Postcode N7 8JL is located in a major urban area, within the Highbury ward of Islington in the London region, and forms part of the Highbury Fields area. It has low deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 145.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.1× 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 0.2 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 8 parks nearby, the closest large park is Highbury Fields.
Highbury Fields has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,449 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 29% least deprived areas in England.
Highbury Fields has a very high crime rate, with approximately 145.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 13.7% 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.
The average income per household in Highbury Fields is £90,508 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 14 ft away from N7 8JL.
Highbury Fields near N7 8JL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Highbury and Islington located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 2 | Highbury and Islington | Great Northern, Overground, Victoria | Walking directions to Highbury and Islington |
| 0.3 mi | 2 | Drayton Park | Great Northern | Walking directions to Drayton Park |
| 0.4 mi | 2 | Holloway Road | Piccadilly | Walking directions to Holloway Road |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Highbury Fields | Large | Walking directions to Highbury Fields |
| 0.2 mi | Paradise Park | Small | Walking directions to Paradise Park |
| 0.1 mi | St Mary Magdalene Gardens | Small | Walking directions to St Mary Magdalene Gardens |
Based on 108 recent sales, the median property price is £782,000 (about £1,014 per square foot) in Highbury area, with individual transactions ranging from £127,500 up to £3,000,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 2 | £2,600,000 | £1,124 |
| Detached | 1 | £2,180,000 | £1,113 |
| Terraced | 27 | £1,805,000 | £1,149 |
| Flats | 78 | £602,500 | £913 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £565,000 | £799,950 | £1,250,000 |
| 2017 | £580,000 | £1,900,000 | £1,565,000 |
| 2018 | £550,102 | £1,455,000 | £1,430,000 |
| 2019 | £550,000 | £2,000,000 | £1,305,000 |
| 2020 | £630,000 | £1,790,000 | £1,700,000 |
| 2021 | £610,000 | £2,200,000 | £1,622,500 |
| 2022 | £621,250 | £3,150,000 | £1,556,000 |
| 2023 | £625,000 | £2,850,000 | £1,830,000 |
| 2024 | £645,000 | £1,762,500 | £1,645,000 |
| 2025 | £625,000 | £2,825,000 | £2,052,000 |
| 2026 | £703,050 | — | £1,700,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £939 | £978 | £996 |
| 2017 | £843 | £1,086 | £883 |
| 2018 | £816 | £1,073 | £914 |
| 2019 | £796 | £985 | £822 |
| 2020 | £850 | £768 | £989 |
| 2021 | £872 | £1,043 | £982 |
| 2022 | £899 | £1,109 | £1,055 |
| 2023 | £882 | £1,253 | £1,023 |
| 2024 | £914 | £1,227 | £1,077 |
| 2025 | £882 | £1,142 | £1,207 |
| 2026 | £1,030 | — | £1,105 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near N7 8JL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Jul 2025 | Flat 16, 52, Holloway Road, London, N7 8BU | Flats | Leasehold | £127,500 | |
| 25 Dec 2025 | 89, Holloway Road, London, N7 8LT | Terraced | Freehold | £5,520,000 | |
| 05 Mar 2025 | Flat 2, 113, Holloway Road, London, N7 8LT | Flats | Leasehold | £562,000 | |
| 05 Mar 2025 | Flat 3, 113, Holloway Road, London, N7 8LT | Flats | Leasehold | £675,000 | |
| 05 Mar 2025 | Flat 1, 113, Holloway Road, London, N7 8LT | Flats | Leasehold | £562,000 |
In the N7 8JL postcode area, located within Highbury Fields, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of N7 8JL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Moonlight Supermarket | 131-133 Holloway Road, London, N7 8LX | Walking directions to Moonlight Supermarket |
| 0.1 mi | Mureli Supermarket | Islington, N7 8LZ | Walking directions to Mureli Supermarket |
| 0.1 mi | Hing Yip Oriental Supermarket | 88-90 Holloway Road, London, N7 8JG | Walking directions to Hing Yip Oriental Supermarket |
| 0.1 mi | Little Waitrose | Horsell Road, Islington, N5 1XL | Walking directions to Little Waitrose |
| 0.1 mi | My Local Food & Wine | Sheringham Road, Islington, N7 8NY | Walking directions to My Local Food & Wine |
Annual council tax rates for Islington district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for N7 8JL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Benali Hamdache
Highbury - Elected 7 May 2026
Jon Robert Nott
Highbury - Elected 7 May 2026
Talia Hussain
Highbury - Elected 7 May 2026
Jeremy Corbyn
Islington North - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around N7 8JL records about 146 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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.
The median sale price around N7 8JL in Highbury Fields is £782,000 (about £1,014 per square foot) based on 108 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to N7 8JL, including The Courtyard Islington (Good), St Mary Magdalene Academy (Outstanding) and London Scandinavian School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to N7 8JL is Highbury and Islington in TfL zone 2, about 359 m away, serving the Great Northern, Overground and Victoria lines.
N7 8JL scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 23,449 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Islington North covering N7 8JL is Jeremy Corbyn (Independent), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Benali Hamdache (Green Party), Jon Robert Nott (Green Party) and Talia Hussain (Green Party).