Hornsey Road is in London and in Islington district. N7 7NE 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 7NE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N7 7NE, N7 7NN, N7 7NB, N7 7NA, N7 7NL, N7 6DG, N7 7NJ, N7 6DJ, N7 7LX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding N7 7NE, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.5% 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% | 54.5% | 5.6% | 51.0% | 3.5% |
| Male | 51.1% | 45.5% | -5.6% | 49.0% | -3.5% |
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 7NE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 62.4% 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 | 46.9% | 62.4% | 15.5% | 37.9% | 24.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.1% | 20.8% | -9.3% | 44.2% | -23.4% |
| Separated | 5.1% | 3.5% | -1.6% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 14.8% | 9.9% | -4.9% | 9.1% | 0.8% |
| Widowed | 3.1% | 3.5% | 0.4% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 48.5% | 58.8% | 10.3% | 48.4% | 10.4% |
| Good health | 31.4% | 22% | -9.4% | 33.6% | -11.6% |
| Fair health | 12.9% | 8.6% | -4.3% | 12.7% | -4.1% |
| Bad health | 5.7% | 8.9% | 3.2% | 4.0% | 4.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.9% | 16.4% | -4.5% | 18.2% | -1.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.7% | 11.9% | 1.2% | 9.6% | 2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.3% | 11.9% | -2.4% | 13.4% | -1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 5% | 3.5% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.7% | 12.9% | 2.2% | 16.9% | -4.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.5% | 35.8% | 12.3% | 33.8% | 2.0% |
| Other | 18.4% | 6% | -12.4% | 2.8% | 3.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 33.4% 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 | 3.8% | 3.8% | 0.0% | 1.1% | 2.7% |
| Chinese | 1.5% | 1.4% | -0.1% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 2.3% | 0.7% | -1.6% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 30.3% | 30% | -0.3% | 2.5% | 27.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.5% | 2.8% | -1.7% | 1.0% | 1.8% |
| Other Black | 9.8% | 3.1% | -6.7% | 0.5% | 2.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 2.4% | 2.0% | 0.4% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 4.9% | 3.8% | 0.9% | 4.0% |
| Mixed Other | 3.4% | 3.1% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| White | 33.3% | 33.4% | 0.1% | 81.4% | -48.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Arab | 1.1% | 2.1% | 1.0% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Other | 7.2% | 10.1% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 8.5% |
In this area, 55.7% 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 | 59.1% | 55.7% | -3.4% | 83.2% | -27.5% |
| European Union | 4.5% | 12.4% | 7.9% | 6.1% | 6.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 6.1% | 5.2% | -0.9% | 0.8% | 4.4% |
| Africa | 23.5% | 19.2% | -4.3% | 2.7% | 16.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3% | 4.1% | 1.1% | 5.6% | -1.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.4% | 3.4% | 0.0% | 1.3% | 2.1% |
| 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 | 55.7% | 55.7% | 0.0% | 83.2% | -27.5% |
| 10+ Years | 2.7% | 33% | 30.3% | 9.8% | 23.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.3% | 5.8% | 0.5% | 2.9% | 2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.7% | 3.8% | -1.9% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 30.7% | 1.7% | -29.0% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.2% | 76.7% | -5.5% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Germany | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Spain | 4.5% | 0.4% | 4.1% |
| Poland | 2.7% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 9.2% | 13.5% | -4.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 19.3% | 37.2% | -17.9% |
| Christian | 41.7% | 46.2% | -4.5% |
| Buddhist | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Muslim | 27.2% | 6.5% | 20.7% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 8.3% | 6.0% | 2.3% |
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 95 Citizen House, 72 Hornsey Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2018-10-31 | £261,768 |
| Flat 91 Citizen House, 72 Hornsey Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £175,500 | 2013-04-11 | £246,044 |
| Flat 77 Citizen House, 72 Hornsey Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £142,000 | 2011-09-02 | £214,392 |
| Flat 68 Citizen House, 72 Hornsey Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2008-11-14 | £229,167 |
| Flat 101 Citizen House, 72 Hornsey Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2006-10-02 | £260,376 |
N7 7NE area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Full-Time Employee | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Retired | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Education | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 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 | 1,242 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stroud Green Pre-School Centre Ennis Road , Stroud Green N4 3HD | - not rated | 1,401 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Margaret McMillan Nursery School Hornsey Rise , Islington N19 3SF | 3out of 4 | 2,204 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 | 2,560 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sherborne Nursery School Priestly House , Athlone Street NW5 4LP | - not rated | 2,987 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 | 374 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Montem Junior School Hornsey Road , Seven Sisters Road N7 7QT | - not rated | 643 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Montem Infant School Hornsey Road , Seven Sisters Road N7 7QT | - not rated | 643 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Montem Primary School Hornsey Road , N7 7QT | - not rated | 643 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grafton Primary School Eburne Road , Holloway N7 6AR | 3out of 4 | 706 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 | 829 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| City of London Academy Highbury Grove 8 Highbury Grove , Islington N5 2EQ | 3out of 4 | 1,263 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highbury Grove School 8 Highbury Grove , N5 2EQ | - not rated | 1,263 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Arts and Media School Islington Turle Road , N4 3LS | 3out of 4 | 1,343 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| George Orwell School Turle Road , Tollington Park N4 3LS | - not rated | 1,343 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 654 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , N5 2AG | - not rated | 1,074 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , NW1 1TR | - not rated | 3,208 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tech City College 263-269 City Road , Islington EC1V 1JX | - not rated | 3,346 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsway College Gray's Inn Centre , WC1H 8JB | - not rated | 3,641 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 | 1,110 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 | 567 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of North London 166-220 Holloway Road , N7 8DB | - not rated | 567 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| London Meridian Primary and Secondary School 67-83 Seven Sisters Road , Holloway N7 6BU | - not rated | 572 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lough Road Class Base (Central) Lough Road , N7 8RH | - not rated | 1,063 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Courtyard Islington Holloway Road , Islington N7 8LT | 3out of 4 | 1,064 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wolkite | Wolkite, 82 Hornsey Road | 59 yd | |
| Viengchan LTD | Viengchan LTD, 115 Hornsey Road | 174 yd | |
| DNC LTD@emirates | DNC LTD@emirates, Emirates Stadium | 315 yd | |
| Mr Biggs Carribean Food | Mr Biggs Carribean Food, Ground Floor at 35 | 321 yd | |
| Xiang Impressions | Xiang Impressions, 117 Benwell Road | 322 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tollington Public House | Tollington Public House, 115 Hornsey Road | 174 yd | |
| El Comandante Public House | El Comandante Public House, 10 Annette Road | 183 yd | |
| Islington Sports Bar & Grill | Islington Sports Bar & Grill, 274 Holloway Road | 366 yd | |
| The Eaglet | The Eaglet, Basement and Ground Floor | 534 yd | |
| The Eaglet | The Eaglet, Basement and Ground Floor | 534 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | Domino's Pizza, 92 Hornsey Road | 29 yd | |
| Ministry of Chicken | Ministry of Chicken, Ground Floor Shop | 360 yd | |
| Sushi Daily@Waitrose | Sushi Daily@Waitrose, 366 Holloway Road | 391 yd | |
| OA Com Tam | OA Com Tam, Ground Floor | 466 yd | |
| Getir UK Ltd | Getir UK Ltd, Railway Arch 5 | 473 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose | Waitrose, 366 Holloway Road | 391 yd | |
| The Co-Operative Food Group | The Co-Operative Food Group, 54 Benwell Road | 405 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, 311 Holloway Road | 414 yd | |
| Morrisons | Morrisons, 10 Hertslet Road | 455 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 71 Drayton Park | 468 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Arsenal Fc (Emirates Stadium) Hornsey Road | grass pitches | 241 yd |
| Sobell Leisure Centre (Holloway) HORNSEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, ice rinks, squash courts | 302 yd |
| Arsenal Hub BENWELL ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 368 yd |
| London Metropolitan University (Holloway Campus) Holloway Road | health and fitness suite | 568 yd |
| Better Gym Holloway 5-7 5-7 HORNSEY STREET | health and fitness suite | 593 yd |
| London Metropolitan University (North Campus Sports Centre) (Closed) 166-220 166-220 HOLLOWAY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 604 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Holloway) (Closed) 67-83 67-83 Seven Sisters Road | health and fitness suite | 607 yd |
| Arsenal Sports Centre (Closed) Arsenal Stadium Arsenal Stadium Avenell Road | grass pitches | 668 yd |
| Fitness First (London Highbury) EASTSTAND EASTSTAND HIGHBURY STADIUM SQUARE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 673 yd |
| Grafton School EBURNE ROAD | 712 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 110.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.