Basement and Ground Floor | 441 yd | |
| The Eaglet | The Eaglet, Basement and Ground Floor | 441 yd | |
| The Half Way House | The Half Way House, 74 Seven Sisters Road | 462 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | Domino's Pizza, 92 Hornsey Road | 154 yd | |
| Aunty's Express | Aunty's Express, Ground Floor Left | 418 yd | |
| Ministry of Chicken | Ministry of Chicken, Ground Floor Shop | 433 yd | |
| Sushi Daily@Waitrose | Sushi Daily@Waitrose, 366 Holloway Road | 433 yd | |
| Small Town Roosterz (Holloway) | Small Town Roosterz (Holloway), Commercial Unit | 465 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose | Waitrose, 366 Holloway Road | 433 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 126-130 Seven Sisters Road | 441 yd | |
| Morrisons | Morrisons, 10 Hertslet Road | 449 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, 311 Holloway Road | 524 yd | |
| The Co-Operative Food Group | The Co-Operative Food Group, 54 Benwell Road | 528 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sobell Leisure Centre (Holloway) HORNSEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, ice rinks, squash courts | 181 yd |
| Arsenal Fc (Emirates Stadium) Hornsey Road | grass pitches | 340 yd |
| Arsenal Hub BENWELL ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 491 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Holloway) (Closed) 67-83 67-83 Seven Sisters Road | health and fitness suite | 524 yd |
| Arsenal Sports Centre (Closed) Arsenal Stadium Arsenal Stadium Avenell Road | grass pitches | 646 yd |
| Fitness First (London Highbury) EASTSTAND EASTSTAND HIGHBURY STADIUM SQUARE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 653 yd |
| Grafton School EBURNE ROAD | 664 yd | |
| London Metropolitan University (Holloway Campus) Holloway Road | health and fitness suite | 694 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Finsbury Park) ISLEDON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 708 yd |
| Better Gym Holloway 5-7 5-7 HORNSEY STREET | health and fitness suite | 710 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 | 75.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 111.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.