Crime level in Laycock is high with about 180 crimes per 1,000 residents.

What are house prices in Laycock?

Based on 66 recent sales, the median price is £755,050.

What's the Laycock population and density?

Laycock population is 12,441 with density 14397.1 per km².

How much social housing is near Laycock?

About 44.6% across the Laycock area.

How many households are in Laycock?

There are 5,365 households in Laycock

What's the average income in Laycock?

Average resident income is about £66,545 per year.

What home types are most common in Laycock?

Housing mix: purpose-built flat 59.8%, converted/shared house (inc hmo) 14.9%.

How deprived is Laycock?

Deprivation score 8/10 (rank 8758 of 32844 in country).

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Q: What schools in Laycock and how are they rated?

There are 6 schools in Laycock: 4 primary (1 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good)

England / London / Islington / Laycock

About

Laycock Ward is located in the southern part of Islington, London, near the border with Camden. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of Victorian and Edwardian terraced houses, as well as some modern apartment buildings. It is well-connected by public transport, with nearby stations like Kentish Town and Gospel Oak providing access to the Overground and Northern Line. The ward includes parts of the Dartmouth Park and Tufnell Park neighborhoods, known for their quiet, tree-lined streets.

Local amenities include small independent shops, cafes, and pubs, catering to the community’s needs. Nearby green spaces like Parliament Hill Fields and Waterlow Park offer recreational opportunities. The area has a strong sense of community, with active residents' associations and local events. Laycock Ward is also home to several schools, making it a practical choice for families. Its proximity to central London adds to its appeal for commuters.

Area overview

On average Laycock has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 180 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 44.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Laycock is £66,545 per year. There are 6 schools in Laycock: 4 primary (1 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in area has excellent public transport connectivity.

Crime rate

8/10

Crimes per 1k residents

180

Deprivation level

8/10

Income level

7/10

Social housing

44.6%

Connectivity

9/10

Area Profile

Laycock Population

12,441

Population density

14,397.1 per km²

Demographics

British

5,090

40.92%

Other White

2,015

16.2%

African

1,011

8.13%

Other

624

5.02%

Bangladeshi

526

4.23%

Total population: 12,439

Housing

Private landlord or letting agency

1,347

25.11%

Social rents from council

1,313

24.48%

Other social rented

1,252

23.34%

Owns with a mortgage

725

13.52%

Owns outright

526

9.81%

Total households: 5,364

Property prices in Laycock

Based on 66 recent sales, the median property price is £755,050 in Laycock area, with individual transactions ranging from £250,000 up to £3,150,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Flats	51	£625,000	£316,250	£450,000	£868,750	£1,350,000
Semi-Detached	1	£2,850,000	£2,850,000	£2,850,000	£2,850,000	£2,850,000
Terraced	14	£1,715,000	£634,720	£1,106,250	£2,632,500	£3,036,250

10 years price trend in Laycock

All postcodes in Laycock

N11SN

Laycock Street

N11UF

Upper Street

N12UQ

Canonbury Lane

N12UR

Keen's Yard

N12YA

Colebeck Mews

N78EY

Geary Street

N78JB

George's Road

N78NE

Madras Place

N78PU

Court Gardens

N79BG

Brewery Road

N78FF

Lough Road

N78LD

Crane Grove

N11LE

Barnsbury East

N11LG

Bewdley Street

N11QB

Edwards Mews

N11SS

Laycock Street

N11UT

Upper Street

N78BT

Arundel Square

N79NG

Brewery Road

N78BA

Arundel Square

N78ER

Watkinson Road

N78HU

Cottage Road

N78PR

Arundel Square

N78TD

The Drive

N79HL

Caledonian Road

N11RU

Highbury Corner

N51JU

Highbury Corner

N78NL

Highbury Fields

N78PP

Ellington Street

N78PZ

Highbury Fields

N78QA

Lower Holloway

N78QR

George's Road

N78RD

Mackenzie Road

N78UN

Roman Way

N78UR

Armour Close

N79HP

Market Road

N79HU

The Drive

N78JA

Highbury Fields

N11AH

Laycock Street

N11LQ

Barnsbury East

N78AU

Arundel Square

N78NG

Mackenzie Road

N78PG

Highbury Fields

N78PQ

Ellington Street

N78RL

Bride Street

N78UJ

Centurion Close

N78XF

Roman Way

N11LJ

Islington North & Canonbury West

N11LW

Islington North & Canonbury West

N11PN

Barnsbury Street

N11ST

Islington North & Canonbury West

N78DY

Hartnoll Street

N78HA

George's Road

N78LX

Fieldway Crescent

N78UD

Caledonian Road

N78TQ

Piper Close

N78XE

Bride Street

N78AB

Lough Road

N78JW

Highbury Fields

N78PD

Crossley Street

N78TH

The Drive

N78TL

The Drive

N78TN

The Drive

N78XR

Vulcan Way

N79HS

Brewery Road

N11RD

Hampton Court

N11UA

Upper Street

N11YG

Highbury Fields

N78DE

Watkinson Road

N78AD

Sheringham Road

N78AE

Eden Grove

N78ET

Watkinson Road

N78TG

The Drive

N78TT

The Drive

N78TY

Cottage Road

N78XW

Jupiter Way

N79HT

Caledonian Road

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