Postcode N7 7EY 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 Drayton Park, 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.
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.
Lower Holloway has a very high crime rate, with approximately 129 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 63.1% 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.
The average income per household in Lower Holloway is £77,242 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 313 ft away from N7 7EY.
Lower Holloway near N7 7EY 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 |
| 0.4 mi | Paradise Park | Small | Walking directions to Paradise Park |
| 0.4 mi | St Mary Magdalene Gardens | Small | Walking directions to St Mary Magdalene Gardens |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 17 | £1,680,000 | £989 |
| Semi-Detached | 1 | £1,250,000 | £984 |
| Flats | 84 | £560,000 | £742 |
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 | £542,500 | £1,685,000 |
| 2026 | £492,500 | £1,515,223 |
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 | £739 | £1,000 |
| 2026 | £694 | £903 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near N7 7EY.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| 28 Mar 2025 | Flat 75, 7, Queensland Road, London, N7 7FF | Flats | Leasehold | £425,000 | |
| 19 Dec 2025 | Flat 65, 5, Queensland Road, London, N7 7FE | Flats | Leasehold | £590,000 | |
| 08 Dec 2025 | Flat 53, 5, Queensland Road, London, N7 7FE | Flats | Leasehold | £600,000 |
In the N7 7EY 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 7EY
| 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 |
| 0.1 mi | Arsenal Mini Mart | 35-37 Hornsey Road, London, N7 7DD | Walking directions to Arsenal Mini Mart |
| 0.2 mi | Ai Shop | Islington, N7 7BT | Walking directions to Ai Shop |
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 7EY, 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 7EY 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.
The median sale price around N7 7EY in Lower Holloway is £601,250 (about £769 per square foot) based on 102 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to N7 7EY, including Drayton Park Primary School (Good), London Metropolitan University and Highbury Fields School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to N7 7EY is Drayton Park in TfL zone 2, about 168 m away, serving the Great Northern line.
N7 7EY 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 7EY 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).