N7 8LD is an active urban area on Crane Grove, 0.9km 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 8LD is a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. During the day, high status management and administration, especially public sector. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 49% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 40% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Islington.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 112 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £1.3M, down 62.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for N7 8LD are sourced from Output Area E00013939 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CRANE GROVE, N7 8LD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CRANE GROVE, N7 8LD.
277
38
£ 82,000 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: N7 8LD is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
N7 8LD has a significant social housing presence — 49% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant. Property prices are trending down 62.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for N7 8LD. The average age is 38.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
£ 625,000
1 sales · Mean £ 625,000
Terraced
£ 1,680,000
3 sales · Mean £ 1,483,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around N7 8LD is above average at 112 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.
school Local Schools
St Mary Magdalene Academy: the Courtyard
Laycock Primary School
St Mary Magdalene Academy
Canonbury Primary School
New River College Secondary
Drayton Park Primary School
William Tyndale Primary School
City of London Academy Highbury Grove
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
72 nearby- Islington Wine0.5 km
- LONDIS0.8 km
- SU-DE-RO0.9 km
- Aria0.6 km
- Forequarter@Budgens0.4 km
- + 67 more
Pub, NightClub
34 nearby- The Regent0.7 km
- Duchess Of Kent0.2 km
- Famous Cocktail Bar0.2 km
- The Hope And Anchor Public House0.4 km
- The Lamb0.3 km
- + 29 more
Restaurant, Cafe
185 nearby- La Taberna0.6 km
- Megan's at the Sorting Office0.9 km
- Sunday0.7 km
- Strek0.4 km
- Viet Garden0.7 km
- + 180 more
Takeaway Shop
38 nearby- FATE0.2 km
- Caledonian Kebab0.9 km
- Dishoom0.7 km
- Kafeteryam0.9 km
- Oli's Fish and Chips0.9 km
- + 33 more
Supermarkets
9 nearby- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- The Co-Operative Food Group1.0 km
- The Co-Operative Food Group0.8 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Sainsbury's1.0 km
- + 4 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Citadines Islington Square0.8 km
- The Highbury Centre0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Highbury & Islington0.3 km
- Drayton Park0.6 km
- Caledonian Road & Barnsbury0.7 km
Bus Stops
- Highbury & Islington Underground Station0.2 km
- Highbury & Islington Underground Station0.2 km
- Highbury & Islington Rail Station0.2 km
- Highbury & Islington Rail Station0.2 km
- Highbury & Islington Underground Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: N78LD · Data under Open Government Licence