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About

Archway East sits around the Archway gyratory in north Islington, centred on Archway Underground station on the Northern line. The A1 passes through the area, meeting Holloway Road, Junction Road and Highgate Hill; the concrete mass of Archway Tower marks the junction. Several bus routes converge here and the road layout shapes local movement. The district contains a mix of Victorian terraces and post‑war housing blocks, with retail parades along Junction Road and Holloway Road serving daily needs.

Whittington Hospital lies a short walk from the station and Whittington Park provides sports pitches and a sloped lawn for local recreation. Railway arches beside the station accommodate small businesses, while shops and occasional markets serve commuters and residents. The area's name refers to a toll arch that once stood at the junction, a reminder that this crossroads has long been a northern approach into the capital.

Area overview

On average Archway East has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 68 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 48% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. Approximately 36.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Archway East is £80,684 per year. There are 2 schools in Archway East: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in the area have good public transport connectivity. Archway East is home to around 9,571 people, with a population density of about 16,056 per km².

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
68
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
36.8%
Connectivity
7/10

Area Profile

Archway East Population
9,571
Population density
16,056 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
59.35(+121%)
Violence and sexual offences
23.2(-25%)
Other theft
7.31(-36%)
Vehicle crime
7(-25%)
Drugs
7(+13%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,025
42.05%
Other White
1,633
17.06%
African
775
8.1%
Other
582
6.08%
Irish
393
4.11%
Total population: 9,571

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
4,425
55.53%
No qualifications
1,167
14.65%
Level 3 (A level)
962
12.07%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
605
7.59%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
455
5.71%
Total 16+ residents: 7,968

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,035
25.67%
Social rents from council
1,028
25.5%
Owns with a mortgage
777
19.27%
Owns outright
589
14.61%
Other social rented
461
11.43%
Total households: 4,032

Property prices in Archway East

Median price£647,500
Price per sq ft£802
Sales (last 12 months)60
Typical range (middle 50%)£520K – £1.0M

Based on 60 recent sales, the median property price is £647,500 (about £802 per square foot) in Archway East area, with individual transactions ranging from £284,400 up to £2,100,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Archway East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached1£1,500,000£820
Terraced20£1,271,000£801
Flats39£555,000£773

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Archway East

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Archway East.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£470,000£982,500
2017£465,776£1,085,000
2018£440,250£975,000
2019£478,000£1,207,500
2020£440,000£1,112,500
2021£499,750£1,230,000
2022£490,000£1,248,992
2023£520,000£1,137,500
2024£507,500£1,225,000
2025£545,000£1,126,000
2026£589,750£1,275,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Archway East.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Archway East.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£647£625
2017£738£719
2018£660£681
2019£694£721
2020£639£709
2021£755£779
2022£700£800
2023£740£790
2024£733£799
2025£772£803
2026£721£939
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Archway East.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Archway East in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Islington district.

Band A£1,405
Band B£1,640
Band C£1,874
Band D£2,108
Band E£2,577
Band F£3,045
Band G£3,514
Band H£4,216

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.