Arundel Square is in London and in Islington district. N7 8BT is located in the Laycock electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Islington South and Finsbury. This postcode has been in use since 1990-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Arundel Square, London, N7 8BT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N7 8BY, N7 8AN, N7 8AU, N7 8BB, N7 8AP, N7 8AX, N7 8RL, N7 8PL, N7 8BA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around N7 8BT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.1% | 50.5% | 4.4% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 53.9% | 49.5% | -4.4% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 8BT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 68.6% 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 | 75.6% | 68.6% | -7.0% | 37.9% | 30.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 18% | 24.5% | 6.5% | 44.2% | -19.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 0.6% | 2.1% | 1.5% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 4.7% | 3.2% | -1.5% | 9.1% | -5.9% |
| Widowed | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -5.6% |
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 (90%) 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 | 52.4% | 73.6% | 21.2% | 48.4% | 25.2% |
| Good health | 35.6% | 16.4% | -19.2% | 33.6% | -17.2% |
| Fair health | 7.9% | 8.6% | 0.7% | 12.7% | -4.1% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 1.4% | -2.3% | 4.0% | -2.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 8BT this area, 7.9% 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 82.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.1% | 7.9% | -0.2% | 18.2% | -10.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.7% | 2.6% | -6.1% | 9.6% | -7.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7% | 2.1% | -4.9% | 13.4% | -11.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -4.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.7% | 4.2% | -4.5% | 16.9% | -12.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 61.6% | 82.6% | 21.0% | 33.8% | 48.8% |
| Other | 5.8% | 0% | -5.8% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 72.5% 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 | 3.1% | 1.8% | -1.3% | 1.1% | 0.7% |
| Chinese | 2.6% | 0.9% | -1.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 2.6% | 0.9% | -1.7% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Pakistani | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.7% | 2.8% | -0.9% | 1.0% | 1.8% |
| Other Black | 4.2% | 0% | -4.2% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.1% | 1.4% | -0.7% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 5.2% | 0.9% | -4.3% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 15.1% | 13.5% | 0.8% | 14.3% |
| White | 70.2% | 72.5% | 2.3% | 81.4% | -8.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Other | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 61.2% 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 | 77.5% | 61.2% | -16.3% | 83.2% | -22.0% |
| European Union | 4.2% | 15.5% | 11.3% | 6.1% | 9.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 1.4% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.2% | 3.2% | -2.0% | 5.6% | -2.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.7% | 6.8% | 3.1% | 1.3% | 5.5% |
| Oceania | 7.9% | 10.5% | 2.6% | 0.3% | 10.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 75.9% | 61.2% | -14.7% | 83.2% | -22.0% |
| 10+ Years | 2.1% | 16.9% | 14.8% | 9.8% | 7.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.2% | 6.4% | 1.2% | 2.9% | 3.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.7% | 9.6% | 4.9% | 2.2% | 7.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 12% | 5.9% | -6.1% | 1.9% | 4.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.9% | 76.7% | -2.8% |
| Ireland | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| France | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 4.1% | 1.5% | 2.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 3.2% | 0.3% | 2.9% |
| Oceania | 6.9% | 0.1% | 6.8% |
| No passport held | 1.4% | 13.5% | -12.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.5% | 37.2% | 12.3% |
| Christian | 29.5% | 46.2% | -16.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Jewish | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Muslim | 4.5% | 6.5% | -2.0% |
| Not answered | 14.5% | 6.0% | 8.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Arundel Square was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Barnsbury average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 17.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 23 St Clements Court, 60 Arundel Square, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,087,000 | 2025-05-02 | £1,087,000 |
| Flat 2 St. Clements Court, 60 Arundel Square, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £820,000 | 2024-04-11 | £736,296 |
| Flat 22 St Clements Court, 60 Arundel Square, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £490,000 | 2023-03-01 | £477,978 |
| Flat 6 St. Clements Court, 60 Arundel Square, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £545,100 | 2022-08-24 | £523,001 |
| St. Clements Court, 60 Arundel Square, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2022-01-27 | £171,379 |
N7 8BT area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 15% 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 | 111 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Retired | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Part-Time Employee | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 35 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Other | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| 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 | 1,289 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Islington Nursery School 110-112 Tollington Park , N4 3RB | 3out of 4 | 2,497 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 2,550 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 | 2,783 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Margaret McMillan Nursery School Hornsey Rise , N19 3SF | 3out of 4 | 3,290 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 | 524 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Blair School Brewery Road , Islington N7 9QJ | 3out of 4 | 623 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 | 718 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Drayton Park Primary School Arvon Road , N5 1PJ | 3out of 4 | 905 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 | 1,238 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| City of London Academy Highbury Grove 8 Highbury Grove , Islington N5 2EQ | 1out of 4 | 1,284 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon High Hilldrop Road , N7 0JG | 2out of 4 | 1,532 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Camden School for Girls Sandall Road , NW5 2DB | 4out of 4 | 1,582 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School Donegal Street , Islington N1 9QG | 4out of 4 | 1,590 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 | 1,468 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , Mill Hill Road NW1 1TR | - not rated | 2,133 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 2,352 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 42 - 43 Queen Square , Camden WC1N 3AQ | - not rated | 3,115 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 3,627 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 | 339 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RU | 4out of 4 | 5,160 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 | 197 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New River College Secondary Lough Road , N7 8RH | 3out of 4 | 210 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy: the Courtyard Holloway Road , Islington N7 8LT | 3out of 4 | 584 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London Metropolitan University 166 - 220 Holloway Road , N7 8DB | - not rated | 753 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge Integrated Learning Space 1 Dowrey Street , N1 0HY | 4out of 4 | 1,012 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 | 65 yd | |
| St Giles Christian Mission | St Giles Christian Mission, St Giles Evangelical Mission | 119 yd | |
| Southpaw Coffee Ltd | Southpaw Coffee Ltd, Ground Floor | 249 yd | |
| Kokeb Ethiopian Cusine | Kokeb Ethiopian Cusine, 45 Roman Way | 252 yd | |
| FREIGHTLINERS FARM | FREIGHTLINERS FARM, Freightliners Farm | 279 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Jolly Sisters | The Jolly Sisters, 95 Bride Street | 78 yd | |
| Duchess Of Kent | Duchess Of Kent, 441 Liverpool Road | 271 yd | |
| Two Brewers | Two Brewers, 109-110 Roman Way | 278 yd | |
| Hemingford Arms Public House | Hemingford Arms Public House, 158 Hemingford Road | 307 yd | |
| Doyles Tavern | Doyles Tavern, 379 Caledonian Road | 493 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| FATE | West Handy Side Canopy, 2 Granary Square | 283 yd | |
| Ting Thai | Ting Thai, Unit 4, Roman Way Industrial Estate | 328 yd | |
| Deliveroo | Deliveroo, Unit 4, Roman Way Industrial Estate | 328 yd | |
| Shake Shack | Shake Shack, Unit 4, Roman Way Industrial Estate | 328 yd | |
| Dishoom | Dishoom, Unit 4, Roman Way Industrial Estate | 328 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, 465B Caledonian Road | 544 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 43 Holloway Road | 564 yd | |
| Waitrose | Waitrose, 28-32 Highbury Corner | 596 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 5 Cottage Road | 624 yd | |
| The Co-Operative Food Group | The Co-Operative Food Group, 303-307 Caledonian Road | 671 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Davids Church Hall ST. DAVIDS CHURCH ST. DAVIDS CHURCH WESTBOURNE ROAD | 281 yd | |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy LIVERPOOL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 292 yd |
| Paradise Park Mackenzie Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 352 yd |
| Thornhill Road Stp LOFTING ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 602 yd |
| Energie Fitness (Highbury) LIVERPOOL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 604 yd |
| Orangetheory Fitness (Islington) UPPER STREET | health and fitness suite | 643 yd |
| Highbury Leisure Centre HIGHBURY CRESCENT | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 706 yd |
| Islington Tennis Centre MARKET ROAD | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 710 yd |
| London Metropolitan University (North Campus Sports Centre) (Closed) 166-220 166-220 HOLLOWAY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 739 yd |
| London Metropolitan University (Holloway Campus) Holloway Road | health and fitness suite | 777 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 78.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.