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Affluence in N4 4BW

How N4 4BW ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.

Neighbourhood
Highcroft & Holly Park
Council
Islington
Region
London
Neighbourhood population
1,654 (2024)
Deprivation

How well off N4 4BW is

On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the N4 4BW area scores 2.0 out of 10, placing it among the most deprived fifth of England. Its lowest-scoring category is barriers to housing and services (1.0 out of 10). Scores are ranked within England only, so they can’t be compared across UK nations.

Overall score
2.0/ 10
Most deprivedLeast deprived
By category, lowest first
  • Barriers to housing and services1.0
  • Children in low-income families1.0
  • Older people in low-income households1.0
  • Income2.0
  • Employment2.0
  • Health and disability3.0
  • Living environment3.0
  • Crime4.0
  • Education and skills5.0
Income

Household income

Average yearly household income before tax (2022/23), estimated for local neighbourhoods.

Annual income
£64,327
Before tax, all sources
England
£55,856
Above the national average
Higher than
75%
Of neighbourhoods in England and Wales
Work

Who is in work

59.6% of adults in the N4 4BW area are in work, broadly in line with the England average of 55.7%. 10.8% are retired and 8.5% are full-time students.

N4 4BWEngland
Employee, full-time36%34.3%
Employee, part-time11.8%11.9%
Self-employed11.7%9.5%
Unemployed4.6%2.9%
Full-time student8.5%7.9%
Retired10.8%21.5%
Looking after home or family4.4%4.8%
Long-term sick or disabled7.2%4.1%
Other4.9%3.1%
Occupations

Social grade

35.8% of adults in the N4 4BW area work in managerial or professional jobs, broadly in line with the England average of 33.2%.

N4 4BWEngland
Higher managerial & professional14.8%13.2%
Lower managerial & professional21%19.9%
Intermediate10.1%11.4%
Small employers & self-employed8.5%10.6%
Lower supervisory & technical3.9%5.3%
Semi-routine9.4%11.3%
Routine12.3%12%
Never worked & long-term unemployed12.1%8.5%
Full-time students7.9%7.7%
Education

Highest qualification

46.6% of adults in the N4 4BW area hold a degree or equivalent, above the England average of 33.9%. 18.3% have no qualifications.

N4 4BWEngland
Degree level or above46.6%33.9%
A level or equivalent14.5%16.9%
GCSE grade 4/C or above9.7%13.3%
Below GCSE grade 4/C5.9%9.7%
Apprenticeship2.6%5.3%
Other qualifications2.3%2.8%
No qualifications18.3%18.1%
About these figures

Census figures aren’t published for single postcodes, so the neighbourhood figures on this tab cover the area around N4 4BW (Highcroft & Holly Park) (about 1,654 residents).

Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.

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