Postcode N7 8RP 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 97.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 25% below 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 0.3 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.
Highbury Fields has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,537 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 26% most deprived areas in England.
Highbury Fields has a high crime rate, with approximately 97.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 44.4% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near N7 8RP.
Highbury Fields near N7 8RP 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 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 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 |
| 0.1 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 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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 2 | £2,276,500 | £1,402 |
| Terraced | 12 | £1,617,500 | £1,240 |
| Flats | 49 | £675,000 | £875 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near N7 8RP.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jan 2026 | Flat 2, 79, Bride Street, London, N7 8RN | Flats | Leasehold | £339,950 | |
| 22 Aug 2025 | 4, Crossley Street, London, N7 8PD | Terraced | Freehold | £1,780,000 | |
| 06 Jun 2025 | 12, Crossley Street, London, N7 8PD | Other | Freehold | £19,750 | |
| 14 Oct 2025 | 21C, Ellington Street, London, N7 8PN | Flats | Leasehold | £595,000 | |
| 08 Jul 2025 | 23, Ellington Street, London, N7 8PN | Terraced | Freehold | £2,975,000 |
In the N7 8RP 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 8RP
| 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 | McKenzie General Store | Mackenzie Road, Islington, N7 8RE | Walking directions to McKenzie General Store |
| 0.2 mi | Hing Yip Oriental Supermarket | 88-90 Holloway Road, London, N7 8JG | Walking directions to Hing Yip Oriental Supermarket |
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 8RP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Heather Nicola Staff
Laycock - Elected 7 May 2026
Maia Caitlin Hamilton
Laycock - Elected 7 May 2026
Nurullah Turan
Laycock - Elected 7 May 2026
Emily Thornberry
Islington South and Finsbury - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around N7 8RP records about 97 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 8RP in Highbury Fields is £725,000 (about £975 per square foot) based on 63 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to N7 8RP, including St Mary Magdalene Academy (Outstanding), The Courtyard Islington (Good) and New River College Secondary (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to N7 8RP is Highbury and Islington in TfL zone 2, about 436 m away, serving the Great Northern, Overground and Victoria lines.
N7 8RP scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,537 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Islington South and Finsbury covering N7 8RP 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).