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N7 6BG

Axminster Road

Tollington

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Overview

Postcode N7 6BG is located in a major urban area, within the Tollington ward of Islington in the London region, and forms part of the Holloway Nag's Head area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 167 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Holloway Nag's Head is £69,881 per year. The nearest station is Holloway Road, about 0.5 miles away. There are 16 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Wray Crescent.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
167
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
66.7%
Connectivity
8/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

8/10

Holloway Nag's Head has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,862 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 30% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Holloway Nag's Head has a very high crime rate, with approximately 167 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

66.7%

Approximately 66.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 25.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Holloway Nag's Head is £69,881 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 172 ft away from N7 6BG.

Flood risk

No risk

Holloway Nag's Head near N7 6BG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

8/10

The nearest station is Holloway Road located about 0.5 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for N7 6BG
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

2

Holloway Road

Piccadilly

Walking directions to Holloway Road
0.5 mi

2

Arsenal

Piccadilly

Walking directions to Arsenal
0.6 mi

2

Upper Holloway

Overground

Walking directions to Upper Holloway

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for N7 6BG
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miWray CrescentMediumWalking directions to Wray Crescent
0.4 miCornwallis SquareSmallWalking directions to Cornwallis Square
0.5 miDavenant Road ParkSmallWalking directions to Davenant Road Park

Area Profile

Population
286
Population density
21,832.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
122.54(+356%)
Violence and sexual offences
46.98(+51%)
Other theft
24.13(+111%)
Public order
15.24(+125%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.97(+145%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

African
99
34.38%
British
60
20.83%
Other White
24
8.33%
Other
22
7.64%
Arab
20
6.94%
Total population: 288

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
64
31.53%
No qualifications
43
21.18%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
36
17.73%
Level 3 (A level)
30
14.78%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
19
9.36%
Total 16+ residents: 203

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
64
64.65%
Private landlord or letting agency
18
18.18%
Owns outright
8
8.08%
Owns with a mortgage
5
5.05%
Other social rented
2
2.02%
Total households: 99

Property prices in Tollington

Median price£526,000
Price per sq ft£821
Sales (last 12 months)102
Typical range (middle 50%)£421K – £727K

Based on 102 recent sales, the median property price is £526,000 (about £821 per square foot) in Tollington area, with individual transactions ranging from £325,000 up to £1,520,601.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Tollington over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced17£1,160,000£892
Flats85£500,000£818

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Tollington

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Tollington.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£461,384£938,500
2017£477,500£912,745
2018£460,000£876,000
2019£464,825£900,000
2020£461,500£935,000
2021£500,000£1,012,500
2022£462,563£985,000
2023£500,000£1,050,000
2024£470,000£1,109,025
2025£485,500£1,160,000
2026£510,000£1,160,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Tollington.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Tollington.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£750£792
2017£737£780
2018£673£706
2019£719£736
2020£726£793
2021£743£814
2022£723£854
2023£739£776
2024£781£866
2025£764£799
2026£803£770
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Tollington.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Tollington in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near N7 6BG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near N7 6BG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
22 Apr 2026Flat 59, 133, Axminster Road, London, N7 6FRFlatsLeasehold£500,000
31 Mar 2026Flat 67, 133, Axminster Road, London, N7 6FRFlatsLeasehold£475,000
04 Nov 2025Flat 45, 133, Axminster Road, London, N7 6FRFlatsLeasehold£420,000
04 Jul 2025Flat 60, 133, Axminster Road, London, N7 6FRFlatsLeasehold£592,500
18 Dec 202535, Eburne Road, London, N7 6AUTerracedFreehold£1,207,500

Schools

In the N7 6BG postcode area, located within Holloway Nag's Head, there are 16 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for N7 6BG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryGrafton Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.1 miPrimaryPakeman Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.1 miPrimaryMontem Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of N7 6BG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for N7 6BG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miHolloway Food CentreAxminster Road, Islington, N7 6BHWalking directions to Holloway Food Centre
0.1 miOzdil SupermarketSeven Sisters Road, Islington, N7 6ANWalking directions to Ozdil Supermarket
0.1 miAl Rayan Halal BoucherieIslington, N7 6RQWalking directions to Al Rayan Halal Boucherie
0.1 miHua RunSussex Way, Islington, N7 6BUWalking directions to Hua Run
0.1 miFood & WineIslington, N7 6FTWalking directions to Food & Wine

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.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for N7 6BG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Alex Nettle

Tollington - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Elmedina Baptista-Mendes

Tollington - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Jonathan Ward

Tollington - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Member of parliament

Jeremy Corbyn

Islington North - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Independent

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictIslingtonE09000019
Parliamentary ConstituencyIslington NorthE14001305
WardTollingtonE05013712
ParishIslington, unparished areaE43000209
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Holloway Nag's HeadE02000560
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Islington 007EE01035651
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about N7 6BG

Is N7 6BG (Holloway Nag's Head) safe?

The area around N7 6BG records about 167 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across London as a whole the rate is about 130 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near N7 6BG?

The median sale price around N7 6BG in Holloway Nag's Head is £526,000 (about £821 per square foot) based on 102 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near N7 6BG?

There are 20 schools close to N7 6BG, including Grafton Primary School (Good), Pakeman Primary School (Good) and Montem Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to N7 6BG?

The closest station to N7 6BG is Holloway Road in TfL zone 2, about 826 m away, serving the Piccadilly line.

How deprived is the area around N7 6BG?

N7 6BG scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,862 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents N7 6BG (Holloway Nag's Head) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Islington North covering N7 6BG is Jeremy Corbyn (Independent), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Alex Nettle (Green Party), Elmedina Baptista-Mendes (Green Party) and Jonathan Ward (Green Party).