St Clements Street is in London and in Islington district. N7 8BJ is located in the Barnsbury 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 St Clements Street, London, N7 8BJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N7 8AR, N7 8BG, N7 8BQ, N1 1NY, N1 1PQ, N1 1NX, N1 1JT, N7 8AH, N7 8BF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around N7 8BJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.6% | 50.3% | 1.7% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 51.4% | 49.7% | -1.7% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 8BJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 68.2% 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 | 66.7% | 68.2% | 1.5% | 37.9% | 30.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 20.5% | 19.1% | -1.4% | 44.2% | -25.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 0.7% | -2.4% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 7% | 6.2% | -0.8% | 9.1% | -2.9% |
| Widowed | 1.7% | 2.2% | 0.5% | 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 (91%) 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 | 58% | 65.6% | 7.6% | 48.4% | 17.2% |
| Good health | 30.4% | 25.4% | -5.0% | 33.6% | -8.2% |
| Fair health | 7.7% | 5.3% | -2.4% | 12.7% | -7.4% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 2.9% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 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 8BJ this area, 6.9% 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 70.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.7% | 6.9% | -0.8% | 18.2% | -11.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.1% | 3.7% | -1.4% | 9.6% | -5.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.2% | 3.5% | -3.7% | 13.4% | -9.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -3.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.9% | 10.9% | 1.0% | 16.9% | -6.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 64.5% | 70.8% | 6.3% | 33.8% | 37.0% |
| Other | 5.1% | 2.7% | -2.4% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 71.7% 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% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% |
| Chinese | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 1.5% | 0.4% | -1.1% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 2.3% | 1.1% | -1.2% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 1.5% | 6.4% | 4.9% | 2.5% | 3.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.7% | 3.1% | -0.6% | 1.0% | 2.1% |
| Other Black | 4.8% | 2.6% | -2.2% | 0.5% | 2.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.3% | 0.4% | -2.9% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 2.1% | 3.7% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 2.9% |
| White | 73.8% | 71.7% | -2.1% | 81.4% | -9.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Other | 3.7% | 5.3% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 3.7% |
In this area, 60.4% 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 | 71.3% | 60.4% | -10.9% | 83.2% | -22.8% |
| European Union | 8.5% | 16.8% | 8.3% | 6.1% | 10.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 4.2% | 2.4% | -1.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Africa | 3.5% | 4.6% | 1.1% | 2.7% | 1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.8% | 2.8% | -2.0% | 5.6% | -2.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.2% | 8.1% | 3.9% | 1.3% | 6.8% |
| Oceania | 3.3% | 4.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 4.5% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 68% | 60.3% | -7.7% | 83.2% | -22.9% |
| 10+ Years | 5.8% | 14.2% | 8.4% | 9.8% | 4.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.3% | 9.4% | 2.1% | 2.9% | 6.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.6% | 9.6% | 5.0% | 2.2% | 7.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.3% | 6.6% | -7.7% | 1.9% | 4.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.8% | 76.7% | -8.9% |
| Ireland | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| France | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 4.3% | 0.6% | 3.7% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 2.2% | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| Romania | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 4.8% | 1.5% | 3.3% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Middle East | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 4.3% | 0.3% | 4.0% |
| Central and South America | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 3% | 0.1% | 2.9% |
| No passport held | 2.4% | 13.5% | -11.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.2% | 37.2% | 10.0% |
| Christian | 36.2% | 46.2% | -10.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Jewish | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 5.5% | 6.5% | -1.0% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 7.6% | 6.0% | 1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Clements Street was 59.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 70.8% lower than the Barnsbury average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
St Clements Street has the 28th lowest crime rate of 140 local areas in Barnsbury and the 92nd lowest crime rate of 530 local areas in Islington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -7.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 St Clements Street, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £271,693 | 2016-06-20 | £283,085 |
N7 8BJ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 15% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 | 215 |
| Self-Employed | 54 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Other | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 78 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 40 |
| Information and communication | 32 |
| Other | 31 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Education | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Real estate activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 1,164 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 2,390 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 | 2,632 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Islington Nursery School 110-112 Tollington Park , N4 3RB | 3out of 4 | 2,682 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Margaret McMillan Nursery School Hornsey Rise , N19 3SF | 3out of 4 | 3,490 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thornhill Primary School Thornhill Road , Islington N1 1HX | 3out of 4 | 489 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Laycock Primary School Laycock Street , Upper Street N1 1SW | 3out of 4 | 611 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Blair School Brewery Road , Islington N7 9QJ | 3out of 4 | 688 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School 68 Georges Road , Holloway N7 8JN | 3out of 4 | 711 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's (Barnsbury) Church of England Primary School Matilda Street , N1 0LB | 3out of 4 | 781 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 1,289 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highbury Fields School Highbury Hill , N5 1AR | 4out of 4 | 1,313 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School Donegal Street , Islington N1 9QG | 4out of 4 | 1,403 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| City of London Academy Islington Prebend Street , Islington N1 8PQ | 4out of 4 | 1,515 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Camden School for Girls Sandall Road , NW5 2DB | 4out of 4 | 1,675 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 1,517 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , Mill Hill Road NW1 1TR | - not rated | 2,095 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 2,187 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 42 - 43 Queen Square , Camden WC1N 3AQ | - not rated | 2,953 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 3,436 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 | 407 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RU | 4out of 4 | 5,124 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 | 296 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dania School St David's Church, Westbourne Road , N7 8AB | - not rated | 391 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy: the Courtyard Holloway Road , Islington N7 8LT | 3out of 4 | 621 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge Integrated Learning Space 1 Dowrey Street , N1 0HY | 4out of 4 | 810 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New River College Primary Cloudesley Square , N1 0HN | 3out of 4 | 853 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southpaw Coffee Ltd | Southpaw Coffee Ltd, Ground Floor | 178 yd | |
| Thai2gether @ Hemingford Arms | Thai2gether @ Hemingford Arms, 158 Hemingford Road | 195 yd | |
| Sunday | Sunday, Ground Floor | 255 yd | |
| Memsaab Indian Restaurant | Memsaab Indian Restaurant, Basement And Ground Floor | 257 yd | |
| St Giles Christian Mission | St Giles Christian Mission, St Giles Evangelical Mission | 295 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hemingford Arms Public House | Hemingford Arms Public House, 158 Hemingford Road | 195 yd | |
| The Jolly Sisters | The Jolly Sisters, 95 Bride Street | 256 yd | |
| Duchess Of Kent | Duchess Of Kent, 441 Liverpool Road | 301 yd | |
| Two Brewers | Two Brewers, 109-110 Roman Way | 443 yd | |
| The Drapers Arms Public House | The Drapers Arms Public House, 44 Barnsbury Street | 464 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| FATE | West Handy Side Canopy, 2 Granary Square | 214 yd | |
| Ting Thai | Ting Thai, Unit 4, Roman Way Industrial Estate | 276 yd | |
| Deliveroo | Deliveroo, Unit 4, Roman Way Industrial Estate | 276 yd | |
| Shake Shack | Shake Shack, Unit 4, Roman Way Industrial Estate | 276 yd | |
| Dishoom | Dishoom, Unit 4, Roman Way Industrial Estate | 276 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco, 43 Holloway Road | 571 yd | |
| The Co-Operative Food Group | The Co-Operative Food Group, 303-307 Caledonian Road | 598 yd | |
| Waitrose | Waitrose, 28-32 Highbury Corner | 606 yd | |
| Iceland Foods | Iceland Foods, 259A Caledonian Road | 704 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, 465B Caledonian Road | 721 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Thornhill Road Stp LOFTING ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 400 yd |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy LIVERPOOL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 425 yd |
| St Davids Church Hall ST. DAVIDS CHURCH ST. DAVIDS CHURCH WESTBOURNE ROAD | 484 yd | |
| Paradise Park Mackenzie Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 546 yd |
| Orangetheory Fitness (Islington) UPPER STREET | health and fitness suite | 570 yd |
| Samuel Rhodes Mld School (Closed) Dowrey Street | 719 yd | |
| Highbury Leisure Centre HIGHBURY CRESCENT | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 730 yd |
| William Tyndale Primary School UPPER STREET | artificial grass pitch | 749 yd |
| Energie Fitness (Highbury) LIVERPOOL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 779 yd |
| Cally Pool & Gym PUBLIC BATHS PUBLIC BATHS CALEDONIAN ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 808 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.