Postcode N7 9LH is located in a major urban area, within the Holloway ward of Islington in the London region, and forms part of the Hilldrop area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 94.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 27% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Hilldrop is £63,154 per year. The nearest station is Caledonian Road, about 0.3 miles away. There are 14 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 8 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Caledonian Park.
Hilldrop has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,898 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 33% most deprived areas in England.
Hilldrop has a high crime rate, with approximately 94.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 56.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 48.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Hilldrop is £63,154 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 240 ft away from N7 9LH.
Hilldrop near N7 9LH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Caledonian Road located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 2 | Caledonian Road | Piccadilly | Walking directions to Caledonian Road |
| 0.6 mi | 2 | Caledonian Road and Barnsbury | Overground | Walking directions to Caledonian Road and Barnsbury |
| 0.6 mi | 2 | Kentish Town | Northern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Kentish Town |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Caledonian Park | Medium | Walking directions to Caledonian Park |
| 0.3 mi | Cantelowes Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Cantelowes Gardens |
| 0.3 mi | Camden Square Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Camden Square Gardens |
Based on 59 recent sales, the median property price is £525,000 (about £704 per square foot) in Holloway area, with individual transactions ranging from £169,050 up to £3,125,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 2 | £2,193,000 | £1,085 |
| Terraced | 5 | £975,000 | £810 |
| Flats | 52 | £496,250 | £697 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £480,000 | — | £727,500 |
| 2017 | £450,000 | £1,725,000 | £820,000 |
| 2018 | £463,750 | £1,650,000 | £660,000 |
| 2019 | £470,000 | £1,890,000 | £750,000 |
| 2020 | £485,000 | £1,270,000 | £911,250 |
| 2021 | £450,000 | £1,865,000 | £775,000 |
| 2022 | £525,000 | £1,875,000 | £907,500 |
| 2023 | £475,000 | £2,350,000 | £715,000 |
| 2024 | £528,000 | £1,755,000 | £750,750 |
| 2025 | £527,500 | £1,565,500 | £700,000 |
| 2026 | £500,000 | — | £975,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £770 | — | £653 |
| 2017 | £668 | £1,042 | £715 |
| 2018 | £710 | £620 | £570 |
| 2019 | £665 | £849 | £774 |
| 2020 | £726 | £894 | £740 |
| 2021 | £689 | £645 | £708 |
| 2022 | £701 | £816 | £707 |
| 2023 | £672 | £988 | £747 |
| 2024 | £737 | £962 | £712 |
| 2025 | £701 | £796 | £803 |
| 2026 | £697 | — | £796 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near N7 9LH.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jun 2025 | Flat 24, 253, Hungerford Road, London, N7 9LL | Flats | Leasehold | £365,000 | |
| 03 Dec 2025 | 14, Goodinge Close, London, N7 9EU | Flats | Leasehold | £492,500 | |
| 21 Nov 2025 | Flat 2, 406, York Way, London, N7 9LW | Flats | Leasehold | £350,000 | |
| 21 Nov 2025 | Flat 3, 406, York Way, London, N7 9LW | Flats | Leasehold | £335,500 | |
| 21 Nov 2025 | Flat 1, 406, York Way, London, N7 9LW | Flats | Leasehold | £350,000 |
In the N7 9LH postcode area, located within Hilldrop, there are 14 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of N7 9LH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | Chris Pullen Way, Islington, N7 9GG | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | Roni Market | 390 York Way, London, N7 9LW | Walking directions to Roni Market |
| 0.1 mi | Nisa Local | 400-404 York Way, London, N7 9LW | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.2 mi | Shell SELECT | Canal Reach, Camden, N7 9QE | Walking directions to Shell SELECT |
| 0.2 mi | Londis | 28 Brecknock Road, London, N7 0DD | Walking directions to Londis |
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 9LH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Claire Louise Zammit
Holloway - Elected 7 May 2026
Jason Jackson
Holloway - Elected 7 May 2026
Joe Peck
Holloway - Elected 7 May 2026
Emily Thornberry
Islington South and Finsbury - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around N7 9LH records about 95 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime.
The median sale price around N7 9LH in Hilldrop is £525,000 (about £704 per square foot) based on 59 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to N7 9LH, including Hungerford School (Good), The Bridge School (Outstanding) and Brecknock Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to N7 9LH is Caledonian Road in TfL zone 2, about 556 m away, serving the Piccadilly line.
N7 9LH scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,898 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 9LH is Emily Thornberry (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Claire Louise Zammit (Labour Party), Jason Jackson (Labour Party) and Joe Peck (Labour Party).