Postcode N7 8LB (Islington)

Map showing N7 8LB and nearby postcodes

The postcode N7 8LB is located in Islington, in the county of Inner London. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. N7 8LB is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

N7 8LB 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 8LB as Ethnicity central > Aspirational techies > Established tech workers.

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

The nearest bus stop is Highbury & Islington Station and is 105 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 213 m away at Highbury & Islington Underground Station The closest railway station is Highbury & Islington Rail Station, 209 m away.

The closest primary school to N7 8LB (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 8LB is Brewhouse and Kitchen and is 1.7 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 1.75 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on November 26, 2018.

Residents reported an average download speed of 62.9 Mbps and an average upload speed of 15.8 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.

Gas consumption for the area is rated at 1.9 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.4 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

Policing for N7 8LB 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 8LB and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

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

Digswell Street 23 m
Crane Grove 43 m
Furlong Road 117 m
Orleston Road 118 m
Highbury Crescent 151 m
Court Gardens 154 m
Orleston Mews 178 m
Highbury Station Road 189 m
Swan Yard 227 m
Madras Place 245 m
Hampton Court 255 m
Fieldway Crescent 257 m
Highbury Corner 265 m
Ellington Street 284 m
Morgan Road 298 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode N7 8LB

Introduction January 1980
Termination n/a - Active Postcode
User Type Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical

Local Schools

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

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Brecknock Primary School Good
(November 22, 2017)
1.51 km
Newington Green Primary School Good
(March 29, 2017)
1.64 km
Grasmere Primary School Good
(December 1, 2016)
1.8 km
Frank Barnes School for Deaf Children Outstanding
(March 21, 2017)
1.81 km
Kings Cross Academy Good
(May 10, 2018)
1.81 km
Torriano Primary School Outstanding
(September 19, 2018)
1.88 km
Stoke Newington School and Sixth Form Good
(March 8, 2017)
1.91 km
Betty Layward Primary School Good
(May 1, 2018)
1.91 km
St Matthias Church of England Primary School Good
(March 7, 2018)
1.95 km
The Camden School for Girls Outstanding
(December 6, 2007)
1.99 km
Abacus Belsize Primary School Outstanding
(May 13, 2015)
2 km
The Garden School Outstanding
(January 16, 2018)
2.07 km
Princess May Primary School Good
(October 3, 2017)
2.08 km
Moreland Primary School Good
(March 11, 2020)
2.11 km
Hugh Myddelton Primary School Outstanding
(June 22, 2017)
2.16 km
St Mark's CofE Primary School Good
(June 18, 2019)
2.17 km
Yerbury Primary School Outstanding
(July 7, 2009)
2.28 km
Kentish Town Church of England Primary School Outstanding
(December 8, 2017)
2.32 km
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Stoke Newington Good
(October 3, 2017)
2.36 km
Edith Neville Primary School Good
(June 5, 2018)
2.36 km

Nearby Food

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

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

Nearby Travel Links

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

Highbury & Islington Station Bus Stop/Station 105 m
Highbury & Islington Station Bus Stop/Station 136 m
St Mary Magdalene Church Bus Stop/Station 156 m
Highbury & Islington Station Bus Stop/Station 166 m
St Mary Magdalene Church Bus Stop/Station 193 m
Highbury & Islington Underground Station Metro/Tram 213 m
Highbury & Islington Underground Station Metro/Tram 214 m
Highbury & Islington Underground Station Metro/Tram 216 m
Highbury & Islington Rail Station Rail 209 m
Drayton Park Rail Station Rail 689 m
Caledonian Road & Barnsbury Rail Station Rail 796 m
Camden Lock Waterbus Ferry 2.89 km
Camden Lock Waterbus Ferry 2.89 km
Camden Lock Waterbus Ferry 2.89 km
London Luton Airport Air 41.45 km
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 43.15 km
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 43.31 km

Nearby Nature

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

New River Inland Water 1.91 km
West Reservoir Inland Water 2.6 km
East Reservoir Inland Water 3.05 km
Three Island Pond Inland Water 3.51 km
Clapton Pond Inland Water 3.69 km
Number 1 Pond Inland Water 3.77 km
Weavers Fields Urban Greenspace 3.84 km
Primrose Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.9 km
Number 2 Pond Inland Water 3.91 km
Parliament Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.95 km
Barrow Hill Hill Or Mountain 4.04 km
Number 3 Pond Inland Water 4.1 km
Highgate Ponds Inland Water 4.12 km
Bird Sanctuary Pond Inland Water 4.25 km
Number 1 Pond Inland Water 4.29 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for N7 8LB - Data from Ofcom 2017

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 78.1 Mbps 62.9 Mbps 79.67 Mbps
Upload 19.5 Mbps 15.8 Mbps 20 Mbps
Speed Band
Mbps
Users Download
Avg Mbps
Upload
Avg Mbps
0-2 Mbps 0% - -
2-5 Mbps 0% - -
5-10 Mbps 0% - -
10-30 Mbps 0% 18.5 1
30-300 Mbps 100% 74 19.5
300+ Mbps 0% - -

Gas Consumption

12 meters consuming 151,439 kWh - mean 12,620 kWh : median 10,224 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Electricity Consumption

13 meters consuming 44,654 kWh - mean 3,435 kWh : median 2,476 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for N7 8LB - Data from 2020

Location

Country England
County Inner London
Latitude 51.54715700
Longitude -0.10610300
OS Easting 531420
OS Northing 0184840
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: Ethnicity central
Group: Aspirational techies
Subgroup: Established tech workers
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 3D2