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Property investment stats for Holloway, North London

A complete guide to property investment in Holloway.

Last updated: 18 September 2025

Investment summary

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 61 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.

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Key investment stats for Holloway

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 property stats in Holloway

Live prices in Holloway, North London

* Extreme prices clipped for legibility

Properties for sale

Median price

£550,000

25% of properties below...

£435,000

75% of properties below...

£750,000

Most expensive property

£2,600,000

Live listings

325

Median days on market

61

Should you invest in Holloway?

Opportunities

  • The average rental yield of 5.3% and the top postcode district yield of 5.3% present attractive returns for buy-to-let investors.
  • A high student and young professional presence (in the 92nd and 87th percentiles, respectively) drives ongoing demand for rental properties, supporting occupancy and rental growth.
  • The large proportion of private rented housing (88th percentile) means the local market is well established for landlords seeking consistent tenancies.

Risks

  • The capital growth over the past year of -0.8% highlights that short-term price appreciation has been limited.
  • Affordability is stretched, with a price-to-income ratio of 7.4 and a rent-to-income ratio of 35.6%, which may cap future growth in both prices and rents.
  • The unemployment rate is in the 91st percentile, signalling some economic vulnerability among local residents.

Outlook

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.

Live properties in Holloway

Investment properties in Holloway, North London

6 bedroom semi-detached house for sale
53% below median price

£1,500,000 - Guide Price

6 bedroom semi-detached house for sale

Hillmarton Road, London, N7

Properties needing refurbishment in Holloway, North London
Needs Refurb
2 bedroom apartment for sale
15% below median price

£540,000 - Offers Over

2 bedroom apartment for sale

Holloway Road, London, N7

Priced to sell properties in Holloway, North London
Priced to Sell
1 bedroom apartment for sale
On market for 174 days

£310,000

1 bedroom apartment for sale

Hornsey Road, Holloway, London, N7

Slow to sell properties in Holloway, North London
Slow to Sell
6 bedroom terraced house for sale
Reduced by 17%

£1,000,000 - Offers in Excess of

6 bedroom terraced house for sale

Caledonian Road, London, N7

Big price drop properties in Holloway, North London
Big Price Drop
3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale
1,226 sq ft

£775,000

3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale

Curthwaite Gardens, Enfield, EN2

Properties with planning granted in Holloway, North London
Planning Granted
2 bedroom apartment for sale
56% below median price

£450,000 - Guide Price

2 bedroom apartment for sale

Hornsey Road, Islington, London, N1...

Low price-per-sq-ft properties in Holloway, North London
Low Price per Sq Ft
2 bedroom flat for sale
67% below median price

£200,000 - Guide Price

2 bedroom flat for sale

Flat 23 Lillingston House, 76 Horns...

Auction properties in Holloway, North London
Auction

Achieved vs asking prices

Key takeaway: Seller's market

Buyers should not expect big bargains — discounts are marginal.

Headline stats

• 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%

Best places to invest in Holloway

Top postcodes for rental yield and (annualised) capital growth

Rank
Postcode
Yield
Capital growth
Median £/sq ft
1N75.3%1.7%£785 / sq ft
2N195.3%1.8%£801 / sq ft

Data sources

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.