Postcode N7 7BQ is located in a major urban area, within the Arsenal ward 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 274.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Lower Holloway is £77,242 per year. The nearest station is Drayton Park located about 0.1 miles away. There are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 7 parks nearby, closest large park is Highbury Fields.
Lower Holloway has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,440 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 26% most deprived areas in England.
Lower Holloway has a very high crime rate, with approximately 274.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 48.2% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 193 ft away from N7 7BQ.
Lower Holloway near N7 7BQ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Highbury Fields | Large | Walking directions to Highbury Fields |
| 0.3 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 109 recent sales, the median property price is £570,000 in Arsenal area, with individual transactions ranging from £175,000 up to £2,100,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 86 | £509,251 |
| Semi-Detached | 4 | £1,233,000 |
| Terraced | 19 | £1,685,000 |
10 year median price trend in Arsenal
In the N7 7BQ postcode area, located within Lower Holloway, there are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of N7 7BQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Co-op Food | Benwell Road, Islington, N7 7DX | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.1 mi | Kool Food and Wine | Holloway Road, Islington, N7 8DJ | Walking directions to Kool Food and Wine |
| 0.1 mi | Ai Shop | Islington, N7 7BT | Walking directions to Ai Shop |
| 0.1 mi | Londis | 261 Holloway Road, London, N7 8HG | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.1 mi | Arsenal Mini Mart | Islington, N7 7DD | Walking directions to Arsenal Mini Mart |
Annual council tax rates for Islington district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for N7 7BQ, 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
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.