A complete guide to property investment in Holloway.
Last updated: 10 January 2026
Holloway stands out for its strong rental market, shaped by a large student and young professional population. The area’s housing is dominated by private and social renting, with owner-occupation in the very lowest percentile nationally — a pattern that is typical for this part of London. Investors will note the average rental yield of 5.3%, which is competitive for the capital. The median price per square foot of £795 per sq ft and a price-to-income ratio of 7.4 reflect the familiar affordability challenges seen across inner London, but demand stays resilient, helped by high turnover and a youthful demographic.
Sales liquidity is reasonable, with annual sales of 470 and homes spending a median of 69 days on the market. The gap between asking and achieved prices is currently neutral (£0 (the typical achieved discount)), which suggests pricing is realistic and sellers are meeting the market.
Median price per sq ft
£795 / sq ft
Average rental yield
5.3%
Capital growth (1y)
-0.8%
Sales in past year
470
* Property stats calculated for last full calendar year (2024).
Live prices in Holloway, North London
* Extreme prices clipped for legibility
Median price
£550,000
25% of properties below...
£444,975
75% of properties below...
£730,000
Most expensive property
£3,250,000
Live listings
331
Median days on market
69
Looking ahead, Holloway’s fundamentals remain stable, with the rental market underpinned by a youthful, highly educated population and a steady stream of students and professionals. The annualised growth over three years of 1.3% and the three-year capital growth of 4.0% show that, while short-term gains have been modest, the area continues to deliver steady returns over time.
Affordability will continue to be a challenge for both buyers and renters, but this is typical for similar London locations. Investors can expect ongoing demand for rental properties, given the high proportion of private tenants and the limited owner-occupier base. Holloway is unlikely to deliver dramatic price surges, but its long-term stability and reliable tenant pool should appeal to those seeking consistent, income-focused returns.
Average yield (%)
Median price per sq ft (£/sq ft)
Investment properties in Holloway, North London

£420,000
3 bedroom flat for sale
N7, Stroud Green, London, N7

£399,000 - Offers in Region of
2 bedroom flat for sale
Marlborough Road, Upper Holloway, N...

£1,175,000 - Guide Price
4 bedroom house for sale
Caedmon Road, London, N7

£250,000 - Guide Price
1 bedroom flat for sale
Hornsey Road, Holloway, London, N7

£750,000 - Offers in Excess of
3 bedroom apartment for sale
Widdenham Road, Islington, London, ...

£450,000 - Offers in Excess of
2 bedroom apartment for sale
Axminster Road, London, N7

£330,000
1 bedroom flat for sale
Sussex Way, Archway, London, N19
Asking and achieved prices are broadly aligned — little negotiation room on average.
• Median discount: £0
• 1 in 4 properties sell at > £15,000 below asking
• 1 in 10 properties sell at > £38,000 below asking
In percentage terms:
• Median discount of 0.0%
• 25% of properties discounted by > 2.7%
• 10% of properties discounted by > 5.2%
Top postcodes for rental yield and (annualised) capital growth
GeoGlider calculates property investment stats by blending official and proprietary datasets. Here's a quick overview of key sources and how we use them:
HM Land Registry: Property transaction and sold-price records for England & Wales used to calculate historical capital growth, price levels and comparables.
Office for National Statistics (ONS): Demographic and economic indicators for the UK, including Census 2021, supporting area profiling and market context.
Ordnance Survey: Authoritative UK geospatial data powering accurate boundaries, roads and terrain for mapping and spatial analysis.
GeoProp: Our proprietary AI pipeline that processes millions of property listings to extract rich features and live market signals.
Department for Levelling Up, Housing & Communities: Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) scores and property floor areas.
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC): Household income and employment data to understand local affordability and economic conditions.
Data is updated continuously, matched across sources and rigorously validated.