What is N7, London really like? At HomeViews Streets, we’ve been busy asking residents for an honest account of their London neighbourhood. And our reviewers don’t disappoint – they have spilled all about the postcode’s transport, amenities, and its perks or drawbacks. Will you fit into N7’s community? Read on to learn from those who know.
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Is N7 a good place to live?
How do you know if an area will meet your expectations? HomeViews Streets makes it easy to see past glossy promos by asking people actually living and working in London postcodes to share their experiences in several key areas. Reviewers score by category and comment on their ratings, so you can compare their feedback to your needs.
N7, London resident reviews
“I’m so glad I moved to this area”
What area is N7, London?
The North London postcode of N7 covers Holloway, and part of Barnsbury, Islington, and Tufnell Park. It’s run by the Islington and Camden local authorities.
What zone is N7?
The N7 postcode sits within London Zone 2. Neighbouring areas (running clockwise) start with Archway and Tufnell Park (N19), and Finsbury Park and Manor House (N4) to the north. Find Highbury (N5) to the east, with Barnsbury, Canonbury and Islington (N1) to the south. Kentish Town (NW5) lies west of the N7 postcode.
What are N7 transport connections like?
N7 is an extremely well-connected area, with easy access to Central London. On its southern edge, Highbury and Islington Underground station provides Victoria Line services, whiles the station also has Overground and National Rail connections. Caledonian Road is located on the Piccadilly Line, and there’s a further mainline rail station at Drayton Park. The area also has strong rad connections, with the bustling Holloway Road, or A1, passing through the zone.
What is N7 famous for?
Perhaps N7’s greatest claim to fame is as the home of Arsenal FC. The magnificent Emirates Stadium welcomes 60,000 fans of this historic London football team every other week to witness some of the greatest football the country has to offer.
As well as sport, N7 hosts the North London campus of London Metropolitan University, while the famous and beautiful cultural centre Union Chapel lies just outside N7’s southern boundary in neighbouring N1.
What are the best new properties in N7?
N7 is home to some highly regarded new property developments. Whether you’re renting or buying, you’re sure to find a property to suit your needs in the N7 postcode area. Take a look below at three of the best-rated N7 new build properties across N7, as reviewed by verified residents on HomeViews:
HomeViews Area Guides
See the area guides on related areas below for HomeViews insights about N7 and surrounding regions. These pages include the top-rated new homes in those areas and reviews by residents.
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