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Liverpool Road is in London and in Islington district. N7 8PG 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 8PG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: N7 8NY, N7 8NZ, N7 8QA, N7 8PD, N7 8QN, N7 8PE, N7 8QB, N7 8NW, N7 8LU.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding N7 8PG has a slightly higher male population, with 50.7% 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)
Female54%49.3%-4.7% 51.0% -1.7%
Male46%50.7%4.7% 49.0% 1.7%

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 8PG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 63.6% 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)
Single67.4%63.6%-3.8% 37.9% 25.7%
Married: Opposite sex24.7%22.6%-2.1% 44.2% -21.6%
Separated1.5%1.1%-0.4% 2.2% -1.1%
Divorced2.2%7.1%4.9% 9.1% -2.0%
Widowed4.1%5.7%1.6% 6.1% -0.4%

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health56.4%57.4%1.0% 48.4% 9.0%
Good health28.2%20.2%-8.0% 33.6% -13.4%
Fair health9.3%13.4%4.1% 12.7% 0.7%
Bad health5.2%5.1%-0.1% 4.0% 1.1%
Very bad health1%3.9%2.9% 1.2% 2.7%

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 51%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications10.1%19.2%9.1% 18.2% 1.0%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 3%7%4.0% 9.6% -2.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels7.5%7%-0.5% 13.4% -6.4%
Apprenticeship0.4%1.4%1.0% 5.3% -3.9%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels7.1%13.3%6.2% 16.9% -3.6%
Degree or Similar63.7%51%-12.7% 33.8% 17.2%
Other8.2%1%-7.2% 2.8% -1.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 61.6% 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)
Bangladeshi0.7%2.7%2.0% 1.1% 1.6%
Chinese2.4%0.9%-1.5% 0.7% 0.2%
Indian2.1%3.6%1.5% 3.1% 0.5%
Pakistani0%1.5%1.5% 2.7% -1.2%
Other Asian1.4%0%-1.4% 1.6% -1.6%
Black African5.2%11.3%6.1% 2.5% 8.8%
Black Caribbean1.7%1.2%-0.5% 1.0% 0.2%
Other Black0.3%1.5%1.2% 0.5% 1.0%
Mixed White and Asian0.7%3%2.3% 0.8% 2.2%
Mixed White and African0.3%1.5%1.2% 0.4% 1.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean2.1%1.8%-0.3% 0.9% 0.9%
Mixed Other1.7%3.3%1.6% 0.8% 2.5%
White77.7%61.6%-16.1% 81.4% -19.8%
Roma0%1.2%1.2% 0.2% 1.0%
Arab1.4%1.8%0.4% 0.6% 1.2%
Other2.4%3.3%0.9% 1.6% 1.7%

Country of Birth

In this area, 63.7% 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 Kingdom64.6%63.7%-0.9% 83.2% -19.5%
European Union11.3%11.3%0.0% 6.1% 5.2%
Rest of Europe3.1%0.9%-2.2% 0.8% 0.1%
Africa6.5%10.4%3.9% 2.7% 7.7%
Middle East and Asia6.5%5.7%-0.8% 5.6% 0.1%
The Americas and the Caribbean4.8%4.5%-0.3% 1.3% 3.2%
Oceania3.1%2.4%-0.7% 0.3% 2.1%
British Overseas0%1.2%1.2% 0.0% 1.2%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK61.5%64.1%2.6% 83.2% -19.1%
10+ Years7.2%16.8%9.6% 9.8% 7.0%
5-10 Years7.2%6.6%-0.6% 2.9% 3.7%
2-5 Years4.8%6.3%1.5% 2.2% 4.1%
Less than 2 years19.2%6.3%-12.9% 1.9% 4.4%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom72.2% 76.7% -4.5%
Ireland0.9% 0.6% 0.3%
France2.1% 0.3% 1.8%
Germany0.6% 0.2% 0.4%
Italy1.8% 0.6% 1.2%
Portugal0.9% 0.5% 0.4%
Spain1.2% 0.4% 0.8%
Poland0.9% 1.3% -0.4%
Other EU countries4.1% 1.5% 2.6%
Turkey0.6% 0.1% 0.5%
North Africa0.6% 0.1% 0.5%
Central and Western Africa0.9% 0.3% 0.6%
Eastern Asia0.6% 0.3% 0.3%
Southern Asia0.9% 1.2% -0.3%
North America and the Caribbean1.2% 0.3% 0.9%
Central and South America1.5% 0.2% 1.3%
Oceania2.1% 0.1% 2.0%
No passport held7.1% 13.5% -6.4%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion40% 37.2% 2.8%
Christian33.7% 46.2% -12.5%
Buddhist0.3% 0.5% -0.2%
Hindu2.4% 1.7% 0.7%
Jewish1.5% 0.5% 1.0%
Muslim16.1% 6.5% 9.6%
Not answered6% 6.0% 0.0%

Safety

Is Liverpool Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Liverpool Road was 113.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 17.6% higher than the Highbury average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Liverpool Road has the 12th lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Highbury and the 187th lowest crime rate of 506 local areas in Islington .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 59.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -26.3%.



🔎 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. 99% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£82,000
Income Rank
10/10

Household Income in N7 8PG, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Liverpool Road are based on 932 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 8PG

Estimated Average Property Prices for N7 8PG

Average Price
£642,166
Semi-Detached
£789,225
Terraced
£797,765
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
£570,407
Other
£841,820

Estimated Average Property Prices for Liverpool Road

Average Price
£1,089,035
Semi-Detached
£1,997,251
Terraced
£1,614,777
Detached
£2,169,032
Flats/Maisonettes
£706,099
Other
£3,408,330

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Liverpool Road

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
477A Liverpool Road, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£735,0002022-08-26 £710,169
477A Liverpool Road, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£735,0002022-08-26 £710,169
479A Liverpool Road, London, Greater London
Other, an established residential building
£825,0002019-09-23 £841,820
First Floor Flat 485 Liverpool Road, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£437,0002014-12-22 £480,172
479A Liverpool Road, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£790,0002014-06-03 £903,760
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for N7 8PG

Employment

N7 8PG 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.

The percentage of student residents living in N7 8PG 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 Employee130
Long-Term Sick or disabled31
Student (economically inactive)26
Retired25
Self-Employed19
Part-Time Employee15
Full-Time Student (with or without job)14
Looking after home or family11
Other9
Unemployed8

Employment Industry

Professional, scientific and technical activities60
Education22
Human health and social work activities19
Information and communication17
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles12
Other11
Manufacturing9
Financial and insurance activities7
Administrative and support service activities7
Transport and storage6
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security5
Construction4
Accommodation and food service activities3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities2
Real estate activities2

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 1,607 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
North Islington Nursery School
110-112 Tollington Park , N4 3RB
3out of 4 2,309 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Stroud Green Pre-School Centre
Ennis Road , Stroud Green N4 3HD
- not rated 2,458 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 2,620 yd Local authority nursery school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
St Christopher's Nursery School
Bridgeway Street , NW1 1QR
- not rated 2,633 yd Local authority nursery school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St Mary Magdalene CofE Primary School
Liverpool Road , N7 8PG
- not rated 41 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
68 Georges Road , Holloway N7 8JN
3out of 4 426 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
Ring Cross Primary School
Eden Grove , Islington N7 8EE
- not rated 465 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Laycock Primary School
Laycock Street , Upper Street N1 1SW
3out of 4 552 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Drayton Park Primary School
Arvon Road , N5 1PJ
3out of 4 560 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 4 881 yd Community school No Girls More About School
City of London Academy Highbury Grove
8 Highbury Grove , Islington N5 2EQ
3out of 4 936 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Highbury Grove School
8 Highbury Grove , N5 2EQ
- not rated 936 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
City of London Academy Islington
Prebend Street , Islington N1 8PQ
4out of 4 1,669 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Islington Green School
Prebend Street , N1 8PQ
- not rated 1,669 yd Community school 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 , N5 2AG
- not rated 1,107 yd Free schools 16 to 19 No Mixed More About School
City and Islington College
383 Holloway Road , Holloway N7 0RN
- not rated 1,353 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Tech City College
263-269 City Road , Islington EC1V 1JX
- not rated 2,317 yd Free schools 16 to 19 No Mixed More About School
WM College
44 Crowndale Road , NW1 1TR
- not rated 2,493 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Kingsway College
Gray's Inn Centre , WC1H 8JB
- not rated 2,613 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
4out of 4 41 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
New River College Secondary
Lough Road , N7 8RH
3out of 4 156 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Courtyard Islington
Holloway Road , Islington N7 8LT
3out of 4 234 yd Free schools special No Mixed More About School
Lough Road Class Base (Central)
Lough Road , N7 8RH
- not rated 269 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
London Scandinavian School
Curran House , 3 Highbury Crescent N5 1RN
- not rated 447 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
London Metropolitan University
166 - 220 Holloway Road , N7 8DB
- not rated 502 yd Higher education institutions 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 Farm126 yd
The Bobo and LilisThe Bobo and Lilis, Ground Floor215 yd
The Hope workers CafeThe Hope workers Cafe, Ground Floor224 yd
Oriental GourmetOriental Gourmet, Ground Floor228 yd
Vagabond N7Vagabond N7, Ground Floor233 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Duchess Of KentDuchess Of Kent, 441 Liverpool Road227 yd
The LambThe Lamb, 54 Holloway Road245 yd
The Jolly SistersThe Jolly Sisters, 95 Bride Street355 yd
The GarageThe Garage, 12 Highbury Corner447 yd
Two BrewersTwo Brewers, 109-110 Roman Way470 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
City Pizza HollowayCity Pizza Holloway, 149 Holloway Road232 yd
Taste of Holloway PizzaTaste of Holloway Pizza, 183A Holloway Road301 yd
The Chip InnThe Chip Inn, Ground Floor And Basement347 yd
FATEWest Handy Side Canopy, 2 Granary Square359 yd
Morley's ChickenMorley's Chicken, Shop359 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
TescoTesco, 43 Holloway Road381 yd
WaitroseWaitrose, 28-32 Highbury Corner401 yd
TescoTesco, Unit 5a612 yd
TescoTesco, 5 Cottage Road629 yd
Sainsbury'sSainsbury's, 465B Caledonian Road639 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
St Mary Magdalene Academy
LIVERPOOL ROAD
artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite35 yd
Paradise Park
Mackenzie Road
artificial grass pitch, grass pitches217 yd
St Davids Church Hall
ST. DAVIDS CHURCH ST. DAVIDS CHURCH WESTBOURNE ROAD
298 yd
Energie Fitness (Highbury)
LIVERPOOL ROAD
health and fitness suite337 yd
London Metropolitan University (North Campus Sports Centre) (Closed)
166-220 166-220 HOLLOWAY ROAD
health and fitness suite465 yd
Highbury Leisure Centre
HIGHBURY CRESCENT
health and fitness suite, swimming pool472 yd
London Metropolitan University (Holloway Campus)
Holloway Road
health and fitness suite501 yd
Orangetheory Fitness (Islington)
UPPER STREET
health and fitness suite566 yd
Better Gym Holloway
5-7 5-7 HORNSEY STREET
health and fitness suite610 yd
Arsenal Hub
BENWELL ROAD
artificial grass pitch706 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 55.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 55.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband 20.0%

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed79.7 Mbit/s
Average download speed73.9 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed80 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed80 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed18.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed20 Mbit/s

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