Shearling Way is in London and in Islington district. N7 9TP is located in the Holloway electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Islington South and Finsbury. This postcode has been in use since 2007-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Shearling Way, London, N7 9TP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N7 9TH, N7 9DX, N7 9FR, N7 9TE, N7 9TL, N7 9GJ, N7 9EE, N7 9TJ, N7 9TF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding N7 9TP has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% 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 | 50.8% | 49.8% | -1.0% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 49.2% | 50.2% | 1.0% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
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 9TP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 56.9% 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 | 47.6% | 56.9% | 9.3% | 37.9% | 19.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.7% | 29.9% | -1.8% | 44.2% | -14.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 7.2% | 3.7% | -3.5% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 6.9% | 5.9% | -1.0% | 9.1% | -3.2% |
| Widowed | 6% | 3.7% | -2.3% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 40.1% | 44.8% | 4.7% | 48.4% | -3.6% |
| Good health | 35.7% | 31% | -4.7% | 33.6% | -2.6% |
| Fair health | 16.1% | 15.9% | -0.2% | 12.7% | 3.2% |
| Bad health | 5.4% | 6.6% | 1.2% | 4.0% | 2.6% |
| Very bad health | 2.8% | 1.7% | -1.1% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34.2% | 27.5% | -6.7% | 18.2% | 9.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.6% | 10.1% | -6.5% | 9.6% | 0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.7% | 11.5% | 1.8% | 13.4% | -1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 3.7% | 2.8% | 5.3% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.5% | 16.6% | 3.1% | 16.9% | -0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.7% | 27.8% | 12.1% | 33.8% | -6.0% |
| Other | 9.4% | 2.8% | -6.6% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 33.4% 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 | 8.9% | 8% | -0.9% | 1.1% | 6.9% |
| Chinese | 4.9% | 2.6% | -2.3% | 0.7% | 1.9% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -1.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 4.2% | 2.1% | -2.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Black African | 15.4% | 20.9% | 5.5% | 2.5% | 18.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 6.5% | 7.3% | 0.8% | 1.0% | 6.3% |
| Other Black | 8.2% | 2.6% | -5.6% | 0.5% | 2.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.2% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.1% | 4.2% | 2.1% | 0.9% | 3.3% |
| Mixed Other | 4.2% | 3.1% | -1.1% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| White | 40.3% | 33.4% | -6.9% | 81.4% | -48.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 1.6% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Other | 1.9% | 8.7% | 6.8% | 1.6% | 7.1% |
In this area, 63.7% 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 | 56.4% | 63.7% | 7.3% | 83.2% | -19.5% |
| European Union | 3.5% | 4.3% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 9.1% | 7.8% | -1.3% | 0.8% | 7.0% |
| Africa | 13.3% | 11.6% | -1.7% | 2.7% | 8.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.8% | 6.6% | -3.2% | 5.6% | 1.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 7.9% | 4.5% | -3.4% | 1.3% | 3.2% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 1.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 54.3% | 63.6% | 9.3% | 83.2% | -19.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1.6% | 33.8% | 32.2% | 9.8% | 24.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 4% | 0.7% | -3.3% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.7% | 1.2% | -2.5% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 36.4% | 0.7% | -35.7% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.5% | 76.7% | 12.8% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 4.3% | 13.5% | -9.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23.5% | 37.2% | -13.7% |
| Christian | 31.8% | 46.2% | -14.4% |
| Buddhist | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Muslim | 33.9% | 6.5% | 27.4% |
| Sikh | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Shearling Way was 39.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 80.7% lower than the Barnsbury average. The most reported crime type was Drugs.
Shearling Way has the 13th lowest crime rate of 140 local areas in Barnsbury and the 42nd lowest crime rate of 530 local areas in Islington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -75.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 Shearling Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £485,000 | 2020-01-10 | £482,090 |
| 40 Shearling Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £160,500 | 2018-09-25 | £160,500 |
| 44 Shearling Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2017-09-22 | £161,746 |
| 32 Shearling Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £131,250 | 2016-09-28 | £133,945 |
| 62 Shearling Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £67,500 | 2011-09-14 | £101,199 |
N7 9TP area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
The percentage of student residents living in N7 9TP 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 | 109 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Retired | 37 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Unemployed | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 24 |
| Other | 19 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Education | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| 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 | 1,485 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Islington Nursery School 110-112 Tollington Park , N4 3RB | 3out of 4 | 2,351 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 2,790 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Margaret McMillan Nursery School Hornsey Rise , N19 3SF | 3out of 4 | 2,880 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 | 3,603 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hungerford School 249 Hungerford Road , Islington N7 9LF | 1out of 4 | 202 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brecknock Primary School Cliff Villas , Camden NW1 9AL | 3out of 4 | 312 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Blair School Brewery Road , Islington N7 9QJ | 3out of 4 | 470 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Torriano Primary School Torriano Avenue , Kentish Town NW5 2SJ | 4out of 4 | 689 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School 68 Georges Road , Holloway N7 8JN | 3out of 4 | 823 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 783 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Camden School for Girls Sandall Road , NW5 2DB | 4out of 4 | 860 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Acland Burghley School Burghley Road , NW5 1UJ | 3out of 4 | 1,709 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highbury Fields School Highbury Hill , N5 1AR | 4out of 4 | 1,778 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Regent High School Chalton Street , Camden NW1 1RX | 3out of 4 | 1,860 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , Mill Hill Road NW1 1TR | - not rated | 1,837 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , Highbury East N5 2AD | - not rated | 2,053 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 2,636 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 42 - 43 Queen Square , Camden WC1N 3AQ | - not rated | 3,344 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 4,075 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 | 1,076 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RU | 4out of 4 | 4,747 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 | 222 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge School 251 Hungerford Road , N7 9LD | 4out of 4 | 222 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dania School St David's Church, Westbourne Road , N7 8AB | - not rated | 777 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elfrida Rathbone Camden - Leighton College 7 Dowdney Close , NW5 2BP | - not rated | 888 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| New River College Secondary Lough Road , N7 8RH | 3out of 4 | 979 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillside Clubhouse | Hillside Clubhouse, Unit A | 110 yd | |
| Caravan Coffee Roasters @ Lambworks | Caravan Coffee Roasters @ Lambworks, Lamb Works | 112 yd | |
| Cafe | Cafe, Caledonian Park | 129 yd | |
| Saz Cafe | Saz Cafe, Unit 2, Piccadilly Court | 300 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Costa Coffee, 465A Caledonian Road | 301 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Depot N7 | The Depot N7, Bar And Premises | 132 yd | |
| Two Brewers | Two Brewers, 109-110 Roman Way | 545 yd | |
| The Lord Stanley | 51 Camden Park Road | 553 yd | |
| The Unicorn | 227 Camden Road | 560 yd | |
| The Newmarket Arms | 17 York Way | 633 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maida Indo-Chinese, Hakka Chinese | Maida Indo-Chinese, Hakka Chinese, Ground And First Floor 60 | 317 yd | |
| TEN KEYZ | TEN KEYZ, Ground And First Floor 60 | 317 yd | |
| Burgerstein | Burgerstein, Ground And First Floor 60 | 317 yd | |
| Matteo's Cucina Italiana | Matteo's Cucina Italiana, Ground And First Floor 60 | 317 yd | |
| Wraps and Wings | Wraps and Wings, Ground And First Floor 60 | 317 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Operative Food Group | The Co-Operative Food Group, UNIT A and B | 236 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, 465B Caledonian Road | 309 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 5 Cottage Road | 392 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Maiden Lane Estate, Maiden Lane | 758 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, Unit 5a | 814 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Islington Tennis Centre MARKET ROAD | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 246 yd |
| Market Road Atp ASTRO TURF SPORTS PITCHES ASTRO TURF SPORTS PITCHES MARKET ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 290 yd |
| St Davids Church Hall ST. DAVIDS CHURCH ST. DAVIDS CHURCH WESTBOURNE ROAD | 651 yd | |
| St Pauls Church Hall ST PAULS HALL ST PAULS HALL CAMDEN SQUARE | 683 yd | |
| Paradise Park Mackenzie Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 752 yd |
| Better Gym Holloway 5-7 5-7 HORNSEY STREET | health and fitness suite | 811 yd |
| Holloway School HILLDROP ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 827 yd |
| Cantelowes Gardens Sports Pitch 14A 14A OSENEY CRESCENT | artificial grass pitch | 844 yd |
| Energie Fitness (Highbury) LIVERPOOL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 933 yd |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy LIVERPOOL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 954 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 | 63.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 1.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 1.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 1.8% |
| 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 | 36.4% |
| Median download speed | 53.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 47.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.