Burness Close is in London and in Islington district. N7 8SP 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 Burness Close, London, N7 8SP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N7 8ST, N7 8TL, N7 8SS, N7 8UR, N7 8TN, N7 8SR, N7 8QZ, N7 8XF, N7 8TJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around N7 8SP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.7% | 51.8% | 3.1% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 51.3% | 48.2% | -3.1% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
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 8SP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 58% 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 | 39% | 58% | 19.0% | 37.9% | 20.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.1% | 21.6% | -4.5% | 44.2% | -22.6% |
| Separated | 5.8% | 3% | -2.8% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 14.5% | 9.8% | -4.7% | 9.1% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 14.5% | 7.6% | -6.9% | 6.1% | 1.5% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (67.3%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 30.8% | 44% | 13.2% | 48.4% | -4.4% |
| Good health | 25.6% | 23.3% | -2.3% | 33.6% | -10.3% |
| Fair health | 24.9% | 18.8% | -6.1% | 12.7% | 6.1% |
| Bad health | 13.9% | 10% | -3.9% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| Very bad health | 4.8% | 3.9% | -0.9% | 1.2% | 2.7% |
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.
In the area around N7 8SP this area, 28.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 53.1% | 28.3% | -24.8% | 18.2% | 10.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.7% | 12.8% | 4.1% | 9.6% | 3.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.6% | 6.4% | -0.2% | 13.4% | -7.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 5.7% | 4.9% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.4% | 16.2% | 10.8% | 16.9% | -0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.4% | 29.1% | 11.7% | 33.8% | -4.7% |
| Other | 7.9% | 1.5% | -6.4% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 65.2% 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 | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 0.2% |
| Chinese | 1.8% | 3.5% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 2.8% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Pakistani | 2.2% | 0.3% | -1.9% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 3.7% | 4.8% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 3.2% |
| Black African | 6.6% | 5.2% | -1.4% | 2.5% | 2.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.7% | 5.2% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 4.2% |
| Other Black | 1.8% | 0.3% | -1.5% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.8% | 0.6% | -1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 2.2% | 3.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 2.7% |
| White | 74% | 65.2% | -8.8% | 81.4% | -16.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other | 0% | 5.8% | 5.8% | 1.6% | 4.2% |
In this area, 72.7% 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 | 76.6% | 72.7% | -3.9% | 83.2% | -10.5% |
| European Union | 7% | 8.1% | 1.1% | 6.1% | 2.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.3% | 4.2% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 3.4% |
| Africa | 4.8% | 2.6% | -2.2% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.8% | 5.5% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -0.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.3% | 5.5% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 4.2% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 64.8% | 72.7% | 7.9% | 83.2% | -10.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 24% | 22.5% | 9.8% | 14.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 4% | 1.3% | -2.7% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.2% | 1.3% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 27.5% | 0.6% | -26.9% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.4% | 76.7% | 2.7% |
| Ireland | 4.5% | 0.6% | 3.9% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2.9% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 7.1% | 13.5% | -6.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.5% | 37.2% | 0.3% |
| Christian | 38.5% | 46.2% | -7.7% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 13.9% | 6.5% | 7.4% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 8.7% | 6.0% | 2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Burness Close was 161.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 20.5% lower than the Barnsbury average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Burness Close has the 53rd highest crime rate of 140 local areas in Barnsbury and the 224th highest crime rate of 530 local areas in Islington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 83.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 74.4%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 75% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Burness Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £648,500 | 2022-08-17 | £634,769 |
| 9 Burness Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £580,000 | 2018-09-28 | £639,068 |
| 4 Burness Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2005-09-09 | £674,403 |
| 2 Burness Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £241,000 | 2005-05-06 | £682,721 |
| 9 Burness Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £249,500 | 2004-05-12 | £722,910 |
N7 8SP 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 8SP 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 | 62 |
| Retired | 53 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 36 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 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 | 1,335 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Islington Nursery School 110-112 Tollington Park , N4 3RB | 3out of 4 | 2,381 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 2,643 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Margaret McMillan Nursery School Hornsey Rise , N19 3SF | 3out of 4 | 3,079 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 | 3,128 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Blair School Brewery Road , Islington N7 9QJ | 3out of 4 | 412 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School 68 Georges Road , Holloway N7 8JN | 3out of 4 | 507 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hungerford School 249 Hungerford Road , Islington N7 9LF | 1out of 4 | 680 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brecknock Primary School Cliff Villas , Camden NW1 9AL | 3out of 4 | 749 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornhill Primary School Thornhill Road , Islington N1 1HX | 3out of 4 | 978 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 | 1,199 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Camden School for Girls Sandall Road , NW5 2DB | 4out of 4 | 1,274 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Highbury Fields School Highbury Hill , N5 1AR | 4out of 4 | 1,415 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| City of London Academy Highbury Grove 8 Highbury Grove , Islington N5 2EQ | 1out of 4 | 1,547 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School Donegal Street , Islington N1 9QG | 4out of 4 | 1,773 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 | 1,674 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , Mill Hill Road NW1 1TR | - not rated | 1,993 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 2,462 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 42 - 43 Queen Square , Camden WC1N 3AQ | - not rated | 3,208 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 3,923 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 | 613 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RU | 4out of 4 | 4,993 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 | 321 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New River College Secondary Lough Road , N7 8RH | 3out of 4 | 507 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge Satellite Provision C/O the Bridge School , 251 Hungerford Road N7 9LD | - not rated | 685 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge School 251 Hungerford Road , N7 9LD | 4out of 4 | 685 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| London Metropolitan University 166 - 220 Holloway Road , N7 8DB | - not rated | 810 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kokeb Ethiopian Cusine | Kokeb Ethiopian Cusine, 45 Roman Way | 94 yd | |
| Green & Flavour | Green & Flavour, Unit A | 164 yd | |
| KW Hotel Cafe by The Thai Lion | KW Hotel Cafe by The Thai Lion, 2 Brewery Road | 181 yd | |
| Saz Cafe | Saz Cafe, Unit 2, Piccadilly Court | 190 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Costa Coffee, 465A Caledonian Road | 215 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Two Brewers | Two Brewers, 109-110 Roman Way | 72 yd | |
| The Jolly Sisters | The Jolly Sisters, 95 Bride Street | 270 yd | |
| Doyles Tavern | Doyles Tavern, 379 Caledonian Road | 408 yd | |
| The Depot N7 | The Depot N7, Bar And Premises | 492 yd | |
| Hemingford Arms Public House | Hemingford Arms Public House, 158 Hemingford Road | 498 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rack & Bone | Rack & Bone, Shop | 179 yd | |
| Kafeteryam | Kafeteryam, Shop | 261 yd | |
| Maida Indo-Chinese, Hakka Chinese | Maida Indo-Chinese, Hakka Chinese, Ground And First Floor 60 | 394 yd | |
| TEN KEYZ | TEN KEYZ, Ground And First Floor 60 | 394 yd | |
| Burgerstein | Burgerstein, Ground And First Floor 60 | 394 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, 465B Caledonian Road | 207 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 5 Cottage Road | 337 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, Unit 5a | 676 yd | |
| The Co-Operative Food Group | The Co-Operative Food Group, 303-307 Caledonian Road | 687 yd | |
| The Co-Operative Food Group | The Co-Operative Food Group, UNIT A and B | 705 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Davids Church Hall ST. DAVIDS CHURCH ST. DAVIDS CHURCH WESTBOURNE ROAD | 225 yd | |
| Paradise Park Mackenzie Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 361 yd |
| Islington Tennis Centre MARKET ROAD | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 404 yd |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy LIVERPOOL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 505 yd |
| Market Road Atp ASTRO TURF SPORTS PITCHES ASTRO TURF SPORTS PITCHES MARKET ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 565 yd |
| Energie Fitness (Highbury) LIVERPOOL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 621 yd |
| Better Gym Holloway 5-7 5-7 HORNSEY STREET | health and fitness suite | 672 yd |
| London Metropolitan University (North Campus Sports Centre) (Closed) 166-220 166-220 HOLLOWAY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 739 yd |
| London Metropolitan University (Holloway Campus) Holloway Road | health and fitness suite | 775 yd |
| Thornhill Road Stp LOFTING ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 882 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 | 15.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 14.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 21.63 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 21.63 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 0.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1.28 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.