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N7 6BS

Axminster Road

Tollington

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Overview

Postcode N7 6BS 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 average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 126.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with 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 Upper Holloway, about 0.4 miles away. There are 14 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Whittington Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
127
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
16.9%
Connectivity
7/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

5/10

Holloway Nag's Head has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,978 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 42% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Holloway Nag's Head has a very high crime rate, with approximately 126.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

16.9%

Approximately 16.9% 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

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near N7 6BS.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

7/10

The nearest station is Upper Holloway located about 0.4 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for N7 6BS
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

2

Upper Holloway

Overground

Walking directions to Upper Holloway
0.6 mi

2

Finsbury Park

Great Northern, Piccadilly, Victoria

Walking directions to Finsbury Park
0.6 mi

2

Arsenal

Piccadilly

Walking directions to Arsenal

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for N7 6BS
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miWhittington ParkMediumWalking directions to Whittington Park
0.3 miWray CrescentMediumWalking directions to Wray Crescent
0.3 miCornwallis SquareSmallWalking directions to Cornwallis Square

Area Profile

Population
454
Population density
19,653.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
50.59(+88%)
Violence and sexual offences
29.11(-6%)
Other theft
17.33(+52%)
Vehicle crime
15.94(+70%)
Burglary
15.25(+179%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
203
44.81%
Other White
94
20.75%
Irish
27
5.96%
African
27
5.96%
White and Asian (mixed)
17
3.75%
Total population: 453

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
246
64.91%
Level 3 (A level)
39
10.29%
No qualifications
37
9.76%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
29
7.65%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
17
4.49%
Total 16+ residents: 379

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
61
32.28%
Owns with a mortgage
57
30.16%
Owns outright
36
19.05%
Other social rented
25
13.23%
Social rents from council
7
3.7%
Total households: 189

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 6BS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near N7 6BS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
23 Feb 2026Flat 3, 69, Axminster Road, London, N7 6BSFlatsLeasehold£529,000
08 May 2026Flat 1, 128, Sussex Way, London, N7 6RRFlatsLeasehold£590,000
07 Nov 202598, Sussex Way, London, N7 6RRTerracedFreehold£1,035,024
21 Mar 202541, Axminster Road, London, N7 6BPFlatsLeasehold£660,000
30 Oct 2025Flat 2, 133, Sussex Way, London, N7 6RUFlatsLeasehold£375,000

Schools

In the N7 6BS postcode area, located within Holloway Nag's Head, there are 14 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for N7 6BS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryGrafton Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryMontem Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miPrimarySt Mark's CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for N7 6BS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miTollington LocalTollington Way, Islington, N7 6RPWalking directions to Tollington Local
0.1 miTesco ExpressHornsey Road, Islington, N19 4HNWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miHolloway SupermarketIslington, N7 6JUWalking directions to Holloway Supermarket
0.2 miAl Rayan Halal BoucherieIslington, N7 6RQWalking directions to Al Rayan Halal Boucherie
0.2 miHolloway Food CentreAxminster Road, Islington, N7 6BHWalking directions to Holloway Food Centre

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 6BS, 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 007CE01002733
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about N7 6BS

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

The area around N7 6BS records about 127 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 shoplifting.

What is the average house price near N7 6BS?

The median sale price around N7 6BS 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 6BS?

There are 20 schools close to N7 6BS, including Grafton Primary School (Good), Montem Primary School (Good) and St Mark's CofE Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to N7 6BS?

The closest station to N7 6BS is Upper Holloway in TfL zone 2, about 750 m away, serving the Overground line.

How deprived is the area around N7 6BS?

N7 6BS scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 18,978 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Islington North covering N7 6BS 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).