Sterling Way is in London and in Islington district. N7 9HG is located in the Laycock electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Islington South and Finsbury. This postcode has been in use since 2019-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Sterling Way, London, N7 9HG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N7 9BG, N7 8TE, N7 8SR, N7 9BA, N7 8TG, N7 9PW, N7 8TH, N7 8TN, N7 8QZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding N7 9HG has a slightly higher male population, with 52.4% 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 | 56% | 47.6% | -8.4% | 51.0% | -3.4% |
| Male | 44% | 52.4% | 8.4% | 49.0% | 3.4% |
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 9HG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 67.7% 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 | 56.7% | 67.7% | 11.0% | 37.9% | 29.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 21.1% | 28% | 6.9% | 44.2% | -16.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 15% | 1.2% | -13.8% | 9.1% | -7.9% |
| Widowed | 6.1% | 0% | -6.1% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
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 (93.5%) 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 | 46.5% | 66.6% | 20.1% | 48.4% | 18.2% |
| Good health | 32.3% | 26.9% | -5.4% | 33.6% | -6.7% |
| Fair health | 12.3% | 4.5% | -7.8% | 12.7% | -8.2% |
| Bad health | 5.1% | 2.1% | -3.0% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 3.8% | 0% | -3.8% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 9HG this area, 5.2% 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 79%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.9% | 5.2% | -22.7% | 18.2% | -13.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13% | 3.6% | -9.4% | 9.6% | -6.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.3% | 1.6% | -7.7% | 13.4% | -11.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 5.3% | -4.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.7% | 9.9% | 2.2% | 16.9% | -7.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.7% | 79% | 50.3% | 33.8% | 45.2% |
| Other | 12.6% | 0.4% | -12.2% | 2.8% | -2.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 54.7% 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 | 0.3% | 18% | 17.7% | 1.1% | 16.9% |
| Chinese | 1.9% | 8.7% | 6.8% | 0.7% | 8.0% |
| Indian | 0% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 3.1% | 1.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.0% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
| Black African | 10.8% | 0.7% | -10.1% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.6% | 1% | -0.6% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 7.9% | 0.3% | -7.6% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.9% | 0.3% | -1.6% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 2.8% | 1.4% | -1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 64.6% | 54.7% | -9.9% | 81.4% | -26.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 4.4% | 1.7% | -2.7% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, just 43.3% 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 | 65.8% | 43.3% | -22.5% | 83.2% | -39.9% |
| European Union | 13% | 19% | 6.0% | 6.1% | 12.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.6% | 5.5% | 3.9% | 0.8% | 4.7% |
| Africa | 7.9% | 1.4% | -6.5% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.1% | 18.7% | 14.6% | 5.6% | 13.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6% | 6.6% | 0.6% | 1.3% | 5.3% |
| Oceania | 1.6% | 5.2% | 3.6% | 0.3% | 4.9% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 43.3% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 9.9% 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 | 61.7% | 42.8% | -18.9% | 83.2% | -40.4% |
| 10+ Years | 7.9% | 9.9% | 2.0% | 9.8% | 0.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.8% | 13.7% | 10.9% | 2.9% | 10.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.7% | 17.5% | 12.8% | 2.2% | 15.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 22.8% | 16.1% | -6.7% | 1.9% | 14.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 51.7% | 76.7% | -25.0% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| France | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Germany | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| Italy | 4.1% | 0.6% | 3.5% |
| Portugal | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 7.2% | 1.5% | 5.7% |
| Other Europe | 3.4% | 0.2% | 3.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 6.2% | 0.3% | 5.9% |
| Southern Asia | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 4.8% | 0.3% | 4.5% |
| Central and South America | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Oceania | 7.2% | 0.1% | 7.1% |
| No passport held | 2.4% | 13.5% | -11.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.1% | 37.2% | 11.9% |
| Christian | 18.3% | 46.2% | -27.9% |
| Buddhist | 2.8% | 0.5% | 2.3% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 2.1% | 6.5% | -4.4% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 24.9% | 6.0% | 18.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sterling Way was 455.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 125.1% higher than the Barnsbury average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Sterling Way has the 13th highest crime rate of 140 local areas in Barnsbury and the 51st highest crime rate of 530 local areas in Islington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 146.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 127.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Pewter Court, 8 Sterling Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £732,500 | 2024-06-20 | £668,600 |
| 3 Pewter Court, 8 Sterling Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £624,999 | 2024-02-23 | £606,097 |
| 2 Pewter Court, 8 Sterling Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2023-09-21 | £478,805 |
| 13 Bronze House, 6 Sterling Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £730,000 | 2022-04-22 | £692,385 |
| 5 Pewter Court, 8 Sterling Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £680,000 | 2020-08-10 | £667,905 |
The percentage of student residents living in N7 9HG 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 | 164 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 26 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Part-Time Employee | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Retired | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Education | 18 |
| Other | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 1,299 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Islington Nursery School 110-112 Tollington Park , N4 3RB | 3out of 4 | 2,429 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 2,615 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Margaret McMillan Nursery School Hornsey Rise , N19 3SF | 3out of 4 | 3,073 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 | 3,263 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 | 303 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hungerford School 249 Hungerford Road , Islington N7 9LF | 1out of 4 | 537 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brecknock Primary School Cliff Villas , Camden NW1 9AL | 3out of 4 | 594 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School 68 Georges Road , Holloway N7 8JN | 3out of 4 | 635 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Torriano Primary School Torriano Avenue , Kentish Town NW5 2SJ | 4out of 4 | 1,021 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 | 1,100 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Camden School for Girls Sandall Road , NW5 2DB | 4out of 4 | 1,115 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Highbury Fields School Highbury Hill , N5 1AR | 4out of 4 | 1,564 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| City of London Academy Highbury Grove 8 Highbury Grove , Islington N5 2EQ | 1out of 4 | 1,706 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School Donegal Street , Islington N1 9QG | 4out of 4 | 1,795 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 | 1,826 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , Mill Hill Road NW1 1TR | - not rated | 1,873 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 2,443 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 42 - 43 Queen Square , Camden WC1N 3AQ | - not rated | 3,177 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 3,899 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 | 772 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RU | 4out of 4 | 4,859 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 | 480 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge Satellite Provision C/O the Bridge School , 251 Hungerford Road N7 9LD | - not rated | 535 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge School 251 Hungerford Road , N7 9LD | 4out of 4 | 535 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New River College Secondary Lough Road , N7 8RH | 3out of 4 | 662 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Metropolitan University 166 - 220 Holloway Road , N7 8DB | - not rated | 942 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green & Flavour | Green & Flavour, Unit A | 76 yd | |
| KW Hotel Cafe by The Thai Lion | KW Hotel Cafe by The Thai Lion, 2 Brewery Road | 91 yd | |
| Saz Cafe | Saz Cafe, Unit 2, Piccadilly Court | 126 yd | |
| The Breakout Cafe | The Breakout Cafe, Ground Floor | 168 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Costa Coffee, 465A Caledonian Road | 170 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Two Brewers | Two Brewers, 109-110 Roman Way | 213 yd | |
| Doyles Tavern | Doyles Tavern, 379 Caledonian Road | 376 yd | |
| The Depot N7 | The Depot N7, Bar And Premises | 385 yd | |
| The Jolly Sisters | The Jolly Sisters, 95 Bride Street | 410 yd | |
| Large Glass | Large Glass, 392-394 Caledonian Road | 498 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rack & Bone | Rack & Bone, Shop | 168 yd | |
| Kafeteryam | Kafeteryam, Shop | 239 yd | |
| Maida Indo-Chinese, Hakka Chinese | Maida Indo-Chinese, Hakka Chinese, Ground And First Floor 60 | 246 yd | |
| TEN KEYZ | TEN KEYZ, Ground And First Floor 60 | 246 yd | |
| Burgerstein | Burgerstein, Ground And First Floor 60 | 246 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, 465B Caledonian Road | 167 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 5 Cottage Road | 345 yd | |
| The Co-Operative Food Group | The Co-Operative Food Group, UNIT A and B | 556 yd | |
| The Co-Operative Food Group | The Co-Operative Food Group, 303-307 Caledonian Road | 666 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, Unit 5a | 753 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Islington Tennis Centre MARKET ROAD | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 247 yd |
| St Davids Church Hall ST. DAVIDS CHURCH ST. DAVIDS CHURCH WESTBOURNE ROAD | 377 yd | |
| Market Road Atp ASTRO TURF SPORTS PITCHES ASTRO TURF SPORTS PITCHES MARKET ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 407 yd |
| Paradise Park Mackenzie Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 507 yd |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy LIVERPOOL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 663 yd |
| Better Gym Holloway 5-7 5-7 HORNSEY STREET | health and fitness suite | 749 yd |
| Energie Fitness (Highbury) LIVERPOOL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 751 yd |
| London Metropolitan University (North Campus Sports Centre) (Closed) 166-220 166-220 HOLLOWAY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 858 yd |
| London Metropolitan University (Holloway Campus) Holloway Road | health and fitness suite | 892 yd |
| St Pauls Church Hall ST PAULS HALL ST PAULS HALL CAMDEN SQUARE | 938 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 | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 367.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 348.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.