Hides Street is in London and in Islington district. N7 8PA 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 Hides Street, London, N7 8PA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N7 8NX, N7 8AB, N7 8AD, N7 8RJ, N7 8AL, N7 8BZ, N7 8RH, N7 8AA, N7 8XP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding N7 8PA has a slightly higher male population, with 51% 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 | 46.4% | 49% | 2.6% | 51.0% | -2.0% |
| Male | 53.6% | 51% | -2.6% | 49.0% | 2.0% |
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 8PA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 74.9% 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 | 63.8% | 74.9% | 11.1% | 37.9% | 37.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 18.1% | 13.7% | -4.4% | 44.2% | -30.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 2.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 2.5% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 8.5% | 5.1% | -3.4% | 9.1% | -4.0% |
| Widowed | 4.8% | 2.2% | -2.6% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
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 (85.8%) 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 | 49.8% | 59.5% | 9.7% | 48.4% | 11.1% |
| Good health | 29.2% | 26.3% | -2.9% | 33.6% | -7.3% |
| Fair health | 15.3% | 10.9% | -4.4% | 12.7% | -1.8% |
| Bad health | 4.8% | 2.4% | -2.4% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 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.
In the area around N7 8PA this area, 8.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 68.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.7% | 8.3% | -11.4% | 18.2% | -9.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3.2% | 4.8% | 1.6% | 9.6% | -4.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.9% | 3.8% | -3.1% | 13.4% | -9.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 3.2% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.1% | 9.8% | -0.3% | 16.9% | -7.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 51.1% | 68.9% | 17.8% | 33.8% | 35.1% |
| Other | 6.4% | 1.3% | -5.1% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1% | 2.7% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 2.0% |
| Indian | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 3.1% | -1.0% |
| Other Asian | 1.9% | 5.1% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 3.5% |
| Black African | 4.8% | 2.7% | -2.1% | 2.5% | 0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.9% | 0.9% | -2.0% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 1.4% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.8% | 0.9% | -2.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 2.9% | 2.7% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| White | 77% | 74.4% | -2.6% | 81.4% | -7.0% |
| Arab | 1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Other | 1.9% | 3.3% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
In this area, 56.2% 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 | 68.4% | 56.2% | -12.2% | 83.2% | -27.0% |
| European Union | 12.9% | 18.9% | 6.0% | 6.1% | 12.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.9% | 2.1% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Africa | 3.3% | 3.6% | 0.3% | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.8% | 8.3% | 4.5% | 5.6% | 2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.2% | 7.4% | 1.2% | 1.3% | 6.1% |
| Oceania | 3.3% | 3.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 66% | 56% | -10.0% | 83.2% | -27.2% |
| 10+ Years | 4.3% | 19.8% | 15.5% | 9.8% | 10.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.7% | 10.3% | 3.6% | 2.9% | 7.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.8% | 9.7% | 5.9% | 2.2% | 7.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 19.1% | 4.1% | -15.0% | 1.9% | 2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.8% | 76.7% | -11.9% |
| Ireland | 3.2% | 0.6% | 2.6% |
| France | 3.8% | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 3.2% | 0.6% | 2.6% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 4.1% | 1.5% | 2.6% |
| Other Europe | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 3.8% | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| Central and South America | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Oceania | 3.5% | 0.1% | 3.4% |
| No passport held | 4.4% | 13.5% | -9.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53.3% | 37.2% | 16.1% |
| Christian | 29.6% | 46.2% | -16.6% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Jewish | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Muslim | 3.6% | 6.5% | -2.9% |
| Sikh | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hides Street was 174.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 38.5% higher than the Arsenal average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Hides Street has the 39th highest crime rate of 87 local areas in Arsenal and the 202nd highest crime rate of 506 local areas in Islington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 41.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -60.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Hides Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,075,000 | 2024-08-16 | £1,067,894 |
| 1 Hides Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £850,100 | 2019-01-04 | £1,015,102 |
| 3 Hides Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £635,000 | 2013-05-15 | £994,077 |
| 1 Hides Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £575,000 | 2012-10-11 | £967,840 |
| 3 Hides Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £247,500 | 2004-05-06 | £741,795 |
N7 8PA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 195 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 24 |
| Part-Time Employee | 11 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 22 |
| Information and communication | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Education | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| 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 | 1,448 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Islington Nursery School 110-112 Tollington Park , N4 3RB | 3out of 4 | 2,356 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christopher's Nursery School Bridgeway Street , NW1 1QR | - not rated | 2,432 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stroud Green Pre-School Centre Ennis Road , Stroud Green N4 3HD | - not rated | 2,541 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sherborne Nursery School Priestly House , Athlone Street NW5 4LP | - not rated | 2,660 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary Magdalene CofE Primary School Liverpool Road , N7 8PG | - not rated | 224 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School 68 Georges Road , Holloway N7 8JN | 3out of 4 | 387 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ring Cross Primary School Eden Grove , Islington N7 8EE | - not rated | 439 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Laycock Primary School Laycock Street , Upper Street N1 1SW | 3out of 4 | 698 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Blair School and Children's Centre Brewery Road , Islington N7 9QJ | 3out of 4 | 740 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 | 1,090 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| City of London Academy Highbury Grove 8 Highbury Grove , Islington N5 2EQ | 3out of 4 | 1,168 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highbury Grove School 8 Highbury Grove , N5 2EQ | - not rated | 1,168 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lift Beacon High Hilldrop Road , Islington N7 0JG | - not rated | 1,515 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon High Hilldrop Road , Islington N7 0JG | 3out of 4 | 1,515 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City and Islington College 383 Holloway Road , Holloway N7 0RN | - not rated | 1,306 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , N5 2AG | - not rated | 1,328 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , NW1 1TR | - not rated | 2,279 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tech City College 263-269 City Road , Islington EC1V 1JX | - not rated | 2,358 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsway College Gray's Inn Centre , WC1H 8JB | - not rated | 2,502 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 | 224 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RX | 4out of 4 | 5,302 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lough Road Class Base (Central) Lough Road , N7 8RH | - not rated | 95 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New River College Secondary Lough Road , N7 8RH | 3out of 4 | 124 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Courtyard Islington Holloway Road , Islington N7 8LT | 3out of 4 | 466 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London Metropolitan University 166 - 220 Holloway Road , N7 8DB | - not rated | 596 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of North London 166-220 Holloway Road , N7 8DB | - not rated | 596 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| FREIGHTLINERS FARM | FREIGHTLINERS FARM, Freightliners Farm | 122 yd | |
| Memsaab Indian Restaurant | Memsaab Indian Restaurant, Basement And Ground Floor | 151 yd | |
| St Giles Christian Mission | St Giles Christian Mission, St Giles Evangelical Mission | 178 yd | |
| Kokeb Ethiopian Cusine | Kokeb Ethiopian Cusine, 45 Roman Way | 197 yd | |
| Light Project Pro International LPI | Light Project Pro International LPI, The Exchange | 300 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Jolly Sisters | The Jolly Sisters, 95 Bride Street | 188 yd | |
| Two Brewers | Two Brewers, 109-110 Roman Way | 240 yd | |
| Duchess Of Kent | Duchess Of Kent, 441 Liverpool Road | 345 yd | |
| The Lamb | The Lamb, 54 Holloway Road | 473 yd | |
| Hemingford Arms Public House | Hemingford Arms Public House, 158 Hemingford Road | 499 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rack & Bone | Rack & Bone, Shop | 388 yd | |
| City Pizza Holloway | City Pizza Holloway, 149 Holloway Road | 425 yd | |
| FATE | West Handy Side Canopy, 2 Granary Square | 426 yd | |
| Kafeteryam | Kafeteryam, Shop | 440 yd | |
| Taste of Holloway Pizza | Taste of Holloway Pizza, 183A Holloway Road | 445 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, 465B Caledonian Road | 424 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 5 Cottage Road | 455 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 43 Holloway Road | 591 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, Unit 5a | 596 yd | |
| Waitrose | Waitrose, 28-32 Highbury Corner | 616 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Davids Church Hall ST. DAVIDS CHURCH ST. DAVIDS CHURCH WESTBOURNE ROAD | 91 yd | |
| Paradise Park Mackenzie Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 152 yd |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy LIVERPOOL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 230 yd |
| Energie Fitness (Highbury) LIVERPOOL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 423 yd |
| London Metropolitan University (North Campus Sports Centre) (Closed) 166-220 166-220 HOLLOWAY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 556 yd |
| Better Gym Holloway 5-7 5-7 HORNSEY STREET | health and fitness suite | 594 yd |
| London Metropolitan University (Holloway Campus) Holloway Road | health and fitness suite | 594 yd |
| Islington Tennis Centre MARKET ROAD | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 679 yd |
| Highbury Leisure Centre HIGHBURY CRESCENT | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 700 yd |
| Orangetheory Fitness (Islington) UPPER STREET | health and fitness suite | 736 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.