Adams Place is in London and in Islington district. N7 8QH 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 Adams Place, London, N7 8QH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N7 8JB, N7 8HD, N7 8EZ, N7 8HZ, N7 8QS, N7 8QT, N7 8HQ, N7 8RE, N7 8FE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around N7 8QH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.3% | 50.6% | -2.7% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 46.7% | 49.4% | 2.7% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
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 8QH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 56.6% 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 48.1% | 56.6% | 8.5% | 37.9% | 18.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.2% | 23.1% | -7.1% | 44.2% | -21.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 3.4% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 10.1% | 11.7% | 1.6% | 9.1% | 2.6% |
| Widowed | 8.2% | 4% | -4.2% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 40.4% | 45.8% | 5.4% | 48.4% | -2.6% |
| Good health | 34.4% | 34.8% | 0.4% | 33.6% | 1.2% |
| Fair health | 14.3% | 11.8% | -2.5% | 12.7% | -0.9% |
| Bad health | 8.3% | 5.8% | -2.5% | 4.0% | 1.8% |
| Very bad health | 2.6% | 1.9% | -0.7% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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 | 31% | 21.1% | -9.9% | 18.2% | 2.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.7% | 10.5% | 0.8% | 9.6% | 0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.3% | 8% | -4.3% | 13.4% | -5.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 3.7% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.1% | 17.4% | 7.3% | 16.9% | 0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.5% | 35.9% | 12.4% | 33.8% | 2.1% |
| Other | 11.2% | 3.4% | -7.8% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 43.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 7.7% | 8.1% | 0.4% | 1.1% | 7.0% |
| Chinese | 1.7% | 1% | -0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 2% | 4.5% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 2.9% |
| Black African | 17.8% | 18.2% | 0.4% | 2.5% | 15.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.7% | 3.6% | -0.1% | 1.0% | 2.6% |
| Other Black | 4% | 1% | -3.0% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.6% | 1.9% | -0.7% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 4.9% | 2.4% | -2.5% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| White | 46.4% | 43.5% | -2.9% | 81.4% | -37.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.2% | 2.4% |
| Arab | 2.3% | 3.3% | 1.0% | 0.6% | 2.7% |
| Other | 6% | 6.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | 5.1% |
In this area, 58.5% 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 | 59.9% | 58.5% | -1.4% | 83.2% | -24.7% |
| European Union | 6.3% | 12% | 5.7% | 6.1% | 5.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 5.7% | 1.9% | -3.8% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Africa | 13.2% | 14.4% | 1.2% | 2.7% | 11.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.7% | 10.1% | 0.4% | 5.6% | 4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.6% | 3.1% | -1.5% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 57.9% | 58.9% | 1.0% | 83.2% | -24.3% |
| 10+ Years | 5.2% | 26.3% | 21.1% | 9.8% | 16.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.3% | 4.8% | 2.5% | 2.9% | 1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.7% | 5.1% | -4.6% | 2.2% | 2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 24.9% | 4.8% | -20.1% | 1.9% | 2.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.7% | 76.7% | -3.0% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| France | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Italy | 5.2% | 0.6% | 4.6% |
| Portugal | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Spain | 2.4% | 0.4% | 2.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 6.4% | 13.5% | -7.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.1% | 37.2% | -4.1% |
| Christian | 37.2% | 46.2% | -9.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 18.2% | 6.5% | 11.7% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 9.1% | 6.0% | 3.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Adams Place was 97.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 22.2% lower than the Arsenal average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Adams Place has the 27th lowest crime rate of 91 local areas in Arsenal and the 174th lowest crime rate of 530 local areas in Islington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 36.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 17.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32 Adams Place, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £216,000 | 2022-09-30 | £204,870 |
| 40 Adams Place, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £423,500 | 2022-01-28 | £414,738 |
| 18 Adams Place, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2020-12-04 | £327,637 |
| 25 Adams Place, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2020-09-03 | £315,479 |
| 32 Adams Place, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £419,000 | 2018-08-03 | £414,002 |
N7 8QH 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 8QH 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 | 131 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Other | 16 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Education | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| 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 | 1,669 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Islington Nursery School 110-112 Tollington Park , N4 3RB | 3out of 4 | 2,052 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Margaret McMillan Nursery School Hornsey Rise , N19 3SF | 3out of 4 | 2,803 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 2,970 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 | 3,159 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 209 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Blair School Brewery Road , Islington N7 9QJ | 3out of 4 | 742 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hungerford School 249 Hungerford Road , Islington N7 9LF | 1out of 4 | 800 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Drayton Park Primary School Arvon Road , N5 1PJ | 3out of 4 | 815 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brecknock Primary School Cliff Villas , Camden NW1 9AL | 3out of 4 | 927 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beacon High Hilldrop Road , N7 0JG | 2out of 4 | 1,143 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highbury Fields School Highbury Hill , N5 1AR | 4out of 4 | 1,164 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| City of London Academy Highbury Grove 8 Highbury Grove , Islington N5 2EQ | 1out of 4 | 1,377 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Camden School for Girls Sandall Road , NW5 2DB | 4out of 4 | 1,475 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School Donegal Street , Islington N1 9QG | 4out of 4 | 2,059 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , Highbury East N5 2AD | - not rated | 1,438 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , Mill Hill Road NW1 1TR | - not rated | 2,318 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 2,783 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 42 - 43 Queen Square , Camden WC1N 3AQ | - not rated | 3,536 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 4,086 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 | 3out of 4 | 560 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RU | 4out of 4 | 5,299 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dania School St David's Church, Westbourne Road , N7 8AB | - not rated | 315 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| London Metropolitan University 166 - 220 Holloway Road , N7 8DB | - not rated | 511 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New River College Secondary Lough Road , N7 8RH | 3out of 4 | 518 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy: the Courtyard Holloway Road , Islington N7 8LT | 3out of 4 | 736 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge Satellite Provision C/O the Bridge School , 251 Hungerford Road N7 9LD | - not rated | 836 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light Project Pro International LPI | Light Project Pro International LPI, The Exchange | 154 yd | |
| Sexy Poodle Cafe | Sexy Poodle Cafe, Unit 1 | 258 yd | |
| Starbucks | Starbucks, 474A Caledonian Road | 259 yd | |
| N7 Cally Cafe | N7 Cally Cafe, Basement And Ground Floors | 293 yd | |
| FREIGHTLINERS FARM | FREIGHTLINERS FARM, Freightliners Farm | 293 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Two Brewers | Two Brewers, 109-110 Roman Way | 371 yd | |
| The Jolly Sisters | The Jolly Sisters, 95 Bride Street | 452 yd | |
| The Depot N7 | The Depot N7, Bar And Premises | 548 yd | |
| The Lamb | The Lamb, 54 Holloway Road | 569 yd | |
| Islington Sports Bar & Grill | Islington Sports Bar & Grill, 274 Holloway Road | 585 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kafeteryam | Kafeteryam, Shop | 294 yd | |
| Rack & Bone | Rack & Bone, Shop | 301 yd | |
| Green Jade Chinese Restaurant & Take | Green Jade Chinese Restaurant & Take, 219 Holloway Road | 368 yd | |
| Kasey's Chicken | Kasey's Chicken, 223 Holloway Road | 369 yd | |
| Bam! | Bam!, Ground Floor | 370 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco, 5 Cottage Road | 241 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, 465B Caledonian Road | 329 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, Unit 5a | 340 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, 311 Holloway Road | 533 yd | |
| The Co-Operative Food Group | The Co-Operative Food Group, 54 Benwell Road | 607 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Paradise Park Mackenzie Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 189 yd |
| St Davids Church Hall ST. DAVIDS CHURCH ST. DAVIDS CHURCH WESTBOURNE ROAD | 210 yd | |
| Energie Fitness (Highbury) LIVERPOOL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 321 yd |
| Better Gym Holloway 5-7 5-7 HORNSEY STREET | health and fitness suite | 336 yd |
| London Metropolitan University (North Campus Sports Centre) (Closed) 166-220 166-220 HOLLOWAY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 415 yd |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy LIVERPOOL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 426 yd |
| London Metropolitan University (Holloway Campus) Holloway Road | health and fitness suite | 448 yd |
| Arsenal Hub BENWELL ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 627 yd |
| Islington Tennis Centre MARKET ROAD | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 667 yd |
| Market Road Atp ASTRO TURF SPORTS PITCHES ASTRO TURF SPORTS PITCHES MARKET ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 817 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 | 0.0% |
| 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 | 100.0% |
| Median download speed | 17.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 17.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 21.37 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 21.37 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 1.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1.27 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.