Vulcan Way is in London and in Islington district. N7 8XP 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 Vulcan Way, London, N7 8XP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N7 8AA, N7 8XN, N7 8AB, N7 8XR, N7 8XS, N7 8XW, N7 8RD, N7 8AD, N7 8XF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding N7 8XP has a slightly higher male population, with 50.9% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.5% | 49.1% | -1.4% | 51.0% | -1.9% |
| Male | 49.5% | 50.9% | 1.4% | 49.0% | 1.9% |
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 8XP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 62.1% 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 | 42.3% | 62.1% | 19.8% | 37.9% | 24.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 18.5% | 17% | -1.5% | 44.2% | -27.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 0.5% | -3.1% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Divorced | 16.1% | 12.6% | -3.5% | 9.1% | 3.5% |
| Widowed | 19.6% | 6.8% | -12.8% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
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 (68%) 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 | 27.7% | 40.1% | 12.4% | 48.4% | -8.3% |
| Good health | 30.9% | 27.9% | -3.0% | 33.6% | -5.7% |
| Fair health | 27.7% | 20.7% | -7.0% | 12.7% | 8.0% |
| Bad health | 11.2% | 7.2% | -4.0% | 4.0% | 3.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.7% | 4.1% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 2.9% |
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 | 38.1% | 26.7% | -11.4% | 18.2% | 8.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.1% | 7.8% | -2.3% | 9.6% | -1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.7% | 7.8% | -2.9% | 13.4% | -5.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 6.3% | 3.9% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 3.6% | 12.1% | 8.5% | 16.9% | -4.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 22% | 37.4% | 15.4% | 33.8% | 3.6% |
| Other | 13.1% | 1.9% | -11.2% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 69.8% 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% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 0.5% | -1.1% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 5.9% | 5.4% | -0.5% | 2.5% | 2.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 11.7% | 9.9% | -1.8% | 1.0% | 8.9% |
| Other Black | 4.3% | 3.2% | -1.1% | 0.5% | 2.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.6% | 2.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 2.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.1% | 1.8% | -0.3% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 2.7% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| White | 69.7% | 69.8% | 0.1% | 81.4% | -11.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Other | 1.6% | 1.4% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 69.8% 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 | 73.9% | 69.8% | -4.1% | 83.2% | -13.4% |
| European Union | 6.4% | 17.6% | 11.2% | 6.1% | 11.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 2.3% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Africa | 6.9% | 6.8% | -0.1% | 2.7% | 4.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 8% | 3.6% | -4.4% | 1.3% | 2.3% |
| Oceania | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 69.7% | 70.1% | 0.4% | 83.2% | -13.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 24% | 23.5% | 9.8% | 14.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.3% | 4.1% | -0.2% | 2.9% | 1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.2% | 0% | -3.2% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 22.3% | 1.8% | -20.5% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.4% | 76.7% | -2.3% |
| Ireland | 4.9% | 0.6% | 4.3% |
| France | 2.7% | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| Italy | 3.6% | 0.6% | 3.0% |
| Spain | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 9.4% | 13.5% | -4.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.5% | 37.2% | 8.3% |
| Christian | 39.2% | 46.2% | -7.0% |
| Muslim | 5.4% | 6.5% | -1.1% |
| Other religion | 3.2% | 0.6% | 2.6% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Vulcan Way was 136.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 33.3% lower than the Barnsbury average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Vulcan Way has the 64th highest crime rate of 138 local areas in Barnsbury and the 239th lowest crime rate of 506 local areas in Islington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -68.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Vulcan Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £406,015 | 2024-11-29 | £399,235 |
| 1 Vulcan Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2023-03-13 | £358,553 |
| 52 Vulcan Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2019-08-09 | £378,617 |
| 14 Vulcan Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2019-02-08 | £402,519 |
| 1 Vulcan Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £331,000 | 2018-10-23 | £346,581 |
| Full-Time Employee | 75 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 26 |
| Other | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Part-Time Employee | 11 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Education | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Financial and insurance 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 | 1,404 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christopher's Nursery School Bridgeway Street , NW1 1QR | - not rated | 2,354 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Islington Nursery School 110-112 Tollington Park , N4 3RB | 3out of 4 | 2,355 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sherborne Nursery School Priestly House , Athlone Street NW5 4LP | - not rated | 2,540 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stroud Green Pre-School Centre Ennis Road , Stroud Green N4 3HD | - not rated | 2,558 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 | 344 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School 68 Georges Road , Holloway N7 8JN | 3out of 4 | 386 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ring Cross Primary School Eden Grove , Islington N7 8EE | - not rated | 438 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Blair School and Children's Centre Brewery Road , Islington N7 9QJ | 3out of 4 | 632 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Laycock Primary School Laycock Street , Upper Street N1 1SW | 3out of 4 | 808 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 | 1,185 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| City of London Academy Highbury Grove 8 Highbury Grove , Islington N5 2EQ | 3out of 4 | 1,284 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highbury Grove School 8 Highbury Grove , N5 2EQ | - not rated | 1,284 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lift Beacon High Hilldrop Road , Islington N7 0JG | - not rated | 1,412 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon High Hilldrop Road , Islington N7 0JG | 3out of 4 | 1,412 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City and Islington College 383 Holloway Road , Holloway N7 0RN | - not rated | 1,263 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , N5 2AG | - not rated | 1,432 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , NW1 1TR | - not rated | 2,188 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tech City College 263-269 City Road , Islington EC1V 1JX | - not rated | 2,421 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsway College Gray's Inn Centre , WC1H 8JB | - not rated | 2,486 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 | 344 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RX | 4out of 4 | 5,206 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lough Road Class Base (Central) Lough Road , N7 8RH | - not rated | 112 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New River College Secondary Lough Road , N7 8RH | 3out of 4 | 241 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Courtyard Islington Holloway Road , Islington N7 8LT | 3out of 4 | 584 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Special Learning Centre (Secondary Base) C/O Robert Blair School , Brewery Road N7 9QJ | - not rated | 632 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Special Learning Centre Top Floor , Robert Blair School N7 9QJ | - not rated | 632 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | 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 | 105 yd | |
| St Giles Christian Mission | St Giles Christian Mission, St Giles Evangelical Mission | 176 yd | |
| Light Project Pro International LPI | Light Project Pro International LPI, The Exchange | 206 yd | |
| Memsaab Indian Restaurant | Memsaab Indian Restaurant, Basement And Ground Floor | 230 yd | |
| FREIGHTLINERS FARM | FREIGHTLINERS FARM, Freightliners Farm | 230 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Two Brewers | Two Brewers, 109-110 Roman Way | 144 yd | |
| The Jolly Sisters | The Jolly Sisters, 95 Bride Street | 209 yd | |
| Duchess Of Kent | Duchess Of Kent, 441 Liverpool Road | 458 yd | |
| Hemingford Arms Public House | Hemingford Arms Public House, 158 Hemingford Road | 508 yd | |
| Doyles Tavern | Doyles Tavern, 379 Caledonian Road | 523 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rack & Bone | Rack & Bone, Shop | 270 yd | |
| Kafeteryam | Kafeteryam, Shop | 329 yd | |
| Ting Thai | Ting Thai, Unit 4, Roman Way Industrial Estate | 480 yd | |
| Deliveroo | Deliveroo, Unit 4, Roman Way Industrial Estate | 480 yd | |
| Shake Shack | Shake Shack, Unit 4, Roman Way Industrial Estate | 480 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, 465B Caledonian Road | 306 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 5 Cottage Road | 360 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, Unit 5a | 589 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 43 Holloway Road | 711 yd | |
| Waitrose | Waitrose, 28-32 Highbury Corner | 737 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Davids Church Hall ST. DAVIDS CHURCH ST. DAVIDS CHURCH WESTBOURNE ROAD | 69 yd | |
| Paradise Park Mackenzie Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 208 yd |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy LIVERPOOL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 350 yd |
| Energie Fitness (Highbury) LIVERPOOL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 479 yd |
| Islington Tennis Centre MARKET ROAD | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 563 yd |
| Better Gym Holloway 5-7 5-7 HORNSEY STREET | health and fitness suite | 586 yd |
| London Metropolitan University (North Campus Sports Centre) (Closed) 166-220 166-220 HOLLOWAY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 604 yd |
| London Metropolitan University (Holloway Campus) Holloway Road | health and fitness suite | 642 yd |
| Market Road Atp ASTRO TURF SPORTS PITCHES ASTRO TURF SPORTS PITCHES MARKET ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 724 yd |
| Highbury Leisure Centre HIGHBURY CRESCENT | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 51.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.