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N7 6LS

Tufnell Park

Islington

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Detailed insights for N7 6LS

Overview

Postcode N7 6LS is located in a major urban area, within the Tufnell Park ward of Islington in the London region, and forms part of the Hilldrop area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 81.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 37% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Hilldrop is £63,154 per year. The nearest station is Upper Holloway, about 0.5 miles away. There are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Whittington Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
81
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
34.2%
Connectivity
8/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

9/10

Hilldrop has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,526 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 17% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Hilldrop has a high crime rate, with approximately 81.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

34.2%

Approximately 34.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 48.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Hilldrop is £63,154 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 11 ft away from N7 6LS.

Flood risk

No risk

Hilldrop near N7 6LS 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 Upper Holloway located about 0.5 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for N7 6LS
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

2

Upper Holloway

Overground

Walking directions to Upper Holloway
0.6 mi

2

Holloway Road

Piccadilly

Walking directions to Holloway Road
0.7 mi

2

Arsenal

Piccadilly

Walking directions to Arsenal

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for N7 6LS
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miWhittington ParkMediumWalking directions to Whittington Park
0.4 miFoxham GardensSmallWalking directions to Foxham Gardens
0.4 miCornwallis SquareSmallWalking directions to Cornwallis Square

Area Profile

Population
280
Population density
9,790.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
34.55(+29%)
Violence and sexual offences
32.49(+5%)
Vehicle crime
12.89(+38%)
Burglary
7.22(+32%)
Other theft
6.7(-41%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Other White
72
25.81%
British
60
21.51%
African
41
14.7%
Other
16
5.73%
Bangladeshi
15
5.38%
Total population: 279

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
136
57.63%
Level 3 (A level)
28
11.86%
No qualifications
26
11.02%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
25
10.59%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
9
3.81%
Total 16+ residents: 236

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
44
39.64%
Other social rented
25
22.52%
Owns with a mortgage
14
12.61%
Social rents from council
13
11.71%
Owns outright
9
8.11%
Total households: 111

Property prices in Tufnell Park

Median price£602,500
Price per sq ft£843
Sales (last 12 months)92
Typical range (middle 50%)£460K – £746K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Tufnell Park over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached3£2,315,000£1,075
Terraced13£1,550,000£843
Flats76£551,000£824

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Tufnell Park

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Tufnell Park.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Tufnell Park.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Tufnell Park.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Tufnell Park.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Tufnell Park in the last year.

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near N7 6LS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
02 Apr 2025490, Holloway Road, London, N7 6JAOtherFreehold£950,000
06 Aug 2025Flat 11, 2, Tufnell Park Road, London, N7 0DPFlatsLeasehold£420,000
20 Feb 2026Flat 20, Steeple View Apartments, 433, Holloway Road, London, N7 6LJFlatsLeasehold£435,000
15 Jun 2026Flat 6, 22 - 24, Hercules Place, London, N7 6ALFlatsLeasehold£375,000
11 Aug 202527, Empire Square, London, N7 6JNFlatsLeasehold£510,000

Schools

In the N7 6LS postcode area, located within Hilldrop, there are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

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

Good

0.3 miPrimaryPakeman Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryMontem Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for N7 6LS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miFood & WineIslington, N7 6FTWalking directions to Food & Wine
0.1 miMereb Food & WineIslington, N7 6HSWalking directions to Mereb Food & Wine
0.1 miNisaHolloway Road, Islington, N7 6HSWalking directions to Nisa
0.1 miHolloway SupermarketIslington, N7 6JUWalking directions to Holloway Supermarket
0.1 miWine Garden83 Parkhurst Road, London, N7 0LPWalking directions to Wine Garden

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 6LS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Devon Osborne

Tufnell Park - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Sheridan Virginia Kates

Tufnell Park - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Sophia Andersson-Gylden

Tufnell Park - 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
WardTufnell ParkE05013713
ParishIslington, unparished areaE43000209
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)HilldropE02000563
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Islington 010DE01002786
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about N7 6LS

Is N7 6LS (Hilldrop) safe?

The area around N7 6LS records about 81 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near N7 6LS?

The median sale price around N7 6LS in Hilldrop is £602,500 (about £843 per square foot) based on 92 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near N7 6LS?

There are 20 schools close to N7 6LS, 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 6LS?

The closest station to N7 6LS is Upper Holloway in TfL zone 2, about 772 m away, serving the Overground line.

How deprived is the area around N7 6LS?

N7 6LS scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,526 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents N7 6LS (Hilldrop) in Parliament and on the local council?

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