N7 8BZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Lough Road, 0.4km from Lower Holloway in Islington. Administratively it sits within Laycock ward and the Islington South and Finsbury constituency.
For renters and young professionals, N7 8BZ offers a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. By day, the area transitions to a teachers and carers in metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. With residents averaging 34 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 43% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (64% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 70 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £568k.
Census 2021 statistics for N7 8BZ are sourced from Output Area E00013752 (shared with 26 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LOUGH ROAD, N7 8BZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LOUGH ROAD, N7 8BZ.
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34
£ 68,700 /yr
72%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: N7 8BZ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
With 72% economic activity and an average age of 34, N7 8BZ is squarely in the young professional bracket — careers being built, not wound down. Moderate crime is typical for a high-footfall, professionally active street.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for N7 8BZ. The average age is 34.4. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 487,500
3 sales · Mean £ 540,833
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around N7 8BZ is moderate at 70 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
New River College Secondary
St Mary Magdalene Academy
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
St Mary Magdalene Academy: the Courtyard
Robert Blair School
Laycock Primary School
Drayton Park Primary School
Canonbury Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
143 nearby- Greek Mama0.4 km
- Hillside Clubhouse0.7 km
- Oriental Gourmet0.4 km
- Saz Cafe0.4 km
- Parma Cafe1.0 km
- + 138 more
Retailers - Other
69 nearby- Holloway Express0.8 km
- Holland & Barrett0.8 km
- Nourished Communities0.9 km
- Atkins Chemist0.4 km
- Hing Yip Oriental Supermarket0.4 km
- + 64 more
Pub, NightClub
28 nearby- Prince Edward1.0 km
- The Cally0.4 km
- The Coronet0.8 km
- The Depot N70.6 km
- Two Brewers0.2 km
- + 23 more
Supermarkets
11 nearby- Tesco0.5 km
- Waitrose0.9 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Tesco0.3 km
- Waitrose0.7 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
43 nearby- Hillmarton Tandoori0.9 km
- The Goldfish0.8 km
- Chicken Box0.6 km
- Kasey's Chicken0.4 km
- Kings Pizza1.0 km
- + 38 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Caledonian Road & Barnsbury0.5 km
- Drayton Park0.8 km
- Highbury & Islington0.8 km
Bus Stops
- Caledonian Road Underground Station0.4 km
- Caledonian Road Underground Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: N78BZ · Data under Open Government Licence