Vale Royal is in London and in Islington district. N7 9AP is located in the Caledonian 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 Vale Royal, London, N7 9AP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N7 9AH, N7 9AX, N7 9AT, N7 9GY, N1 1XP, NW1 9DJ, N1 0DF, NW1 9YL, NW1 9YJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around N7 9AP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.5% | 50.3% | 3.8% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 53.5% | 49.7% | -3.8% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 9AP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 61.6% 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 | 92.2% | 61.6% | -30.6% | 37.9% | 23.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 5.5% | 26.7% | 21.2% | 44.2% | -17.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 0% | 7.3% | 7.3% | 9.1% | -1.8% |
| Widowed | 0.5% | 2.2% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 62.8% | 53.6% | -9.2% | 48.4% | 5.2% |
| Good health | 32.3% | 31.5% | -0.8% | 33.6% | -2.1% |
| Fair health | 3.5% | 13% | 9.5% | 12.7% | 0.3% |
| Bad health | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -2.6% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 3.2% | 16.4% | 13.2% | 18.2% | -1.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.6% | 7.6% | 3.0% | 9.6% | -2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.7% | 6.3% | -2.4% | 13.4% | -7.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 3.2% | 2.7% | 5.3% | -2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 26.9% | 13.6% | -13.3% | 16.9% | -3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 38.8% | 48.9% | 10.1% | 33.8% | 15.1% |
| Other | 17.4% | 4.1% | -13.3% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 65.5% 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 | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Chinese | 8.4% | 1.9% | -6.5% | 0.7% | 1.2% |
| Indian | 2.7% | 2.2% | -0.5% | 3.1% | -0.9% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 10.6% | 6.4% | -4.2% | 1.6% | 4.8% |
| Black African | 1.8% | 4.7% | 2.9% | 2.5% | 2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 1.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.2% | 0.8% | -1.4% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 3.1% | 0% | -3.1% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Mixed Other | 3.5% | 2.2% | -1.3% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| White | 60.2% | 65.5% | 5.3% | 81.4% | -15.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.2% | 2.3% |
| Arab | 0.9% | 3.6% | 2.7% | 0.6% | 3.0% |
| Other | 4.9% | 2.2% | -2.7% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
In this area, 55.6% 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 | 38.5% | 55.6% | 17.1% | 83.2% | -27.6% |
| European Union | 19.9% | 20.4% | 0.5% | 6.1% | 14.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 4.9% | 3.3% | -1.6% | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Africa | 6.6% | 4.4% | -2.2% | 2.7% | 1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 19.9% | 8.3% | -11.6% | 5.6% | 2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 8% | 5.2% | -2.8% | 1.3% | 3.9% |
| Oceania | 2.2% | 2.8% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 38.1% | 55.5% | 17.4% | 83.2% | -27.7% |
| 10+ Years | 35.8% | 20.1% | -15.7% | 9.8% | 10.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 11.9% | 9.9% | -2.0% | 2.9% | 7.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.5% | 9.6% | 2.1% | 2.2% | 7.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.6% | 4.9% | -1.7% | 1.9% | 3.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.8% | 76.7% | -9.9% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| France | 3.6% | 0.3% | 3.3% |
| Germany | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Italy | 6.9% | 0.6% | 6.3% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 2.2% | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North Africa | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 2.7% | 0.1% | 2.6% |
| No passport held | 3.3% | 13.5% | -10.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.4% | 37.2% | 0.2% |
| Christian | 37.6% | 46.2% | -8.6% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Muslim | 14.8% | 6.5% | 8.3% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Vale Royal was 156.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 22.6% lower than the Barnsbury average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Vale Royal has the 56th highest crime rate of 140 local areas in Barnsbury and the 231st highest crime rate of 530 local areas in Islington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 54.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -40.7%.

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 - 22 Vale Royal, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £42,000,000 | 2021-05-24 | £42,513,238 |
| 30 - 40 Vale Royal, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2018-01-31 | £302,434 |
The percentage of student residents living in N7 9AP 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 | 135 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Unemployed | 18 |
| Other | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 5 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Administrative and support service 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 | 832 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 2,098 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Islington Nursery School 110-112 Tollington Park , N4 3RB | 3out of 4 | 3,056 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 | 3,472 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Margaret McMillan Nursery School Hornsey Rise , N19 3SF | 3out of 4 | 3,586 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 | 381 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brecknock Primary School Cliff Villas , Camden NW1 9AL | 3out of 4 | 629 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Cross Academy Plimsoll Building , 4 Wollstonecraft Street N1C 4BT | 3out of 4 | 660 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abacus Belsize Primary School Jubilee Waterside Centre , 105 Camley Street N1C 4PF | 4out of 4 | 720 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hungerford School 249 Hungerford Road , Islington N7 9LF | 1out of 4 | 755 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 824 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Regent High School Chalton Street , Camden NW1 1RX | 3out of 4 | 1,182 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon High Hilldrop Road , N7 0JG | 2out of 4 | 1,394 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School Donegal Street , Islington N1 9QG | 4out of 4 | 1,506 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ 1 - 39 Drummond Crescent , NW1 1LY | 3out of 4 | 1,627 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , Mill Hill Road NW1 1TR | - not rated | 1,201 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 1,960 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , Highbury East N5 2AD | - not rated | 2,431 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 42 - 43 Queen Square , Camden WC1N 3AQ | - not rated | 2,644 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 3,378 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 | 1,309 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RU | 4out of 4 | 4,206 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frank Barnes School for Deaf Children 4 Wollstonecraft Street , Kings Cross N1C 4BT | 4out of 4 | 552 yd | Community special school | Yes | 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 |
| The Royal Veterinary College Royal College Street , NW1 0TU | - not rated | 927 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dania School St David's Church, Westbourne Road , N7 8AB | - not rated | 1,072 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vinyl Cafe | Vinyl Cafe, Ground Floor | 89 yd | |
| The Gallery Tileyard Studios | The Gallery Tileyard Studios, Unit 5 | 89 yd | |
| Imperial Works Cycle Cafe | Imperial Works Cycle Cafe, Tileyard House | 96 yd | |
| Villa Cafe | Villa Cafe, 248 York Way | 219 yd | |
| Crumbles Castle Adventure Playground | Crumbles Castle Adventure Playground, Bingfield Street | 416 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Newmarket Arms | 17 York Way | 236 yd | |
| Doyles Tavern | Doyles Tavern, 379 Caledonian Road | 480 yd | |
| Large Glass | Large Glass, 392-394 Caledonian Road | 504 yd | |
| Kennedy's Public House | Kennedy's Public House, 297 Caledonian Road | 507 yd | |
| Meltdown | Meltdown, Ground Floor | 545 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primrose Sandwich Bar | 11 York Way | 217 yd | |
| York Way Fish Bar | 15 York Way | 226 yd | |
| Maida Indo-Chinese, Hakka Chinese | Maida Indo-Chinese, Hakka Chinese, Ground And First Floor 60 | 451 yd | |
| TEN KEYZ | TEN KEYZ, Ground And First Floor 60 | 451 yd | |
| Burgerstein | Burgerstein, Ground And First Floor 60 | 451 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Operative Food Group | The Co-Operative Food Group, 303-307 Caledonian Road | 491 yd | |
| Iceland Foods | Iceland Foods, 259A Caledonian Road | 577 yd | |
| The Co-Operative Food Group | The Co-Operative Food Group, UNIT A and B | 712 yd | |
| Waitrose and Partners | 1 Wharf Road | 713 yd | |
| The Co-operative Group | 103a Camley Street | 732 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Market Road Atp ASTRO TURF SPORTS PITCHES ASTRO TURF SPORTS PITCHES MARKET ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 435 yd |
| Islington Tennis Centre MARKET ROAD | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 499 yd |
| King'S Cross Pond Club (Closed) Handyside Street | swimming pool | 523 yd |
| Cally Pool & Gym PUBLIC BATHS PUBLIC BATHS CALEDONIAN ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 680 yd |
| St Pauls Church Hall ST PAULS HALL ST PAULS HALL CAMDEN SQUARE | 705 yd | |
| Jubilee Waterside Centre (Closed) Camley Street | health and fitness suite | 767 yd |
| Frame (Kings Cross) YORK WAY | 916 yd | |
| Camden School For Girls SANDALL ROAD | 961 yd | |
| Cantelowes Gardens Sports Pitch 14A 14A OSENEY CRESCENT | artificial grass pitch | 971 yd |
| St Davids Church Hall ST. DAVIDS CHURCH ST. DAVIDS CHURCH WESTBOURNE ROAD | 1,012 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.