Roman Way is in London and in Islington district. N7 8XJ is located in the Laycock electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Islington South and Finsbury. This postcode has been in use since 1981-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Roman Way, London, N7 8XJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N7 8UF, N7 8XL, N7 8UJ, N7 8XG, N7 8XA, N7 8XH, N7 8BH, N7 8BA, N1 1EA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding N7 8XJ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.8% 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 | 52.8% | 53.8% | 1.0% | 51.0% | 2.8% |
| Male | 47.2% | 46.2% | -1.0% | 49.0% | -2.8% |
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 8XJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 55.9% 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 | 59.6% | 55.9% | -3.7% | 37.9% | 18.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 20.7% | 22.5% | 1.8% | 44.2% | -21.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 2.3% | 1.8% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.1% | 1.8% |
| Separated | 5.6% | 4.2% | -1.4% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Divorced | 8.9% | 6.1% | -2.8% | 9.1% | -3.0% |
| Widowed | 4.7% | 7% | 2.3% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
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 | 48.7% | 55.7% | 7.0% | 48.4% | 7.3% |
| Good health | 26.6% | 23.3% | -3.3% | 33.6% | -10.3% |
| Fair health | 16.6% | 15.6% | -1.0% | 12.7% | 2.9% |
| Bad health | 7% | 3.8% | -3.2% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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.
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 53.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.1% | 16.7% | -5.4% | 18.2% | -1.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.2% | 6.2% | -6.0% | 9.6% | -3.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.7% | 6.2% | -6.5% | 13.4% | -7.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 4.3% | 3.8% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.6% | 11.9% | 5.3% | 16.9% | -5.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.1% | 53.3% | 16.2% | 33.8% | 19.5% |
| Other | 8.9% | 1.4% | -7.5% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 52.9% 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 | 5.5% | 3.1% | -2.4% | 1.1% | 2.0% |
| Chinese | 1.5% | 0.8% | -0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 3.1% | -0.8% |
| Pakistani | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 5.2% | 5.7% | 0.5% | 1.6% | 4.1% |
| Black African | 5.2% | 11.1% | 5.9% | 2.5% | 8.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.2% | 1.5% | -3.7% | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Other Black | 1.1% | 3.4% | 2.3% | 0.5% | 2.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.2% | 3.4% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 3.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 3.8% | 2.7% | 0.9% | 2.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 5% | 4.3% | 0.8% | 4.2% |
| White | 66.4% | 52.9% | -13.5% | 81.4% | -28.5% |
| Arab | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 1.8% | 5.7% | 3.9% | 1.6% | 4.1% |
In this area, 61.2% 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 | 67.2% | 61.2% | -6.0% | 83.2% | -22.0% |
| European Union | 8.1% | 9.6% | 1.5% | 6.1% | 3.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 3% | 1.9% | -1.1% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Africa | 4.8% | 9.6% | 4.8% | 2.7% | 6.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.7% | 7.3% | -3.4% | 5.6% | 1.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.6% | 7.7% | 5.1% | 1.3% | 6.4% |
| Oceania | 3.7% | 2.7% | -1.0% | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 64.6% | 60.7% | -3.9% | 83.2% | -22.5% |
| 10+ Years | 4.1% | 18.7% | 14.6% | 9.8% | 8.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.4% | 9.2% | 1.8% | 2.9% | 6.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.3% | 6.5% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 4.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 17.7% | 5% | -12.7% | 1.9% | 3.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67% | 76.7% | -9.7% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| France | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 7.3% | 1.5% | 5.8% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| Central and South America | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Oceania | 2.3% | 0.1% | 2.2% |
| No passport held | 8.8% | 13.5% | -4.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.6% | 37.2% | -8.6% |
| Christian | 37.8% | 46.2% | -8.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Jewish | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Muslim | 13.7% | 6.5% | 7.2% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 16.8% | 6.0% | 10.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Roman Way was 121.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 40.0% lower than the Barnsbury average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Roman Way has the 68th lowest crime rate of 140 local areas in Barnsbury and the 231st lowest crime rate of 530 local areas in Islington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 32.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -44.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 2 114 Roman Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2013-08-05 | £576,992 |
| 123 Roman Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £199,000 | 2009-11-27 | £353,225 |
| Flat 6 114 Roman Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2007-01-29 | £471,957 |
| Flat 4 114 Roman Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £249,950 | 2006-12-18 | £488,115 |
| 123 Roman Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £184,500 | 2006-10-12 | £353,358 |
N7 8XJ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 22% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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 | 86 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Retired | 20 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 1,077 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 2,358 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Islington Nursery School 110-112 Tollington Park , N4 3RB | 3out of 4 | 2,669 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 | 2,858 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Margaret McMillan Nursery School Hornsey Rise , N19 3SF | 3out of 4 | 3,413 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | 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 | 451 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornhill Primary School Thornhill Road , Islington N1 1HX | 3out of 4 | 640 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School 68 Georges Road , Holloway N7 8JN | 3out of 4 | 710 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's (Barnsbury) Church of England Primary School Matilda Street , N1 0LB | 3out of 4 | 790 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Laycock Primary School Laycock Street , Upper Street N1 1SW | 3out of 4 | 848 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Camden School for Girls Sandall Road , NW5 2DB | 4out of 4 | 1,438 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School Donegal Street , Islington N1 9QG | 4out of 4 | 1,441 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Highbury Fields School Highbury Hill , N5 1AR | 4out of 4 | 1,463 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| City of London Academy Highbury Grove 8 Highbury Grove , Islington N5 2EQ | 1out of 4 | 1,491 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon High Hilldrop Road , N7 0JG | 2out of 4 | 1,527 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 , Highbury East N5 2AD | - not rated | 1,689 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , Mill Hill Road NW1 1TR | - not rated | 1,910 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 2,167 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 42 - 43 Queen Square , Camden WC1N 3AQ | - not rated | 2,924 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 3,617 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 | 558 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RU | 4out of 4 | 4,938 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 | 395 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New River College Secondary Lough Road , N7 8RH | 3out of 4 | 429 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy: the Courtyard Holloway Road , Islington N7 8LT | 3out of 4 | 798 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge Integrated Learning Space 1 Dowrey Street , N1 0HY | 4out of 4 | 933 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 | 936 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southpaw Coffee Ltd | Southpaw Coffee Ltd, Ground Floor | 94 yd | |
| Thai2gether @ Hemingford Arms | Thai2gether @ Hemingford Arms, 158 Hemingford Road | 152 yd | |
| Sunday | Sunday, Ground Floor | 187 yd | |
| St Giles Christian Mission | St Giles Christian Mission, St Giles Evangelical Mission | 206 yd | |
| Caffeine Cafe | Caffeine Cafe, Shop | 277 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hemingford Arms Public House | Hemingford Arms Public House, 158 Hemingford Road | 152 yd | |
| The Jolly Sisters | The Jolly Sisters, 95 Bride Street | 197 yd | |
| Two Brewers | Two Brewers, 109-110 Roman Way | 281 yd | |
| Doyles Tavern | Doyles Tavern, 379 Caledonian Road | 284 yd | |
| Large Glass | Large Glass, 392-394 Caledonian Road | 297 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ting Thai | Ting Thai, Unit 4, Roman Way Industrial Estate | 113 yd | |
| Deliveroo | Deliveroo, Unit 4, Roman Way Industrial Estate | 113 yd | |
| Shake Shack | Shake Shack, Unit 4, Roman Way Industrial Estate | 113 yd | |
| Dishoom | Dishoom, Unit 4, Roman Way Industrial Estate | 113 yd | |
| Oli's Fish and Chips | Oli's Fish and Chips, Ground Floor Shop Unit | 278 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Operative Food Group | The Co-Operative Food Group, 303-307 Caledonian Road | 447 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, 465B Caledonian Road | 548 yd | |
| Iceland Foods | Iceland Foods, 259A Caledonian Road | 595 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 5 Cottage Road | 681 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 43 Holloway Road | 767 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Davids Church Hall ST. DAVIDS CHURCH ST. DAVIDS CHURCH WESTBOURNE ROAD | 421 yd | |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy LIVERPOOL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 518 yd |
| Paradise Park Mackenzie Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 534 yd |
| Thornhill Road Stp LOFTING ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 543 yd |
| Islington Tennis Centre MARKET ROAD | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 595 yd |
| Cally Pool & Gym PUBLIC BATHS PUBLIC BATHS CALEDONIAN ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 725 yd |
| Market Road Atp ASTRO TURF SPORTS PITCHES ASTRO TURF SPORTS PITCHES MARKET ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 734 yd |
| Orangetheory Fitness (Islington) UPPER STREET | health and fitness suite | 800 yd |
| Energie Fitness (Highbury) LIVERPOOL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 804 yd |
| Samuel Rhodes Mld School (Closed) Dowrey Street | 820 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 | 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 | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 72.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 69.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.91 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.91 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.