Holloway Road is in London and in Islington district. N7 9FU is located in the Holloway electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Islington South and Finsbury. This postcode has been in use since 2014-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Holloway Road, London, N7 9FU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N7 9SS, N7 9SX, N7 6NE, N7 9ST, N7 9UE, N7 6NJ, N7 6EP, N7 9SG, N7 6EL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around N7 9FU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50% | 51% | 1.0% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 50% | 49% | -1.0% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
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 9FU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 77.8% 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 | 59.7% | 77.8% | 18.1% | 37.9% | 39.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 17.2% | 11.9% | -5.3% | 44.2% | -32.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 7% | 2.1% | -4.9% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 8.1% | 3.6% | -4.5% | 9.1% | -5.5% |
| Widowed | 7.5% | 2.6% | -4.9% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 42.5% | 43% | 0.5% | 48.4% | -5.4% |
| Good health | 28.8% | 39.1% | 10.3% | 33.6% | 5.5% |
| Fair health | 17% | 13.3% | -3.7% | 12.7% | 0.6% |
| Bad health | 6.6% | 4% | -2.6% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 5.2% | 0.7% | -4.5% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 9FU this area, 8.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29% | 8.8% | -20.2% | 18.2% | -9.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.3% | 6% | -5.3% | 9.6% | -3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 4.8% | 9.3% | 4.5% | 13.4% | -4.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -3.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.8% | 23.1% | 12.3% | 16.9% | 6.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.1% | 49% | 11.9% | 33.8% | 15.2% |
| Other | 6.5% | 2.1% | -4.4% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 49.8% 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% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 1.1% | 1.5% |
| Chinese | 2.4% | 14.5% | 12.1% | 0.7% | 13.8% |
| Indian | 2.8% | 6.3% | 3.5% | 3.1% | 3.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 5.7% | 3.7% | -2.0% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
| Black African | 5.2% | 8.2% | 3.0% | 2.5% | 5.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 2.3% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.4% | 0.5% | -1.9% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 6.6% | 3% | -3.6% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| White | 69.8% | 49.8% | -20.0% | 81.4% | -31.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Other | 1.9% | 4.2% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 2.6% |
In this area, just 44.6% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60.8% | 44.6% | -16.2% | 83.2% | -38.6% |
| European Union | 15.1% | 17.1% | 2.0% | 6.1% | 11.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.8% | 2.1% | -1.7% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Africa | 6.6% | 6.2% | -0.4% | 2.7% | 3.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.4% | 24% | 13.6% | 5.6% | 18.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.4% | 5.8% | 3.4% | 1.3% | 4.5% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0.2% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 44.6% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 21.3% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 50.9% | 44.8% | -6.1% | 83.2% | -38.4% |
| 10+ Years | 7.5% | 21.3% | 13.8% | 9.8% | 11.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.2% | 5.8% | 1.6% | 2.9% | 2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.9% | 4.2% | -5.7% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 27.4% | 23.9% | -3.5% | 1.9% | 22.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 53.4% | 76.7% | -23.3% |
| Ireland | 5.6% | 0.6% | 5.0% |
| France | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 3.2% | 0.6% | 2.6% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 3.5% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Turkey | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 11.4% | 0.3% | 11.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2.1% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 4.2% | 0.2% | 4.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Central and South America | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 2.3% | 13.5% | -11.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.3% | 37.2% | 10.1% |
| Christian | 27.8% | 46.2% | -18.4% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Hindu | 5.3% | 1.7% | 3.6% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 8.6% | 6.5% | 2.1% |
| Sikh | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Holloway Road was 202.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 62.0% higher than the Arsenal average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Holloway Road has the 30th highest crime rate of 91 local areas in Arsenal and the 170th highest crime rate of 530 local areas in Islington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 73.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 134.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment 4 321 Holloway Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £467,000 | 2024-12-06 | £451,554 |
| Apartment 15 321 Holloway Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £455,000 | 2024-07-30 | £430,733 |
| Apartment 12 321 Holloway Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £442,000 | 2019-12-02 | £455,755 |
| Ramsay Scout Centre, 319 Holloway Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £191,500 | 2019-05-17 | £202,286 |
| Apartment 21 321 Holloway Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £775,000 | 2016-06-24 | £807,495 |
N7 9FU 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 9FU area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Student (economically inactive) | 120 |
| Full-Time Employee | 110 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 34 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Other | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Islington Nursery School 110-112 Tollington Park , N4 3RB | 3out of 4 | 1,491 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kate Greenaway Nursery School and Children's Centre Yorkway Court , Copenhagen Street N1 0UH | 4out of 4 | 2,225 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Margaret McMillan Nursery School Hornsey Rise , N19 3SF | 3out of 4 | 2,265 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 | 3,483 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 3,531 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | 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 | 531 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pakeman Primary School Hornsey Road , Holloway N7 6DU | 3out of 4 | 556 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grafton Primary School Eburne Road , Holloway N7 6AR | 4out of 4 | 616 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Montem Primary School Hornsey Road , N7 7QT | 3out of 4 | 828 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Drayton Park Primary School Arvon Road , N5 1PJ | 3out of 4 | 854 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 | 1,051 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highbury Fields School Highbury Hill , N5 1AR | 4out of 4 | 1,115 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| City of London Academy Highbury Grove 8 Highbury Grove , Islington N5 2EQ | 1out of 4 | 1,479 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Arts and Media School Islington Turle Road , N4 3LS | 3out of 4 | 1,538 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Camden School for Girls Sandall Road , NW5 2DB | 4out of 4 | 1,740 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 1,393 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , Mill Hill Road NW1 1TR | - not rated | 2,775 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 3,347 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 42 - 43 Queen Square , Camden WC1N 3AQ | - not rated | 4,097 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brooke House Sixth Form College Kenninghall Road , E5 8BP | - not rated | 4,517 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 | 978 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Metropolitan University 166 - 220 Holloway Road , N7 8DB | - not rated | 540 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dania School St David's Church, Westbourne Road , N7 8AB | - not rated | 840 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New River College Secondary Lough Road , N7 8RH | 3out of 4 | 996 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy: the Courtyard Holloway Road , Islington N7 8LT | 3out of 4 | 1,041 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 | 1,121 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee | Costa Coffee, 307 Holloway Road | 51 yd | |
| McDonald's | McDonald's, 280 Holloway Road | 79 yd | |
| Koutoukaki Souvlaki | Koutoukaki Souvlaki, Basement And Ground Floor | 79 yd | |
| Cafe Euro | Cafe Euro, 270 Holloway Road | 83 yd | |
| Neza Cafe Bar Restaurant | Neza Cafe Bar Restaurant, Basement And Ground Floor | 88 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Islington Sports Bar & Grill | Islington Sports Bar & Grill, 274 Holloway Road | 62 yd | |
| El Comandante Public House | El Comandante Public House, 10 Annette Road | 236 yd | |
| Tollington Public House | Tollington Public House, 115 Hornsey Road | 429 yd | |
| Big Red | Big Red, The Big Red Pub, The Arcade | 574 yd | |
| Cousin's Professional Snooker Club | Cousin's Professional Snooker Club, First And Second Floors | 595 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ministry of Chicken | Ministry of Chicken, Ground Floor Shop | 153 yd | |
| Getir UK Ltd | Getir UK Ltd, Railway Arch 5 | 154 yd | |
| OA Com Tam | OA Com Tam, Ground Floor | 237 yd | |
| Sushi Daily@Waitrose | Sushi Daily@Waitrose, 366 Holloway Road | 262 yd | |
| Subway | Subway, Ground and Part First | 262 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, 311 Holloway Road | 59 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, Unit 5a | 231 yd | |
| Waitrose | Waitrose, 366 Holloway Road | 262 yd | |
| The Co-Operative Food Group | The Co-Operative Food Group, 54 Benwell Road | 374 yd | |
| Morrisons | Morrisons, 10 Hertslet Road | 435 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Better Gym Holloway 5-7 5-7 HORNSEY STREET | health and fitness suite | 234 yd |
| Arsenal Hub BENWELL ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 354 yd |
| London Metropolitan University (Holloway Campus) Holloway Road | health and fitness suite | 408 yd |
| London Metropolitan University (North Campus Sports Centre) (Closed) 166-220 166-220 HOLLOWAY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 424 yd |
| Arsenal Fc (Emirates Stadium) Hornsey Road | grass pitches | 475 yd |
| Energie Fitness (Highbury) LIVERPOOL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 511 yd |
| Sobell Leisure Centre (Holloway) HORNSEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, ice rinks, squash courts | 644 yd |
| Paradise Park Mackenzie Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 685 yd |
| Grafton School EBURNE ROAD | 734 yd | |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Holloway) (Closed) 67-83 67-83 Seven Sisters Road | health and fitness suite | 766 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 | 2.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 2.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 2.9% |
| 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 | 68 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 60.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.