Postcode N7 8HF is located in a major urban area, within the Laycock ward of Islington in the London region, and forms part of the Lower Holloway area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 99.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Lower Holloway is £77,242 per year. The nearest station is Holloway Road located about 0.1 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 8 parks nearby, closest large park is Highbury Fields.
Lower Holloway has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,677 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 20% most deprived areas in England.
Lower Holloway has a high crime rate, with approximately 99.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 57.2% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 10 ft away from N7 8HF.
Lower Holloway near N7 8HF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Holloway Road located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | 2 | Holloway Road | Piccadilly | Walking directions to Holloway Road |
| 0.3 mi | 2 | Drayton Park | Great Northern | Walking directions to Drayton Park |
| 0.4 mi | 2 | Caledonian Road | Piccadilly | Walking directions to Caledonian Road |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Highbury Fields | Large | Walking directions to Highbury Fields |
| 0.2 mi | Paradise Park | Small | Walking directions to Paradise Park |
| 0.3 mi | St Mary Magdalene Gardens | Small | Walking directions to St Mary Magdalene Gardens |
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 8HF postcode area, located within Lower Holloway, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of N7 8HF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Londis | 261 Holloway Road, London, N7 8HG | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0 mi | ALDI | 271-275 Holloway Road, London, N7 8FB | Walking directions to ALDI |
| 0.1 mi | BK News | Hornsey Street, Islington, N7 8DA | Walking directions to BK News |
| 0.1 mi | Ai Shop | Islington, N7 7BT | Walking directions to Ai Shop |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 5-7 Hornsey Street, London, N7 8GA | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
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.