N7 9JQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Hartham Road, 0.2km 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 9JQ is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. By day, the area transitions to a big city life character: big city services, with accommodation and food. An average age of 39 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 55% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 33% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Islington.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 66 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £638k.
Census 2021 statistics for N7 9JQ are sourced from Output Area E00013754 (shared with 23 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HARTHAM ROAD, N7 9JQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HARTHAM ROAD, N7 9JQ.
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39
£ 52,700 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: N7 9JQ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
With 55% social renting, N7 9JQ is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 39-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for N7 9JQ. The average age is 39.1. 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
£ 603,750
8 sales · Mean £ 655,375
Terraced
£ 1,715,000
1 sales · Mean £ 1,715,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around N7 9JQ is moderate at 66 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
The Bridge School
The Bridge Satellite Provision
Hungerford School
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
Robert Blair School
New River College Secondary
Brecknock Primary School
Beacon High
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
115 nearby- Greek Mama1.0 km
- Hillside Clubhouse0.3 km
- Oriental Gourmet1.0 km
- Saz Cafe0.3 km
- Black Velvet0.8 km
- + 110 more
Supermarkets
10 nearby- Lidl0.8 km
- Tesco0.2 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Morrisons0.8 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
50 nearby- Mooboo0.9 km
- City Pizza Holloway0.9 km
- Taste of Holloway Pizza0.8 km
- Best Taste Caribbean Takeaway0.9 km
- Bian Dang0.5 km
- + 45 more
Retailers - Other
80 nearby- Atkins Chemist0.8 km
- Hing Yip Oriental Supermarket0.9 km
- William Hill (Southern) Ltd0.6 km
- Camden Park Food & Newsagent0.6 km
- NISA LOCAL0.9 km
- + 75 more
Pub, NightClub
24 nearby- Hemingford Arms Public House0.9 km
- Apothecary0.9 km
- The Lord Stanley0.7 km
- Big Red0.8 km
- Cousin's Professional Snooker Club0.9 km
- + 19 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Charlies Guest House0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Caledonian Road & Barnsbury0.8 km
- Drayton Park1.1 km
- Highbury & Islington1.3 km
Bus Stops
- Caledonian Road Underground Station0.2 km
- Caledonian Road Underground Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: N79JQ · Data under Open Government Licence