Postcode N7 8PY 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 high crime levels, with around 119.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Highbury Fields is £82,000 per year. The nearest station is Highbury and Islington located about 0.2 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, closest large park is Highbury Fields.
Highbury Fields has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,641 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 35% most deprived areas in England.
Highbury Fields has a high crime rate, with approximately 119.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 35.8% 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 of residents in Highbury Fields is £82,000 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near N7 8PY.
Highbury Fields near N7 8PY 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 |
| 0.4 mi | 2 | Caledonian Road | Piccadilly | Walking directions to Caledonian Road |
| 0.4 mi | 2 | Caledonian Road and Barnsbury | Overground | Walking directions to Caledonian Road and Barnsbury |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 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 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 8PY postcode area, located within Highbury Fields, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of N7 8PY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | My Local Food & Wine | Sheringham Road, Islington, N7 8NY | Walking directions to My Local Food & Wine |
| 0.2 mi | Moonlight Supermarket | 131-133 Holloway Road, London, N7 8LX | Walking directions to Moonlight Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | Mureli Supermarket | Islington, N7 8LZ | Walking directions to Mureli Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 43 Holloway Road, Islington, London, N7 8JP | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Waitrose | 28-32 Highbury Corner, Islington, London, N5 1RD | Walking directions to Waitrose |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.