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N7 7DX

Queensland Road

Arsenal

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Overview

Postcode N7 7DX 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 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 nearest station is Holloway Road, about 0.1 miles away. There are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 9 parks nearby, the closest large park is Highbury Fields.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
129
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
73.1%
Connectivity
9/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

7/10

Lower Holloway has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,748 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 33% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Lower Holloway has a very high crime rate, with approximately 129 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

73.1%

Approximately 73.1% 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.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Lower Holloway is £77,242 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 278 ft away from N7 7DX.

Flood risk

No risk

Lower Holloway near N7 7DX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

9/10

The nearest station is Holloway Road located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for N7 7DX
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

2

Holloway Road

Piccadilly

Walking directions to Holloway Road
0.2 mi

2

Drayton Park

Great Northern

Walking directions to Drayton Park
0.4 mi

2

Arsenal

Piccadilly

Walking directions to Arsenal

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for N7 7DX
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miHighbury FieldsLargeWalking directions to Highbury Fields
0.4 miParadise ParkSmallWalking directions to Paradise Park
0.4 miSt Mary Magdalene GardensSmallWalking directions to St Mary Magdalene Gardens

Area Profile

Population
294
Population density
44,545.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
40.41(+30%)
Public order
18.06(+167%)
Drugs
14.62(+136%)
Shoplifting
12.9(+29%)
Vehicle crime
11.18(+19%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
70
23.73%
African
65
22.03%
Caribbean
21
7.12%
Other
20
6.78%
Other White
17
5.76%
Total population: 295

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
57
30.65%
Level 3 (A level)
39
20.97%
No qualifications
30
16.13%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
12.9%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
20
10.75%
Total 16+ residents: 186

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
69
63.89%
Private landlord or letting agency
16
14.81%
Owns with a mortgage
10
9.26%
Social rents from council
10
9.26%
Owns outright
2
1.85%
Total households: 108

Property prices in Arsenal

Median price£601,250
Price per sq ft£769
Sales (last 12 months)102
Typical range (middle 50%)£459K – £832K

Based on 102 recent sales, the median property price is £601,250 (about £769 per square foot) in Arsenal area, with individual transactions ranging from £180,000 up to £2,000,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Arsenal over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced17£1,680,000£989
Semi-Detached1£1,250,000£984
Flats84£560,000£742

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Arsenal

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Arsenal.
YearFlatsTerraced
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£542,500£1,685,000
2026£492,500£1,515,223
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Arsenal.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Arsenal.
YearFlatsTerraced
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£739£1,000
2026£694£903
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Arsenal.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Arsenal in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near N7 7DX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near N7 7DX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
17 Feb 2026Flat 28, 1, Queensland Road, London, N7 7BYFlatsLeasehold£180,000
24 Apr 202583, Benwell Road, London, N7 7BWSemi-DetachedFreehold£820,000
14 Mar 2025Flat 48, 3, Queensland Road, London, N7 7DFFlatsLeasehold£360,000
06 Jun 2025Flat 1, 74, Bryantwood Road, London, N7 7BBFlatsLeasehold£765,000
06 Feb 2026Apartment 8, Block E, 34, Hornsey Road, London, N7 7ATFlatsLeasehold£417,500

Schools

In the N7 7DX postcode area, located within Lower Holloway, there are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for N7 7DX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableLondon Metropolitan UniversityHigher education institutions

N/A

0.2 miPrimaryDrayton Park Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimarySacred Heart Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of N7 7DX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for N7 7DX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miCo-op Food54 Benwell Road, London, N7 7BAWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.1 miArsenal Mini Mart35-37 Hornsey Road, London, N7 7DDWalking directions to Arsenal Mini Mart
0.1 miAi ShopIslington, N7 7BTWalking directions to Ai Shop
0.1 miBK NewsHornsey Street, Islington, N7 8DAWalking directions to BK News
0.1 miAldi271-275 Holloway Road, London, N7 8FBWalking directions to Aldi

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 7DX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Fin Craig

Arsenal - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Nafisah Brown

Arsenal - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Patrick David Brighty

Arsenal - 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
WardArsenalE05013697
ParishIslington, unparished areaE43000209
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Lower HollowayE02000564
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Islington 011KE01035654
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced2013-02-01

Frequently asked questions about N7 7DX

Is N7 7DX (Lower Holloway) safe?

The area around N7 7DX 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, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near N7 7DX?

The median sale price around N7 7DX in Lower Holloway is £601,250 (about £769 per square foot) based on 102 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near N7 7DX?

There are 20 schools close to N7 7DX, including London Metropolitan University, Drayton Park Primary School (Good) and Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to N7 7DX?

The closest station to N7 7DX is Holloway Road in TfL zone 2, about 242 m away, serving the Piccadilly line.

How deprived is the area around N7 7DX?

N7 7DX 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).

Who represents N7 7DX (Lower Holloway) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Islington North covering N7 7DX 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).