York Way Estate is in London and in Islington district. N7 9QA is located in the Holloway 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 York Way Estate, London, N7 9QA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N7 9QA, N7 9QB, N7 9QD, N7 9QL, NW1 9AU, N7 9PX, N7 9PY, N7 9FN, N7 9QE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding N7 9QA, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52% 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 | 53.1% | 52% | -1.1% | 51.0% | 1.0% |
| Male | 46.9% | 48% | 1.1% | 49.0% | -1.0% |
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 9QA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 59% 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 | 72.3% | 59% | -13.3% | 37.9% | 21.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 13.6% | 27% | 13.4% | 44.2% | -17.2% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 2.7% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 6.5% | 8.6% | 2.1% | 9.1% | -0.5% |
| Widowed | 5.1% | 2.7% | -2.4% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
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 (86.6%) 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 | 48.6% | 57.2% | 8.6% | 48.4% | 8.8% |
| Good health | 31.6% | 29.4% | -2.2% | 33.6% | -4.2% |
| Fair health | 13.3% | 8.2% | -5.1% | 12.7% | -4.5% |
| Bad health | 4.8% | 4.8% | 0.0% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 0.4% | -1.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 52.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.4% | 12.9% | -5.5% | 18.2% | -5.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.6% | 5.1% | -6.5% | 9.6% | -4.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.3% | 9.2% | 1.9% | 13.4% | -4.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.6% | 3.2% | 2.6% | 5.3% | -2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.6% | 14.3% | 0.7% | 16.9% | -2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.2% | 52.5% | 20.3% | 33.8% | 18.7% |
| Other | 16.4% | 2.8% | -13.6% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 55.1% 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% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.1% | -0.4% |
| Chinese | 8% | 0.7% | -7.3% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 2.3% | 2.2% | -0.1% | 3.1% | -0.9% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 8% | 2.9% | -5.1% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Black African | 6.8% | 15.1% | 8.3% | 2.5% | 12.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.8% | 1.5% | -1.3% | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Other Black | 3% | 0.4% | -2.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.3% | 1.1% | -1.2% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2% | 0.7% | -1.3% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 2.5% | 3.3% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| White | 58.4% | 55.1% | -3.3% | 81.4% | -26.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Arab | 1.3% | 8.8% | 7.5% | 0.6% | 8.2% |
| Other | 1.8% | 5.5% | 3.7% | 1.6% | 3.9% |
In this area, 57% 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 | 47.9% | 57% | 9.1% | 83.2% | -26.2% |
| European Union | 15.5% | 14.8% | -0.7% | 6.1% | 8.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.5% | 3% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| Africa | 8.8% | 11.5% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 8.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 18% | 7% | -11.0% | 5.6% | 1.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6% | 6.7% | 0.7% | 1.3% | 5.4% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 46.4% | 57% | 10.6% | 83.2% | -26.2% |
| 10+ Years | 26.1% | 26.3% | 0.2% | 9.8% | 16.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.5% | 8.1% | 2.6% | 2.9% | 5.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.8% | 4.8% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 2.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.3% | 3.7% | -12.6% | 1.9% | 1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.1% | 76.7% | -10.6% |
| Ireland | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| France | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 5.5% | 0.6% | 4.9% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 4.1% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 3% | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Central and South America | 2.2% | 0.2% | 2.0% |
| No passport held | 4.8% | 13.5% | -8.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.9% | 37.2% | 0.7% |
| Christian | 34.9% | 46.2% | -11.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Jewish | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 17.8% | 6.5% | 11.3% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around York Way Estate was 142.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 30.2% lower than the Barnsbury average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
York Way Estate has the 60th highest crime rate of 138 local areas in Barnsbury and the 250th lowest crime rate of 506 local areas in Islington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 34.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 322.9%.
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 63 Penfields House York Way Estate, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2025-08-18 | £171,600 |
| Flat 50 Penfields House York Way Estate, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £213,808 | 2025-07-07 | £204,610 |
| Flat 41 Penfields House York Way Estate, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2023-10-06 | £200,391 |
| Flat 76 Penfields House York Way Estate, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2021-11-12 | £430,641 |
| Flat 72 Penfields House York Way Estate, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £323,500 | 2016-01-29 | £336,965 |
N7 9QA area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 17% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in N7 9QA 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 | 88 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Retired | 16 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Other | 15 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| 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 | 1,223 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sherborne Nursery School Priestly House , Athlone Street NW5 4LP | - not rated | 1,728 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christopher's Nursery School Bridgeway Street , NW1 1QR | - not rated | 1,787 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 2,510 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Islington Nursery School 110-112 Tollington Park , N4 3RB | 3out of 4 | 2,661 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hungerford Infant School North Road , York Way N7 9EB | - not rated | 136 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brecknock Primary School Cliff Villas , Camden NW1 9AL | 3out of 4 | 263 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Blair School and Children's Centre Brewery Road , Islington N7 9QJ | 3out of 4 | 308 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hungerford School 249 Hungerford Road , Islington N7 9LF | 3out of 4 | 346 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hungerford Primary School and Children's Centre Hungerford Road , Islington N7 9LF | - not rated | 346 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 | 3out of 4 | 707 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Lift Beacon High Hilldrop Road , Islington N7 0JG | - not rated | 995 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon High Hilldrop Road , Islington N7 0JG | 3out of 4 | 995 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Richard of Chichester School Royal College Street , NW1 9LY | - not rated | 1,135 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Regent High School Chalton Street , Camden NW1 1RX | 3out of 4 | 1,550 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 | 1,427 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , NW1 1TR | - not rated | 1,532 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , N5 2AG | - not rated | 2,246 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 2,366 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsway College Gray's Inn Centre , WC1H 8JB | - not rated | 2,367 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 | 1,184 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RX | 4out of 4 | 4,472 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Bridge School 251 Hungerford Road , N7 9LD | 4out of 4 | 284 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Special Learning Centre (Secondary Base) C/O Robert Blair School , Brewery Road N7 9QJ | - not rated | 308 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Special Learning Centre Top Floor , Robert Blair School N7 9QJ | - not rated | 308 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Lough Road Class Base (Central) Lough Road , N7 8RH | - not rated | 934 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Frank Barnes School for Deaf Children 4 Wollstonecraft Street , Kings Cross N1C 4BT | 4out of 4 | 962 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe | Cafe, Caledonian Park | 194 yd | |
| Parma Cafe | 153 York Way | 254 yd | |
| Hillside Clubhouse | Hillside Clubhouse, Unit A | 312 yd | |
| Villa Cafe | Villa Cafe, 248 York Way | 322 yd | |
| VSL Coffee | VSL Coffee, Ground Floor | 367 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Newmarket Arms | 17 York Way | 338 yd | |
| The Lord Stanley | 51 Camden Park Road | 356 yd | |
| The Depot N7 | The Depot N7, Bar And Premises | 447 yd | |
| The Unicorn | 227 Camden Road | 483 yd | |
| Doyles Tavern | Doyles Tavern, 379 Caledonian Road | 650 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maida Indo-Chinese, Hakka Chinese | Maida Indo-Chinese, Hakka Chinese, Ground And First Floor 60 | 327 yd | |
| TEN KEYZ | TEN KEYZ, Ground And First Floor 60 | 327 yd | |
| Burgerstein | Burgerstein, Ground And First Floor 60 | 327 yd | |
| Matteo's Cucina Italiana | Matteo's Cucina Italiana, Ground And First Floor 60 | 327 yd | |
| Wraps and Wings | Wraps and Wings, Ground And First Floor 60 | 327 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Operative Food Group | The Co-Operative Food Group, UNIT A and B | 223 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Maiden Lane Estate, Maiden Lane | 483 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, 465B Caledonian Road | 583 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 196-206 Camden Road | 602 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 5 Cottage Road | 705 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Market Road Atp ASTRO TURF SPORTS PITCHES ASTRO TURF SPORTS PITCHES MARKET ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 137 yd |
| Islington Tennis Centre MARKET ROAD | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 288 yd |
| St Pauls Church Hall ST PAULS HALL ST PAULS HALL CAMDEN SQUARE | 412 yd | |
| Cantelowes Gardens Sports Pitch 14A 14A OSENEY CRESCENT | artificial grass pitch | 634 yd |
| Camden School For Girls SANDALL ROAD | 707 yd | |
| St Davids Church Hall ST. DAVIDS CHURCH ST. DAVIDS CHURCH WESTBOURNE ROAD | 898 yd | |
| Holloway School HILLDROP ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 920 yd |
| King'S Cross Pond Club (Closed) Handyside Street | swimming pool | 978 yd |
| Paradise Park Mackenzie Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,019 yd |
| Jubilee Waterside Centre (Closed) Camley Street | health and fitness suite | 1,053 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 | 198.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 129.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.