N7 7ER is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.5km from Holloway in Islington. Administratively it sits within Arsenal ward and the Islington North constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, N7 7ER is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. Outside of residential hours, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The predominance of young residents (average age 27) gives the area its energy — expect active social scenes, short tenancies, and regular neighbourhood turnover. 73% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 66% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Islington. Full-time employment stands at 17% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 78 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for N7 7ER are sourced from Output Area E00183763 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
N7 7ER House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for N7 7ER.
292
27
£ 68,700 /yr
30%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 73% of tenure in N7 7ER — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 27-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 7ER. The average age is 27.4. 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: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around N7 7ER is moderate at 78 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.
school Local Schools
Drayton Park Primary School
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
Highbury Fields School
St Mary Magdalene Academy: the Courtyard
St Mary Magdalene Academy
New River College Secondary
Pakeman Primary School
St John's Highbury Vale CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
31 nearby- Blue Nile1.0 km
- Gunners Public House1.0 km
- Bedford Tavern0.9 km
- Islington Sports Bar & Grill0.3 km
- Tollington Public House0.5 km
- + 26 more
Restaurant, Cafe
156 nearby- El Rincon0.3 km
- Miki's Paradise0.3 km
- Mono Wraps0.2 km
- Westerns Laundry0.2 km
- Black Velvet0.9 km
- + 151 more
Takeaway Shop
41 nearby- OA Com Tam0.2 km
- Pizza Delizie0.3 km
- Subway0.2 km
- Mooboo0.9 km
- Chicken Express0.9 km
- + 36 more
Supermarkets
13 nearby- Lidl0.8 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Morrisons0.7 km
- + 8 more
Retailers - Other
89 nearby- Enjera bakery0.9 km
- Arsenal Kiosk0.6 km
- Atkins Chemist0.3 km
- Hing Yip Oriental Supermarket0.4 km
- Holloway Food Centre0.9 km
- + 84 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Highbury Centre1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Drayton Park0.3 km
- Highbury & Islington0.9 km
- Caledonian Road & Barnsbury1.2 km
Bus Stops
- Drayton Park Rail Station0.2 km
- Holloway Road Underground Station0.3 km
- Holloway Road Underground Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: N77ER · Data under Open Government Licence