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Georges Road is in London and in Islington district. N7 8HY 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 Georges Road, London, N7 8HY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: N7 8UQ, N7 8UN, N7 8TD, N7 8QZ, N7 8EU, N7 8HW, N7 8TB, N7 8RD, N7 8QY.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding N7 8HY has a slightly higher male population, with 50% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female49.8%50%0.2% 51.0% -1.0%
Male50.2%50%-0.2% 49.0% 1.0%

Partnership Status

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 8HY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 62.3% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single58%62.3%4.3% 37.9% 24.4%
Married: Opposite sex21%21.8%0.8% 44.2% -22.4%
Married: Same sex0.8%1.7%0.9% 0.3% 1.4%
Separated4.5%3.8%-0.7% 2.2% 1.6%
Divorced8.2%6.3%-1.9% 9.1% -2.8%
Widowed7.4%4.2%-3.2% 6.1% -1.9%

Health

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health47.5%45%-2.5% 48.4% -3.4%
Good health31.9%30.4%-1.5% 33.6% -3.2%
Fair health11.5%15.7%4.2% 12.7% 3.0%
Bad health4.1%6.4%2.3% 4.0% 2.4%
Very bad health5.1%2.5%-2.6% 1.2% 1.3%

Education and Qualifications

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications32.9%24.8%-8.1% 18.2% 6.6%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 10.7%6.3%-4.4% 9.6% -3.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels10.7%10.9%0.2% 13.4% -2.5%
Apprenticeship2.5%2.5%0.0% 5.3% -2.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels9.1%13%3.9% 16.9% -3.9%
Degree or Similar28.4%38.2%9.8% 33.8% 4.4%
Other5.8%4.2%-1.6% 2.8% 1.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 62.7% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi1%1.1%0.1% 1.1% 0.0%
Chinese1.7%0.7%-1.0% 0.7% 0.0%
Indian1.7%3.6%1.9% 3.1% 0.5%
Pakistani0%1.8%1.8% 2.7% -0.9%
Other Asian1.7%2.2%0.5% 1.6% 0.6%
Black African4.4%7.5%3.1% 2.5% 5.0%
Black Caribbean6.1%3.6%-2.5% 1.0% 2.6%
Other Black4.4%1.1%-3.3% 0.5% 0.6%
Mixed White and Asian0%0.4%0.4% 0.8% -0.4%
Mixed White and African0.7%0.4%-0.3% 0.4% 0.0%
Mixed White and Caribbean1.7%3.9%2.2% 0.9% 3.0%
Mixed Other1.7%0.7%-1.0% 0.8% -0.1%
White69.8%62.7%-7.1% 81.4% -18.7%
Arab1%1.4%0.4% 0.6% 0.8%
Other4.1%9%4.9% 1.6% 7.4%

Country of Birth

In this area, 61.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom62.7%61.6%-1.1% 83.2% -21.6%
European Union15.3%16.4%1.1% 6.1% 10.3%
Rest of Europe4.4%3.6%-0.8% 0.8% 2.8%
Africa5.4%5.3%-0.1% 2.7% 2.6%
Middle East and Asia3.7%7.8%4.1% 5.6% 2.2%
The Americas and the Caribbean7.8%5.3%-2.5% 1.3% 4.0%
Oceania0.7%0%-0.7% 0.3% -0.3%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK60%61.8%1.8% 83.2% -21.4%
10+ Years4.4%23.2%18.8% 9.8% 13.4%
5-10 Years5.8%6.8%1.0% 2.9% 3.9%
2-5 Years4.1%5%0.9% 2.2% 2.8%
Less than 2 years25.8%3.2%-22.6% 1.9% 1.3%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom73.5% 76.7% -3.2%
Ireland1.8% 0.6% 1.2%
France1.1% 0.3% 0.8%
Italy3.5% 0.6% 2.9%
Portugal1.4% 0.5% 0.9%
Spain4.6% 0.4% 4.2%
Poland0.7% 1.3% -0.6%
Other EU countries4.2% 1.5% 2.7%
South and Eastern Africa0.4% 0.2% 0.2%
Eastern Asia0.7% 0.3% 0.4%
Southern Asia1.8% 1.2% 0.6%
Central and South America1.1% 0.2% 0.9%
No passport held5.3% 13.5% -8.2%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion35.1% 37.2% -2.1%
Christian47.7% 46.2% 1.5%
Hindu2.9% 1.7% 1.2%
Muslim9% 6.5% 2.5%
Sikh0.4% 0.9% -0.5%
Other religion0.4% 0.6% -0.2%
Not answered4.7% 6.0% -1.3%

Safety

Is Georges Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Georges Road was 162.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 19.9% lower than the Barnsbury average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Georges Road has the 52nd highest crime rate of 140 local areas in Barnsbury and the 223rd highest crime rate of 530 local areas in Islington .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -71.8%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£52,700
Income Rank
8/10

Household Income in N7 8HY, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Georges Road are based on 154 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Islington.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Georges Road, London, N7 8HY

Estimated Average Property Prices for N7 8HY

Average Price
£349,406
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
no sales
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
£349,406
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Georges Road

Average Price
£431,180
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
no sales
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
£432,443
Other
£237,898

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Georges Road

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
Flat 48 Tealby Court Georges Road, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£475,5002024-12-17 £459,773
Flat 51 Tealby Court Georges Road, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£490,0002020-07-17 £497,000
Flat 35 Tealby Court Georges Road, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£400,0002019-08-05 £412,021
Flat 10 Tealby Court Georges Road, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£290,0002018-09-05 £290,000
Flat 50 Tealby Court Georges Road, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£499,9502017-10-26 £500,453
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for N7 8HY

Employment

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee96
Retired29
Self-Employed23
Part-Time Employee21
Long-Term Sick or disabled18
Looking after home or family15
Student (economically inactive)14
Unemployed13
Other8
Full-Time Student (with or without job)2

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles17
Human health and social work activities17
Administrative and support service activities13
Manufacturing11
Accommodation and food service activities11
Professional, scientific and technical activities11
Education9
Transport and storage8
Other7
Financial and insurance activities6
Construction5
Information and communication5
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security3
Real estate activities2

Schools

Nursery

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 1,469 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
North Islington Nursery School
110-112 Tollington Park , N4 3RB
3out of 4 2,249 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Thomas Coram Centre
49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY
4out of 4 2,782 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Margaret McMillan Nursery School
Hornsey Rise , N19 3SF
3out of 4 2,930 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 3,238 yd Local authority nursery school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Primary

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 4 453 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
Robert Blair School
Brewery Road , Islington N7 9QJ
3out of 4 497 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Hungerford School
249 Hungerford Road , Islington N7 9LF
1out of 4 604 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
Brecknock Primary School
Cliff Villas , Camden NW1 9AL
3out of 4 705 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Drayton Park Primary School
Arvon Road , N5 1PJ
3out of 4 1,048 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Beacon High
Hilldrop Road , N7 0JG
2out of 4 1,069 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
The Camden School for Girls
Sandall Road , NW5 2DB
4out of 4 1,248 yd Voluntary aided school No Girls More About School
Highbury Fields School
Highbury Hill , N5 1AR
4out of 4 1,400 yd Community school No Girls More About School
City of London Academy Highbury Grove
8 Highbury Grove , Islington N5 2EQ
1out of 4 1,575 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School
Donegal Street , Islington N1 9QG
4out of 4 1,923 yd Community school No Girls More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
The London Screen Academy
Highbury Grove , Highbury East N5 2AD
- not rated 1,668 yd Free schools 16 to 19 No Mixed More About School
WM College
44 Crowndale Road , Mill Hill Road NW1 1TR
- not rated 2,066 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Capital City College Group
211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA
- not rated 2,604 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre)
42 - 43 Queen Square , Camden WC1N 3AQ
- not rated 3,346 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
City Lit
Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA
- not rated 4,063 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St Mary Magdalene Academy
Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG
3out of 4 675 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Ark King Solomon Academy
Penfold Street , NW1 6RU
4out of 4 5,045 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Dania School
St David's Church, Westbourne Road , N7 8AB
- not rated 378 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
New River College Secondary
Lough Road , N7 8RH
3out of 4 588 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Bridge Satellite Provision
C/O the Bridge School , 251 Hungerford Road N7 9LD
- not rated 625 yd Free schools special No Mixed More About School
The Bridge School
251 Hungerford Road , N7 9LD
4out of 4 625 yd Academy special converter Yes Mixed More About School
London Metropolitan University
166 - 220 Holloway Road , N7 8DB
- not rated 761 yd Higher education institutions Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
StarbucksStarbucks, 474A Caledonian Road96 yd
Light Project Pro International LPILight Project Pro International LPI, The Exchange102 yd
Costa CoffeeCosta Coffee, 465A Caledonian Road103 yd
Saz CafeSaz Cafe, Unit 2, Piccadilly Court113 yd
Green & FlavourGreen & Flavour, Unit A134 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Two BrewersTwo Brewers, 109-110 Roman Way217 yd
The Depot N7The Depot N7, Bar And Premises381 yd
The Jolly SistersThe Jolly Sisters, 95 Bride Street395 yd
Doyles TavernDoyles Tavern, 379 Caledonian Road539 yd
Hemingford Arms Public HouseHemingford Arms Public House, 158 Hemingford Road648 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Rack & BoneRack & Bone, Shop59 yd
KafeteryamKafeteryam, Shop118 yd
Maida Indo-Chinese, Hakka ChineseMaida Indo-Chinese, Hakka Chinese, Ground And First Floor 60431 yd
TEN KEYZTEN KEYZ, Ground And First Floor 60431 yd
BurgersteinBurgerstein, Ground And First Floor 60431 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Sainsbury'sSainsbury's, 465B Caledonian Road95 yd
TescoTesco, 5 Cottage Road185 yd
TescoTesco, Unit 5a560 yd
The Co-Operative Food GroupThe Co-Operative Food Group, UNIT A and B640 yd
Sainsbury'sSainsbury's, 311 Holloway Road743 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
St Davids Church Hall
ST. DAVIDS CHURCH ST. DAVIDS CHURCH WESTBOURNE ROAD
248 yd
Paradise Park
Mackenzie Road
artificial grass pitch, grass pitches352 yd
Islington Tennis Centre
MARKET ROAD
health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, tennis courts415 yd
St Mary Magdalene Academy
LIVERPOOL ROAD
artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite551 yd
Better Gym Holloway
5-7 5-7 HORNSEY STREET
health and fitness suite556 yd
Market Road Atp
ASTRO TURF SPORTS PITCHES ASTRO TURF SPORTS PITCHES MARKET ROAD
artificial grass pitch567 yd
Energie Fitness (Highbury)
LIVERPOOL ROAD
health and fitness suite569 yd
London Metropolitan University (North Campus Sports Centre) (Closed)
166-220 166-220 HOLLOWAY ROAD
health and fitness suite670 yd
London Metropolitan University (Holloway Campus)
Holloway Road
health and fitness suite702 yd
Arsenal Hub
BENWELL ROAD
artificial grass pitch877 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed19.4 Mbit/s
Average download speed18.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed22.89 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed22.89 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed1.2 Mbit/s
Average upload speed1.1 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed1.26 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.