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About

Archway West sits on the northern edge of Islington, defined by the busy A1 Holloway Road and the landmark Archway roundabout. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing and modern apartment blocks. Its proximity to the Underground station provides direct links into Central London, making it a practical base for commuters. The local topography is notably hilly, with streets offering elevated views across the cityscape from certain points.

The area functions with a focus on everyday convenience, hosting a range of independent shops, cafes, and essential services along Junction Road and Holloway Road. A significant local feature is the Archway Tower, a prominent 1960s high-rise that dominates the skyline. Open space is provided by the expansive Whittington Park, which includes sports facilities, a community centre, and a nature area. The historical presence of the Whittington Hospital adds to the district's established, utilitarian character.

Area overview

On average Archway West has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 207 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.6× the London average of 130 per 1,000. Approximately 41.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Archway West is £64,661 per year. There are 4 schools in Archway West: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). On average most houses in the area have good public transport connectivity. Archway West is home to around 8,783 people, with a population density of about 12,394.9 per km².

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
207
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
41.6%
Connectivity
8/10

Area Profile

Archway West Population
8,783
Population density
12,394.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
87.67(+182%)
Anti-social behaviour
76.06(+183%)
Shoplifting
48.05(+381%)
Other theft
25.16(+120%)
Public order
23.23(+244%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,486
39.7%
Other White
1,624
18.49%
African
666
7.58%
Other
411
4.68%
Irish
394
4.49%
Total population: 8,781

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
4,167
55.87%
No qualifications
1,068
14.32%
Level 3 (A level)
868
11.64%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
554
7.43%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
430
5.77%
Total 16+ residents: 7,458

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,238
29.91%
Social rents from council
963
23.27%
Other social rented
848
20.49%
Owns with a mortgage
580
14.01%
Owns outright
388
9.37%
Total households: 4,139

Property prices in Archway West

Median price£555,000
Price per sq ft£772
Sales (last 12 months)53
Typical range (middle 50%)£445K – £720K

Based on 53 recent sales, the median property price is £555,000 (about £772 per square foot) in Archway West area, with individual transactions ranging from £266,000 up to £1,752,300.

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 West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£1,500,000£935
Terraced10£1,292,000£828
Flats42£475,000£762

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Archway West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Archway West.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£422,500£1,250,000
2017£485,000£1,002,500
2018£435,000£775,000
2019£442,750£1,025,000
2020£500,000£905,000
2021£478,500£1,100,000
2022£499,950£1,100,000
2023£485,000£1,100,000
2024£485,000£1,232,500
2025£480,000£1,250,000
2026£568,750£1,120,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Archway West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Archway West.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£763£752
2017£790£675
2018£944£784
2019£704£667
2020£689£781
2021£707£842
2022£758£911
2023£800£863
2024£795£833
2025£770£858
2026£702£719
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Archway West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Archway West 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.