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 446.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 364.9% higher than the Highbury average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Liverpool Road has the 3rd highest crime rate of 27 local areas in Highbury and the 52nd highest crime rate of 506 local areas in Islington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 165.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 48.7%.

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 | £165,020 |
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 | 1,852 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Islington Nursery School 110-112 Tollington Park , N4 3RB | 3out of 4 | 2,012 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stroud Green Pre-School Centre Ennis Road , Stroud Green N4 3HD | - not rated | 2,166 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Comet Nursery School and Children's Centre 20 Halcomb Street , Hoxton N1 5RF | 4out of 4 | 2,816 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christopher's Nursery School Bridgeway Street , NW1 1QR | - not rated | 2,826 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | 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 |
| Ring Cross Primary School Eden Grove , Islington N7 8EE | - not rated | 257 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene CofE Primary School Liverpool Road , N7 8PG | - not rated | 337 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Drayton Park Primary School Arvon Road , N5 1PJ | 3out of 4 | 383 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Laycock Primary School Laycock Street , Upper Street N1 1SW | 3out of 4 | 803 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 | 735 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| City of London Academy Highbury Grove 8 Highbury Grove , Islington N5 2EQ | 3out of 4 | 933 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highbury Grove School 8 Highbury Grove , N5 2EQ | - not rated | 933 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lift Beacon High Hilldrop Road , Islington N7 0JG | - not rated | 1,546 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon High Hilldrop Road , Islington N7 0JG | 3out of 4 | 1,546 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , N5 2AG | - not rated | 1,001 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City and Islington College 383 Holloway Road , Holloway N7 0RN | - not rated | 1,094 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tech City College 263-269 City Road , Islington EC1V 1JX | - not rated | 2,603 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , NW1 1TR | - not rated | 2,657 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsway College Gray's Inn Centre , WC1H 8JB | - not rated | 2,891 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 | 337 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 | 207 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of North London 166-220 Holloway Road , N7 8DB | - not rated | 207 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Lough Road Class Base (Central) Lough Road , N7 8RH | - not rated | 360 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Courtyard Islington Holloway Road , Islington N7 8LT | 3out of 4 | 361 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New River College Secondary Lough Road , N7 8RH | 3out of 4 | 413 yd | Pupil referral unit | 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.