Liverpool Road is in London and in Islington district. N7 8PZ 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 8PZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N7 8LH, N7 8PR, N7 8PU, N7 8PP, N7 8LL, N7 8LS, N7 8PT, N7 8LE, N7 8PJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding N7 8PZ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.8% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.2% | 55.8% | 6.6% | 51.0% | 4.8% |
| Male | 50.8% | 44.2% | -6.6% | 49.0% | -4.8% |
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 8PZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 60.3% 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 | 59.7% | 60.3% | 0.6% | 37.9% | 22.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29% | 29.4% | 0.4% | 44.2% | -14.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 5.1% | 5.9% | 0.8% | 9.1% | -3.2% |
| Widowed | 4% | 2% | -2.0% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
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 (90.5%) 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 | 62.1% | 66.7% | 4.6% | 48.4% | 18.3% |
| Good health | 28.2% | 23.8% | -4.4% | 33.6% | -9.8% |
| Fair health | 7.7% | 5.4% | -2.3% | 12.7% | -7.3% |
| Bad health | 1% | 3.3% | 2.3% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 8PZ this area, 3.4% 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 75.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 5.7% | 3.4% | -2.3% | 18.2% | -14.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3.4% | 4.9% | 1.5% | 9.6% | -4.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 2.8% | 4.4% | 1.6% | 13.4% | -9.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 2.9% | 1.8% | 5.3% | -2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.4% | 6.8% | -0.6% | 16.9% | -10.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 70.5% | 75.6% | 5.1% | 33.8% | 41.8% |
| Other | 9.1% | 2% | -7.1% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74.5% 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% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 2.6% | 3.3% | 0.7% | 3.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 3.3% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
| Black African | 1.5% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 2.5% | -0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 3.3% | 2.8% | 1.0% | 2.3% |
| Other Black | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.1% | 2.9% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 2.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.4% | -1.1% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 3.3% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| White | 81.5% | 74.5% | -7.0% | 81.4% | -6.9% |
| Other | 6.2% | 2.1% | -4.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
In this area, 62.9% 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 | 72.3% | 62.9% | -9.4% | 83.2% | -20.3% |
| European Union | 6.2% | 13.8% | 7.6% | 6.1% | 7.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 4.6% | 2.1% | -2.5% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Africa | 3.6% | 1.3% | -2.3% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.6% | 4.6% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -1.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.2% | 7.9% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 6.6% |
| Oceania | 3.1% | 7.5% | 4.4% | 0.3% | 7.2% |
| British Overseas | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 69.7% | 62.7% | -7.0% | 83.2% | -20.5% |
| 10+ Years | 4.6% | 13.3% | 8.7% | 9.8% | 3.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.2% | 9.5% | 1.3% | 2.9% | 6.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.1% | 8.7% | 3.6% | 2.2% | 6.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.3% | 5.8% | -6.5% | 1.9% | 3.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.9% | 76.7% | -8.8% |
| Ireland | 3.3% | 0.6% | 2.7% |
| France | 4.1% | 0.3% | 3.8% |
| Germany | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Turkey | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 3.7% | 0.3% | 3.4% |
| Oceania | 5.8% | 0.1% | 5.7% |
| No passport held | 2.1% | 13.5% | -11.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 54.8% | 37.2% | 17.6% |
| Christian | 29.3% | 46.2% | -16.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Jewish | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Muslim | 1.7% | 6.5% | -4.8% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 10.5% | 6.0% | 4.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Liverpool Road was 64.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 33.0% lower than the Highbury average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Liverpool Road has the 8th lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Highbury and the 84th lowest crime rate of 506 local areas in Islington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 38.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -82.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat C 342 Liverpool Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,115,000 | 2024-07-18 | £1,059,938 |
| Flat A 342 Liverpool Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £875,000 | 2024-02-23 | £854,512 |
| Flat C 342 Liverpool Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £810,000 | 2017-08-25 | £796,473 |
| 344 Liverpool Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,000,000 | 2013-12-13 | £1,425,503 |
| 332 Liverpool Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,300,100 | 2013-07-09 | £1,973,601 |
N7 8PZ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 8% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 104 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Retired | 20 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 43 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
| Education | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Construction | 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 | 1,573 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Islington Nursery School 110-112 Tollington Park , N4 3RB | 3out of 4 | 2,429 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 | 2,477 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stroud Green Pre-School Centre Ennis Road , Stroud Green N4 3HD | - not rated | 2,563 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 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary Magdalene CofE Primary School Liverpool Road , N7 8PG | - not rated | 122 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Laycock Primary School Laycock Street , Upper Street N1 1SW | 3out of 4 | 404 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School 68 Georges Road , Holloway N7 8JN | 3out of 4 | 574 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Drayton Park Primary School Arvon Road , N5 1PJ | 3out of 4 | 611 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ring Cross Primary School Eden Grove , Islington N7 8EE | - not rated | 612 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of London Academy Highbury Grove 8 Highbury Grove , Islington N5 2EQ | 3out of 4 | 878 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highbury Grove School 8 Highbury Grove , N5 2EQ | - not rated | 878 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highbury Fields School Highbury Hill , N5 1AR | 4out of 4 | 897 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| City of London Academy Islington Prebend Street , Islington N1 8PQ | 4out of 4 | 1,523 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Islington Green School Prebend Street , N1 8PQ | - not rated | 1,523 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,094 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City and Islington College 383 Holloway Road , Holloway N7 0RN | - not rated | 1,499 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tech City College 263-269 City Road , Islington EC1V 1JX | - not rated | 2,179 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , NW1 1TR | - not rated | 2,513 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsway College Gray's Inn Centre , WC1H 8JB | - not rated | 2,539 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 | 122 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Courtyard Islington Holloway Road , Islington N7 8LT | 3out of 4 | 200 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New River College Secondary Lough Road , N7 8RH | 3out of 4 | 211 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Scandinavian School Curran House , 3 Highbury Crescent N5 1RN | - not rated | 337 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lough Road Class Base (Central) Lough Road , N7 8RH | - not rated | 392 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Metropolitan University 166 - 220 Holloway Road , N7 8DB | - not rated | 623 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tbilisi | Tbilisi, 91 Holloway Road | 201 yd | |
| Vagabond N7 | Vagabond N7, Ground Floor | 202 yd | |
| Oriental Gourmet | Oriental Gourmet, Ground Floor | 203 yd | |
| House of Hammerton | House of Hammerton, Ground Floor | 203 yd | |
| The Hope workers Cafe | The Hope workers Cafe, Ground Floor | 206 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duchess Of Kent | Duchess Of Kent, 441 Liverpool Road | 102 yd | |
| The Lamb | The Lamb, 54 Holloway Road | 259 yd | |
| The Garage | The Garage, 12 Highbury Corner | 325 yd | |
| The Jolly Sisters | The Jolly Sisters, 95 Bride Street | 382 yd | |
| Famous Cocktail Bar | Famous Cocktail Bar, 259 Upper Street | 393 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| FATE | West Handy Side Canopy, 2 Granary Square | 239 yd | |
| City Pizza Holloway | City Pizza Holloway, 149 Holloway Road | 315 yd | |
| Pret A Manger | Pret A Manger, Ground Floor, Northway House | 398 yd | |
| Taste of Holloway Pizza | Taste of Holloway Pizza, 183A Holloway Road | 412 yd | |
| Subway | Subway, 248 Upper Street | 414 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco, 43 Holloway Road | 263 yd | |
| Waitrose | Waitrose, 28-32 Highbury Corner | 291 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, 89-95 St Paul's Road | 556 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, 465B Caledonian Road | 752 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, Unit 5a | 757 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Mary Magdalene Academy LIVERPOOL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 122 yd |
| Paradise Park Mackenzie Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 358 yd |
| Highbury Leisure Centre HIGHBURY CRESCENT | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 389 yd |
| St Davids Church Hall ST. DAVIDS CHURCH ST. DAVIDS CHURCH WESTBOURNE ROAD | 411 yd | |
| Orangetheory Fitness (Islington) UPPER STREET | health and fitness suite | 422 yd |
| Energie Fitness (Highbury) LIVERPOOL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 469 yd |
| London Metropolitan University (North Campus Sports Centre) (Closed) 166-220 166-220 HOLLOWAY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 589 yd |
| London Metropolitan University (Holloway Campus) Holloway Road | health and fitness suite | 622 yd |
| Thornhill Road Stp LOFTING ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 719 yd |
| William Tyndale Primary School UPPER STREET | artificial grass pitch | 752 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 | 69.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 69.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 69.2% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 79.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 79.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.