Postcode Analysis Islington, London

N7 7DD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for N7 7DD.

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Population

225

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 68,700 /yr

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Employed

61%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: N7 7DD is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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10/10
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7/10
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10/10
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10/10
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4/10
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1/10
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2/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates N7 7DD — age 36, 19% ownership, 50% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Young average age (36) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

N7 7DD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.4km from Holloway in Islington. Administratively it sits within Arsenal ward and the Islington North constituency.

For renters and young professionals, N7 7DD offers a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. By day, the area transitions to a independent professional metro services character: higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. An average age of 36 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 50% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 44% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Islington. Employment levels are high (48% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 92 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.

Census 2021 statistics for N7 7DD are sourced from Output Area E00174792 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for N7 7DD. The average age is 35.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British55.9%
Asian / British Asian11.5%
Black / African / Caribbean17.6%
Other / Mixed15.0%

Economic Activity

61%Active
FT: 48%
Unemployed: 5%
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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 7DD is above average at 92 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences314
Anti-social behaviour270
Shoplifting159
Drugs98
Theft from the person97

school Local Schools

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Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School

Good459 pupils0.4 km
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Drayton Park Primary School

Good290 pupils0.4 km
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Highbury Fields School

Outstanding768 pupils0.7 km
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Pakeman Primary School

Good329 pupils0.7 km
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New River College Secondary

Good36 pupils0.7 km
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St Mary Magdalene Academy

Good1459 pupils0.7 km
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St Mary Magdalene Academy: the Courtyard

Good49 pupils0.7 km
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Grafton Primary School

Outstanding450 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

87 nearby
  • Sports Direct0.6 km
  • Finsbury Food Market1.0 km
  • Addis food & wine0.4 km
  • Highbury Natural0.9 km
  • Lees News0.9 km
  • + 82 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

151 nearby
  • Broccoli0.3 km
  • Canto 730.9 km
  • One Root Bakery0.9 km
  • Volare Pizzeria0.6 km
  • Wolkite Kitfo Restaurant and Cafe0.3 km
  • + 146 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

36 nearby
  • Domino's Pizza0.3 km
  • Sushi Daily@Waitrose0.4 km
  • Fireaway0.2 km
  • Kasey's Chicken0.3 km
  • OA Com Tam0.1 km
  • + 31 more
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Pub, NightClub

29 nearby
  • Bedford Tavern0.8 km
  • Blue Nile0.9 km
  • The Drayton Park Public House0.4 km
  • The Highbury Barn Tavern0.9 km
  • The Garage0.9 km
  • + 24 more
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Supermarkets

12 nearby
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • Sainsbury's0.2 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Iceland Foods0.7 km
  • Lidl0.6 km
  • + 7 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Drayton Park0.5 km
  • Highbury & Islington1.0 km
  • Caledonian Road & Barnsbury1.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Holloway Road Underground Station0.2 km
  • Holloway Road Underground Station0.2 km
  • Drayton Park Rail Station0.4 km