Westbourne Road is in London and in Islington district. N7 8AB is located in the Laycock electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Islington South and Finsbury. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Westbourne Road, London, N7 8AB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N7 8AA, N7 8BZ, N7 8RH, N7 8XN, N7 8XP, N7 8PA, N7 8NX, N7 8FE, N7 8AD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding N7 8AB has a slightly higher male population, with 51% 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 | 46.4% | 49% | 2.6% | 51.0% | -2.0% |
| Male | 53.6% | 51% | -2.6% | 49.0% | 2.0% |
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 8AB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 74.9% 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 | 63.8% | 74.9% | 11.1% | 37.9% | 37.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 18.1% | 13.7% | -4.4% | 44.2% | -30.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 2.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 2.5% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 8.5% | 5.1% | -3.4% | 9.1% | -4.0% |
| Widowed | 4.8% | 2.2% | -2.6% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
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 (85.8%) 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 | 49.8% | 59.5% | 9.7% | 48.4% | 11.1% |
| Good health | 29.2% | 26.3% | -2.9% | 33.6% | -7.3% |
| Fair health | 15.3% | 10.9% | -4.4% | 12.7% | -1.8% |
| Bad health | 4.8% | 2.4% | -2.4% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 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 8AB this area, 8.3% 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 68.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.7% | 8.3% | -11.4% | 18.2% | -9.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3.2% | 4.8% | 1.6% | 9.6% | -4.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.9% | 3.8% | -3.1% | 13.4% | -9.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 3.2% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.1% | 9.8% | -0.3% | 16.9% | -7.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 51.1% | 68.9% | 17.8% | 33.8% | 35.1% |
| Other | 6.4% | 1.3% | -5.1% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1% | 2.7% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 2.0% |
| Indian | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 3.1% | -1.0% |
| Other Asian | 1.9% | 5.1% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 3.5% |
| Black African | 4.8% | 2.7% | -2.1% | 2.5% | 0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.9% | 0.9% | -2.0% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 1.4% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.8% | 0.9% | -2.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 2.9% | 2.7% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| White | 77% | 74.4% | -2.6% | 81.4% | -7.0% |
| Arab | 1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Other | 1.9% | 3.3% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
In this area, 56.2% 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 | 68.4% | 56.2% | -12.2% | 83.2% | -27.0% |
| European Union | 12.9% | 18.9% | 6.0% | 6.1% | 12.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.9% | 2.1% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Africa | 3.3% | 3.6% | 0.3% | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.8% | 8.3% | 4.5% | 5.6% | 2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.2% | 7.4% | 1.2% | 1.3% | 6.1% |
| Oceania | 3.3% | 3.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 66% | 56% | -10.0% | 83.2% | -27.2% |
| 10+ Years | 4.3% | 19.8% | 15.5% | 9.8% | 10.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.7% | 10.3% | 3.6% | 2.9% | 7.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.8% | 9.7% | 5.9% | 2.2% | 7.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 19.1% | 4.1% | -15.0% | 1.9% | 2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.8% | 76.7% | -11.9% |
| Ireland | 3.2% | 0.6% | 2.6% |
| France | 3.8% | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 3.2% | 0.6% | 2.6% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 4.1% | 1.5% | 2.6% |
| Other Europe | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 3.8% | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| Central and South America | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Oceania | 3.5% | 0.1% | 3.4% |
| No passport held | 4.4% | 13.5% | -9.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53.3% | 37.2% | 16.1% |
| Christian | 29.6% | 46.2% | -16.6% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Jewish | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Muslim | 3.6% | 6.5% | -2.9% |
| Sikh | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Westbourne Road was 174.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 39.7% higher than the Arsenal average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Westbourne Road has the 40th highest crime rate of 91 local areas in Arsenal and the 209th highest crime rate of 530 local areas in Islington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 55.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -57.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 82 Westbourne Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £870,000 | 2025-02-07 | £881,529 |
| 96 Westbourne Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £995,000 | 2024-09-06 | £961,896 |
| 92 Westbourne Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,005,000 | 2024-07-25 | £962,415 |
| Flat 2 50 Westbourne Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2023-01-04 | £407,540 |
| 46 Westbourne Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,875,000 | 2022-11-03 | £1,832,596 |
N7 8AB 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 | 195 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 24 |
| Part-Time Employee | 11 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 22 |
| Information and communication | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Education | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kate Greenaway Nursery School and Children's Centre Yorkway Court , Copenhagen Street N1 0UH | 4out of 4 | 1,475 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Islington Nursery School 110-112 Tollington Park , N4 3RB | 3out of 4 | 2,264 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 2,764 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 | 2,987 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Margaret McMillan Nursery School Hornsey Rise , N19 3SF | 3out of 4 | 3,033 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 | 313 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Blair School Brewery Road , Islington N7 9QJ | 3out of 4 | 632 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Drayton Park Primary School Arvon Road , N5 1PJ | 3out of 4 | 835 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hungerford School 249 Hungerford Road , Islington N7 9LF | 1out of 4 | 867 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Laycock Primary School Laycock Street , Upper Street N1 1SW | 3out of 4 | 904 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 | 1,186 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Beacon High Hilldrop Road , N7 0JG | 2out of 4 | 1,310 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of London Academy Highbury Grove 8 Highbury Grove , Islington N5 2EQ | 1out of 4 | 1,324 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Camden School for Girls Sandall Road , NW5 2DB | 4out of 4 | 1,494 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School Donegal Street , Islington N1 9QG | 4out of 4 | 1,834 yd | Community 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 | 1,444 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , Mill Hill Road NW1 1TR | - not rated | 2,208 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 2,572 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 42 - 43 Queen Square , Camden WC1N 3AQ | - not rated | 3,329 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 3,874 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 | 411 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RU | 4out of 4 | 5,216 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dania School St David's Church, Westbourne Road , N7 8AB | - not rated | 115 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New River College Secondary Lough Road , N7 8RH | 3out of 4 | 329 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Metropolitan University 166 - 220 Holloway Road , N7 8DB | - not rated | 599 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy: the Courtyard Holloway Road , Islington N7 8LT | 3out of 4 | 635 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge Satellite Provision C/O the Bridge School , 251 Hungerford Road N7 9LD | - not rated | 884 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| FREIGHTLINERS FARM | FREIGHTLINERS FARM, Freightliners Farm | 162 yd | |
| Kokeb Ethiopian Cusine | Kokeb Ethiopian Cusine, 45 Roman Way | 169 yd | |
| St Giles Christian Mission | St Giles Christian Mission, St Giles Evangelical Mission | 201 yd | |
| Memsaab Indian Restaurant | Memsaab Indian Restaurant, Basement And Ground Floor | 212 yd | |
| Light Project Pro International LPI | Light Project Pro International LPI, The Exchange | 230 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Two Brewers | Two Brewers, 109-110 Roman Way | 210 yd | |
| The Jolly Sisters | The Jolly Sisters, 95 Bride Street | 223 yd | |
| Duchess Of Kent | Duchess Of Kent, 441 Liverpool Road | 414 yd | |
| The Lamb | The Lamb, 54 Holloway Road | 517 yd | |
| Hemingford Arms Public House | Hemingford Arms Public House, 158 Hemingford Road | 534 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rack & Bone | Rack & Bone, Shop | 322 yd | |
| Kafeteryam | Kafeteryam, Shop | 372 yd | |
| City Pizza Holloway | City Pizza Holloway, 149 Holloway Road | 454 yd | |
| Taste of Holloway Pizza | Taste of Holloway Pizza, 183A Holloway Road | 456 yd | |
| The Chip Inn | The Chip Inn, Ground Floor And Basement | 468 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, 465B Caledonian Road | 359 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 5 Cottage Road | 385 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, Unit 5a | 555 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 43 Holloway Road | 654 yd | |
| Waitrose | Waitrose, 28-32 Highbury Corner | 678 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Davids Church Hall ST. DAVIDS CHURCH ST. DAVIDS CHURCH WESTBOURNE ROAD | 22 yd | |
| Paradise Park Mackenzie Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 143 yd |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy LIVERPOOL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 288 yd |
| Energie Fitness (Highbury) LIVERPOOL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 418 yd |
| London Metropolitan University (North Campus Sports Centre) (Closed) 166-220 166-220 HOLLOWAY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 547 yd |
| Better Gym Holloway 5-7 5-7 HORNSEY STREET | health and fitness suite | 552 yd |
| London Metropolitan University (Holloway Campus) Holloway Road | health and fitness suite | 584 yd |
| Islington Tennis Centre MARKET ROAD | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 631 yd |
| Highbury Leisure Centre HIGHBURY CRESCENT | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 757 yd |
| Arsenal Hub BENWELL ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 787 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 | 1.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 1.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 1.7% |
| 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 | 75.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 60 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.