Eden Grove is in London and in Islington district. N7 8EH 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 Eden Grove, London, N7 8EH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N7 8EQ, N7 8EE, N7 8EB, N7 8EW, N7 8EF, N7 8GQ, N7 8HE, N7 8HA, N7 8HB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding N7 8EH has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.9% of the population 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 | 55.8% | 56.9% | 1.1% | 51.0% | 5.9% |
| Male | 44.2% | 43.1% | -1.1% | 49.0% | -5.9% |
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 8EH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.8% 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 | 53.9% | 54.8% | 0.9% | 37.9% | 16.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.2% | 28.1% | 1.9% | 44.2% | -16.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 4.3% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Divorced | 8.7% | 8.1% | -0.6% | 9.1% | -1.0% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 4.8% | -1.5% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
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 | 38.6% | 38.2% | -0.4% | 48.4% | -10.2% |
| Good health | 38.2% | 40.1% | 1.9% | 33.6% | 6.5% |
| Fair health | 19.1% | 12.4% | -6.7% | 12.7% | -0.3% |
| Bad health | 3% | 7.1% | 4.1% | 4.0% | 3.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24.8% | 24.1% | -0.7% | 18.2% | 5.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.6% | 10.8% | -1.8% | 9.6% | 1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.1% | 10.4% | -2.7% | 13.4% | -3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 4.7% | 3.7% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.8% | 16.5% | 8.7% | 16.9% | -0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.6% | 32.1% | 2.5% | 33.8% | -1.7% |
| Other | 11.2% | 1.4% | -9.8% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 44.9% 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 | 1.9% | 8.2% | 6.3% | 1.1% | 7.1% |
| Chinese | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Pakistani | 4.5% | 0% | -4.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 3.4% | 1.1% | -2.3% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 6.7% | 19.1% | 12.4% | 2.5% | 16.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.2% | 3.4% | -1.8% | 1.0% | 2.4% |
| Other Black | 2.6% | 1.9% | -0.7% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4.5% | 2.2% | -2.3% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 58.8% | 44.9% | -13.9% | 81.4% | -36.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 1.9% | 0.7% | -1.2% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 3.4% | 11.6% | 8.2% | 1.6% | 10.0% |
In this area, 63.5% 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 | 66.7% | 63.5% | -3.2% | 83.2% | -19.7% |
| European Union | 3% | 7.5% | 4.5% | 6.1% | 1.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 4.1% | 6.4% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 5.6% |
| Africa | 5.6% | 9.8% | 4.2% | 2.7% | 7.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 12.7% | 8.3% | -4.4% | 5.6% | 2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.6% | 4.5% | -1.1% | 1.3% | 3.2% |
| Oceania | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 61.8% | 63.8% | 2.0% | 83.2% | -19.4% |
| 10+ Years | 5.2% | 23.4% | 18.2% | 9.8% | 13.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.5% | 5.7% | 1.2% | 2.9% | 2.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.7% | 5.3% | -4.4% | 2.2% | 3.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 18.7% | 1.9% | -16.8% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83% | 76.7% | 6.3% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| France | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 5.3% | 13.5% | -8.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26% | 37.2% | -11.2% |
| Christian | 34.3% | 46.2% | -11.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 24.5% | 6.5% | 18.0% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 3.8% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Not answered | 10.6% | 6.0% | 4.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Eden Grove was 61.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 51.3% lower than the Arsenal average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Eden Grove has the 13th lowest crime rate of 87 local areas in Arsenal and the 78th lowest crime rate of 506 local areas in Islington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -63.5%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 96% 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 7 Willow Court Eden Grove, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2024-10-18 | £439,035 |
| Flat 21 Willow Court Eden Grove, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £505,000 | 2023-09-15 | £486,999 |
| Flat 6 Willow Court Eden Grove, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £532,000 | 2020-08-28 | £526,217 |
| Flat 10 Willow Court Eden Grove, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £457,770 | 2020-04-24 | £477,818 |
| Flat 21 Willow Court Eden Grove, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £482,000 | 2015-11-26 | £490,826 |
N7 8EH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 77 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Retired | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| Education | 14 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 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 | 1,879 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Islington Nursery School 110-112 Tollington Park , N4 3RB | 3out of 4 | 1,887 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stroud Green Pre-School Centre Ennis Road , Stroud Green N4 3HD | - not rated | 2,080 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sherborne Nursery School Priestly House , Athlone Street NW5 4LP | - not rated | 2,662 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Margaret McMillan Nursery School Hornsey Rise , Islington N19 3SF | 3out of 4 | 2,727 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ring Cross Primary School Eden Grove , Islington N7 8EE | - not rated | 48 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School 68 Georges Road , Holloway N7 8JN | 3out of 4 | 94 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene CofE Primary School Liverpool Road , N7 8PG | - not rated | 509 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Drayton Park Primary School Arvon Road , N5 1PJ | 3out of 4 | 555 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pakeman Primary School Hornsey Road , Holloway N7 6DU | 3out of 4 | 946 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 | 895 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| City of London Academy Highbury Grove 8 Highbury Grove , Islington N5 2EQ | 3out of 4 | 1,152 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highbury Grove School 8 Highbury Grove , N5 2EQ | - not rated | 1,152 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lift Beacon High Hilldrop Road , Islington N7 0JG | - not rated | 1,314 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon High Hilldrop Road , Islington N7 0JG | 3out of 4 | 1,314 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City and Islington College 383 Holloway Road , Holloway N7 0RN | - not rated | 879 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , N5 2AG | - not rated | 1,175 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , NW1 1TR | - not rated | 2,588 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tech City College 263-269 City Road , Islington EC1V 1JX | - not rated | 2,787 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsway College Gray's Inn Centre , WC1H 8JB | - not rated | 2,962 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 | 4out of 4 | 509 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Metropolitan University 166 - 220 Holloway Road , N7 8DB | - not rated | 232 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of North London 166-220 Holloway Road , N7 8DB | - not rated | 232 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Lough Road Class Base (Central) Lough Road , N7 8RH | - not rated | 385 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New River College Secondary Lough Road , N7 8RH | 3out of 4 | 535 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Courtyard Islington Holloway Road , Islington N7 8LT | 3out of 4 | 594 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sexy Poodle Cafe | Sexy Poodle Cafe, Unit 1 | 58 yd | |
| Travel Cafe | Travel Cafe, Ground Floor Shop | 132 yd | |
| The Crown Cafe & Bar | The Crown Cafe & Bar, Ground Floor Left | 135 yd | |
| Alcedo Bistro & Bar | Alcedo Bistro & Bar, Ground Floor And Rear First Floor | 150 yd | |
| SSAM - Korean Dining | SSAM - Korean Dining, 241 Holloway Road | 152 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Islington Sports Bar & Grill | Islington Sports Bar & Grill, 274 Holloway Road | 369 yd | |
| The Lamb | The Lamb, 54 Holloway Road | 532 yd | |
| El Comandante Public House | El Comandante Public House, 10 Annette Road | 540 yd | |
| Two Brewers | Two Brewers, 109-110 Roman Way | 608 yd | |
| The Jolly Sisters | The Jolly Sisters, 95 Bride Street | 655 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Delizie | Pizza Delizie, Ground Floor | 146 yd | |
| Bam! | Bam!, Ground Floor | 162 yd | |
| Kasey's Chicken | Kasey's Chicken, 223 Holloway Road | 170 yd | |
| Green Jade Chinese Restaurant & Take | Green Jade Chinese Restaurant & Take, 219 Holloway Road | 179 yd | |
| Subway | Subway, Ground and Part First | 205 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco, Unit 5a | 138 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, 311 Holloway Road | 321 yd | |
| The Co-Operative Food Group | The Co-Operative Food Group, 54 Benwell Road | 370 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 5 Cottage Road | 411 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, 465B Caledonian Road | 550 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Better Gym Holloway 5-7 5-7 HORNSEY STREET | health and fitness suite | 136 yd |
| Energie Fitness (Highbury) LIVERPOOL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 192 yd |
| London Metropolitan University (North Campus Sports Centre) (Closed) 166-220 166-220 HOLLOWAY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 209 yd |
| London Metropolitan University (Holloway Campus) Holloway Road | health and fitness suite | 231 yd |
| Paradise Park Mackenzie Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 322 yd |
| Arsenal Hub BENWELL ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 387 yd |
| St Davids Church Hall ST. DAVIDS CHURCH ST. DAVIDS CHURCH WESTBOURNE ROAD | 420 yd | |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy LIVERPOOL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 506 yd |
| Arsenal Fc (Emirates Stadium) Hornsey Road | grass pitches | 603 yd |
| Highbury Leisure Centre HIGHBURY CRESCENT | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 816 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 | 54.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 53.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.91 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.91 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.