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N7 8JD

Laycock

Islington

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Overview

Postcode N7 8JD 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 very high crime levels, with around 268.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.1× 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 0.1 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 9 parks nearby, the closest large park is Highbury Fields.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
268
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
48.6%
Connectivity
9/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

8/10

Highbury Fields has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,852 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 24% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Highbury Fields has a very high crime rate, with approximately 268.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

48.6%

Approximately 48.6% 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

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 49 ft away from N7 8JD.

Flood risk

No risk

Highbury Fields near N7 8JD 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 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for N7 8JD
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

2

Highbury and Islington

Great Northern, Overground, Victoria

Walking directions to Highbury and Islington
0.4 mi

2

Drayton Park

Great Northern

Walking directions to Drayton Park
0.5 mi

2

Holloway Road

Piccadilly

Walking directions to Holloway Road

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for N7 8JD
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miHighbury FieldsLargeWalking directions to Highbury Fields
0.5 miNew River WalkLargeWalking directions to New River Walk
0.3 miParadise ParkSmallWalking directions to Paradise Park

Area Profile

Population
279
Population density
9,824.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
124.48(+363%)
Violence and sexual offences
82.13(+164%)
Other theft
57.33(+402%)
Shoplifting
32.02(+221%)
Public order
30.99(+358%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
134
48.38%
Other White
27
9.75%
Bangladeshi
20
7.22%
African
17
6.14%
Indian
15
5.42%
Total population: 277

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
111
47.03%
No qualifications
48
20.34%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
24
10.17%
Level 3 (A level)
21
8.9%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
16
6.78%
Total 16+ residents: 236

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
48
44.86%
Owns with a mortgage
21
19.63%
Owns outright
14
13.08%
Private landlord or letting agency
14
13.08%
Other forms of private rent
6
5.61%
Total households: 107

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 43 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near N7 8JD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near N7 8JD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
06 May 2026Apartment 505, 45, Holloway Road, London, N7 8JWFlatsLeasehold£500,000
02 Jul 2025Flat 7, 37, Holloway Road, London, N7 8JPFlatsLeasehold£275,000
17 Mar 20255A, Crane Grove, London, N7 8LDFlatsLeasehold£625,000
04 Feb 20266B, Crane Grove, London, N7 8LESemi-DetachedFreehold£1,018,000
01 Oct 20256, Crane Grove, London, N7 8LEFlatsLeasehold£1,246,000

Schools

In the N7 8JD postcode area, located within Highbury Fields, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for N7 8JD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableLondon Scandinavian SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.1 miNot applicableThe Courtyard IslingtonFree schools special

Good

0.2 miPrimaryLaycock Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for N7 8JD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miTesco Express43 Holloway Road, Islington, London, N7 8JPWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.1 miLittle Waitrose28-32 Highbury Corner, Islington, London, N5 1RDWalking directions to Little Waitrose
0.1 miRetail Food And Wine249 Upper Street, London, N1 1RUWalking directions to Retail Food And Wine
0.1 miHighbury Food & Wine316 St Paul's Road, London, N1 2LFWalking directions to Highbury Food & Wine
0.2 miS.T. Food & Wine308 St. Paul's Road, London, N1 2LFWalking directions to S.T. Food & Wine

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 8JD, 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 013DE01002795
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about N7 8JD

Is N7 8JD (Highbury Fields) safe?

The area around N7 8JD records about 268 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 8JD?

The median sale price around N7 8JD 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 8JD?

There are 20 schools close to N7 8JD, including London Scandinavian School, The Courtyard Islington (Good) and Laycock Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to N7 8JD?

The closest station to N7 8JD is Highbury and Islington in TfL zone 2, about 139 m away, serving the Great Northern, Overground and Victoria lines.

How deprived is the area around N7 8JD?

N7 8JD scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,852 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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