Postcode Analysis Islington, London

ROMAN WAY, N7 8XG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ROMAN WAY, N7 8XG.

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Population

456

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 81,400 /yr

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Employed

66%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: N7 8XG 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.

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3/10
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1/10
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10/10
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10/10
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10/10
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10/10
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5/10
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2/10
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7/10
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Area Character

With 66% economic activity and an average age of 34, N7 8XG is squarely in the young professional bracket — careers being built, not wound down. Moderate crime is typical for a high-footfall, professionally active street. Property prices are trending down 5.9% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

N7 8XG is a mixed residential area on Roman Way, 0.4km from Barnsbury in Islington. Administratively it sits within Barnsbury ward and the Islington South and Finsbury constituency.

For renters and young professionals, N7 8XG offers 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 independent professional metro services character: higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. With residents averaging 34 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 46% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (54% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 66 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £671k, down 5.9% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for N7 8XG are sourced from Output Area E00013397 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for N7 8XG. 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

White / British72.1%
Asian / British Asian3.9%
Black / African / Caribbean12.1%
Other / Mixed11.8%

Economic Activity

66%Active
FT: 54%
Unemployed: 4%
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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

£ 633,500

5 sales · Mean £ 643,464

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around N7 8XG is moderate at 66 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.

Violence and sexual offences262
Anti-social behaviour223
Other theft92
Public order69
Vehicle crime61

school Local Schools

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Thornhill Primary School

Good463 pupils0.4 km
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New River College Secondary

Good36 pupils0.5 km
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Robert Blair School

Good221 pupils0.5 km
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St Mary Magdalene Academy

Good1459 pupils0.5 km
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Laycock Primary School

Good362 pupils0.5 km
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St Andrew's (Barnsbury) Church of England Primary School

Good197 pupils0.6 km
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The Bridge Integrated Learning Space

Outstanding26 pupils0.7 km
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St Mary Magdalene Academy: the Courtyard

Good49 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

74 nearby
  • Highbury Food & Wine Corner0.8 km
  • Your Supermarket0.3 km
  • Lets Go Local0.9 km
  • Shell Little Waitrose Muswell Hill0.7 km
  • Islington Wine0.5 km
  • + 69 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

34 nearby
  • Famous Cock Tavern Public House0.7 km
  • Hen & Chickens Public House0.9 km
  • The Garage0.7 km
  • The Jolly Sisters0.2 km
  • The Regent0.6 km
  • + 29 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

179 nearby
  • Backstage Islington0.8 km
  • Fantail0.9 km
  • La Pasta Restaurant0.7 km
  • McDonald's0.7 km
  • Noa0.7 km
  • + 174 more
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Supermarkets

9 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • Iceland Foods0.5 km
  • Waitrose0.7 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • The Co-Operative Food Group0.4 km
  • + 4 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

43 nearby
  • Burgerstein0.6 km
  • Subway0.7 km
  • FATE0.4 km
  • Primrose Sandwich Bar0.9 km
  • Caledonian Kebab0.3 km
  • + 38 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Citadines Islington Square0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Caledonian Road & Barnsbury0.1 km
  • Highbury & Islington0.9 km
  • Drayton Park1.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Caledonian Road & Barnsbury Rail Station0.2 km