N7 8QT is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Mackenzie Road, 0.3km from Lower Holloway in Islington. Administratively it sits within Laycock ward and the Islington South and Finsbury constituency.
For renters and young professionals, N7 8QT offers a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 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 78 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £355k.
Census 2021 statistics for N7 8QT are sourced from Output Area E00013752 (shared with 26 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MACKENZIE ROAD, N7 8QT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MACKENZIE ROAD, N7 8QT.
339
34
£ 68,700 /yr
72%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: N7 8QT 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
N7 8QT is a young, economically active community — 72% of working-age residents are in employment and the average age is just 34, signalling strong graduate retention. 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 8QT. 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
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 355,000
8 sales · Mean £ 355,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around N7 8QT is moderate at 78 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
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
St Mary Magdalene Academy
St Mary Magdalene Academy: the Courtyard
Drayton Park Primary School
Robert Blair School
Laycock Primary School
The Bridge Satellite Provision
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
64 nearby- Addis food & wine0.8 km
- Sports Direct0.9 km
- Islington Wine1.0 km
- SU-DE-RO0.9 km
- Shell Camden Town1.0 km
- + 59 more
Pub, NightClub
26 nearby- The Drayton Park Public House0.8 km
- The Drapers Arms Public House1.0 km
- Kennedy's Public House1.0 km
- Duchess Of Kent0.5 km
- Famous Cocktail Bar0.8 km
- + 21 more
Restaurant, Cafe
140 nearby- Arkstar0.4 km
- Juss A Cup0.6 km
- Little Wonder Cafe0.5 km
- Mamma Mia0.5 km
- Xiang Impressions0.5 km
- + 135 more
Supermarkets
12 nearby- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- Lidl1.0 km
- Sainsbury's0.4 km
- The Co-Operative Food Group0.5 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
41 nearby- Fireaway0.6 km
- Domino's Pizza0.8 km
- Sushi Daily@Waitrose0.8 km
- FATE0.6 km
- Caledonian Kebab0.7 km
- + 36 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Caledonian Road & Barnsbury0.6 km
- Drayton Park0.7 km
- Highbury & Islington0.8 km
Bus Stops
- Caledonian Road Underground Station0.4 km
- Caledonian Road Underground Station0.4 km
- Holloway Road Underground Station0.4 km
- Holloway Road Underground Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: N78QT · Data under Open Government Licence