N7 8NG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.4km 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 8NG is a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. 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. 34% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 37% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Islington.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 77 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for N7 8NG are sourced from Output Area E00013783 (shared with 22 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
N7 8NG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for N7 8NG.
455
34
£ 68,700 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: N7 8NG 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
No single demographic signal dominates N7 8NG — age 34, 29% ownership, 35% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Young average age (34) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for N7 8NG. The average age is 34.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around N7 8NG is moderate at 77 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
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
New River College Secondary
St Mary Magdalene Academy
St Mary Magdalene Academy: the Courtyard
Drayton Park Primary School
Laycock Primary School
Robert Blair School
Highbury Fields School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
61 nearby- Islington Wine1.0 km
- SU-DE-RO1.0 km
- Holland & Barrett0.9 km
- Nourished Communities1.0 km
- Caledonian Pharmacy0.4 km
- + 56 more
Restaurant, Cafe
134 nearby- La Taberna0.7 km
- Sunday0.8 km
- Strek0.8 km
- Xi Xi0.9 km
- Gem Restaurant1.0 km
- + 129 more
Takeaway Shop
41 nearby- FATE0.6 km
- Caledonian Kebab0.8 km
- Dishoom0.7 km
- Ginger and Lime1.0 km
- Anymore pizza0.8 km
- + 36 more
Pub, NightClub
25 nearby- Highbury Library0.7 km
- El Comandante Public House0.7 km
- The Drayton Park Public House0.7 km
- Hemingford Arms Public House0.7 km
- Famous Cock Tavern Public House0.7 km
- + 20 more
Supermarkets
11 nearby- Waitrose0.6 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- Lidl1.0 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- + 6 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Drayton Park0.6 km
- Caledonian Road & Barnsbury0.7 km
- Highbury & Islington0.8 km
Bus Stops
- Holloway Road Underground Station0.4 km
- Holloway Road Underground Station0.4 km
- Caledonian Road Underground Station0.5 km
- Caledonian Road Underground Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: N78NG · Data under Open Government Licence