Postcode N7 6BL 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 Arsenal, 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.
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.
Holloway Nag's Head has a very high crime rate, with approximately 167 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 38.3% 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.
The average income per household in Holloway Nag's Head is £69,881 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 139 ft away from N7 6BL.
Holloway Nag's Head near N7 6BL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Arsenal located about 0.5 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | 2 | Arsenal | Piccadilly | Walking directions to Arsenal |
| 0.5 mi | 2 | Holloway Road | Piccadilly | Walking directions to Holloway Road |
| 0.6 mi | 2 | Finsbury Park | Great Northern, Piccadilly, Victoria | Walking directions to Finsbury Park |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Wray Crescent | Medium | Walking directions to Wray Crescent |
| 0.4 mi | Cornwallis Square | Small | Walking directions to Cornwallis Square |
| 0.2 mi | Royal Northern Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Royal Northern Gardens |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 17 | £1,160,000 | £892 |
| Flats | 85 | £500,000 | £818 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near N7 6BL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Apr 2026 | Flat 59, 133, Axminster Road, London, N7 6FR | Flats | Leasehold | £500,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2026 | Flat 67, 133, Axminster Road, London, N7 6FR | Flats | Leasehold | £475,000 | |
| 04 Nov 2025 | Flat 45, 133, Axminster Road, London, N7 6FR | Flats | Leasehold | £420,000 | |
| 04 Jul 2025 | Flat 60, 133, Axminster Road, London, N7 6FR | Flats | Leasehold | £592,500 | |
| 12 Feb 2026 | Flat 3, Compton House, 16, Sussex Way, London, N7 6RS | Flats | Leasehold | £350,000 |
In the N7 6BL postcode area, located within Holloway Nag's Head, there are 16 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of N7 6BL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Holloway Food Centre | Axminster Road, Islington, N7 6BH | Walking directions to Holloway Food Centre |
| 0.1 mi | Al Rayan Halal Boucherie | Islington, N7 6RQ | Walking directions to Al Rayan Halal Boucherie |
| 0.1 mi | Hua Run | Sussex Way, Islington, N7 6BU | Walking directions to Hua Run |
| 0.1 mi | Ozdil Supermarket | Seven Sisters Road, Islington, N7 6AN | Walking directions to Ozdil Supermarket |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 126-130 Seven Sisters Road, London, N7 7NS | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
Annual council tax rates for Islington district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for N7 6BL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Alex Nettle
Tollington - Elected 7 May 2026
Elmedina Baptista-Mendes
Tollington - Elected 7 May 2026
Jonathan Ward
Tollington - Elected 7 May 2026
Jeremy Corbyn
Islington North - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around N7 6BL 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.
The median sale price around N7 6BL in Holloway Nag's Head is £526,000 (about £821 per square foot) based on 102 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to N7 6BL, including Grafton Primary School (Good), Pakeman Primary School (Good) and Montem Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to N7 6BL is Arsenal in TfL zone 2, about 816 m away, serving the Piccadilly line.
N7 6BL 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).
The Member of Parliament for Islington North covering N7 6BL 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).