Postcode N7 7BE is located in a major urban area, within the Arsenal area of Islington in the London region, and forms part of the Lower Holloway area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 129 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Lower Holloway is £77,242 per year. The median sale price in Arsenal is £590,000 (around £762 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £440,500 and £828,750. The nearest station is Drayton Park, about 0.1 miles away. There are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 7 parks nearby, the closest large park is Highbury Fields.
Lower Holloway has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,748 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 33% most deprived areas in England.
Lower Holloway has a very high crime rate, with approximately 129 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 29.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 33.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Lower Holloway is £77,242 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 327 ft away from N7 7BE.
Lower Holloway near N7 7BE has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Drayton Park located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | 2 | Drayton Park | Great Northern | Walking directions to Drayton Park |
| 0.2 mi | 2 | Holloway Road | Piccadilly | Walking directions to Holloway Road |
| 0.4 mi | 2 | Arsenal | Piccadilly | Walking directions to Arsenal |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Highbury Fields | Large | Walking directions to Highbury Fields |
| 0.4 mi | Paradise Park | Small | Walking directions to Paradise Park |
| 0.3 mi | St Mary Magdalene Gardens | Small | Walking directions to St Mary Magdalene Gardens |
Based on 99 recent sales, the median property price is £590,000 (about £762 per square foot) in Arsenal area, with individual transactions ranging from £172,500 up to £2,000,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 18 | £1,660,000 | £1,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 1 | £1,250,000 | £984 |
| Flats | 80 | £552,500 | £726 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £510,000 | £1,207,500 |
| 2017 | £485,000 | £1,165,000 |
| 2018 | £499,999 | £1,170,000 |
| 2019 | £490,000 | £1,150,000 |
| 2020 | £580,000 | £1,305,000 |
| 2021 | £550,000 | £1,252,000 |
| 2022 | £610,000 | £1,375,000 |
| 2023 | £505,000 | £1,260,575 |
| 2024 | £539,500 | £1,360,000 |
| 2025 | £532,500 | £1,685,000 |
| 2026 | £500,000 | £1,455,445 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £755 | £915 |
| 2017 | £744 | £840 |
| 2018 | £740 | £870 |
| 2019 | £720 | £865 |
| 2020 | £772 | £883 |
| 2021 | £769 | £926 |
| 2022 | £804 | £1,013 |
| 2023 | £747 | £992 |
| 2024 | £809 | £978 |
| 2025 | £730 | £1,000 |
| 2026 | £696 | £902 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near N7 7BE.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 May 2026 | 56A, Bryantwood Road, London, N7 7BE | Flats | Leasehold | £517,000 | |
| 04 Jul 2025 | 18, Bryantwood Road, London, N7 7BE | Terraced | Freehold | £1,190,000 | |
| 05 May 2026 | Flat 80, 7, Queensland Road, London, N7 7FF | Flats | Leasehold | £620,000 | |
| 06 Mar 2026 | Flat 35, 7, Queensland Road, London, N7 7FF | Flats | Leasehold | £548,000 | |
| 19 Nov 2025 | Flat 139, 9, Queensland Road, London, N7 7FJ | Flats | Leasehold | £1,060,000 |
In the N7 7BE postcode area, located within Lower Holloway, there are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | Drayton Park Primary School | Community school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 11 May 2016. | |
Drayton Park Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 11 May 2016
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| 0.1 mi | Not applicable | London Metropolitan University | Higher education institutions | Unrated. | |
London Metropolitan University ratingInspection information
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| 0.3 mi | Secondary | Highbury Fields School | Community school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 4 Oct 2016. | |
Highbury Fields School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 4 Oct 2016
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15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of N7 7BE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Co-op Food | 54 Benwell Road, London, N7 7BA | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 71A Drayton Park, London, N5 1AN | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | Addis Food and Wine | 64 Drayton Park, London, N5 1ND | Walking directions to Addis Food and Wine |
| 0.2 mi | Arsenal Mini Mart | 35-37 Hornsey Road, London, N7 7DD | Walking directions to Arsenal Mini Mart |
| 0.2 mi | Kool Food and Wine | Holloway Road, Islington, N7 8DJ | Walking directions to Kool Food and Wine |
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 7BE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Fin Craig
Arsenal - Elected 7 May 2026
Nafisah Brown
Arsenal - Elected 7 May 2026
Patrick David Brighty
Arsenal - Elected 7 May 2026
Jeremy Corbyn
Islington North - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around N7 7BE records about 129 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 violence and sexual offences, public order and drugs.
The median sale price around N7 7BE in Arsenal is £590,000 (about £762 per square foot) based on 99 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to N7 7BE, including Drayton Park Primary School (Good), London Metropolitan University and Highbury Fields School (Outstanding). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to N7 7BE is Drayton Park in TfL zone 2, about 152 m away, serving the Great Northern line.
N7 7BE scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,748 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 7BE is Jeremy Corbyn (Independent), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Fin Craig (Labour Party), Nafisah Brown (Green Party) and Patrick David Brighty (Green Party).