Postcode N7 8JN 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 136.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Lower Holloway is £68,700 per year. The nearest station is Holloway Road located about 0.2 miles away. There are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 9 parks nearby, closest medium park is Caledonian Park.
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 136.2 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 72.6% 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 of residents in Lower Holloway is £68,700 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near N7 8JN.
Lower Holloway near N7 8JN 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 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 2 | Holloway Road | Piccadilly | Walking directions to Holloway Road |
| 0.3 mi | 2 | Caledonian Road | Piccadilly | Walking directions to Caledonian Road |
| 0.4 mi | 2 | Drayton Park | Great Northern | Walking directions to Drayton Park |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Caledonian Park | Medium | Walking directions to Caledonian Park |
| 0.1 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 78 recent sales, the median property price is £755,000 in Laycock area, with individual transactions ranging from £250,000 up to £3,150,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 68 | £702,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 1 | £2,850,000 |
| Terraced | 9 | £1,500,000 |
10 year median price trend in Laycock
In the N7 8JN postcode area, located within Lower Holloway, there are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of N7 8JN
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Londis | 261 Holloway Road, London, N7 8HG | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 5-7 Hornsey Street, London, N7 8GA | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | McKenzie General Store | Mackenzie Road, Islington, N7 8RE | Walking directions to McKenzie General Store |
| 0.1 mi | ALDI | 271-275 Holloway Road, London, N7 8FB | Walking directions to ALDI |
| 0.2 mi | Brothers mini market | Drayton Park, Islington, N7 8DJ | Walking directions to Brothers mini market |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.