Postcode N7 8JA (Islington)

Map showing N7 8JA and nearby postcodes

The postcode N7 8JA is located in Islington, in the county of Inner London. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. N7 8JA is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.

N7 8JA is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 2.8 on the scale of the index of deprivation (where 10 are the least deprived and 0 are the most deprived areas). The 2011 UK census classified the residents of N7 8JA as Cosmopolitans > Inner city students > Multicultural student neighbourhood.

The closest road name to N7 8JA is Digswell Street which is centered 23 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Highbury & Islington Station and is 60 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 169 m away at Highbury & Islington Underground Station The closest railway station is Highbury & Islington Rail Station, 166 m away.

The closest primary school to N7 8JA (for ages 11 and under) is Brecknock Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on November 22, 2017. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is The Camden School for Girls. The last OFSTED inspection on December 6, 2007 rated this school as Outstanding

The local pub for residents of N7 8JA is Brewhouse and Kitchen and is 1.69 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on August 20, 2018. The nearest takeaway food is available from Pret A Manger and is 1.74 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on November 26, 2018.

Policing for N7 8JA is covered by the Metropolitan Police police force association and Islington is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).

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Nearby Postcodes

A list of Postcodes adjacent to N7 8JA and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to N7 8JA, and the approximate distance away.

Digswell Street 23 m
Crane Grove 68 m
Highbury Crescent 143 m
Court Gardens 151 m
Orleston Road 155 m
Furlong Road 160 m
Highbury Station Road 176 m
Orleston Mews 189 m
Swan Yard 192 m
Hampton Court 218 m
Highbury Corner 220 m
Fieldway Crescent 275 m
Madras Place 286 m
Epping Place 293 m
Highbury Place 295 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode N7 8JA

Introduction January 1980
Termination n/a - Active Postcode
User Type Large User - allocated to single addresses receiving at least 500 mail items per day

Local Schools

School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from N7 8JA - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Brecknock Primary School Good
(November 22, 2017)
1.56 km
Newington Green Primary School Good
(March 29, 2017)
1.61 km
Grasmere Primary School Good
(December 1, 2016)
1.77 km
Kings Cross Academy Good
(May 10, 2018)
1.84 km
Frank Barnes School for Deaf Children Outstanding
(March 21, 2017)
1.84 km
Betty Layward Primary School Good
(May 1, 2018)
1.88 km
Stoke Newington School and Sixth Form Good
(March 8, 2017)
1.88 km
St Matthias Church of England Primary School Good
(March 7, 2018)
1.91 km
Torriano Primary School Outstanding
(September 19, 2018)
1.92 km
Abacus Belsize Primary School Outstanding
(May 13, 2015)
2.03 km
The Camden School for Girls Outstanding
(December 6, 2007)
2.03 km
The Garden School Outstanding
(January 16, 2018)
2.03 km
Princess May Primary School Good
(October 3, 2017)
2.05 km
Moreland Primary School Good
(March 11, 2020)
2.09 km
Hugh Myddelton Primary School Outstanding
(June 22, 2017)
2.15 km
St Mark's CofE Primary School Good
(June 18, 2019)
2.2 km
Yerbury Primary School Outstanding
(July 7, 2009)
2.32 km
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Stoke Newington Good
(October 3, 2017)
2.34 km
Kentish Town Church of England Primary School Outstanding
(December 8, 2017)
2.36 km
Edith Neville Primary School Good
(June 5, 2018)
2.39 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from N7 8JA - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Candid Gallery Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
June 24, 2019
1.65 km
The Islington Metal Works Ltd Other catering premises 5
Very Good
March 13, 2020
1.65 km
Brewhouse and Kitchen Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
August 20, 2018
1.69 km
Duncan Terrace Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
March 26, 2019
1.7 km
Bombay Burrito Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
November 18, 2019
1.71 km
Jusaka Other catering premises 3
Satisfactory
October 16, 2019
1.71 km
Angel Convenience Food & Wine Retailers - other 5
Very Good
May 28, 2019
1.72 km
Angel Inn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
March 19, 2019
1.74 km
Angel Inn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
1.74 km
Banana Tree/What's Your Katsu/Mimi's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
January 8, 2018
1.74 km
Caldo E Freddo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 1
Needs Major Improvement
January 31, 2022
1.74 km
Old Red Lion Public House Pub/bar/nightclub 4
Good
November 24, 2021
1.74 km
Pret A Manger Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
November 26, 2018
1.74 km
Sasa Sushi Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
March 7, 2022
1.74 km
Fork & Dumbell @ Virgin Active Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
February 22, 2022
1.75 km
1 Rebel Gym Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
January 12, 2022
1.76 km
Fitness First Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets Exempt
April 15, 2016
1.77 km
Prime Backpackers Angel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 3
Satisfactory
March 23, 2022
1.8 km
The Angel Church Other catering premises 2
Needs Improvement
October 6, 2021
1.84 km
4youexpress Retailers - other 3
Satisfactory
October 22, 2021
1.85 km

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to N7 8JA - Data from Apr 2022

Highbury & Islington Station Bus Stop/Station 60 m
Highbury & Islington Station Bus Stop/Station 91 m
Highbury & Islington Station Bus Stop/Station 122 m
St Mary Magdalene Church Bus Stop/Station 185 m
St Mary Magdalene Church Bus Stop/Station 226 m
Highbury & Islington Underground Station Metro/Tram 169 m
Highbury & Islington Underground Station Metro/Tram 182 m
Highbury & Islington Underground Station Metro/Tram 185 m
Highbury & Islington Rail Station Rail 166 m
Drayton Park Rail Station Rail 696 m
Caledonian Road & Barnsbury Rail Station Rail 827 m
Camden Lock Waterbus Ferry 2.93 km
Camden Lock Waterbus Ferry 2.93 km
Camden Lock Waterbus Ferry 2.93 km
London Luton Airport Air 41.48 km
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 43.14 km
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 43.3 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to N7 8JA - Data from Dec 2021

New River Inland Water 1.89 km
West Reservoir Inland Water 2.59 km
East Reservoir Inland Water 3.03 km
Three Island Pond Inland Water 3.55 km
Clapton Pond Inland Water 3.65 km
Weavers Fields Urban Greenspace 3.8 km
Number 1 Pond Inland Water 3.82 km
Primrose Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.94 km
Number 2 Pond Inland Water 3.96 km
Parliament Hill Hill Or Mountain 4 km
Barrow Hill Hill Or Mountain 4.08 km
Number 3 Pond Inland Water 4.14 km
Highgate Ponds Inland Water 4.16 km
Bird Sanctuary Pond Inland Water 4.29 km
Number 1 Pond Inland Water 4.34 km

Location

Country England
County Inner London
Latitude 51.54705700
Longitude -0.10547200
OS Easting 531464
OS Northing 0184830
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
10755
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Metropolitan Police

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Islington South and Finsbury
Electoral Ward St Mary's
Local Authority District Islington
Region / Government Office Region London
European Electoral Region London
Local Enterprise Partnership Primary: London
Secondary:
Local Learning and Skills Council London Central

ONS Statistical Regions

International Territorial Level Code E09000019
Travel To Work Area London

NHS

NHS England Region London
Primary Care Trust
(PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD)
Islington
Cancer Alliance North Central London
Strategic Health Authority
(SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB)
London
Sustainability and Transformation
Partnership
North London Partners in Health and Care
Clinical Comissioning Group
(CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD)
NHS North Central London CCG

2011 Census

Output Area Classification Supergroup: Cosmopolitans
Group: Inner city students
Subgroup: Multicultural student neighbourhood
Rural-Urban Classification (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation
Built-Up Area Greater London BUA
Built-Up Area Sub-Division Islington BUASD
Workplace Zone E33034726
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Islington 013
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Islington 013D
Output Area / Small Area 2B2