Arundel Square is in London and in Islington district. N7 8AT 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 Arundel Square, London, N7 8AT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N7 8PT, N7 8PP, N7 8PR, N7 8PS, N7 8AS, N7 8BD, N7 8AW, N7 8PJ, N1 1LS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding N7 8AT is primarily male, with 53.5% of the population 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 | 50.2% | 46.5% | -3.7% | 51.0% | -4.5% |
| Male | 49.8% | 53.5% | 3.7% | 49.0% | 4.5% |
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 8AT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 66.1% 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% | 66.1% | 3.1% | 37.9% | 28.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 19.4% | 18.8% | -0.6% | 44.2% | -25.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 13% | 11.9% | -1.1% | 9.1% | 2.8% |
| Widowed | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (68.2%) 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 | 41.8% | 44.1% | 2.3% | 48.4% | -4.3% |
| Good health | 34.2% | 24.1% | -10.1% | 33.6% | -9.5% |
| Fair health | 17.3% | 16.7% | -0.6% | 12.7% | 4.0% |
| Bad health | 5.5% | 6.1% | 0.6% | 4.0% | 2.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 9% | 7.7% | 1.2% | 7.8% |
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.
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 57.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 21.8% | 18.6% | -3.2% | 18.2% | 0.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.8% | 2.7% | -6.1% | 9.6% | -6.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 5.6% | 6.8% | 1.2% | 13.4% | -6.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -3.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.2% | 10.9% | 0.7% | 16.9% | -6.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 48.1% | 57.9% | 9.8% | 33.8% | 24.1% |
| Other | 5.1% | 1.4% | -3.7% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 73.5% 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 | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Chinese | 3.4% | 2.4% | -1.0% | 0.7% | 1.7% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 0.4% | -0.9% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.1% | 1.2% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 4.6% | 6.5% | 1.9% | 2.5% | 4.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.4% | 1.2% | -2.2% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.1% | 2.4% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 3.3% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| White | 75.9% | 73.5% | -2.4% | 81.4% | -7.9% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 2.5% | 3.3% | 0.8% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
In this area, 71.7% 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 | 70.9% | 71.7% | 0.8% | 83.2% | -11.5% |
| European Union | 6.3% | 9.8% | 3.5% | 6.1% | 3.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 5.1% | 2% | -3.1% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Africa | 5.1% | 3.7% | -1.4% | 2.7% | 1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.6% | 5.7% | -1.9% | 5.6% | 0.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3% | 3.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Oceania | 2.1% | 3.7% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 3.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 67.1% | 72% | 4.9% | 83.2% | -11.2% |
| 10+ Years | 2.5% | 15.6% | 13.1% | 9.8% | 5.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.4% | 7% | 3.6% | 2.9% | 4.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.2% | 3.3% | -0.9% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 22.8% | 2.1% | -20.7% | 1.9% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77% | 76.7% | 0.3% |
| Ireland | 3.2% | 0.6% | 2.6% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| Oceania | 3.2% | 0.1% | 3.1% |
| No passport held | 6% | 13.5% | -7.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.9% | 37.2% | 9.7% |
| Christian | 33.1% | 46.2% | -13.1% |
| Buddhist | 4.1% | 0.5% | 3.6% |
| Jewish | 3.3% | 0.5% | 2.8% |
| Muslim | 4.1% | 6.5% | -2.4% |
| Sikh | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Arundel Square was 43.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 57.5% lower than the Highbury average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Arundel Square has the 4th lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Highbury and the 52nd lowest crime rate of 530 local areas in Islington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -65.3%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 99% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5B Arundel Square, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £457,770 | 2024-09-23 | £442,540 |
| B 6 Arundel Square, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £553,000 | 2024-01-25 | £544,240 |
| Flat 1 16 Arundel Square, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £462,500 | 2023-11-17 | £442,043 |
| Flat A 10 Arundel Square, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £6,000 | 2023-07-03 | £5,841 |
| Flat C 14 Arundel Square, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2021-06-25 | £512,371 |
N7 8AT area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 14% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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 | 90 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Retired | 22 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Part-Time Employee | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Other | 16 |
| Education | 14 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| 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 | 1,391 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Islington Nursery School 110-112 Tollington Park , N4 3RB | 3out of 4 | 2,504 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 | 2,590 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 2,604 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Margaret McMillan Nursery School Hornsey Rise , N19 3SF | 3out of 4 | 3,356 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laycock Primary School Laycock Street , Upper Street N1 1SW | 3out of 4 | 512 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School 68 Georges Road , Holloway N7 8JN | 3out of 4 | 560 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornhill Primary School Thornhill Road , Islington N1 1HX | 3out of 4 | 632 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Drayton Park Primary School Arvon Road , N5 1PJ | 3out of 4 | 777 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Canonbury Primary School Canonbury Road , N1 2UT | 3out of 4 | 792 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of London Academy Highbury Grove 8 Highbury Grove , Islington N5 2EQ | 1out of 4 | 1,086 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highbury Fields School Highbury Hill , N5 1AR | 4out of 4 | 1,086 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| City of London Academy Islington Prebend Street , Islington N1 8PQ | 4out of 4 | 1,555 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School Donegal Street , Islington N1 9QG | 4out of 4 | 1,593 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Beacon High Hilldrop Road , N7 0JG | 2out of 4 | 1,709 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 1,296 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , Mill Hill Road NW1 1TR | - not rated | 2,307 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 2,397 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 42 - 43 Queen Square , Camden WC1N 3AQ | - not rated | 3,164 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 3,483 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 | 182 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RU | 4out of 4 | 5,336 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New River College Secondary Lough Road , N7 8RH | 3out of 4 | 96 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dania School St David's Church, Westbourne Road , N7 8AB | - not rated | 292 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy: the Courtyard Holloway Road , Islington N7 8LT | 3out of 4 | 400 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London Metropolitan University 166 - 220 Holloway Road , N7 8DB | - not rated | 707 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge Integrated Learning Space 1 Dowrey Street , N1 0HY | 4out of 4 | 957 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memsaab Indian Restaurant | Memsaab Indian Restaurant, Basement And Ground Floor | 211 yd | |
| FREIGHTLINERS FARM | FREIGHTLINERS FARM, Freightliners Farm | 320 yd | |
| St Giles Christian Mission | St Giles Christian Mission, St Giles Evangelical Mission | 331 yd | |
| Big Papa's Peri Peri | Big Papa's Peri Peri, Ground Floor Shop | 351 yd | |
| Burger X | Burger X, 71 Holloway Road | 353 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duchess Of Kent | Duchess Of Kent, 441 Liverpool Road | 74 yd | |
| The Jolly Sisters | The Jolly Sisters, 95 Bride Street | 293 yd | |
| The Garage | The Garage, 12 Highbury Corner | 408 yd | |
| Hemingford Arms Public House | Hemingford Arms Public House, 158 Hemingford Road | 416 yd | |
| The Lamb | The Lamb, 54 Holloway Road | 428 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| FATE | West Handy Side Canopy, 2 Granary Square | 99 yd | |
| Subway | Subway, 248 Upper Street | 439 yd | |
| KFC | KFC, Ground Floor | 440 yd | |
| Pret A Manger | Pret A Manger, Ground Floor, Northway House | 443 yd | |
| City Pizza Holloway | City Pizza Holloway, 149 Holloway Road | 476 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco, 43 Holloway Road | 362 yd | |
| Waitrose | Waitrose, 28-32 Highbury Corner | 396 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, 89-95 St Paul's Road | 615 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, 465B Caledonian Road | 736 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 5 Cottage Road | 785 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Mary Magdalene Academy LIVERPOOL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 232 yd |
| St Davids Church Hall ST. DAVIDS CHURCH ST. DAVIDS CHURCH WESTBOURNE ROAD | 422 yd | |
| Paradise Park Mackenzie Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 424 yd |
| Orangetheory Fitness (Islington) UPPER STREET | health and fitness suite | 429 yd |
| Highbury Leisure Centre HIGHBURY CRESCENT | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 515 yd |
| Thornhill Road Stp LOFTING ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 560 yd |
| Energie Fitness (Highbury) LIVERPOOL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 603 yd |
| William Tyndale Primary School UPPER STREET | artificial grass pitch | 702 yd |
| London Metropolitan University (North Campus Sports Centre) (Closed) 166-220 166-220 HOLLOWAY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 732 yd |
| London Metropolitan University (Holloway Campus) Holloway Road | health and fitness suite | 767 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 | 19.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 18.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 23.06 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 23.06 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 1.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1.32 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.