Postcode N7 6BQ is located in a major urban area, within the Tufnell Park ward of Islington in the London region, and forms part of the Tufnell Park East area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 122.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Tufnell Park East is £86,930 per year. The nearest station is Upper Holloway, about 0.3 miles away. There are 13 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Whittington Park.
Tufnell Park East has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,890 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 48% most deprived areas in England.
Tufnell Park East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 122.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 26.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 24.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Tufnell Park East is £86,930 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 23 ft away from N7 6BQ.
Tufnell Park East near N7 6BQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Upper Holloway located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | 2 | Upper Holloway | Overground | Walking directions to Upper Holloway |
| 0.6 mi | 2,3 | Archway | Northern | Walking directions to Archway |
| 0.7 mi | 2 | Tufnell Park | Northern | Walking directions to Tufnell Park |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Whittington Park | Medium | Walking directions to Whittington Park |
| 0.5 mi | Wray Crescent | Medium | Walking directions to Wray Crescent |
| 0.4 mi | Foxham Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Foxham Gardens |
Based on 92 recent sales, the median property price is £602,500 (about £843 per square foot) in Tufnell Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £213,500 up to £3,650,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 3 | £2,315,000 | £1,075 |
| Terraced | 13 | £1,550,000 | £843 |
| Flats | 76 | £551,000 | £824 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £525,000 | — | £1,432,000 |
| 2017 | £510,000 | £1,987,500 | £1,497,500 |
| 2018 | £515,000 | £1,735,000 | £1,617,500 |
| 2019 | £528,500 | £1,710,000 | £1,030,000 |
| 2020 | £530,000 | £2,050,000 | £1,510,000 |
| 2021 | £540,000 | £2,125,000 | £1,521,500 |
| 2022 | £600,000 | £2,525,000 | £1,462,500 |
| 2023 | £550,000 | £2,350,000 | £1,615,000 |
| 2024 | £522,000 | £2,600,000 | £1,835,000 |
| 2025 | £585,000 | £2,315,000 | £1,425,000 |
| 2026 | £515,000 | — | £1,438,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £756 | — | £771 |
| 2017 | £774 | £875 | £821 |
| 2018 | £759 | £736 | £838 |
| 2019 | £774 | £787 | £711 |
| 2020 | £780 | £821 | £773 |
| 2021 | £778 | £837 | £801 |
| 2022 | £808 | £880 | £916 |
| 2023 | £862 | £1,047 | £907 |
| 2024 | £786 | £1,016 | £968 |
| 2025 | £893 | £1,009 | £843 |
| 2026 | £761 | — | £965 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near N7 6BQ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Oct 2025 | Flat 19, Sherard Court, 3, Manor Gardens, London, N7 6FA | Flats | Leasehold | £476,000 | |
| 05 Dec 2025 | Flat 2, 7, Mercers Road, London, N19 4PH | Flats | Leasehold | £585,000 | |
| 20 May 2025 | Flat 1, 7, Mercers Road, London, N19 4PH | Flats | Leasehold | £250,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2025 | 485A, Holloway Road, London, N19 4DD | Flats | Leasehold | £530,000 | |
| 11 Aug 2025 | 27, Empire Square, London, N7 6JN | Flats | Leasehold | £510,000 |
In the N7 6BQ postcode area, located within Tufnell Park East, there are 13 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of N7 6BQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Islington, N7 6BQ | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.1 mi | Holloway Supermarket | Islington, N7 6JU | Walking directions to Holloway Supermarket |
| 0.1 mi | Simply Local | Holloway Road, Islington, N19 3PH | Walking directions to Simply Local |
| 0.2 mi | Food & Wine | Islington, N7 6FT | Walking directions to Food & Wine |
| 0.2 mi | Holloway Food Store | Holloway Road, Islington, N19 4BT | Walking directions to Holloway Food Store |
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 6BQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Devon Osborne
Tufnell Park - Elected 7 May 2026
Sheridan Virginia Kates
Tufnell Park - Elected 7 May 2026
Sophia Andersson-Gylden
Tufnell Park - Elected 7 May 2026
Jeremy Corbyn
Islington North - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around N7 6BQ records about 123 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 vehicle crime.
The median sale price around N7 6BQ in Tufnell Park East is £602,500 (about £843 per square foot) based on 92 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to N7 6BQ, including Grafton Primary School (Good), St Mark's CofE Primary School (Good) and Yerbury Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to N7 6BQ is Upper Holloway in TfL zone 2, about 571 m away, serving the Overground line.
N7 6BQ scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,890 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 6BQ is Jeremy Corbyn (Independent), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Devon Osborne (Green Party), Sheridan Virginia Kates (Green Party) and Sophia Andersson-Gylden (Green Party).