Data updated 24 October 2026 · Area guides · North London
N7 (Holloway): crime, schools, stations and house prices
N7 (Holloway) is a postcode district in North London, covered by Camden and Islington. Homes sold for a median of £530,000 over the 12 months from August 2025 to July 2026, 3.6% down on the year before. It has a crime score of 6/10 (high), with about 206 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents a year against an England and Wales average of roughly 87. There are 12 schools with an N7 postcode, and the nearest stations include Holloway Road, Caledonian Road and Drayton Park.
House prices in N7
363 homes sold in N7 between August 2025 and July 2026, at a median price of £530,000. That's 3.6% lower than the 12 months before (£550,000).
| Property type | Sales | Median price |
|---|---|---|
| Flats and maisonettes | 289 | £497,500 |
| Terraced houses | 42 | £1,017,512 |
| Semi-detached houses | 8 | £1,725,000 |
Latest recorded sales
| Date | Address | Type | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Aug 2026 | Flat 4, 2 St Georges Avenue, N7 0HD | Flat | £647,001 |
| 11 Aug 2026 | First Floor Flat, 60 Ellington Street, N7 8PL | Flat | £575,000 |
| 10 Aug 2026 | 55a Hillmarton Road, N7 9JD | Flat | £950,000 |
| 6 Aug 2026 | 24 Hanmer Walk, N7 7RE | Flat | £500,000 |
| 4 Aug 2026 | 19 Williamson Street, N7 0SQ | Terraced | £852,000 |
| 3 Aug 2026 | Flat 4, Skegness House Sutterton Street, N7 9BY | Flat | £545,000 |
| 31 Jul 2026 | Ground Floor Flat, 3 Middleton Grove, N7 9LU | Flat | £520,000 |
| 31 Jul 2026 | Flat A, 39 Berriman Road, N7 7PN | Flat | £431,100 |
| 31 Jul 2026 | Flat 5, 260 Holloway Road, N7 6NE | Flat | £620,000 |
| 31 Jul 2026 | 31, Cottonworks House, 111 Seven Sisters Road, N7 7FN | Flat | £575,000 |
Sales appear in Land Registry records a few weeks to a few months after completion, so the most recent months are incomplete.
Crime and safety in N7
Crime score: 6/10 (High). Across the neighbourhoods we sampled there were about 206 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents a year. The England and Wales average is roughly 87.
| Most common crimes | Share |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 28% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 22% |
| Theft from the person | 8% |
| Shoplifting | 6% |
| Public order | 6% |
| Other theft | 6% |
How we calculate it: police.uk street-level crime for September 2025 to August 2026 inside 8 of the 43 census neighbourhoods (LSOAs) where homes in N7 sold, divided by their 2021 census population (14,226 residents). Busy high streets and stations push rates up because visitors are counted but don't live there. The score for one street can differ a lot, so check the exact postcode before you buy.
Schools in N7
12 open schools have an N7 postcode. Each name links to the school's official record, where you'll also find its Ofsted reports.
Primary schools (6)
| School | Type | Ages | Pupils |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tufnell Park Primary School | Community school | 2-11 | 453 |
| Grafton Primary School | Community school | 2-11 | 435 |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Voluntary aided school | 3-11 | 434 |
| Pakeman Primary School | Community school | 2-11 | 338 |
| Robert Blair School and Children's Centre | Community school | 0-11 | 214 |
| Hungerford School | Academy sponsor led | 3-11 | 140 |
Secondary schools (1)
| School | Type | Ages | Pupils |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lift Beacon High | Academy converter | 11-16 | 414 |
All-through schools (1)
| School | Type | Ages | Pupils |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Church of England | Academy sponsor led | 4-19 | 1561 |
Special and other schools (4)
| School | Type | Ages | Pupils |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bridge School | Academy special converter | 2-19 | 260 |
| The Courtyard Islington | Free schools special | 13-19 | 76 |
| New River College Secondary | Pupil referral unit | 11-16 | 26 |
| London Metropolitan University | Higher education institutions |
Stations near N7
| Station | Distance from the district centre |
|---|---|
| Holloway Road | 0.2 mi |
| Caledonian Road | 0.3 mi |
| Drayton Park | 0.5 mi |
| Arsenal | 0.6 mi |
| Caledonian Road & Barnsbury | 0.7 mi |
| Highbury & Islington | 0.8 mi |
| Finsbury Park | 0.9 mi |
| Kentish Town | 0.9 mi |
Council and wards
N7 is covered by Camden and Islington. Wards include Arsenal, Barnsbury, Caledonian, Camden Square, Finsbury Park, Highbury, Holloway and Junction.
Frequently asked questions
Is N7 a safe area to live?
N7 (Holloway) has a crime score of 6/10 (High). Across the neighbourhoods we sampled there were about 206 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents a year, which is above the national average of roughly 87 for England and Wales. The most common type was anti-social behaviour. Figures use police.uk data for September 2025 to August 2026.
What is the average house price in N7?
The median sale price in N7 (Holloway) was £530,000 across 363 sales between August 2025 and July 2026, according to HM Land Registry. That is 3.6% lower than the previous 12 months.
Which stations are near N7?
The nearest stations to the centre of N7 are Holloway Road (0.2 mi), Caledonian Road (0.3 mi), Drayton Park (0.5 mi) and Arsenal (0.6 mi).
How many schools are there in N7?
There are 12 open schools with an N7 postcode, including 6 primary and 1 secondary schools, according to the Department for Education's Get Information About Schools register.
Which council covers N7?
N7 is covered by Camden and Islington councils.
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Sources: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, police.uk, ONS Census 2021 (Nomis), Get Information About Schools, OpenStreetMap and postcodes.io. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Station data © OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database Licence. This guide is general information, not financial or legal advice.