Penn Road is in London and in Islington district. N7 9RD 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 Penn Road, London, N7 9RD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N7 9RE, N7 9RT, N7 9RS, N7 9RG, N7 9RF, N7 9RQ, N7 9RR, N7 9RX, N7 9JP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding N7 9RD is primarily male, with 53.8% of the population 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 | 53.6% | 46.2% | -7.4% | 51.0% | -4.8% |
| Male | 46.4% | 53.8% | 7.4% | 49.0% | 4.8% |
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 9RD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 68.3% 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 | 63.5% | 68.3% | 4.8% | 37.9% | 30.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.3% | 20.1% | -6.2% | 44.2% | -24.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 6.2% | 6.9% | 0.7% | 9.1% | -2.2% |
| Widowed | 2.6% | 1.2% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -4.9% |
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 (86.3%) 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 | 55.8% | 57% | 1.2% | 48.4% | 8.6% |
| Good health | 31.8% | 29.3% | -2.5% | 33.6% | -4.3% |
| Fair health | 9% | 10.8% | 1.8% | 12.7% | -1.9% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 2.2% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 61.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12% | 14.1% | 2.1% | 18.2% | -4.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.4% | 4.5% | 0.1% | 9.6% | -5.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.1% | 5.7% | -3.4% | 13.4% | -7.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 3% | 1.2% | 5.3% | -2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.9% | 10.2% | 0.3% | 16.9% | -6.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 55.5% | 61.4% | 5.9% | 33.8% | 27.6% |
| Other | 7.3% | 1.2% | -6.1% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 71.2% 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 | 5.3% | 11.3% | 6.0% | 1.1% | 10.2% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 1.9% | 3.5% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% | 1.0% | 1.2% |
| Other Black | 2.8% | 0.3% | -2.5% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 3% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 77.9% | 71.2% | -6.7% | 81.4% | -10.2% |
| Arab | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.6% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
In this area, 63.4% 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 | 70.1% | 63.4% | -6.7% | 83.2% | -19.8% |
| European Union | 9.3% | 15.4% | 6.1% | 6.1% | 9.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.7% | 4.6% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 3.8% |
| Africa | 4.4% | 1.9% | -2.5% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.8% | 10.3% | 2.5% | 5.6% | 4.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.7% | 3.5% | -0.2% | 1.3% | 2.2% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 67.6% | 63.4% | -4.2% | 83.2% | -19.8% |
| 10+ Years | 2.8% | 17.6% | 14.8% | 9.8% | 7.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.5% | 5.7% | -1.8% | 2.9% | 2.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.4% | 7% | 3.6% | 2.2% | 4.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 18.7% | 6.2% | -12.5% | 1.9% | 4.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.4% | 76.7% | -1.3% |
| Ireland | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| France | 4.3% | 0.3% | 4.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 3% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 3.5% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 3% | 13.5% | -10.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.5% | 37.2% | 13.3% |
| Christian | 26.8% | 46.2% | -19.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Jewish | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Muslim | 12.4% | 6.5% | 5.9% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.6% | 6.0% | 1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Penn Road was 147.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 17.9% higher than the Arsenal average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Penn Road has the 46th lowest crime rate of 91 local areas in Arsenal and the 249th highest crime rate of 530 local areas in Islington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 49.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -57.9%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat B 9 Penn Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £920,000 | 2024-06-14 | £839,743 |
| 23 Penn Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £2,350,000 | 2023-12-05 | £2,368,042 |
| 23 Penn Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £2,700,000 | 2023-03-01 | £2,771,261 |
| 13A Penn Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £750,000 | 2023-01-26 | £745,500 |
| Flat B-D 25 Penn Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £575,000 | 2022-10-28 | £547,987 |
N7 9RD area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 14% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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.
N7 9RD 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 9RD 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 | 143 |
| Self-Employed | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 33 |
| Retired | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Other | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 41 |
| Other | 26 |
| Information and communication | 23 |
| Education | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate 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 | 1,637 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 | 2,165 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Margaret McMillan Nursery School Hornsey Rise , N19 3SF | 3out of 4 | 2,198 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 3,480 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 | 3,804 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tufnell Park Primary School 31 Carleton Road , N7 0HJ | 3out of 4 | 594 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grafton Primary School Eburne Road , Holloway N7 6AR | 4out of 4 | 635 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hungerford School 249 Hungerford Road , Islington N7 9LF | 1out of 4 | 756 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School 68 Georges Road , Holloway N7 8JN | 3out of 4 | 772 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pakeman Primary School Hornsey Road , Holloway N7 6DU | 3out of 4 | 813 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 | 622 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Camden School for Girls Sandall Road , NW5 2DB | 4out of 4 | 1,392 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Acland Burghley School Burghley Road , NW5 1UJ | 3out of 4 | 1,523 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highbury Fields School Highbury Hill , N5 1AR | 4out of 4 | 1,534 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Arts and Media School Islington Turle Road , N4 3LS | 3out of 4 | 1,632 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | 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 | 1,815 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , Mill Hill Road NW1 1TR | - not rated | 2,537 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 3,314 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 42 - 43 Queen Square , Camden WC1N 3AQ | - not rated | 4,040 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 4,764 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 | 1,219 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RU | 4out of 4 | 5,368 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Bridge Satellite Provision C/O the Bridge School , 251 Hungerford Road N7 9LD | - not rated | 831 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge School 251 Hungerford Road , N7 9LD | 4out of 4 | 831 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| London Metropolitan University 166 - 220 Holloway Road , N7 8DB | - not rated | 912 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dania School St David's Church, Westbourne Road , N7 8AB | - not rated | 992 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elfrida Rathbone Camden - Leighton College 7 Dowdney Close , NW5 2BP | - not rated | 1,134 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centre 404 | Centre 404, 404 Camden Road | 180 yd | |
| Islington Arts Factory | Islington Arts Factory, Islington Arts Factory | 214 yd | |
| D&D Restaurant and Lounge | D&D Restaurant and Lounge, Shop | 364 yd | |
| Cafe Azuma | Cafe Azuma, Shop | 384 yd | |
| Cheatmeals | Cheatmeals, Commercial Unit | 395 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prince Edward | Prince Edward, 38 Parkhurst Road | 211 yd | |
| Castle Bar | Castle Bar, Bar | 225 yd | |
| Big Red | Big Red, The Big Red Pub, The Arcade | 457 yd | |
| Islington Sports Bar & Grill | Islington Sports Bar & Grill, 274 Holloway Road | 490 yd | |
| Cousin's Professional Snooker Club | Cousin's Professional Snooker Club, First And Second Floors | 547 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillmarton Tandoori | Hillmarton Tandoori, 3 Hillmarton Terrace | 254 yd | |
| Clock Lounge | Clock Lounge, Ground Floor | 418 yd | |
| Sushi Daily@Waitrose | Sushi Daily@Waitrose, 366 Holloway Road | 421 yd | |
| Ministry of Chicken | Ministry of Chicken, Ground Floor Shop | 425 yd | |
| Panzo Pizza | Panzo Pizza, Commercial Unit, The Arcade | 457 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose | Waitrose, 366 Holloway Road | 421 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, 311 Holloway Road | 476 yd | |
| Iceland Foods | Iceland Foods, Basement And Ground | 504 yd | |
| Morrisons | Morrisons, 10 Hertslet Road | 505 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, Unit 5a | 507 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Better Gym Holloway 5-7 5-7 HORNSEY STREET | health and fitness suite | 507 yd |
| St George'S Church And Centre CRAYFORD ROAD | 636 yd | |
| Grafton School EBURNE ROAD | 681 yd | |
| Holloway School HILLDROP ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 701 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Holloway Road) Collingwood Business Centre Collingwood Business Centre Mercers Road | health and fitness suite | 776 yd |
| London Metropolitan University (Holloway Campus) Holloway Road | health and fitness suite | 778 yd |
| Arsenal Hub BENWELL ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 779 yd |
| London Metropolitan University (North Campus Sports Centre) (Closed) 166-220 166-220 HOLLOWAY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 779 yd |
| Energie Fitness (Highbury) LIVERPOOL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 812 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Holloway) (Closed) 67-83 67-83 Seven Sisters Road | health and fitness suite | 837 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 183.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.