Stock Orchard Crescent is in London and in Islington district. N7 9SL 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 Stock Orchard Crescent, London, N7 9SL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N7 9SQ, N7 9SG, N7 9TD, N7 9TA, N7 9SF, N7 9SY, N7 9TB, N7 9SH, N7 9SJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding N7 9SL has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.7% of the population 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 | 49.3% | 56.7% | 7.4% | 51.0% | 5.7% |
| Male | 50.7% | 43.3% | -7.4% | 49.0% | -5.7% |
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 9SL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 65.3% 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 | 67.5% | 65.3% | -2.2% | 37.9% | 27.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 19.2% | 20.4% | 1.2% | 44.2% | -23.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 3.1% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 7.1% | 6.8% | -0.3% | 9.1% | -2.3% |
| Widowed | 2.4% | 2.5% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
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 | 49.6% | 51.1% | 1.5% | 48.4% | 2.7% |
| Good health | 39.4% | 33.7% | -5.7% | 33.6% | 0.1% |
| Fair health | 7.3% | 11.4% | 4.1% | 12.7% | -1.3% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 2.6% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 58.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.4% | 10.6% | -1.8% | 18.2% | -7.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.6% | 7.2% | -1.4% | 9.6% | -2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.8% | 5.3% | -1.5% | 13.4% | -8.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 3.4% | 2.5% | 5.3% | -1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.8% | 12.5% | 0.7% | 16.9% | -4.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 44.4% | 58.6% | 14.2% | 33.8% | 24.8% |
| Other | 15.1% | 2.5% | -12.6% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 59.5% 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 | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Chinese | 3.4% | 2% | -1.4% | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Indian | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 2.6% | 1.7% | -0.9% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 7.1% | 12.9% | 5.8% | 2.5% | 10.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.4% | 3.7% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 2.7% |
| Other Black | 1.8% | 1.1% | -0.7% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.8% | 3.7% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 2.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.1% | 2.3% | 0.2% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Mixed Other | 2.4% | 4% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 3.2% |
| White | 71.9% | 59.5% | -12.4% | 81.4% | -21.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Other | 1.6% | 2.9% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
In this area, 53.6% 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 | 65.1% | 53.6% | -11.5% | 83.2% | -29.6% |
| European Union | 13.6% | 19.2% | 5.6% | 6.1% | 13.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 3.4% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 2.6% |
| Africa | 7.6% | 9.2% | 1.6% | 2.7% | 6.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.5% | 5.4% | -0.1% | 5.6% | -0.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.8% | 7.2% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 5.9% |
| Oceania | 1.3% | 2% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 63% | 53.3% | -9.7% | 83.2% | -29.9% |
| 10+ Years | 5.2% | 17.9% | 12.7% | 9.8% | 8.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.3% | 8% | 0.7% | 2.9% | 5.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.4% | 14.5% | 6.1% | 2.2% | 12.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 16% | 6.3% | -9.7% | 1.9% | 4.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62% | 76.7% | -14.7% |
| Ireland | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| France | 3.7% | 0.3% | 3.4% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 6.5% | 0.6% | 5.9% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 2% | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 5.7% | 1.5% | 4.2% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| North Africa | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Central and South America | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Oceania | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| No passport held | 3.4% | 13.5% | -10.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.1% | 37.2% | 4.9% |
| Christian | 38.3% | 46.2% | -7.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 11% | 6.5% | 4.5% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Stock Orchard Crescent was 61.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 51.1% lower than the Arsenal average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Stock Orchard Crescent has the 14th lowest crime rate of 87 local areas in Arsenal and the 79th lowest crime rate of 506 local areas in Islington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -23.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5A Stock Orchard Crescent, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £860,000 | 2025-03-31 | £865,186 |
| 21 Stock Orchard Crescent, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £860,000 | 2025-02-14 | £894,535 |
| 17 Stock Orchard Crescent, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £925,000 | 2023-02-15 | £938,121 |
| Flat B 13 Stock Orchard Crescent, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2021-11-30 | £363,652 |
| 8 Stock Orchard Crescent, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £750,000 | 2020-11-16 | £754,523 |
| Full-Time Employee | 166 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Unemployed | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 31 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Other | 22 |
| Education | 18 |
| Information and communication | 18 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| 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 | 1,665 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stroud Green Pre-School Centre Ennis Road , Stroud Green N4 3HD | - not rated | 1,912 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kate Greenaway Nursery School and Children's Centre Yorkway Court , Copenhagen Street N1 0UH | 4out of 4 | 2,051 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Margaret McMillan Nursery School Hornsey Rise , Islington N19 3SF | 3out of 4 | 2,419 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sherborne Nursery School Priestly House , Athlone Street NW5 4LP | - not rated | 2,454 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ring Cross Primary School Eden Grove , Islington N7 8EE | - not rated | 351 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School 68 Georges Road , Holloway N7 8JN | 3out of 4 | 392 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pakeman Primary School Hornsey Road , Holloway N7 6DU | 3out of 4 | 729 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grafton Primary School Eburne Road , Holloway N7 6AR | 3out of 4 | 769 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Drayton Park Primary School Arvon Road , N5 1PJ | 3out of 4 | 827 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lift Beacon High Hilldrop Road , Islington N7 0JG | - not rated | 1,022 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon High Hilldrop Road , Islington N7 0JG | 3out of 4 | 1,022 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highbury Fields School Highbury Hill , N5 1AR | 4out of 4 | 1,126 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| City of London Academy Highbury Grove 8 Highbury Grove , Islington N5 2EQ | 3out of 4 | 1,451 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highbury Grove School 8 Highbury Grove , N5 2EQ | - not rated | 1,451 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 | 547 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , N5 2AG | - not rated | 1,409 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , NW1 1TR | - not rated | 2,616 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tech City College 263-269 City Road , Islington EC1V 1JX | - not rated | 3,113 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsway College Gray's Inn Centre , WC1H 8JB | - not rated | 3,174 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 | 848 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 | 489 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of North London 166-220 Holloway Road , N7 8DB | - not rated | 489 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Lough Road Class Base (Central) Lough Road , N7 8RH | - not rated | 665 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New River College Secondary Lough Road , N7 8RH | 3out of 4 | 851 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Meridian Primary and Secondary School 67-83 Seven Sisters Road , Holloway N7 6BU | - not rated | 860 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | 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 | 198 yd | |
| Koutoukaki Souvlaki | Koutoukaki Souvlaki, Basement And Ground Floor | 252 yd | |
| Neza Cafe Bar Restaurant | Neza Cafe Bar Restaurant, Basement And Ground Floor | 255 yd | |
| Cafe Euro | Cafe Euro, 270 Holloway Road | 257 yd | |
| Titanic Cafe | Titanic Cafe, Basement And Ground Floor | 262 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Islington Sports Bar & Grill | Islington Sports Bar & Grill, 274 Holloway Road | 245 yd | |
| El Comandante Public House | El Comandante Public House, 10 Annette Road | 418 yd | |
| Prince Edward | Prince Edward, 38 Parkhurst Road | 499 yd | |
| Castle Bar | Castle Bar, Bar | 499 yd | |
| Big Red | Big Red, The Big Red Pub, The Arcade | 584 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Getir UK Ltd | Getir UK Ltd, Railway Arch 5 | 243 yd | |
| Ministry of Chicken | Ministry of Chicken, Ground Floor Shop | 279 yd | |
| OA Com Tam | OA Com Tam, Ground Floor | 339 yd | |
| Sushi Daily@Waitrose | Sushi Daily@Waitrose, 366 Holloway Road | 352 yd | |
| Subway | Subway, Ground and Part First | 356 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, 311 Holloway Road | 212 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, Unit 5a | 224 yd | |
| Waitrose | Waitrose, 366 Holloway Road | 352 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 5 Cottage Road | 458 yd | |
| Morrisons | Morrisons, 10 Hertslet Road | 511 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Better Gym Holloway 5-7 5-7 HORNSEY STREET | health and fitness suite | 224 yd |
| London Metropolitan University (Holloway Campus) Holloway Road | health and fitness suite | 490 yd |
| London Metropolitan University (North Campus Sports Centre) (Closed) 166-220 166-220 HOLLOWAY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 492 yd |
| Arsenal Hub BENWELL ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 504 yd |
| Energie Fitness (Highbury) LIVERPOOL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 535 yd |
| Paradise Park Mackenzie Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 634 yd |
| Arsenal Fc (Emirates Stadium) Hornsey Road | grass pitches | 654 yd |
| St Davids Church Hall ST. DAVIDS CHURCH ST. DAVIDS CHURCH WESTBOURNE ROAD | 685 yd | |
| Grafton School EBURNE ROAD | 781 yd | |
| Sobell Leisure Centre (Holloway) HORNSEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, ice rinks, squash courts | 805 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 | 90.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 90.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 90.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 90.2% |
| 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 | 9.8% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 131.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.