Corker Walk is in London and in Islington district. N7 7RU is located in the Finsbury Park electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Islington North. This postcode has been in use since 1981-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Corker Walk, London, N7 7RU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N7 7RY, N7 7RL, N7 7RN, N7 7RX, N4 3PG, N7 7RQ, N7 7RT, N7 7RW, N4 3PD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around N7 7RU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 58.9% | 51.6% | -7.3% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 41.1% | 48.4% | 7.3% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 36.3% | 40.4% | 4.1% | 37.9% | 2.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25.7% | 29.8% | 4.1% | 44.2% | -14.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 4% | 2% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 11.6% | 14.7% | 3.1% | 9.1% | 5.6% |
| Widowed | 22.4% | 11.8% | -10.6% | 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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (66.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 23.7% | 38.8% | 15.1% | 48.4% | -9.6% |
| Good health | 24.6% | 27.4% | 2.8% | 33.6% | -6.2% |
| Fair health | 34.6% | 18.1% | -16.5% | 12.7% | 5.4% |
| Bad health | 11.2% | 11.4% | 0.2% | 4.0% | 7.4% |
| Very bad health | 5.9% | 4.3% | -1.6% | 1.2% | 3.1% |
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.
In the area around N7 7RU this area, 37.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 62% | 37.5% | -24.5% | 18.2% | 19.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.9% | 9.2% | 2.3% | 9.6% | -0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 4.6% | 6.3% | 1.7% | 13.4% | -7.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.9% | 12.5% | 6.6% | 16.9% | -4.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.9% | 30% | 18.1% | 33.8% | -3.8% |
| Other | 7.6% | 2.5% | -5.1% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 43.4% 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 | 2.8% | 6% | 3.2% | 1.1% | 4.9% |
| Chinese | 2% | 2.5% | 0.5% | 0.7% | 1.8% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 12.3% | 22.4% | 10.1% | 2.5% | 19.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 6.4% | 5.3% | -1.1% | 1.0% | 4.3% |
| Other Black | 8.4% | 1.8% | -6.6% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 58.7% | 43.4% | -15.3% | 81.4% | -38.0% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 4.7% | 10.7% | 6.0% | 1.6% | 9.1% |
In this area, just 48.3% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 59.2% | 48.3% | -10.9% | 83.2% | -34.9% |
| European Union | 6.7% | 12.9% | 6.2% | 6.1% | 6.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 8.4% | 5.9% | -2.5% | 0.8% | 5.1% |
| Africa | 13.4% | 18.5% | 5.1% | 2.7% | 15.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.9% | 8.4% | 2.5% | 5.6% | 2.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.1% | 5.6% | -0.5% | 1.3% | 4.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 48.3% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 41.5% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 56.4% | 48.6% | -7.8% | 83.2% | -34.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 41.5% | 40.1% | 9.8% | 31.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.6% | 2.8% | -0.8% | 2.9% | -0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.7% | 2.8% | -3.9% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 31.8% | 4.2% | -27.6% | 1.9% | 2.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.4% | 76.7% | -4.3% |
| Ireland | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| Italy | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Other Europe | 2.5% | 0.2% | 2.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.8% | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| No passport held | 9.9% | 13.5% | -3.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 14.4% | 37.2% | -22.8% |
| Christian | 38.2% | 46.2% | -8.0% |
| Buddhist | 2.5% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Jewish | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 22.8% | 6.5% | 16.3% |
| Other religion | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| Not answered | 18.2% | 6.0% | 12.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Corker Walk was 113.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 9.4% lower than the Arsenal average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Corker Walk has the 36th lowest crime rate of 91 local areas in Arsenal and the 212th lowest crime rate of 530 local areas in Islington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 63.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -49.1%.

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 9 Docura House, 55 Corker Walk, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £77,000 | 2006-08-29 | £154,000 |
| Flat 9 Docura House, 55 Corker Walk, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £76,000 | 2002-08-08 | £192,224 |
| Flat 9 Docura House, 55 Corker Walk, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £67,500 | 2001-08-13 | £190,611 |
| Flat 9 Docura House, 55 Corker Walk, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2000-11-20 | £208,419 |
| Flat 9 Docura House, 55 Corker Walk, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £30,000 | 1996-06-19 | £192,387 |
N7 7RU area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 9% 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.
| Retired | 67 |
| Full-Time Employee | 29 |
| Other | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 24 |
| Unemployed | 22 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Education | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Construction | 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 | 326 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Margaret McMillan Nursery School Hornsey Rise , N19 3SF | 3out of 4 | 1,309 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 | 2,652 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 | 3,391 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 | 4,235 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pooles Park Primary School Lennox Road , Finsbury Park N4 3NW | 3out of 4 | 190 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Catholic Primary School 55 Tollington Park , N4 3QW | 3out of 4 | 299 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Montem Primary School Hornsey Road , N7 7QT | 3out of 4 | 339 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's CofE Primary School Sussex Way , N19 4JF | 3out of 4 | 502 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pakeman Primary School Hornsey Road , Holloway N7 6DU | 3out of 4 | 626 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 | 397 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of London Academy, Highgate Hill Holland Walk, Duncombe Road , Archway N19 3EU | 3out of 4 | 1,241 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Highbury Fields School Highbury Hill , N5 1AR | 4out of 4 | 1,664 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Beacon High Hilldrop Road , N7 0JG | 2out of 4 | 1,720 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Skinners' Academy Woodberry Grove , N4 1SY | 3out of 4 | 1,974 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | 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 | 1,835 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , Mill Hill Road NW1 1TR | - not rated | 3,854 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brooke House Sixth Form College Kenninghall Road , E5 8BP | - not rated | 4,383 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 4,513 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ada National College for Digital Skills Broad Lane , Tottenham Hale N15 4AG | - not rated | 4,663 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 | 2,045 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Tottenham Ashley Road , Tottenham Hale N17 9LN | 4out of 4 | 5,264 yd | Free schools | 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 | 1,506 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kestrel House School 104 Crouch Hill , Crouch End N8 9EA | - not rated | 1,643 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New River College Medical Ifor Ward , Highgate Hill N19 5NF | 4out of 4 | 1,831 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beis Chinuch Lebonos Girls School Woodberry Down Centre , Woodberry Down N4 2SH | - not rated | 1,941 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Dania School St David's Church, Westbourne Road , N7 8AB | - not rated | 1,982 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foodcycle Finsbury park | Foodcycle Finsbury park, Ground Floor | 36 yd | |
| La Bonita | La Bonita, Ground Floor | 215 yd | |
| Langano Cafe Restaurant | Langano Cafe Restaurant, Commercial unit | 218 yd | |
| Ubah | Ubah, Basement and Ground Floor | 233 yd | |
| Le Rif Cafe | Le Rif Cafe, Ground Floor | 236 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Nile | Blue Nile, Ground Floor | 239 yd | |
| Bedford Tavern | Bedford Tavern, Ground Floor | 261 yd | |
| Bar Royal | Bar Royal, Commercial Unit | 339 yd | |
| W. B Yeats | W. B Yeats, Ground Floor | 362 yd | |
| The Eaglet | The Eaglet, Basement and Ground Floor | 456 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shish Shack | Shish Shack, Basement And Ground Floor | 216 yd | |
| Pret A Manger | Pret A Manger, Ground Floor | 409 yd | |
| German Doner Kebab | German Doner Kebab, 4A Clifton Terrace | 414 yd | |
| Top Hong Xiaolin@ The Junction | Top Hong Xiaolin@ The Junction, Unit 3 | 432 yd | |
| Sushi Juno@ the Junction | Sushi Juno@ the Junction, Unit 2A | 437 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco, 126-130 Seven Sisters Road | 418 yd | |
| Marks and Spencer | Marks and Spencer, 6 City North Place | 437 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, Commercial Unit | 462 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl, Ground Floor reception, Arts Building | 499 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, Ground Floor | 593 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pure Gym (London Finsbury Park) ISLEDON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 419 yd |
| London School Of Capoeira Leeds Place | 426 yd | |
| Premier Fitness Club (Closed) CLIFTON HOUSE CLIFTON HOUSE CLIFTON TERRACE | health and fitness suite | 453 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Holloway) (Closed) 67-83 67-83 Seven Sisters Road | health and fitness suite | 489 yd |
| Wray Crescent Open Space 8B 8B TOLLINGTON PLACE | grass pitches | 506 yd |
| Islington Arts & Media School TURLE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 536 yd |
| Sobell Leisure Centre (Holloway) HORNSEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, ice rinks, squash courts | 559 yd |
| St Mark'S Primary School ST MARK'S PRIMARY SCHOOL ST MARK'S PRIMARY SCHOOL SUSSEX WAY | artificial grass pitch | 566 yd |
| Grafton School EBURNE ROAD | 707 yd | |
| The Factory Fitness And Dance Centre 407-409 407-409 HORNSEY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 740 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 124.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.