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N7 8AT

Arundel Square

Laycock

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Detailed insights for N7 8AT

Overview

Postcode N7 8AT is located in a major urban area, within the Laycock ward of Islington in the London region, and forms part of the Highbury Fields area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 97.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 25% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Highbury Fields is £90,508 per year. The nearest station is Highbury and Islington, about 0.2 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest large park is Highbury Fields.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
97
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
61.7%
Connectivity
9/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

8/10

Highbury Fields has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,537 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 26% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Highbury Fields has a high crime rate, with approximately 97.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

61.7%

Approximately 61.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 27.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Highbury Fields is £90,508 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 165 ft away from N7 8AT.

Flood risk

No risk

Highbury Fields near N7 8AT 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 Highbury and Islington located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for N7 8AT
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

2

Highbury and Islington

Great Northern, Overground, Victoria

Walking directions to Highbury and Islington
0.4 mi

2

Caledonian Road and Barnsbury

Overground

Walking directions to Caledonian Road and Barnsbury
0.4 mi

2

Caledonian Road

Piccadilly

Walking directions to Caledonian Road

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for N7 8AT
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miHighbury FieldsLargeWalking directions to Highbury Fields
0.2 miParadise ParkSmallWalking directions to Paradise Park
0.2 miSt Mary Magdalene GardensSmallWalking directions to St Mary Magdalene Gardens

Area Profile

Population
243
Population density
12,272.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
29.76(-4%)
Other theft
17.13(+50%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.13(-36%)
Vehicle crime
10.82(+15%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.12(+42%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
133
54.29%
Other White
31
12.65%
Irish
16
6.53%
African
16
6.53%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
8
3.27%
Total population: 245

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
128
57.92%
No qualifications
41
18.55%
Level 3 (A level)
24
10.86%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
15
6.79%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
6
2.71%
Total 16+ residents: 221

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
62
41.61%
Social rents from council
30
20.13%
Private landlord or letting agency
27
18.12%
Owns with a mortgage
15
10.07%
Owns outright
12
8.05%
Total households: 149

Property prices in Laycock

Median price£725,000
Price per sq ft£975
Sales (last 12 months)63
Typical range (middle 50%)£563K – £1.0M

Based on 63 recent sales, the median property price is £725,000 (about £975 per square foot) in Laycock area, with individual transactions ranging from £275,000 up to £5,284,400.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Laycock over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached2£2,276,500£1,402
Terraced12£1,617,500£1,240
Flats49£675,000£875

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Laycock

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Laycock.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£615,000£1,300,000
2017£637,250£3,524,500£1,397,500
2018£591,000£1,580,000£1,140,000
2019£651,750£1,250,000£1,220,500
2020£631,500£3,350,000£1,712,500
2021£600,000£875,251£1,413,500
2022£575,000£2,075,000£1,200,000
2023£542,500£1,005,000£1,377,500
2024£668,875£1,925,000£1,540,000
2025£677,500£3,535,000£1,455,000
2026£637,500£1,018,000£2,800,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Laycock.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Laycock.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£953£1,053
2017£941£1,215£796
2018£778£863£869
2019£859£785£917
2020£945£861£947
2021£798£957£958
2022£885£1,371£952
2023£905£805£875
2024£926£870£1,113
2025£871£1,253£1,145
2026£876£1,550£1,307
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Laycock.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near N7 8AT.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near N7 8AT
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Mar 20259C, Arundel Square, London, N7 8ATFlatsLeasehold£545,000
12 Mar 202619B, Arundel Square, London, N7 8ASFlatsLeasehold£540,000
28 May 202529A, Arundel Square, London, N7 8ASFlatsLeasehold£740,000
27 Jun 2025Apartment 20, 1, Blackthorn Avenue, London, N7 8BDFlatsLeasehold£2,250,000
25 Nov 2025Top Floor Flat, 9, Arundel Place, London, N1 1LSFlatsLeasehold£820,000

Schools

In the N7 8AT postcode area, located within Highbury Fields, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for N7 8AT
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miAll-throughSt Mary Magdalene AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Outstanding

0.2 miPrimaryLaycock Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miNot applicableThe Courtyard IslingtonFree schools special

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of N7 8AT

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for N7 8AT
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miMy Local Food & WineSheringham Road, Islington, N7 8NYWalking directions to My Local Food & Wine
0.2 miTesco Express43 Holloway Road, Islington, London, N7 8JPWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miOfford Stores88 Offord Road, Islington, London, N1 1PFWalking directions to Offord Stores
0.2 miLittle Waitrose28-32 Highbury Corner, Islington, London, N5 1RDWalking directions to Little Waitrose
0.3 miMoonlight Supermarket131-133 Holloway Road, London, N7 8LXWalking directions to Moonlight Supermarket

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 8AT, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Heather Nicola Staff

Laycock - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Maia Caitlin Hamilton

Laycock - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Nurullah Turan

Laycock - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Emily Thornberry

Islington South and Finsbury - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictIslingtonE09000019
Parliamentary ConstituencyIslington South and FinsburyE14001306
WardLaycockE05013708
ParishIslington, unparished areaE43000209
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Highbury FieldsE02000566
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Islington 013EE01002796
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about N7 8AT

Is N7 8AT (Highbury Fields) safe?

The area around N7 8AT records about 97 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and other theft.

What is the average house price near N7 8AT?

The median sale price around N7 8AT in Highbury Fields is £725,000 (about £975 per square foot) based on 63 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near N7 8AT?

There are 20 schools close to N7 8AT, including St Mary Magdalene Academy (Outstanding), Laycock Primary School (Good) and The Courtyard Islington (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to N7 8AT?

The closest station to N7 8AT is Highbury and Islington in TfL zone 2, about 388 m away, serving the Great Northern, Overground and Victoria lines.

How deprived is the area around N7 8AT?

N7 8AT scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,537 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents N7 8AT (Highbury Fields) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Islington South and Finsbury covering N7 8AT is Emily Thornberry (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Heather Nicola Staff (Labour Party), Maia Caitlin Hamilton (Labour Party) and Nurullah Turan (Labour Party).