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Affluence in N8 9EH

How N8 9EH ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.

Neighbourhood
Highcroft & Holly Park
Council
Islington
Region
London
Neighbourhood population
1,254 (2024)
Deprivation

How well off N8 9EH is

On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the N8 9EH area scores 2.0 out of 10, placing it among the most deprived fifth of England. Its lowest-scoring category is income (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
  • Income1.0
  • Employment1.0
  • Older people in low-income households1.0
  • Health and disability2.0
  • Barriers to housing and services2.0
  • Children in low-income families2.0
  • Crime3.0
  • Living environment3.0
  • 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

56.1% of adults in the N8 9EH area are in work, broadly in line with the England average of 55.7%. 11.9% are retired and 6.2% are full-time students.

N8 9EHEngland
Employee, full-time33%34.3%
Employee, part-time12.5%11.9%
Self-employed10.6%9.5%
Unemployed6.1%2.9%
Full-time student6.2%7.9%
Retired11.9%21.5%
Looking after home or family6.1%4.8%
Long-term sick or disabled9.7%4.1%
Other3.8%3.1%
Occupations

Social grade

32% of adults in the N8 9EH area work in managerial or professional jobs, broadly in line with the England average of 33.2%.

N8 9EHEngland
Higher managerial & professional13.4%13.2%
Lower managerial & professional18.6%19.9%
Intermediate10.9%11.4%
Small employers & self-employed10.1%10.6%
Lower supervisory & technical6.1%5.3%
Semi-routine11.3%11.3%
Routine9.2%12%
Never worked & long-term unemployed14.6%8.5%
Full-time students5.7%7.7%
Education

Highest qualification

46.6% of adults in the N8 9EH area hold a degree or equivalent, above the England average of 33.9%. 18.6% have no qualifications.

N8 9EHEngland
Degree level or above46.6%33.9%
A level or equivalent11.5%16.9%
GCSE grade 4/C or above10.3%13.3%
Below GCSE grade 4/C7.2%9.7%
Apprenticeship3.2%5.3%
Other qualifications2.5%2.8%
No qualifications18.6%18.1%
About these figures

Census figures aren’t published for single postcodes, so the neighbourhood figures on this tab cover the area around N8 9EH (Highcroft & Holly Park) (about 1,254 residents).

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

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