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Property investment stats for Lower Holloway, North London

A complete guide to property investment in Lower Holloway.

Last updated: 18 September 2025

Investment summary

Lower Holloway stands out for its strong rental market and high levels of demand from younger professionals and students. The area is dominated by private and social renters, with owner-occupation in the very lowest percentile for Britain — a pattern that is entirely normal for this part of London. Investors will note the average rental yield of 5.5%, a figure that sits comfortably in line with the area's established rental demand. Over the past year, property prices in Lower Holloway have changed by 4.8%, while the three-year capital growth sits at 5.5%, suggesting steady if unspectacular appreciation.

Liquidity is reasonable, with 132 annual sales and homes typically spending 68 days on the market. The price-to-income ratio of 7.5 and rent-to-income ratio of 37.0% look high by national standards but are unremarkable for London.

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Key investment stats for Lower Holloway

Median price per sq ft

£773 / sq ft

Average rental yield

5.5%

Capital growth (1y)

4.8%

Sales in past year

132

* Property stats calculated for last full calendar year (2024).

Live property stats in Lower Holloway

Live prices in Lower Holloway, North London

* Extreme prices clipped for legibility

Properties for sale

Median price

£600,000

25% of properties below...

£438,738

75% of properties below...

£780,000

Most expensive property

£2,200,000

Live listings

110

Median days on market

68

Should you invest in Lower Holloway?

Opportunities

  • The average rental yield of 5.5% and strong private rental demand offer reliable income potential for landlords.
  • The dominant student and young professional population (in the 96th and 84th percentiles, respectively) means a deep pool of tenants, especially for well-located flats.
  • The current median asking rent for a 2-bedroom flat of £2,750 and for a 3-bedroom house of £5,416 reflect the area's ability to command prime rents.

Risks

  • With owner-occupation in the 1st percentile and a high reliance on the private and social rental sectors, investors are exposed to any shifts in local rental policy or regulation.
  • The price-to-income ratio of 7.5 and rent-to-income ratio of 37.0% signal affordability pressures that could eventually cap upward movement in rents or prices.
  • The area’s heavy skew towards single occupiers and low family presence (6th percentile for families) means limited appeal for buyers seeking long-term family homes, potentially narrowing resale options.

Outlook

Lower Holloway’s property market is set to remain stable, underpinned by strong ongoing demand from renters and the area’s appeal to students and young professionals. The annualised growth over three years of 1.8% points to modest but consistent price movement, rather than rapid gains.

Liquidity should remain reasonable, with homes spending 68 days on the market and a neutral median difference between asking and achieved prices (£0 (the typical achieved discount)). Investors can expect continued strong rental yields, especially in the top postcode district for rental yield of 5.3%. While affordability is stretched, this is par for the course in London and unlikely to deter the core tenant base. Steady demand and a resilient rental sector should keep Lower Holloway attractive to buy-to-let investors over the next year.

Live properties in Lower Holloway

Investment properties in Lower 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 Lower 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 Lower Holloway, North London
Priced to Sell
3 bedroom maisonette for sale
On market for 163 days

£1,100,000

3 bedroom maisonette for sale

Westbourne Road, Islington, N7

Slow to sell properties in Lower 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 Lower Holloway, North London
Big Price Drop
2 bedroom flat for sale
743 sq ft

£750,000

2 bedroom flat for sale

Liverpool Road, London

Properties with planning granted in Lower Holloway, North London
Planning Granted
3 bedroom flat for sale
47% below median price

£435,000

3 bedroom flat for sale

North Road, Islington, London, N7

Low price-per-sq-ft properties in Lower Holloway, North London
Low Price per Sq Ft
1 bedroom flat for sale
8% below median price

£305,000 - Guide Price

1 bedroom flat for sale

Freegrove Road, Islington, N7

Auction properties in Lower Holloway, North London
Auction

Achieved vs asking prices

Key takeaway: Seller's market

Vendors are holding firm; properties tend to sell at close to asking.

Headline stats

• Median discount: £0

• 1 in 4 properties sell at > £17,162 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 > 2.6%

• 10% of properties discounted by > 7.1%

Best places to invest in Lower 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

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.