Hornsey Street is in London and in Islington district. N7 8HE is located in the Holloway electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Islington South and Finsbury. This postcode has been in use since 2005-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hornsey Street, London, N7 8HE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N7 8EQ, N7 8EB, N7 8EW, N7 8EH, N7 8EF, N7 8GQ, N7 8DS, N7 8EE, N7 8HA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding N7 8HE has a female population much higher than UK average, with 60.5% 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 | 53.2% | 60.5% | 7.3% | 51.0% | 9.5% |
| Male | 46.8% | 39.5% | -7.3% | 49.0% | -9.5% |
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 8HE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 83.8% 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 | 76.1% | 83.8% | 7.7% | 37.9% | 45.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 15.3% | 11.2% | -4.1% | 44.2% | -33.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.7% | 0.9% | -0.8% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 1.6% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 4.2% | 2.4% | -1.8% | 9.1% | -6.7% |
| Widowed | 0.8% | 0.2% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -5.9% |
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 (93.4%) 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 | 63.7% | 62.6% | -1.1% | 48.4% | 14.2% |
| Good health | 28.7% | 30.8% | 2.1% | 33.6% | -2.8% |
| Fair health | 5.3% | 5.8% | 0.5% | 12.7% | -6.9% |
| Bad health | 1.6% | 0.6% | -1.0% | 4.0% | -3.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.2% | -0.6% | 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.
In the area around N7 8HE this area, 4% 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 79.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 1.9% | 4% | 2.1% | 18.2% | -14.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3.3% | 0.9% | -2.4% | 9.6% | -8.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 5.8% | 1.9% | -3.9% | 13.4% | -11.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -4.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.2% | 10.8% | 1.6% | 16.9% | -6.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 73.3% | 79.3% | 6.0% | 33.8% | 45.5% |
| Other | 6.1% | 2.4% | -3.7% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 32.5% 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 | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 4.5% | 30.5% | 26.0% | 0.7% | 29.8% |
| Indian | 3.4% | 5.3% | 1.9% | 3.1% | 2.2% |
| Pakistani | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 10.5% | 11.6% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 10.0% |
| Black African | 4.7% | 2.3% | -2.4% | 2.5% | -0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.7% | 3.5% | -0.2% | 1.0% | 2.5% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.4% | 0.2% | -2.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.8% | 0.6% | -1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| White | 62.6% | 32.5% | -30.1% | 81.4% | -48.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Other | 1.1% | 6.3% | 5.2% | 1.6% | 4.7% |
In this area, just 23.3% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.6% | 23.3% | -38.3% | 83.2% | -59.9% |
| European Union | 10.5% | 14.9% | 4.4% | 6.1% | 8.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.9% | 1.8% | -1.1% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Africa | 5% | 2.2% | -2.8% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.8% | 49% | 37.2% | 5.6% | 43.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.8% | 7.1% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 5.8% |
| Oceania | 2.4% | 1.8% | -0.6% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 23.3% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 18% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 60.5% | 23.3% | -37.2% | 83.2% | -59.9% |
| 10+ Years | 6.8% | 18% | 11.2% | 9.8% | 8.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.4% | 7.4% | 0.0% | 2.9% | 4.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 12.9% | 8.4% | -4.5% | 2.2% | 6.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.4% | 42.8% | 30.4% | 1.9% | 40.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 41.3% | 76.7% | -35.4% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| France | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Portugal | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Spain | 1.9% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 7.2% | 1.5% | 5.7% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 26.2% | 0.3% | 25.9% |
| Southern Asia | 2.6% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
| South-East Asia | 3.9% | 0.2% | 3.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 3.5% | 0.3% | 3.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 1.8% | 13.5% | -11.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.3% | 37.2% | 10.1% |
| Christian | 30.2% | 46.2% | -16.0% |
| Buddhist | 2.9% | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| Hindu | 3.5% | 1.7% | 1.8% |
| Jewish | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 4% | 6.5% | -2.5% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 9.2% | 6.0% | 3.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hornsey Street was 71.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 43.5% lower than the Arsenal average. The most reported crime type was Theft from the person.
Hornsey Street has the 18th lowest crime rate of 87 local areas in Arsenal and the 92nd lowest crime rate of 506 local areas in Islington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 27.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -22.9%.
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 17 Culverin Court, 2 Hornsey Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2023-09-15 | £260,376 |
| Flat 18 Culverin Court, 2 Hornsey Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2021-09-22 | £392,165 |
| Flat 19 Culverin Court, 2 Hornsey Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2020-02-18 | £419,163 |
| Flat 11 Culverin Court, 2 Hornsey Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £407,500 | 2019-07-30 | £430,737 |
| Flat 5 Culverin Court, 2 Hornsey Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £488,000 | 2019-06-26 | £519,116 |
N7 8HE 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.
The percentage of student residents living in N7 8HE area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Student (economically inactive) | 267 |
| Full-Time Employee | 207 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 26 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Retired | 5 |
| Other | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 79 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 39 |
| Education | 26 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 24 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 22 |
| Information and communication | 17 |
| Other | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Islington Nursery School 110-112 Tollington Park , N4 3RB | 3out of 4 | 1,803 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kate Greenaway Nursery School and Children's Centre Yorkway Court , Copenhagen Street N1 0UH | 4out of 4 | 1,953 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stroud Green Pre-School Centre Ennis Road , Stroud Green N4 3HD | - not rated | 2,002 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Margaret McMillan Nursery School Hornsey Rise , Islington N19 3SF | 3out of 4 | 2,642 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sherborne Nursery School Priestly House , Athlone Street NW5 4LP | - not rated | 2,655 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | 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 | 118 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School 68 Georges Road , Holloway N7 8JN | 3out of 4 | 171 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Drayton Park Primary School Arvon Road , N5 1PJ | 3out of 4 | 572 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene CofE Primary School Liverpool Road , N7 8PG | - not rated | 592 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pakeman Primary School Hornsey Road , Holloway N7 6DU | 3out of 4 | 862 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 | 899 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| City of London Academy Highbury Grove 8 Highbury Grove , Islington N5 2EQ | 3out of 4 | 1,185 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highbury Grove School 8 Highbury Grove , N5 2EQ | - not rated | 1,185 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lift Beacon High Hilldrop Road , Islington N7 0JG | - not rated | 1,277 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon High Hilldrop Road , Islington N7 0JG | 3out of 4 | 1,277 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 | 799 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , N5 2AG | - not rated | 1,181 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , NW1 1TR | - not rated | 2,638 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tech City College 263-269 City Road , Islington EC1V 1JX | - not rated | 2,872 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsway College Gray's Inn Centre , WC1H 8JB | - not rated | 3,042 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 | 592 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 | 468 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New River College Secondary Lough Road , N7 8RH | 3out of 4 | 621 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Courtyard Islington Holloway Road , Islington N7 8LT | 3out of 4 | 663 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 | 56 yd | |
| Nando's | Nando's, 277 Holloway Road | 104 yd | |
| The Crown Cafe & Bar | The Crown Cafe & Bar, Ground Floor Left | 122 yd | |
| Pret A Manger | Pret A Manger, 271 Holloway Road | 125 yd | |
| Travel Cafe | Travel Cafe, Ground Floor Shop | 133 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Islington Sports Bar & Grill | Islington Sports Bar & Grill, 274 Holloway Road | 284 yd | |
| El Comandante Public House | El Comandante Public House, 10 Annette Road | 458 yd | |
| The Lamb | The Lamb, 54 Holloway Road | 595 yd | |
| Tollington Public House | Tollington Public House, 115 Hornsey Road | 675 yd | |
| Highbury Library | Highbury Library, Ground Floor | 680 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Getir UK Ltd | Getir UK Ltd, Railway Arch 5 | 142 yd | |
| Pizza Delizie | Pizza Delizie, Ground Floor | 149 yd | |
| Subway | Subway, Ground and Part First | 151 yd | |
| OA Com Tam | OA Com Tam, Ground Floor | 157 yd | |
| Bam! | Bam!, Ground Floor | 183 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco, Unit 5a | 59 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, 311 Holloway Road | 235 yd | |
| The Co-Operative Food Group | The Co-Operative Food Group, 54 Benwell Road | 332 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 5 Cottage Road | 444 yd | |
| Waitrose | Waitrose, 366 Holloway Road | 540 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Better Gym Holloway 5-7 5-7 HORNSEY STREET | health and fitness suite | 59 yd |
| London Metropolitan University (North Campus Sports Centre) (Closed) 166-220 166-220 HOLLOWAY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 222 yd |
| London Metropolitan University (Holloway Campus) Holloway Road | health and fitness suite | 232 yd |
| Energie Fitness (Highbury) LIVERPOOL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 253 yd |
| Arsenal Hub BENWELL ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 341 yd |
| Paradise Park Mackenzie Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 408 yd |
| St Davids Church Hall ST. DAVIDS CHURCH ST. DAVIDS CHURCH WESTBOURNE ROAD | 501 yd | |
| Arsenal Fc (Emirates Stadium) Hornsey Road | grass pitches | 550 yd |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy LIVERPOOL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 589 yd |
| Highbury Leisure Centre HIGHBURY CRESCENT | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 876 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 | 13.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 13.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 15.46 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 15.46 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 1.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1.12 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.