Mackenzie Road is in London and in Islington district. N7 8NF is located in the Laycock electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Islington South and Finsbury. This postcode has been in use since 2000-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Mackenzie Road, London, N7 8NF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N7 8NR, N7 8NU, N7 8SE, N7 8QF, N7 8PX, N7 8QG, N7 8QE, N7 8DG, N7 8QP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding N7 8NF has a slightly higher male population, with 50.9% 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).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.5% | 49.1% | 2.6% | 51.0% | -1.9% |
| Male | 53.5% | 50.9% | -2.6% | 49.0% | 1.9% |
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 8NF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 61.7% 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 | 64.7% | 61.7% | -3.0% | 37.9% | 23.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 23.9% | 26.6% | 2.7% | 44.2% | -17.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 2.4% | 1.5% | -0.9% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 2.5% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 4.7% | 5% | 0.3% | 9.1% | -4.1% |
| Widowed | 3.2% | 1.5% | -1.7% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
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 (85.4%) 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 | 56.6% | 56.5% | -0.1% | 48.4% | 8.1% |
| Good health | 27.9% | 28.9% | 1.0% | 33.6% | -4.7% |
| Fair health | 9.7% | 9.1% | -0.6% | 12.7% | -3.6% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 4.6% | 0.3% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 0.9% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 57.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.6% | 13.4% | -3.2% | 18.2% | -4.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.1% | 5.3% | -1.8% | 9.6% | -4.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.8% | 6.8% | 0.0% | 13.4% | -6.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -3.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.8% | 13.6% | 6.8% | 16.9% | -3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 57.6% | 57.7% | 0.1% | 33.8% | 23.9% |
| Other | 3.9% | 1.8% | -2.1% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 62.8% 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 | 9.4% | 14.1% | 4.7% | 1.1% | 13.0% |
| Chinese | 1.3% | 2% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Indian | 2.5% | 0.9% | -1.6% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 4.9% | 4.7% | -0.2% | 2.5% | 2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.7% | 2.9% | 0.2% | 1.0% | 1.9% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.2% | 2.7% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.7% | -0.9% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 2% | 1.8% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 67.4% | 62.8% | -4.6% | 81.4% | -18.6% |
| Arab | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 2.5% | 2.7% | 0.2% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
In this area, 58.2% 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 | 72.6% | 58.2% | -14.4% | 83.2% | -25.0% |
| European Union | 7.2% | 14.6% | 7.4% | 6.1% | 8.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 2% | 2.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Africa | 6.1% | 2.9% | -3.2% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.8% | 10.8% | 5.0% | 5.6% | 5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.3% | 5.1% | 0.8% | 1.3% | 3.8% |
| Oceania | 1.8% | 6% | 4.2% | 0.3% | 5.7% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 70.3% | 58.2% | -12.1% | 83.2% | -25.0% |
| 10+ Years | 7.2% | 19.9% | 12.7% | 9.8% | 10.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.6% | 5.5% | -0.1% | 2.9% | 2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.7% | 10.8% | 6.1% | 2.2% | 8.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.1% | 5.5% | -6.6% | 1.9% | 3.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.5% | 76.7% | -4.2% |
| Ireland | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| France | 5.4% | 0.3% | 5.1% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 3.1% | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 4.9% | 0.1% | 4.8% |
| No passport held | 2.7% | 13.5% | -10.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.7% | 37.2% | 7.5% |
| Christian | 26.9% | 46.2% | -19.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Jewish | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Muslim | 18.2% | 6.5% | 11.7% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mackenzie Road was 201.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 61.5% higher than the Arsenal average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Mackenzie Road has the 31st highest crime rate of 91 local areas in Arsenal and the 172nd highest crime rate of 530 local areas in Islington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 40.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -40.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 147 Mackenzie Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £252,000 | 2004-12-20 | £715,877 |
The percentage of student residents living in N7 8NF 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 | 176 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 53 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Other | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 62 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 36 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Information and communication | 27 |
| Education | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Other | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 1,770 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Islington Nursery School 110-112 Tollington Park , N4 3RB | 3out of 4 | 2,004 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Margaret McMillan Nursery School Hornsey Rise , N19 3SF | 3out of 4 | 2,838 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 | 2,980 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 3,045 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 | 51 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Drayton Park Primary School Arvon Road , N5 1PJ | 3out of 4 | 576 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Blair School Brewery Road , Islington N7 9QJ | 3out of 4 | 926 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Laycock Primary School Laycock Street , Upper Street N1 1SW | 3out of 4 | 926 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hungerford School 249 Hungerford Road , Islington N7 9LF | 1out of 4 | 1,042 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 926 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| City of London Academy Highbury Grove 8 Highbury Grove , Islington N5 2EQ | 1out of 4 | 1,139 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon High Hilldrop Road , N7 0JG | 2out of 4 | 1,351 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Camden School for Girls Sandall Road , NW5 2DB | 4out of 4 | 1,714 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| City of London Academy Islington Prebend Street , Islington N1 8PQ | 4out of 4 | 2,043 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 | 1,198 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , Mill Hill Road NW1 1TR | - not rated | 2,507 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 2,849 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 42 - 43 Queen Square , Camden WC1N 3AQ | - not rated | 3,610 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 3,965 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 | 408 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 | 296 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dania School St David's Church, Westbourne Road , N7 8AB | - not rated | 301 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New River College Secondary Lough Road , N7 8RH | 3out of 4 | 422 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy: the Courtyard Holloway Road , Islington N7 8LT | 3out of 4 | 528 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge Satellite Provision C/O the Bridge School , 251 Hungerford Road N7 9LD | - not rated | 1,077 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria Tavern | Victoria Tavern, 203 Holloway Road | 168 yd | |
| Pepe's Piri Piri | Pepe's Piri Piri, Basement And Ground Floors | 169 yd | |
| Keren View Restaurant | Keren View Restaurant, Ground Floor Shop | 170 yd | |
| Frozen River | Frozen River, Ground Floor Shop | 190 yd | |
| Rindo | Rindo, 136 Holloway Road | 200 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lamb | The Lamb, 54 Holloway Road | 342 yd | |
| Duchess Of Kent | Duchess Of Kent, 441 Liverpool Road | 484 yd | |
| The Jolly Sisters | The Jolly Sisters, 95 Bride Street | 497 yd | |
| Two Brewers | Two Brewers, 109-110 Roman Way | 512 yd | |
| Islington Sports Bar & Grill | Islington Sports Bar & Grill, 274 Holloway Road | 570 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Chip Inn | The Chip Inn, Ground Floor And Basement | 164 yd | |
| Taste of Holloway Pizza | Taste of Holloway Pizza, 183A Holloway Road | 168 yd | |
| Morley's Chicken | Morley's Chicken, Shop | 169 yd | |
| Green Jade Chinese Restaurant & Take | Green Jade Chinese Restaurant & Take, 219 Holloway Road | 194 yd | |
| Kasey's Chicken | Kasey's Chicken, 223 Holloway Road | 206 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco, Unit 5a | 354 yd | |
| The Co-Operative Food Group | The Co-Operative Food Group, 54 Benwell Road | 462 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 5 Cottage Road | 480 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, 311 Holloway Road | 526 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, 465B Caledonian Road | 560 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Energie Fitness (Highbury) LIVERPOOL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 113 yd |
| Paradise Park Mackenzie Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 163 yd |
| London Metropolitan University (North Campus Sports Centre) (Closed) 166-220 166-220 HOLLOWAY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 246 yd |
| London Metropolitan University (Holloway Campus) Holloway Road | health and fitness suite | 284 yd |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy LIVERPOOL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 291 yd |
| St Davids Church Hall ST. DAVIDS CHURCH ST. DAVIDS CHURCH WESTBOURNE ROAD | 299 yd | |
| Better Gym Holloway 5-7 5-7 HORNSEY STREET | health and fitness suite | 353 yd |
| Arsenal Hub BENWELL ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 492 yd |
| Highbury Leisure Centre HIGHBURY CRESCENT | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 628 yd |
| Arsenal Fc (Emirates Stadium) Hornsey Road | grass pitches | 706 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.