Davey Close is in London and in Islington district. N7 8BB 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 Davey Close, London, N7 8BB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N7 8AX, N7 8BH, N7 8BT, N7 8BY, N7 8BA, N7 8AZ, N7 8AN, N7 8XL, N7 8XT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding N7 8BB, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53% 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 | 55.9% | 53% | -2.9% | 51.0% | 2.0% |
| Male | 44.1% | 47% | 2.9% | 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 8BB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 59.1% 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 | 53.3% | 59.1% | 5.8% | 37.9% | 21.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25.8% | 27.7% | 1.9% | 44.2% | -16.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 5.2% | 1.4% | -3.8% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 7.9% | 4.5% | -3.4% | 9.1% | -4.6% |
| Widowed | 7% | 7.3% | 0.3% | 6.1% | 1.2% |
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 | 43.7% | 53.9% | 10.2% | 48.4% | 5.5% |
| Good health | 32.5% | 28.2% | -4.3% | 33.6% | -5.4% |
| Fair health | 13.3% | 12.1% | -1.2% | 12.7% | -0.6% |
| Bad health | 7.3% | 3.9% | -3.4% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 3.1% | 1.8% | -1.3% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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 44.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31% | 19.1% | -11.9% | 18.2% | 0.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10% | 7.3% | -2.7% | 9.6% | -2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.7% | 6.8% | -1.9% | 13.4% | -6.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 2.7% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.5% | 16.8% | 6.3% | 16.9% | -0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.4% | 44.5% | 16.1% | 33.8% | 10.7% |
| Other | 9.2% | 2.7% | -6.5% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 63.9% 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 | 1.4% | 0.4% | -1.0% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 2.9% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Black African | 6.3% | 5.7% | -0.6% | 2.5% | 3.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.1% | 2.5% | 0.4% | 1.0% | 1.5% |
| Other Black | 3.1% | 2.1% | -1.0% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 5.6% | 5.7% | 0.1% | 0.9% | 4.8% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 5.7% | 4.7% | 0.8% | 4.9% |
| White | 72.7% | 63.9% | -8.8% | 81.4% | -17.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Other | 3.1% | 4.6% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 3.0% |
In this area, 69.6% 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 | 75.5% | 69.6% | -5.9% | 83.2% | -13.6% |
| European Union | 7.3% | 12.5% | 5.2% | 6.1% | 6.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.1% | 1.8% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Africa | 5.6% | 5% | -0.6% | 2.7% | 2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.7% | 5.4% | 3.7% | 5.6% | -0.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.3% | 3.9% | -2.4% | 1.3% | 2.6% |
| Oceania | 1.4% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 69.9% | 69.6% | -0.3% | 83.2% | -13.6% |
| 10+ Years | 2.8% | 19.3% | 16.5% | 9.8% | 9.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.5% | 3.9% | -0.6% | 2.9% | 1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.2% | 3.2% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 18.5% | 3.9% | -14.6% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.5% | 76.7% | -4.2% |
| Ireland | 3.2% | 0.6% | 2.6% |
| France | 3.2% | 0.3% | 2.9% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2.9% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 1.8% | 0.1% | 1.7% |
| No passport held | 10% | 13.5% | -3.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.3% | 37.2% | -2.9% |
| Christian | 51.1% | 46.2% | 4.9% |
| Jewish | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 8.6% | 6.5% | 2.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Davey Close was 103.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 48.9% lower than the Barnsbury average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Davey Close has the 57th lowest crime rate of 140 local areas in Barnsbury and the 190th lowest crime rate of 530 local areas in Islington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 62.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -17.4%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 75% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Davey Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £835,000 | 2024-04-23 | £749,765 |
| Flat F St. Clements Church Hall Davey Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £465,000 | 2023-05-11 | £439,363 |
| Flat E St. Clements Church Hall Davey Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £700,000 | 2023-03-31 | £682,826 |
| 10 Davey Close, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £875,501 | 2021-06-25 | £1,016,898 |
| 12 Davey Close, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £875,000 | 2021-03-15 | £950,103 |
The percentage of student residents living in N7 8BB area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 83 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 25 |
| Education | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| 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 | 1,240 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 2,511 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Islington Nursery School 110-112 Tollington Park , N4 3RB | 3out of 4 | 2,527 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 | 2,822 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Margaret McMillan Nursery School Hornsey Rise , N19 3SF | 3out of 4 | 3,303 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 | 557 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Blair School Brewery Road , Islington N7 9QJ | 3out of 4 | 562 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornhill Primary School Thornhill Road , Islington N1 1HX | 3out of 4 | 691 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Laycock Primary School Laycock Street , Upper Street N1 1SW | 3out of 4 | 766 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's (Barnsbury) Church of England Primary School Matilda Street , N1 0LB | 3out of 4 | 922 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 1,299 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| City of London Academy Highbury Grove 8 Highbury Grove , Islington N5 2EQ | 1out of 4 | 1,347 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon High Hilldrop Road , N7 0JG | 2out of 4 | 1,506 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Camden School for Girls Sandall Road , NW5 2DB | 4out of 4 | 1,526 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School Donegal Street , Islington N1 9QG | 4out of 4 | 1,564 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 | 1,531 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , Mill Hill Road NW1 1TR | - not rated | 2,071 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 2,315 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 42 - 43 Queen Square , Camden WC1N 3AQ | - not rated | 3,076 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 3,645 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 | 402 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RU | 4out of 4 | 5,097 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 | 233 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New River College Secondary Lough Road , N7 8RH | 3out of 4 | 273 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy: the Courtyard Holloway Road , Islington N7 8LT | 3out of 4 | 647 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London Metropolitan University 166 - 220 Holloway Road , N7 8DB | - not rated | 801 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge Satellite Provision C/O the Bridge School , 251 Hungerford Road N7 9LD | - not rated | 976 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Giles Christian Mission | St Giles Christian Mission, St Giles Evangelical Mission | 86 yd | |
| Memsaab Indian Restaurant | Memsaab Indian Restaurant, Basement And Ground Floor | 116 yd | |
| Southpaw Coffee Ltd | Southpaw Coffee Ltd, Ground Floor | 207 yd | |
| Kokeb Ethiopian Cusine | Kokeb Ethiopian Cusine, 45 Roman Way | 222 yd | |
| Thai2gether @ Hemingford Arms | Thai2gether @ Hemingford Arms, 158 Hemingford Road | 269 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Jolly Sisters | The Jolly Sisters, 95 Bride Street | 49 yd | |
| Two Brewers | Two Brewers, 109-110 Roman Way | 239 yd | |
| Hemingford Arms Public House | Hemingford Arms Public House, 158 Hemingford Road | 269 yd | |
| Duchess Of Kent | Duchess Of Kent, 441 Liverpool Road | 332 yd | |
| Doyles Tavern | Doyles Tavern, 379 Caledonian Road | 430 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ting Thai | Ting Thai, Unit 4, Roman Way Industrial Estate | 275 yd | |
| Deliveroo | Deliveroo, Unit 4, Roman Way Industrial Estate | 275 yd | |
| Shake Shack | Shake Shack, Unit 4, Roman Way Industrial Estate | 275 yd | |
| Dishoom | Dishoom, Unit 4, Roman Way Industrial Estate | 275 yd | |
| FATE | West Handy Side Canopy, 2 Granary Square | 332 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, 465B Caledonian Road | 514 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 5 Cottage Road | 610 yd | |
| The Co-Operative Food Group | The Co-Operative Food Group, 303-307 Caledonian Road | 615 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 43 Holloway Road | 626 yd | |
| Waitrose | Waitrose, 28-32 Highbury Corner | 659 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Davids Church Hall ST. DAVIDS CHURCH ST. DAVIDS CHURCH WESTBOURNE ROAD | 290 yd | |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy LIVERPOOL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 351 yd |
| Paradise Park Mackenzie Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 382 yd |
| Thornhill Road Stp LOFTING ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 599 yd |
| Energie Fitness (Highbury) LIVERPOOL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 645 yd |
| Islington Tennis Centre MARKET ROAD | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 657 yd |
| Orangetheory Fitness (Islington) UPPER STREET | health and fitness suite | 697 yd |
| Highbury Leisure Centre HIGHBURY CRESCENT | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 769 yd |
| London Metropolitan University (North Campus Sports Centre) (Closed) 166-220 166-220 HOLLOWAY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 780 yd |
| Market Road Atp ASTRO TURF SPORTS PITCHES ASTRO TURF SPORTS PITCHES MARKET ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 810 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 62 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 56.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.