N7 8QZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Mackenzie Road, 0.3km from Barnsbury in Islington. Administratively it sits within Laycock ward and the Islington South and Finsbury constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — 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. During the day, big city services, with accommodation and food. A balanced community with an average age of 36 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 60% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 44% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Islington.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 64 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £635k.
Census 2021 statistics for N7 8QZ are sourced from Output Area E00174744 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MACKENZIE ROAD, N7 8QZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MACKENZIE ROAD, N7 8QZ.
150
36
£ 52,700 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: N7 8QZ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. N7 8QZ spans multiple life stages — average age 36, moderate ownership and renting. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for N7 8QZ. The average age is 35.8. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 635,000
1 sales · Mean £ 635,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around N7 8QZ is moderate at 64 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
Robert Blair School
New River College Secondary
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
St Mary Magdalene Academy
The Bridge School
The Bridge Satellite Provision
Hungerford School
Brecknock Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
68 nearby- Lets Go Local0.8 km
- Vanathy Food and Wine1.0 km
- Islington Wine1.0 km
- P Edwards Chemist0.8 km
- SU-DE-RO0.6 km
- + 63 more
Restaurant, Cafe
123 nearby- Caffe Terrace0.9 km
- Kukz Chicken0.7 km
- La Taberna0.5 km
- S&ATE0.8 km
- Sunday0.5 km
- + 118 more
Supermarkets
11 nearby- Iceland Foods0.8 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- The Co-Operative Food Group0.7 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Waitrose1.0 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
52 nearby- FATE0.7 km
- Primrose Sandwich Bar0.8 km
- Caledonian Kebab0.4 km
- Dishoom0.5 km
- Hot Wok0.8 km
- + 47 more
Pub, NightClub
27 nearby- Islington Sports Bar & Grill0.8 km
- The Albion1.0 km
- Duchess Of Kent0.6 km
- Famous Cocktail Bar1.0 km
- The Lamb0.7 km
- + 22 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Caledonian Road & Barnsbury0.5 km
- Drayton Park1.0 km
- Highbury & Islington1.1 km
Bus Stops
- Caledonian Road Underground Station0.2 km
- Caledonian Road Underground Station0.2 km
- Caledonian Road & Barnsbury Rail Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: N78QZ · Data under Open Government Licence