N7 8HU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.2km from Lower Holloway in Islington. Administratively it sits within Laycock ward and the Islington South and Finsbury constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, N7 8HU is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a metro suburban distribution industries zone — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The 33 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 75% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Islington. Full-time employment stands at 23% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 82 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for N7 8HU are sourced from Output Area E00174747 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
N7 8HU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for N7 8HU.
543
33
£ 52,700 /yr
41%
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
N7 8HU has a significant social housing presence — 75% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 33-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 8HU. The average age is 32.8. 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 8HU is moderate at 82 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
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
New River College Secondary
St Mary Magdalene Academy
Robert Blair School
St Mary Magdalene Academy: the Courtyard
The Bridge School
The Bridge Satellite Provision
Drayton Park Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
74 nearby- SU-DE-RO0.9 km
- William Hill (Southern) Ltd0.9 km
- Atkins Chemist0.5 km
- Hing Yip Oriental Supermarket0.6 km
- Sports Direct0.8 km
- + 69 more
Restaurant, Cafe
132 nearby- La Taberna0.7 km
- Sunday0.8 km
- Xi Xi0.9 km
- Oasis In The Park0.7 km
- Piccolo0.2 km
- + 127 more
Takeaway Shop
49 nearby- FATE0.7 km
- Caledonian Kebab0.7 km
- Dishoom0.7 km
- City Pizza Holloway0.5 km
- Taste of Holloway Pizza0.5 km
- + 44 more
Supermarkets
12 nearby- Tesco0.2 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- The Co-Operative Food Group0.6 km
- Iceland Foods0.9 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
26 nearby- Islington Sports Bar & Grill0.5 km
- Tollington Public House0.9 km
- Famous Cock Tavern Public House1.0 km
- The Garage0.9 km
- The Jolly Sisters0.5 km
- + 21 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Caledonian Road & Barnsbury0.7 km
- Drayton Park0.8 km
- Highbury & Islington1.0 km
Bus Stops
- Caledonian Road Underground Station0.2 km
- Caledonian Road Underground Station0.2 km
- Holloway Road Underground Station0.4 km
- Holloway Road Underground Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: N78HU · Data under Open Government Licence