Liverpool Road is in London and in Islington district. N7 8QB 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 8QB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N7 8NW, N7 8QA, N7 8QD, N7 8LU, N7 8QN, N7 8ND, N7 8NY, N7 8NZ, N7 8NS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding N7 8QB has a female population much higher than UK average, with 58.9% of the population 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 | 52.8% | 58.9% | 6.1% | 51.0% | 7.9% |
| Male | 47.2% | 41.1% | -6.1% | 49.0% | -7.9% |
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 8QB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.1% 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 | 51.2% | 54.1% | 2.9% | 37.9% | 16.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.1% | 33.9% | 3.8% | 44.2% | -10.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 6.9% | 3.1% | -3.8% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 8.1% | 6.2% | -1.9% | 9.1% | -2.9% |
| Widowed | 2.8% | 2.7% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
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 | 45.3% | 52.2% | 6.9% | 48.4% | 3.8% |
| Good health | 33.5% | 31.4% | -2.1% | 33.6% | -2.2% |
| Fair health | 11.1% | 9% | -2.1% | 12.7% | -3.7% |
| Bad health | 7.3% | 5% | -2.3% | 4.0% | 1.0% |
| Very bad health | 2.8% | 2.5% | -0.3% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.2% | 24% | -1.2% | 18.2% | 5.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.4% | 9.3% | -4.1% | 9.6% | -0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.1% | 8.9% | 0.8% | 13.4% | -4.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 5.4% | 4.6% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.9% | 14.3% | 7.4% | 16.9% | -2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.7% | 34.5% | 0.8% | 33.8% | 0.7% |
| Other | 11.8% | 3.5% | -8.3% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 46.7% 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 | 2.8% | 3.8% | 1.0% | 1.1% | 2.7% |
| Chinese | 2.2% | 1.9% | -0.3% | 0.7% | 1.2% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.5% | 1.6% | -0.9% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 4.1% | 16.7% | 12.6% | 2.5% | 14.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 13.3% | 6.3% | -7.0% | 1.0% | 5.3% |
| Other Black | 4.4% | 2.5% | -1.9% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.2% | 0.6% | -1.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.2% | 1.9% | -0.3% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 5.1% | 5.4% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 4.6% |
| White | 55.7% | 46.7% | -9.0% | 81.4% | -34.7% |
| Arab | 1.6% | 1.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Other | 1.3% | 9.5% | 8.2% | 1.6% | 7.9% |
In this area, 57.8% 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 | 64.2% | 57.8% | -6.4% | 83.2% | -25.4% |
| European Union | 6.6% | 9.3% | 2.7% | 6.1% | 3.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 4.7% | 6.2% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 5.4% |
| Africa | 4.4% | 9.3% | 4.9% | 2.7% | 6.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.6% | 8.7% | 2.1% | 5.6% | 3.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 11.4% | 5.9% | -5.5% | 1.3% | 4.6% |
| Oceania | 1.9% | 2.2% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 61.4% | 58.1% | -3.3% | 83.2% | -25.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 27.2% | 25.9% | 9.8% | 17.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.7% | 5.3% | -0.4% | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.4% | 4.7% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 26.3% | 4.7% | -21.6% | 1.9% | 2.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.5% | 76.7% | -2.2% |
| Ireland | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 3.1% | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| No passport held | 7.9% | 13.5% | -5.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.5% | 37.2% | -4.7% |
| Christian | 41.6% | 46.2% | -4.6% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 17.8% | 6.5% | 11.3% |
| Other religion | 3.4% | 0.6% | 2.8% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Liverpool Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Highbury average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .

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 34 Liverpool House Liverpool Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £541,885 | 2022-08-17 | £523,578 |
| Flat 27 Liverpool House Liverpool Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £423,762 | 2019-12-20 | £440,027 |
| Flat 34 Liverpool House Liverpool Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2018-08-30 | £497,515 |
| Flat 8 Liverpool House Liverpool Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £248,500 | 2011-12-16 | £386,255 |
| Flat 34 Liverpool House Liverpool Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2011-04-08 | £501,271 |
The percentage of student residents living in N7 8QB 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 | 89 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Retired | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Education | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Other | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 1,693 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Islington Nursery School 110-112 Tollington Park , N4 3RB | 3out of 4 | 2,208 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stroud Green Pre-School Centre Ennis Road , Stroud Green N4 3HD | - not rated | 2,358 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 | 2,679 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christopher's Nursery School Bridgeway Street , NW1 1QR | - not rated | 2,702 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 | 142 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School 68 Georges Road , Holloway N7 8JN | 3out of 4 | 354 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ring Cross Primary School Eden Grove , Islington N7 8EE | - not rated | 387 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Drayton Park Primary School Arvon Road , N5 1PJ | 3out of 4 | 482 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Laycock Primary School Laycock Street , Upper Street N1 1SW | 3out of 4 | 628 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 | 816 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| City of London Academy Highbury Grove 8 Highbury Grove , Islington N5 2EQ | 3out of 4 | 917 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highbury Grove School 8 Highbury Grove , N5 2EQ | - not rated | 917 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lift Beacon High Hilldrop Road , Islington N7 0JG | - not rated | 1,638 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon High Hilldrop Road , Islington N7 0JG | 3out of 4 | 1,638 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 | 1,056 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City and Islington College 383 Holloway Road , Holloway N7 0RN | - not rated | 1,267 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tech City College 263-269 City Road , Islington EC1V 1JX | - not rated | 2,412 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , NW1 1TR | - not rated | 2,552 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsway College Gray's Inn Centre , WC1H 8JB | - not rated | 2,709 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 | 142 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New River College Secondary Lough Road , N7 8RH | 3out of 4 | 237 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Courtyard Islington Holloway Road , Islington N7 8LT | 3out of 4 | 239 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lough Road Class Base (Central) Lough Road , N7 8RH | - not rated | 276 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Metropolitan University 166 - 220 Holloway Road , N7 8DB | - not rated | 402 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of North London 166-220 Holloway Road , N7 8DB | - not rated | 402 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 | 152 yd | |
| Emperor Chinese Restaurant | Emperor Chinese Restaurant, 163 Holloway Road | 157 yd | |
| Lamezia | Lamezia, 165 Holloway Road | 157 yd | |
| Sambal Shiok Ltd | Sambal Shiok Ltd, 171 Holloway Road | 157 yd | |
| EZ & Moss | EZ & Moss, 183 Holloway Road | 157 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lamb | The Lamb, 54 Holloway Road | 215 yd | |
| Duchess Of Kent | Duchess Of Kent, 441 Liverpool Road | 323 yd | |
| The Jolly Sisters | The Jolly Sisters, 95 Bride Street | 429 yd | |
| The Garage | The Garage, 12 Highbury Corner | 490 yd | |
| Two Brewers | Two Brewers, 109-110 Roman Way | 512 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| City Pizza Holloway | City Pizza Holloway, 149 Holloway Road | 152 yd | |
| Taste of Holloway Pizza | Taste of Holloway Pizza, 183A Holloway Road | 202 yd | |
| The Chip Inn | The Chip Inn, Ground Floor And Basement | 246 yd | |
| Morley's Chicken | Morley's Chicken, Shop | 258 yd | |
| Green Jade Chinese Restaurant & Take | Green Jade Chinese Restaurant & Take, 219 Holloway Road | 321 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco, 43 Holloway Road | 424 yd | |
| Waitrose | Waitrose, 28-32 Highbury Corner | 437 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, Unit 5a | 525 yd | |
| The Co-Operative Food Group | The Co-Operative Food Group, 54 Benwell Road | 571 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 5 Cottage Road | 601 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Mary Magdalene Academy LIVERPOOL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 135 yd |
| Paradise Park Mackenzie Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 195 yd |
| Energie Fitness (Highbury) LIVERPOOL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 238 yd |
| St Davids Church Hall ST. DAVIDS CHURCH ST. DAVIDS CHURCH WESTBOURNE ROAD | 314 yd | |
| London Metropolitan University (North Campus Sports Centre) (Closed) 166-220 166-220 HOLLOWAY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 365 yd |
| London Metropolitan University (Holloway Campus) Holloway Road | health and fitness suite | 400 yd |
| Highbury Leisure Centre HIGHBURY CRESCENT | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 484 yd |
| Better Gym Holloway 5-7 5-7 HORNSEY STREET | health and fitness suite | 524 yd |
| Arsenal Hub BENWELL ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 606 yd |
| Orangetheory Fitness (Islington) UPPER STREET | health and fitness suite | 633 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 | 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% |
| 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 | 73.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 64.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.