Overview of N7 8NW

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Liverpool Road is in London and in Islington district. N7 8NW is located in the Laycock electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Islington South and Finsbury. This postcode has been in use since 2004-07-01.

StreetScan combines information about Liverpool Road, London, N7 8NW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: N7 8QN, N7 8QA, N7 8QB, N7 8NT, N7 8NS, N7 8NY, N7 8NZ, N7 8QD, N7 8LU.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding N7 8NW 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).

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female46.5%49.1%2.6% 51.0% -1.9%
Male53.5%50.9%-2.6% 49.0% 1.9%

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 8NW, 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single64.7%61.7%-3.0% 37.9% 23.8%
Married: Opposite sex23.9%26.6%2.7% 44.2% -17.6%
Married: Same sex2.4%1.5%-0.9% 0.3% 1.2%
Civil partnership: Opposite sex0%0.5%0.5% 0.1% 0.4%
Civil partnership: Same sex0%0.8%0.8% 0.1% 0.7%
Separated1.1%2.5%1.4% 2.2% 0.3%
Divorced4.7%5%0.3% 9.1% -4.1%
Widowed3.2%1.5%-1.7% 6.1% -4.6%

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.

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health56.6%56.5%-0.1% 48.4% 8.1%
Good health27.9%28.9%1.0% 33.6% -4.7%
Fair health9.7%9.1%-0.6% 12.7% -3.6%
Bad health4.3%4.6%0.3% 4.0% 0.6%
Very bad health1.6%0.9%-0.7% 1.2% -0.3%

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.

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%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications16.6%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 Levels6.8%6.8%0.0% 13.4% -6.6%
Apprenticeship1.1%1.5%0.4% 5.3% -3.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels6.8%13.6%6.8% 16.9% -3.3%
Degree or Similar57.6%57.7%0.1% 33.8% 23.9%
Other3.9%1.8%-2.1% 2.8% -1.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi9.4%14.1%4.7% 1.1% 13.0%
Chinese1.3%2%0.7% 0.7% 1.3%
Indian2.5%0.9%-1.6% 3.1% -2.2%
Pakistani0%2%2.0% 2.7% -0.7%
Other Asian0.2%0.9%0.7% 1.6% -0.7%
Black African4.9%4.7%-0.2% 2.5% 2.2%
Black Caribbean2.7%2.9%0.2% 1.0% 1.9%
Other Black0.9%0.4%-0.5% 0.5% -0.1%
Mixed White and Asian2.2%2.7%0.5% 0.8% 1.9%
Mixed White and African0%1.3%1.3% 0.4% 0.9%
Mixed White and Caribbean1.6%0.7%-0.9% 0.9% -0.2%
Mixed Other2%1.8%-0.2% 0.8% 1.0%
White67.4%62.8%-4.6% 81.4% -18.6%
Arab2.2%0%-2.2% 0.6% -0.6%
Other2.5%2.7%0.2% 1.6% 1.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 58.2% 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 Kingdom72.6%58.2%-14.4% 83.2% -25.0%
European Union7.2%14.6%7.4% 6.1% 8.5%
Rest of Europe2%2.4%0.4% 0.8% 1.6%
Africa6.1%2.9%-3.2% 2.7% 0.2%
Middle East and Asia5.8%10.8%5.0% 5.6% 5.2%
The Americas and the Caribbean4.3%5.1%0.8% 1.3% 3.8%
Oceania1.8%6%4.2% 0.3% 5.7%
British Overseas0.2%0%-0.2% 0.0% 0.0%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK70.3%58.2%-12.1% 83.2% -25.0%
10+ Years7.2%19.9%12.7% 9.8% 10.1%
5-10 Years5.6%5.5%-0.1% 2.9% 2.6%
2-5 Years4.7%10.8%6.1% 2.2% 8.6%
Less than 2 years12.1%5.5%-6.6% 1.9% 3.6%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom72.5% 76.7% -4.2%
Ireland1.8% 0.6% 1.2%
France5.4% 0.3% 5.1%
Germany0.7% 0.2% 0.5%
Italy0.9% 0.6% 0.3%
Portugal0.7% 0.5% 0.2%
Spain0.9% 0.4% 0.5%
Poland0.4% 1.3% -0.9%
Romania0.4% 0.9% -0.5%
Other EU countries3.1% 1.5% 1.6%
Other Europe0.9% 0.2% 0.7%
South and Eastern Africa0.4% 0.2% 0.2%
Eastern Asia0.7% 0.3% 0.4%
Southern Asia0.4% 1.2% -0.8%
South-East Asia0.4% 0.2% 0.2%
North America and the Caribbean2.5% 0.3% 2.2%
Central and South America0.2% 0.2% 0.0%
Oceania4.9% 0.1% 4.8%
No passport held2.7% 13.5% -10.8%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion44.7% 37.2% 7.5%
Christian26.9% 46.2% -19.3%
Buddhist0.7% 0.5% 0.2%
Jewish1.8% 0.5% 1.3%
Muslim18.2% 6.5% 11.7%
Other religion0.9% 0.6% 0.3%
Not answered6.9% 6.0% 0.9%

Safety

Is Liverpool Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Liverpool 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.

Liverpool 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%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£68,700
Income Rank
10/10

Household Income in N7 8NW, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Liverpool Road are based on 910 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 Liverpool Road, London, N7 8NW

Estimated Average Property Prices for N7 8NW

Average Price
£732,012
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
no sales
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
£732,012
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Liverpool Road

Average Price
£1,048,433
Semi-Detached
£1,936,892
Terraced
£1,536,479
Detached
£2,062,624
Flats/Maisonettes
£682,583
Other
£3,298,812

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Liverpool Road

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
Flat 3 Lefkonico House, 505 - 507 Liverpool Road, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£840,0002022-05-20 £789,187
Flat 8 Lefkonico House, 505 - 507 Liverpool Road, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£757,5002021-04-16 £751,452
Flat 10 Lefkonico House, 505 - 507 Liverpool Road, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£650,0002018-03-02 £655,939
Flat 11 Lefkonico House, 505 - 507 Liverpool Road, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£1,050,0002017-06-16 £1,036,445
Flat 8 Lefkonico House, 505 - 507 Liverpool Road, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£950,0002016-06-06 £989,832
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for N7 8NW

Employment

The percentage of student residents living in N7 8NW area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee176
Student (economically inactive)53
Self-Employed38
Retired28
Long-Term Sick or disabled21
Part-Time Employee20
Full-Time Student (with or without job)19
Looking after home or family18
Unemployed16
Other10

Employment Industry

Professional, scientific and technical activities62
Financial and insurance activities36
Human health and social work activities30
Information and communication27
Education22
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles18
Other17
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security12
Transport and storage8
Administrative and support service activities8
Accommodation and food service activities6
Real estate activities4
Manufacturing4
Construction3
Agriculture, forestry and fishing1
Mining and quarrying1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply 1

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 1,668 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
North Islington Nursery School
110-112 Tollington Park , N4 3RB
3out of 4 2,142 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 2,847 yd Local authority nursery school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Thomas Coram Centre
49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY
4out of 4 2,927 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Margaret McMillan Nursery School
Hornsey Rise , N19 3SF
3out of 4 2,990 yd Local authority nursery school Yes 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 4 200 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
Drayton Park Primary School
Arvon Road , N5 1PJ
3out of 4 572 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Laycock Primary School
Laycock Street , Upper Street N1 1SW
3out of 4 781 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Robert Blair School
Brewery Road , Islington N7 9QJ
3out of 4 893 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Canonbury Primary School
Canonbury Road , N1 2UT
3out of 4 997 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Highbury Fields School
Highbury Hill , N5 1AR
4out of 4 922 yd Community school No Girls More About School
City of London Academy Highbury Grove
8 Highbury Grove , Islington N5 2EQ
1out of 4 1,075 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Beacon High
Hilldrop Road , N7 0JG
2out of 4 1,464 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
The Camden School for Girls
Sandall Road , NW5 2DB
4out of 4 1,747 yd Voluntary aided school No Girls More About School
City of London Academy Islington
Prebend Street , Islington N1 8PQ
4out of 4 1,891 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed 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 1,180 yd Free schools 16 to 19 No Mixed More About School
WM College
44 Crowndale Road , Mill Hill Road NW1 1TR
- not rated 2,461 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Capital City College Group
211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA
- not rated 2,726 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre)
42 - 43 Queen Square , Camden WC1N 3AQ
- not rated 3,490 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Workers' Educational Association
4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW
- not rated 3,815 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 4 258 yd Academy sponsor led No 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 204 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
New River College Secondary
Lough Road , N7 8RH
3out of 4 272 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
London Metropolitan University
166 - 220 Holloway Road , N7 8DB
- not rated 374 yd Higher education institutions Not Applicable Mixed More About School
St Mary Magdalene Academy: the Courtyard
Holloway Road , Islington N7 8LT
3out of 4 413 yd Free schools special No Mixed More About School
Samuel Rhodes MLD School
11 Highbury New Park , N5 2EG
4out of 4 1,077 yd Community special school 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
FREIGHTLINERS FARMFREIGHTLINERS FARM, Freightliners Farm113 yd
Emperor Chinese RestaurantEmperor Chinese Restaurant, 163 Holloway Road192 yd
LameziaLamezia, 165 Holloway Road192 yd
Sambal Shiok LtdSambal Shiok Ltd, 171 Holloway Road192 yd
EZ & MossEZ & Moss, 183 Holloway Road192 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
The LambThe Lamb, 54 Holloway Road260 yd
Duchess Of KentDuchess Of Kent, 441 Liverpool Road331 yd
The Jolly SistersThe Jolly Sisters, 95 Bride Street398 yd
Two BrewersTwo Brewers, 109-110 Roman Way470 yd
The GarageThe Garage, 12 Highbury Corner527 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
City Pizza HollowayCity Pizza Holloway, 149 Holloway Road191 yd
Taste of Holloway PizzaTaste of Holloway Pizza, 183A Holloway Road222 yd
The Chip InnThe Chip Inn, Ground Floor And Basement258 yd
Morley's ChickenMorley's Chicken, Shop269 yd
Green Jade Chinese Restaurant & TakeGreen Jade Chinese Restaurant & Take, 219 Holloway Road323 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
TescoTesco, 43 Holloway Road460 yd
WaitroseWaitrose, 28-32 Highbury Corner475 yd
TescoTesco, Unit 5a507 yd
TescoTesco, 5 Cottage Road558 yd
The Co-Operative Food GroupThe Co-Operative Food Group, 54 Benwell Road582 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
St Mary Magdalene Academy
LIVERPOOL ROAD
artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite138 yd
Paradise Park
Mackenzie Road
artificial grass pitch, grass pitches150 yd
Energie Fitness (Highbury)
LIVERPOOL ROAD
health and fitness suite238 yd
St Davids Church Hall
ST. DAVIDS CHURCH ST. DAVIDS CHURCH WESTBOURNE ROAD
269 yd
London Metropolitan University (North Campus Sports Centre) (Closed)
166-220 166-220 HOLLOWAY ROAD
health and fitness suite370 yd
London Metropolitan University (Holloway Campus)
Holloway Road
health and fitness suite407 yd
Better Gym Holloway
5-7 5-7 HORNSEY STREET
health and fitness suite505 yd
Highbury Leisure Centre
HIGHBURY CRESCENT
health and fitness suite, swimming pool527 yd
Arsenal Hub
BENWELL ROAD
artificial grass pitch615 yd
Orangetheory Fitness (Islington)
UPPER STREET
health and fitness suite662 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%

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