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N7 6AA Area Guide - Schools, Crime & Living in Islington

High crime rate7.4/10

Violence And Sexual OffencesTheft From The PersonOther TheftAnti Social Behaviour…and 2 more

Trend -3% versus prior comparable archive

Lower-income area 4.4/10

Neighbourhood wellbeingDecile 3/10England
Median sold price£435kN7 sample - 39 sales
MeasureImmediate areaAverage for London
Main ethnic groupWhite
Immediate area66.8%Average for London55%
Significant presencewhite other, other any, black african
Immediate area36.4%Average for London26.9%
Main religionNo religion
Immediate area43.7%Average for London27.7%
Population densityPeople per sq km
Immediate area14,619Average for London8,644
Main age bandAged 18 to 64
Immediate area78.1%Average for London66.3%
Main tenurePrivately rented
Immediate area45%Average for London29%
Main country of birthuk
Immediate area67.3%Average for London71.8%

Census 2021 — surrounding statistical neighbourhood

Heavy private rental45% dominant

Owned28.9%
Private rent45%
Social rent25%

Plenty of well-rated schools 12 within 1 mile

Kids clubs

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Holiday and weekly activities nearby 12 matched

Circuit Training BasicsAges 11+ · Sobell Leisure Centre · 365 m
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Circuit Training BasicsAges 11+ · Sobell Leisure Centre · 365 m
Other
Easter Active PlayAll ages · Sobell Leisure Centre · 365 m
Other

Planning & local change

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Many local changes nearby

Planning records shown201displayed from source feed
Roadworks43street disruption
HMO licences16shared housing

About N7 6AA: area rating, property, schools and local change

N7 6AA is a postcode in Finsbury Park, Islington, London, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near N7 6AA, then scores the surrounding small area 40/100 - bottom 21% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.

The strongest signals around N7 6AA are jobs and schools and education, while housing is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.

The demographic profile for N7 6AA is based on Islington 007 Census 2021. It covers 7,358 residents, 14,619 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 32, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 29% owner-occupied, 45% privately rented, 25% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 3/10.

For property prices near N7 6AA, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the N7 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £435k from 39 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.

Families checking schools near N7 6AA can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 11 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.

The Kids & Clubs tab lists 12 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.

For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near N7 6AA by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.

Local change around N7 6AA is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 201 planning applications, 16 HMO licences, 43 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.

FAQ

Common questions about N7 6AA

Is N7 6AA a good area to live?

LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 40/100 (bottom 21% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.

What is crime like near N7 6AA?

Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.

What schools are near N7 6AA?

12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.

Are there kids clubs or activities near N7 6AA?

LocaleIQ currently matches 12 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.

What demographics are available for N7 6AA?

LocaleIQ matched N7 6AA to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.

What are typical property prices in N7 6AA?

The latest median sold price is £435k based on 39 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.

Is there much building or roadworks around N7 6AA?

LocaleIQ currently shows 201 planning records, 16 HMO licences, 43 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.