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N7 8BT

Arundel Square

Laycock

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Overview

Postcode N7 8BT is located in a major urban area, within the Laycock ward of Islington in the London region, and forms part of the Caledonian Road area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 79.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 39% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Caledonian Road is £62,428 per year. The nearest station is Caledonian Road and Barnsbury, about 0.2 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Caledonian Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
79
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
16.8%
Connectivity
9/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

Caledonian Road has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,007 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 27% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Caledonian Road has a high crime rate, with approximately 79.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

16.8%

Approximately 16.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 52.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Caledonian Road is £62,428 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near N7 8BT.

Flood risk

No risk

Caledonian Road near N7 8BT 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 Caledonian Road and Barnsbury located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for N7 8BT
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
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
0.4 mi

2

Highbury and Islington

Great Northern, Overground, Victoria

Walking directions to Highbury and Islington

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for N7 8BT
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miCaledonian ParkMediumWalking directions to Caledonian Park
0.2 miParadise ParkSmallWalking directions to Paradise Park
0.2 miSt Mary Magdalene GardensSmallWalking directions to St Mary Magdalene Gardens

Area Profile

Population
220
Population density
34,000 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
35.56(+32%)
Violence and sexual offences
31.2(0%)
Public order
10.89(+61%)
Other theft
9.43(-17%)
Vehicle crime
5.81(-38%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
100
45.87%
Other White
53
24.31%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
33
15.14%
Caribbean
6
2.75%
Irish
5
2.29%
Total population: 218

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
157
82.63%
No qualifications
15
7.89%
Level 3 (A level)
8
4.21%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
5
2.63%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
4
2.11%
Total 16+ residents: 190

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
39
38.61%
Owns with a mortgage
26
25.74%
Owns outright
16
15.84%
Other social rented
11
10.89%
Social rents from council
6
5.94%
Total households: 101

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 49 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near N7 8BT.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near N7 8BT
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Oct 2025Flat 5, St. Clements Court, 60, Arundel Square, London, N7 8BTFlatsLeasehold£725,000
02 May 2025Flat 23, St Clements Court, 60, Arundel Square, London, N7 8BTFlatsLeasehold£1,087,000
28 Mar 2025Flat 2, 19B, Westbourne Road, London, N7 8ANFlatsLeasehold£900,000
06 Oct 2025Flat B, St. Clements Church Hall, Davey Close, London, N7 8BBFlatsLeasehold£560,000
12 Dec 2025Ground Floor Flat, 91, Bride Street, London, N7 8AXFlatsLeasehold£460,000

Schools

In the N7 8BT postcode area, located within Caledonian Road, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for N7 8BT
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableNew River College SecondaryPupil referral unit

Good

0.2 miAll-throughSt Mary Magdalene AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Outstanding

0.3 miNot applicableThe Courtyard IslingtonFree schools special

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for N7 8BT
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miOfford Stores88 Offord Road, Islington, London, N1 1PFWalking directions to Offord Stores
0.2 miMy Local Food & WineSheringham Road, Islington, N7 8NYWalking directions to My Local Food & Wine
0.2 miMcKenzie General StoreMackenzie Road, Islington, N7 8REWalking directions to McKenzie General Store
0.3 miU.see.inn Continental SupermarketThe Drive, Islington, N7 9BQWalking directions to U.see.inn Continental Supermarket
0.3 miCaledonianBunning Way, Islington, N7 9DQWalking directions to Caledonian

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 8BT, 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)Caledonian RoadE02000568
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Islington 015BE01002712
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1990-02-01

Frequently asked questions about N7 8BT

Is N7 8BT (Caledonian Road) safe?

The area around N7 8BT records about 79 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 drugs.

What is the average house price near N7 8BT?

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

What schools are near N7 8BT?

There are 20 schools close to N7 8BT, including New River College Secondary (Good), St Mary Magdalene Academy (Outstanding) and The Courtyard Islington (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to N7 8BT?

The closest station to N7 8BT is Caledonian Road and Barnsbury in TfL zone 2, about 422 m away, serving the Overground line.

How deprived is the area around N7 8BT?

N7 8BT scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,007 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents N7 8BT (Caledonian Road) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Islington South and Finsbury covering N7 8BT 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).