Living in Holloway

Tucked between the affluent areas of Islington and Highbury and Holloway has seen a huge amount of redevelopment and regeneration. With cool cafes and restaurants arriving, the area is becoming increasingly popular with young professionals and students.

Area Key Takeouts

Excellent Amenities

Student friendly

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Holloway in a snapshot

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Holloway is home to the Arsenal football club in Ashburton Grove, which brought major redevelopment to the area.

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Holloway is also popular with students, due to the North London campus of London Metropolitan University which is located in the neighbourhood.

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Located in Zone 2, the Piccadilly Line and Northern Line connections make it ideal for commuting into the City and Central London.

Demographic

Students, Young Professionals

Attributes

Restaurants, Cafes, Bars, Transport links

Safety

Holloway is a perfectly safe area to live, but is not as busy an area as tourist hotspots elsewhere in the city. Be sure to stay alert when walking in quieter side streets. 

Welcome to Holloway

An up and coming area full of trendy bars and restaurants, here are our top picks for living in Holloway.

Visit Freightliners City Farm

If you need a break from the city life, head to Freightliners on Sherinham Road to experience a working city farm in the heart of Holloway. Founded in 1973, this family-friendly farm is home to a wide variety of animals including rabbits, sheep and geese, as well as a cafe, a farm shop and active bee hives.

Spend a night at Egg London

Grab some friends and dance the night away to house and techno at Egg London. With a regular schedule of world-famous DJs and a 24-hour licence, it’s one of the city's most popular warehouse-style clubs. 

Enjoy an evening at Pleasance Theatre

Enjoy an evening of entertainment with stand-up comedy, new shows, work-in-progress productions and more at Pleasance theatre. Watch headline shows, including musicals and touring productions, in the theatre's Main Space. Or uncover emerging artists and writers with ground breaking new works at Stage Space.

Holloway

Ameneties

Supermarkets
Waitrose , Morrisons , Lidl
Gyms
PureGym , BetterGym , Cross Fit Holloway

Universities

London Metropolitan University
UAL

Transport Links

Tube Station
Holloway Road Underground
Train Station
Upper Holloway Rail Station
Bus Services
N41, 43, 393, 271, 263, 153

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Cost of living in the area

Monthly Rent Average

House

£2800

Per month, based on a 3 bedroom property

Halls

£776

Per month, dependant on chosen halls

Cost of Bills

Utilities

£110

Per month

Wi-Fi

£30

Per month

Council Tax

£1,276.48

Per Year

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Connectivity

Fibre Download Speed

80Mbps

Fibre Upload Speed

20Mbps

Other Expenses

Pint of Beer

£5

Gym membership

£30

Weekly food shop

£25

The best spots in Holloway

For Coffee

Coffee Zee

An independent coffee shop in the heart of Holloway.

For Brunch

Vagabond

 A specialty coffee shop, serving a selection of brunch food.

For Dinner

Volare Pizzeria

An authentic Neapolitan pizza spot.

For Drinks

Owl and Hitchhiker

Serving craft beers and a secret cocktail bar upstairs.

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Frequently asked questions about Holloway

Is living in Holloway safe?

Holloway is a perfectly safe area to live, but is not as busy an area as tourist hotspots elsewhere in the city. Be sure to stay alert when walking in quieter side streets.

What London borough is Holloway in?

Holloway is located in the Borough of Islington. 

What travel Zone is Holloway in?

Holloway Road is a station on the London Underground. It is on the Piccadilly line between Caledonian Road and Arsenal stations, and in Travelcard Zone 2.

What is the Holloway postcode?

The postcode for the Holloway area is within the Highbury West ward/electoral division. The most common start of the postcode for Holloway is N7.

How much does Council Tax cost in Holloway?

In the borough of Islington, the average cost of Council Tax based on a band D property is ££1,276.48.

What is the average price of rent in Holloway?

Based on a three bed property, the average price of rent for a Holloway property is £2800. 

What are the neighbouring areas to Holloway?

  • Islington
  • Highbury
  • Finsbury Park
  • Newington Green 
  • Stamford Hill

Letting agents in Holloway

Oakmans Estate Agents

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