Holloway Road is in London and in Islington district. N7 8LX 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 Holloway Road, London, N7 8LX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N7 8NA, N7 8JG, N7 8LZ, N7 8NB, N5 1XH, N7 8ND, N7 8NE, N5 1XL, N7 8JE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around N7 8LX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.9% | 51.9% | 2.0% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 50.1% | 48.1% | -2.0% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
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 8LX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 62.1% 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 | 53.6% | 62.1% | 8.5% | 37.9% | 24.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.7% | 22.4% | -6.3% | 44.2% | -21.8% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 3.4% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 8.2% | 7.9% | -0.3% | 9.1% | -1.2% |
| Widowed | 5.5% | 3.4% | -2.1% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
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 | 49.1% | 56.6% | 7.5% | 48.4% | 8.2% |
| Good health | 28.6% | 27.9% | -0.7% | 33.6% | -5.7% |
| Fair health | 14.3% | 9.1% | -5.2% | 12.7% | -3.6% |
| Bad health | 6.2% | 5.2% | -1.0% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 1.1% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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.
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 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.3% | 13.7% | -11.6% | 18.2% | -4.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.9% | 7.5% | -1.4% | 9.6% | -2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.2% | 8.9% | -0.3% | 13.4% | -4.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 3.1% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.6% | 17.5% | 6.9% | 16.9% | 0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.1% | 48.3% | 15.2% | 33.8% | 14.5% |
| Other | 10.9% | 1% | -9.9% | 2.8% | -1.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 48.8% 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 | 5.7% | 6.6% | 0.9% | 1.1% | 5.5% |
| Chinese | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.4% | 0.6% | -1.8% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 5.9% | 9.6% | 3.7% | 2.5% | 7.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 6.2% | 6.9% | 0.7% | 1.0% | 5.9% |
| Other Black | 1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 4.9% | 2.2% | -2.7% | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4.6% | 2.2% | -2.4% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Mixed Other | 3.8% | 4.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 3.3% |
| White | 56.9% | 48.8% | -8.1% | 81.4% | -32.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 2.7% | 3.9% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 3.3% |
| Other | 4.3% | 11.3% | 7.0% | 1.6% | 9.7% |
In this area, 63.8% 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 | 61.5% | 63.8% | 2.3% | 83.2% | -19.4% |
| European Union | 11.1% | 12.4% | 1.3% | 6.1% | 6.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 8.1% | 6.9% | -1.2% | 0.8% | 6.1% |
| Africa | 9.2% | 5% | -4.2% | 2.7% | 2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.4% | 6.1% | 0.7% | 5.6% | 0.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.2% | 5.5% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 4.2% |
| Oceania | 1.6% | 0.3% | -1.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 59.6% | 63.8% | 4.2% | 83.2% | -19.4% |
| 10+ Years | 4% | 26.2% | 22.2% | 9.8% | 16.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.1% | 1.4% | -3.7% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.5% | 2.8% | -3.7% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 24.8% | 5.8% | -19.0% | 1.9% | 3.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.2% | 76.7% | -0.5% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| France | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Italy | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 3.1% | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| Turkey | 2% | 0.1% | 1.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 5.6% | 13.5% | -7.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.1% | 37.2% | -7.1% |
| Christian | 40.1% | 46.2% | -6.1% |
| Hindu | 1.9% | 1.7% | 0.2% |
| Jewish | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Muslim | 19.1% | 6.5% | 12.6% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Holloway Road was 542.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 428.6% higher than the Highbury average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Holloway Road has the 3rd highest crime rate of 27 local areas in Highbury and the 37th highest crime rate of 530 local areas in Islington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 227.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 180.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 169 Holloway Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £38,000 | 2024-09-10 | £36,959 |
| 151 Holloway Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £3,100,000 | 2024-04-09 | £2,783,559 |
| 175 - 177 Holloway Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £640,000 | 2023-10-12 | £611,729 |
| 175 - 177 Holloway Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2019-08-01 | £515,026 |
| 147 Holloway Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £20,000 | 2018-06-21 | £20,142 |
N7 8LX area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 24% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in N7 8LX area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 97 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Retired | 21 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 23 |
| Information and communication | 22 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 20 |
| Education | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 1,848 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Islington Nursery School 110-112 Tollington Park , N4 3RB | 3out of 4 | 2,017 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 | 2,814 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Margaret McMillan Nursery School Hornsey Rise , N19 3SF | 3out of 4 | 2,914 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 3,092 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 | 249 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Drayton Park Primary School Arvon Road , N5 1PJ | 3out of 4 | 385 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Laycock Primary School Laycock Street , Upper Street N1 1SW | 3out of 4 | 800 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Canonbury Primary School Canonbury Road , N1 2UT | 3out of 4 | 963 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Blair School Brewery Road , Islington N7 9QJ | 3out of 4 | 1,083 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 | 737 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| City of London Academy Highbury Grove 8 Highbury Grove , Islington N5 2EQ | 1out of 4 | 934 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon High Hilldrop Road , N7 0JG | 2out of 4 | 1,547 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Camden School for Girls Sandall Road , NW5 2DB | 4out of 4 | 1,912 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| City of London Academy Islington Prebend Street , Islington N1 8PQ | 4out of 4 | 1,934 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | 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 | 1,003 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , Mill Hill Road NW1 1TR | - not rated | 2,654 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 2,888 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 42 - 43 Queen Square , Camden WC1N 3AQ | - not rated | 3,654 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 3,844 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 | 333 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 | 211 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy: the Courtyard Holloway Road , Islington N7 8LT | 3out of 4 | 358 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dania School St David's Church, Westbourne Road , N7 8AB | - not rated | 397 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New River College Secondary Lough Road , N7 8RH | 3out of 4 | 409 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Samuel Rhodes MLD School 11 Highbury New Park , N5 2EG | 4out of 4 | 949 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| EZ & Moss | EZ & Moss, 183 Holloway Road | 3 yd | |
| Emperor Chinese Restaurant | Emperor Chinese Restaurant, 163 Holloway Road | 3 yd | |
| Lamezia | Lamezia, 165 Holloway Road | 3 yd | |
| Sambal Shiok Ltd | Sambal Shiok Ltd, 171 Holloway Road | 3 yd | |
| Little Bao Boy & Banh Mi Place | Little Bao Boy & Banh Mi Place, Ground Floor | 57 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lamb | The Lamb, 54 Holloway Road | 158 yd | |
| Duchess Of Kent | Duchess Of Kent, 441 Liverpool Road | 438 yd | |
| The Garage | The Garage, 12 Highbury Corner | 498 yd | |
| Highbury Library | Highbury Library, Ground Floor | 550 yd | |
| The Drayton Park Public House | The Drayton Park Public House, 66 Drayton Park | 555 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| City Pizza Holloway | City Pizza Holloway, 149 Holloway Road | 28 yd | |
| Taste of Holloway Pizza | Taste of Holloway Pizza, 183A Holloway Road | 87 yd | |
| The Chip Inn | The Chip Inn, Ground Floor And Basement | 148 yd | |
| Morley's Chicken | Morley's Chicken, Shop | 162 yd | |
| Green Jade Chinese Restaurant & Take | Green Jade Chinese Restaurant & Take, 219 Holloway Road | 241 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco, 43 Holloway Road | 437 yd | |
| Waitrose | Waitrose, 28-32 Highbury Corner | 437 yd | |
| The Co-Operative Food Group | The Co-Operative Food Group, 54 Benwell Road | 448 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, Unit 5a | 497 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, 311 Holloway Road | 628 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Energie Fitness (Highbury) LIVERPOOL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 185 yd |
| London Metropolitan University (North Campus Sports Centre) (Closed) 166-220 166-220 HOLLOWAY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 268 yd |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy LIVERPOOL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 277 yd |
| London Metropolitan University (Holloway Campus) Holloway Road | health and fitness suite | 296 yd |
| Paradise Park Mackenzie Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 320 yd |
| Highbury Leisure Centre HIGHBURY CRESCENT | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 441 yd |
| St Davids Church Hall ST. DAVIDS CHURCH ST. DAVIDS CHURCH WESTBOURNE ROAD | 454 yd | |
| Arsenal Hub BENWELL ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 485 yd |
| Better Gym Holloway 5-7 5-7 HORNSEY STREET | health and fitness suite | 496 yd |
| Highbury Fields School HIGHBURY HILL | 665 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 | 7.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 7.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 3.6% |
| 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 | 53.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 52.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 76.33 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 76.33 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.