N7 0BF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.5km from Holloway in Islington. Administratively it sits within Tufnell Park ward and the Islington North constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, N7 0BF is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a independent professional metro services zone — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The 35 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 36% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 39% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Islington.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 109 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for N7 0BF are sourced from Output Area E00013891 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
N7 0BF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for N7 0BF.
313
35
£ 55,600 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: N7 0BF is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
N7 0BF has a significant social housing presence — 36% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 35-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for N7 0BF. The average age is 34.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around N7 0BF is above average at 109 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Grafton Primary School
Pakeman Primary School
Montem Primary School
Tufnell Park Primary School
Yerbury Primary School
Beacon High
St Mark's CofE Primary School
St John's Upper Holloway CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
74 nearby- Sports Direct0.3 km
- NISA LOCAL0.9 km
- Holloway Food Centre0.4 km
- Finsbury Food Market1.0 km
- Holloway Food Store0.6 km
- + 69 more
Restaurant, Cafe
98 nearby- Broccoli0.7 km
- Volare Pizzeria0.3 km
- Wolkite Kitfo Restaurant and Cafe0.8 km
- Mono Wraps0.9 km
- Islington Arts Factory0.4 km
- + 93 more
Takeaway Shop
29 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.8 km
- Sushi Daily@Waitrose0.5 km
- OA Com Tam0.9 km
- Subway0.9 km
- Fireaway0.7 km
- + 24 more
Pub, NightClub
22 nearby- Islington Sports Bar & Grill0.7 km
- Tollington Public House0.7 km
- Blue Nile0.9 km
- The Florin0.7 km
- El Comandante Public House0.7 km
- + 17 more
Supermarkets
10 nearby- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Co-operative Food Group0.6 km
- Iceland Foods0.3 km
- Morrisons0.4 km
- Sainsbury's1.0 km
- + 5 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Charlies Guest House0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Upper Holloway0.8 km
- Drayton Park1.4 km
- Finsbury Park1.4 km
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Postcode Profile: N70BF · Data under Open Government Licence