Postcode Analysis Islington, London

PALMER PLACE, N7 8DG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PALMER PLACE, N7 8DG.

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Population

321

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 82,000 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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2/10
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2/10
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10/10
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2/10
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9/10
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7/10
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5/10
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1/10
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10/10
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Area Character

With 75% social renting, N7 8DG is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 34-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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

N7 8DG is a mixed residential area on Palmer Place, 0.5km from Holloway, Lower in Islington. Administratively it sits within Laycock ward and the Islington South and Finsbury constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, N7 8DG is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. By day, the area transitions to a independent professional metro services character: higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. With residents averaging 34 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 75% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 53% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Islington.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 79 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £405k.

Census 2021 statistics for N7 8DG are sourced from Output Area E00013934 (shared with 7 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 8DG. The average age is 34.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British46.7%
Asian / British Asian7.6%
Black / African / Caribbean25.6%
Other / Mixed20.2%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 4%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 405,000

1 sales · Mean £ 405,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around N7 8DG is moderate at 79 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.

Anti-social behaviour274
Violence and sexual offences255
Shoplifting112
Other theft98
Drugs68

school Local Schools

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St Mary Magdalene Academy

Good1459 pupils0.2 km
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Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School

Good459 pupils0.2 km
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New River College Secondary

Good36 pupils0.3 km
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St Mary Magdalene Academy: the Courtyard

Good49 pupils0.3 km
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Drayton Park Primary School

Good290 pupils0.4 km
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Laycock Primary School

Good362 pupils0.7 km
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Highbury Fields School

Outstanding768 pupils0.7 km
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Canonbury Primary School

Good414 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

67 nearby
  • Islington Wine0.9 km
  • Holland & Barrett0.8 km
  • Nourished Communities0.9 km
  • My Local Food & Wine0.2 km
  • Save Mart Supermarket0.5 km
  • + 62 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

141 nearby
  • La Taberna0.7 km
  • Sunday0.8 km
  • Strek0.8 km
  • Xi Xi1.0 km
  • Estorick Caffe@Estorick Gallery1.0 km
  • + 136 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

43 nearby
  • FATE0.6 km
  • Caledonian Kebab0.9 km
  • Dishoom0.8 km
  • Ginger and Lime0.9 km
  • Anymore pizza0.8 km
  • + 38 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

25 nearby
  • Grays & Feather0.4 km
  • The Drayton Park Public House0.6 km
  • The Highbury Barn Tavern0.9 km
  • Hemingford Arms Public House0.8 km
  • Famous Cock Tavern Public House0.7 km
  • + 20 more
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Supermarkets

10 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.6 km
  • Waitrose0.6 km
  • Tesco0.5 km
  • Sainsbury's0.5 km
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km
  • + 5 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Drayton Park0.5 km
  • Highbury & Islington0.7 km
  • Caledonian Road & Barnsbury0.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Holloway Road Underground Station0.4 km
  • Holloway Road Underground Station0.4 km
  • Drayton Park Rail Station0.5 km