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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 213 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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 area has 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
213
Deprivation level
8/10
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
84.6(+179%)
Anti-social behaviour
78.56(+195%)
Shoplifting
48.28(+377%)
Other theft
26.64(+129%)
Public order
23.45(+252%)
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

Based on 57 recent sales, the median property price is £500,000 in Archway West area, with individual transactions ranging from £132,500 up to £1,770,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Archway West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats50£467,500
Terraced7£1,112,500

10 years median price trend in Archway West

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Archway West.

All postcodes in Archway West

N194SY

Wedmore Gardens

N195DL

Girdlestone Walk

N195JJ

Bickerton Road

N195EH

Warrender Road

N65YN

Thornbury Square

N193JD

Holloway Road

NW51HY

Dartmouth Park Hill

N195QA

Junction Road

N195QR

St Johns Grove

N195UB

Manorfield Close

N195XG

Forest Way

N195DY

Salisbury Walk

N195NJ

Waterlow Road

N194RB

Wedmore Street

N195DR

Annesley Walk

N195SG

Windermere Road

N193TZ

Lidyard Road

N195DN

Girdlestone Walk

N195HB

Tufnell Park Road

N195HE

Vorley Road

N65LX

Hornsey Lane

N195LA

Tremlett Grove

N195SH

Hargrave Road

NW51HZ

Maiden Place

N195DD

Macdonald Road

N195EA

Ward Road

N193TD

Archway Close

N193TU

Archway Road

N195QE

Junction Road

N195QH

Junction Road

N195XN

Alder Mews

N194DL

Wedmore Gardens

N195PZ

Junction Road

N195SB

St John's Grove

N195BW

Bredgar Road

N195JU

Bickerton Road

N195XA

Linden Walk

N195NG

Gordon Close

N195EF

Warrender Road

N195JZ

Tremlett Mews

N195RU

Pemberton Gardens

N195UW

Station Road

N195JR

Bickerton Road

N195NQ

Highgate Hill

N195XD

Birch Close

N194DQ

Junction

N195YJ

Bishop's Close

N194DA

Wedmore Street

N194RD

Wedmore Street

N195LG

Poynings Road

N195BF

Bredgar Road

N195HH

Holbrook Close

N195UE

Greatfield Close

N194SZ

Wedmore Gardens

N70EH

Huddleston Road

N193UB

Junction

N195EE

Ward Road

N195QX

Junction Road

N195DW

Girdlestone Walk

N195NE

Highgate Hill

N195SJ

Hargrave Road

N193TB

Flowers Mews

N194RE

Wedmore Street

N195DU

Salisbury Walk

N195EW

Tufnell Park Road

N195FF

Junction Road

N195SP

Hargrave Road

N195UH

Warrender Road

N195LS

Junction

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.