Holloway Road is in London and in Islington district. N7 8BU is located in the Highbury electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Islington North. This postcode has been in use since 2011-11-01.
StreetScan combines information about Holloway Road, London, N7 8BU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N7 8BW, N7 8JL, N7 8LT, N5 1RR, N5 1QB, N5 1RP, N5 1QD, N5 1QE, N5 1PU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around N7 8BU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 56.3% | 51.4% | -4.9% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 43.7% | 48.6% | 4.9% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 8BU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 69.2% 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 | 53.2% | 69.2% | 16.0% | 37.9% | 31.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.5% | 25.6% | -2.9% | 44.2% | -18.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 0.9% | -2.5% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 8.7% | 3.8% | -4.9% | 9.1% | -5.3% |
| Widowed | 3.8% | 0.5% | -3.3% | 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 (91.2%) 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 | 60.6% | 74.9% | 14.3% | 48.4% | 26.5% |
| Good health | 30.5% | 16.3% | -14.2% | 33.6% | -17.3% |
| Fair health | 5.6% | 6% | 0.4% | 12.7% | -6.7% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 1.6% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 8BU this area, 2.9% 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 82.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.2% | 2.9% | -4.3% | 18.2% | -15.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3.8% | 0.5% | -3.3% | 9.6% | -9.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 3.4% | 4.3% | 0.9% | 13.4% | -9.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 5.3% | -5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.1% | 6.7% | 0.6% | 16.9% | -10.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 71.9% | 82.3% | 10.4% | 33.8% | 48.5% |
| Other | 7.2% | 3.3% | -3.9% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 62.1% 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% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 1.1% | 1.8% |
| Chinese | 2% | 5.8% | 3.8% | 0.7% | 5.1% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 5.3% | 5.0% | 3.1% | 2.2% |
| Other Asian | 2.3% | 0.4% | -1.9% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 4.6% | 4.1% | -0.5% | 2.5% | 1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.3% | 2.5% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 1.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 4.9% | 3.6% | 0.8% | 4.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.7% | 0.8% | -0.9% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 3.3% | 3.0% | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| Mixed Other | 2% | 3.7% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 2.9% |
| White | 83.1% | 62.1% | -21.0% | 81.4% | -19.3% |
| Other | 1% | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
In this area, 51.6% 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 | 58.9% | 51.6% | -7.3% | 83.2% | -31.6% |
| European Union | 12.9% | 17.6% | 4.7% | 6.1% | 11.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.7% | 7% | 5.3% | 0.8% | 6.2% |
| Africa | 5% | 2.5% | -2.5% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.3% | 9.4% | 4.1% | 5.6% | 3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 9.3% | 7.4% | -1.9% | 1.3% | 6.1% |
| Oceania | 6.6% | 4.1% | -2.5% | 0.3% | 3.8% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 56.6% | 51% | -5.6% | 83.2% | -32.2% |
| 10+ Years | 12.6% | 20.6% | 8.0% | 9.8% | 10.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 9.3% | 10.1% | 0.8% | 2.9% | 7.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.3% | 8.9% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 6.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.2% | 9.3% | -4.9% | 1.9% | 7.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.9% | 76.7% | -11.8% |
| Ireland | 4.4% | 0.6% | 3.8% |
| France | 4.8% | 0.3% | 4.5% |
| Germany | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 5.2% | 1.5% | 3.7% |
| Turkey | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Other Europe | 2% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 4.8% | 0.3% | 4.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 3.2% | 0.1% | 3.1% |
| No passport held | 2% | 13.5% | -11.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.3% | 37.2% | 8.1% |
| Christian | 27.8% | 46.2% | -18.4% |
| Buddhist | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Hindu | 3.7% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Jewish | 2.9% | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| Muslim | 6.9% | 6.5% | 0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 11.4% | 6.0% | 5.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Holloway Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Highbury average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 15 52 Holloway Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £575,000 | 2020-08-19 | £564,773 |
| Flat 35 52 Holloway Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £688,000 | 2019-11-29 | £725,979 |
| Flat 2 52 Holloway Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2019-06-06 | £190,138 |
| Flat 23 52 Holloway Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £470,000 | 2019-05-23 | £496,472 |
| Flat 10 52 Holloway Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £168,750 | 2019-04-29 | £179,590 |
N7 8BU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 149 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Retired | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Other | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 52 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 26 |
| Information and communication | 21 |
| Education | 21 |
| Other | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| 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 | 1,808 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Islington Nursery School 110-112 Tollington Park , N4 3RB | 3out of 4 | 2,160 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 | 2,624 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 3,015 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Margaret McMillan Nursery School Hornsey Rise , N19 3SF | 3out of 4 | 3,087 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drayton Park Primary School Arvon Road , N5 1PJ | 3out of 4 | 360 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School 68 Georges Road , Holloway N7 8JN | 3out of 4 | 421 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Laycock Primary School Laycock Street , Upper Street N1 1SW | 3out of 4 | 620 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Canonbury Primary School Canonbury Road , N1 2UT | 3out of 4 | 772 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| William Tyndale Primary School Upper Street , N1 2GG | 4out of 4 | 1,003 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 686 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| City of London Academy Highbury Grove 8 Highbury Grove , Islington N5 2EQ | 1out of 4 | 794 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon High Hilldrop Road , N7 0JG | 2out of 4 | 1,722 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of London Academy Islington Prebend Street , Islington N1 8PQ | 4out of 4 | 1,757 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School Donegal Street , Islington N1 9QG | 4out of 4 | 1,985 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 | 923 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , Mill Hill Road NW1 1TR | - not rated | 2,684 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 2,805 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 42 - 43 Queen Square , Camden WC1N 3AQ | - not rated | 3,573 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 3,660 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 | 236 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary Magdalene Academy: the Courtyard Holloway Road , Islington N7 8LT | 3out of 4 | 168 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New River College Secondary Lough Road , N7 8RH | 3out of 4 | 355 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Metropolitan University 166 - 220 Holloway Road , N7 8DB | - not rated | 364 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dania School St David's Church, Westbourne Road , N7 8AB | - not rated | 444 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Samuel Rhodes MLD School 11 Highbury New Park , N5 2EG | 4out of 4 | 795 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Barn | The Barn, 60 Holloway Road | 35 yd | |
| The Bobo and Lilis | The Bobo and Lilis, Ground Floor | 40 yd | |
| The Hope workers Cafe | The Hope workers Cafe, Ground Floor | 45 yd | |
| Oriental Gourmet | Oriental Gourmet, Ground Floor | 51 yd | |
| Vagabond N7 | Vagabond N7, Ground Floor | 56 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lamb | The Lamb, 54 Holloway Road | 32 yd | |
| The Garage | The Garage, 12 Highbury Corner | 309 yd | |
| Duchess Of Kent | Duchess Of Kent, 441 Liverpool Road | 346 yd | |
| Famous Cocktail Bar | Famous Cocktail Bar, 259 Upper Street | 398 yd | |
| The White Swan Public House | The White Swan Public House, 255-256 Upper Street | 421 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| City Pizza Holloway | City Pizza Holloway, 149 Holloway Road | 163 yd | |
| Taste of Holloway Pizza | Taste of Holloway Pizza, 183A Holloway Road | 276 yd | |
| The Chip Inn | The Chip Inn, Ground Floor And Basement | 337 yd | |
| Morley's Chicken | Morley's Chicken, Shop | 350 yd | |
| Pret A Manger | Pret A Manger, Ground Floor, Northway House | 416 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose | Waitrose, 28-32 Highbury Corner | 248 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 43 Holloway Road | 252 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, 89-95 St Paul's Road | 516 yd | |
| The Co-Operative Food Group | The Co-Operative Food Group, 54 Benwell Road | 606 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, Unit 5a | 687 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Highbury Leisure Centre HIGHBURY CRESCENT | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 256 yd |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy LIVERPOOL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 268 yd |
| Energie Fitness (Highbury) LIVERPOOL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 374 yd |
| Paradise Park Mackenzie Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 432 yd |
| London Metropolitan University (North Campus Sports Centre) (Closed) 166-220 166-220 HOLLOWAY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 451 yd |
| London Metropolitan University (Holloway Campus) Holloway Road | health and fitness suite | 474 yd |
| Orangetheory Fitness (Islington) UPPER STREET | health and fitness suite | 490 yd |
| St Davids Church Hall ST. DAVIDS CHURCH ST. DAVIDS CHURCH WESTBOURNE ROAD | 543 yd | |
| Highbury Fields Courts And Pitches HIGHBURY PLACE | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 609 yd |
| Arsenal Hub BENWELL ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 643 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 | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 230.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 217.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.