Postcode N7 8AU 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 99.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Highbury Fields is £90,508 per year. The nearest station is Caledonian Road and Barnsbury located about 0.2 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, closest small park is Paradise Park.
Highbury Fields has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,641 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 35% most deprived areas in England.
Highbury Fields has a high crime rate, with approximately 99.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 44.4% 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.
The average income per household in Highbury Fields is £90,508 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near N7 8AU.
Highbury Fields near N7 8AU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Caledonian Road and Barnsbury located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 2 | Caledonian Road and Barnsbury | Overground | Walking directions to Caledonian Road and Barnsbury |
| 0.3 mi | 2 | Caledonian Road | Piccadilly | Walking directions to Caledonian Road |
| 0.3 mi | 2 | Highbury and Islington | Great Northern, Overground, Victoria | Walking directions to Highbury and Islington |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Paradise Park | Small | Walking directions to Paradise Park |
| 0.2 mi | St Mary Magdalene Gardens | Small | Walking directions to St Mary Magdalene Gardens |
| 0.3 mi | Laycock Green | Small | Walking directions to Laycock Green |
Based on 69 recent sales, the median property price is £781,000 in Laycock area, with individual transactions ranging from £285,000 up to £3,500,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 59 | £721,361 |
| Semi-Detached | 1 | £2,850,000 |
| Terraced | 9 | £1,750,000 |
10 year median price trend in Laycock
In the N7 8AU postcode area, located within Highbury Fields, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of N7 8AU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | My Local Food & Wine | Sheringham Road, Islington, N7 8NY | Walking directions to My Local Food & Wine |
| 0.2 mi | McKenzie General Store | Mackenzie Road, Islington, N7 8RE | Walking directions to McKenzie General Store |
| 0.2 mi | Offord Stores | 88 Offord Road, Islington, London, N1 1PF | Walking directions to Offord Stores |
| 0.3 mi | U.see.inn Continental Supermarket | The Drive, Islington, N7 9BQ | Walking directions to U.see.inn Continental Supermarket |
| 0.3 mi | Moonlight Supermarket | 131-133 Holloway Road, London, N7 8LX | Walking directions to Moonlight Supermarket |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.