Liverpool Road is in London and in Islington district. N7 8NL 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 Liverpool Road, London, N7 8NL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N7 8NP, N7 8QQ, N7 8DG, N7 8DJ, N7 8QG, N7 8NB, N7 8QJ, N7 8NR, N7 8NU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around N7 8NL 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 8NL, 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 Liverpool 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.
Liverpool 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 438 Liverpool Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2014-01-17 | £159,529 |
N7 8NL 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 8NL 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 | 1,860 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Islington Nursery School 110-112 Tollington Park , N4 3RB | 3out of 4 | 1,941 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Margaret McMillan Nursery School Hornsey Rise , N19 3SF | 3out of 4 | 2,807 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 | 2,950 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 3,127 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 | 131 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Drayton Park Primary School Arvon Road , N5 1PJ | 3out of 4 | 476 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Laycock Primary School Laycock Street , Upper Street N1 1SW | 3out of 4 | 922 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pakeman Primary School Hornsey Road , Holloway N7 6DU | 3out of 4 | 1,008 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Blair School Brewery Road , Islington N7 9QJ | 3out of 4 | 1,033 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 | 824 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| City of London Academy Highbury Grove 8 Highbury Grove , Islington N5 2EQ | 1out of 4 | 1,058 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon High Hilldrop Road , N7 0JG | 2out of 4 | 1,413 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Camden School for Girls Sandall Road , NW5 2DB | 4out of 4 | 1,814 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Arts and Media School Islington Turle Road , N4 3LS | 3out of 4 | 2,022 yd | Foundation school | No | 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 | 1,099 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , Mill Hill Road NW1 1TR | - not rated | 2,613 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 2,927 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 42 - 43 Queen Square , Camden WC1N 3AQ | - not rated | 3,691 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 3,967 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 | 425 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 | 191 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dania School St David's Church, Westbourne Road , N7 8AB | - not rated | 388 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New River College Secondary Lough Road , N7 8RH | 3out of 4 | 469 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy: the Courtyard Holloway Road , Islington N7 8LT | 3out of 4 | 493 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Samuel Rhodes MLD School 11 Highbury New Park , N5 2EG | 4out of 4 | 1,079 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pepe's Piri Piri | Pepe's Piri Piri, Basement And Ground Floors | 71 yd | |
| Keren View Restaurant | Keren View Restaurant, Ground Floor Shop | 74 yd | |
| Victoria Tavern | Victoria Tavern, 203 Holloway Road | 87 yd | |
| Rindo | Rindo, 136 Holloway Road | 95 yd | |
| Cookies and Scream | Cookies and Scream, Shop | 95 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lamb | The Lamb, 54 Holloway Road | 294 yd | |
| Duchess Of Kent | Duchess Of Kent, 441 Liverpool Road | 518 yd | |
| Islington Sports Bar & Grill | Islington Sports Bar & Grill, 274 Holloway Road | 543 yd | |
| Highbury Library | Highbury Library, Ground Floor | 577 yd | |
| The Drayton Park Public House | The Drayton Park Public House, 66 Drayton Park | 581 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Chip Inn | The Chip Inn, Ground Floor And Basement | 60 yd | |
| Morley's Chicken | Morley's Chicken, Shop | 68 yd | |
| Taste of Holloway Pizza | Taste of Holloway Pizza, 183A Holloway Road | 69 yd | |
| Green Jade Chinese Restaurant & Take | Green Jade Chinese Restaurant & Take, 219 Holloway Road | 125 yd | |
| Kasey's Chicken | Kasey's Chicken, 223 Holloway Road | 142 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco, Unit 5a | 361 yd | |
| The Co-Operative Food Group | The Co-Operative Food Group, 54 Benwell Road | 380 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, 311 Holloway Road | 504 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 43 Holloway Road | 566 yd | |
| Waitrose | Waitrose, 28-32 Highbury Corner | 570 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Energie Fitness (Highbury) LIVERPOOL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 49 yd |
| London Metropolitan University (North Campus Sports Centre) (Closed) 166-220 166-220 HOLLOWAY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 169 yd |
| London Metropolitan University (Holloway Campus) Holloway Road | health and fitness suite | 205 yd |
| Paradise Park Mackenzie Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 265 yd |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy LIVERPOOL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 331 yd |
| Better Gym Holloway 5-7 5-7 HORNSEY STREET | health and fitness suite | 361 yd |
| St Davids Church Hall ST. DAVIDS CHURCH ST. DAVIDS CHURCH WESTBOURNE ROAD | 403 yd | |
| Arsenal Hub BENWELL ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 413 yd |
| Highbury Leisure Centre HIGHBURY CRESCENT | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 578 yd |
| Arsenal Fc (Emirates Stadium) Hornsey Road | grass pitches | 621 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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.