Archway Area Guide

Archway is a well-established residential area in North London, situated in the London Borough of Islington.

Map of the N19 Postcode District

The N19 postcode district is a postal district with a population of 33,752 and is within the N postcode area.

The area of the N19 postcode district is 0.95 square miles which is 2.46 square kilometres or 607.47 acres.

Currently the N19 district has 647 postcode units.

Archway is a well-established residential area in North London, situated in the London Borough of Islington.

Town/Area

Archway London

Archway is an area of north London in the London Borough of Islington. The name derives from the arch built between Highgate and Hornsey in 1896. A tunnel was originally planned for the Highgate bypass (to join the Great North Road by avoiding the steep Highgate Hill road and narrow roads of Highgate village) but this failed due to repeated collapses. It is said that it was at Archway that Dick Whittington heard the Bow Bells ringing and returned back to London.

It's known for its diverse community, excellent transportation links, and a mix of housing options.

Amenities

Fitness and fun seeking residents flock to Archway Leisure Centre – its central location by many of the bus stops and the Tube station makes it particularly convenient. The swimming pool is much loved by children for its sloping beach, flume and two spa pools, while the gym, steam and sauna facilities are well used by Archway's adults.

There are also a number of parks in the area that are popular with families; Archway Park and attractive Waterlow Park are closest, while Highgate Woods, Parliament Hill and Hampstead Heath are all a short drive away, with buses frequently serving each park. The Archway Tavern on Archway Road is a popular spot noted for its music events and those with rhythm (or a willingness to learn) can head to the Latin Groove Lounge Club on Archway Close.

The neighborhood offers a range of property types, including Victorian and Edwardian terraced houses, modern apartments, and some newer developments.

Local Transport Links

  • Archway Underground Station - within a mile

  • Upper Holloway Station (Railway Station) - within a mile

  • Tufnell Park Underground Station - within a mile

  • Crouch Hill Railway Station - within a mile

  • Highgate Underground Station - within a mile

  • Gospel Oak Railway Station - 1 mile SW

  • Kentish Town Station (Railway Station) - 1 mile S

  • Kentish Town Underground Station - 1 mile S

  • Finsbury Park Station (Railway Station) - 1 mile E

  • Finsbury Park Underground Station - 1 mile E

  • Holloway Road Underground Station - 1 mile SE

  • Arsenal Underground Station - 1 mile SE

  • Harringay Railway Station - 1 mile NE

  • Caledonian Road Underground Station - 1 mile SE

  • Kentish Town West Railway Station - 1 mile S

  • Drayton Park Railway Station - 2 miles SE

  • Hampstead Heath Railway Station - 2 miles SW

  • Hornsey Railway Station - 2 miles NE

  • Manor House Underground Station - 2 miles E

  • Harringay Green Lanes Railway Station - 2 miles NE

  • Camden Road Railway Station - 2 miles S

  • Belsize Park Underground Station - 2 miles SW

  • Chalk Farm Underground Station - 2 miles SW

  • Caledonian Road & Barnsbury Railway Station - 2 miles SE

  • Highbury & Islington Station (Railway Station) - 2 miles SE

Archway benefits from its proximity to amenities, shopping, and green spaces such as Waterlow Park and Archway Park.

Nearby Points of Interest

  • Emirates Stadium - 1 mile SE

  • Arsenal Stadium - 1 mile SE

  • Hampstead Heath (Park) - 2 miles W

  • Regent´s Park - 3 miles S

  • Regent's Park - 3 miles S

  • St Thomas Church - 3 miles E

  • Lords Cricket Ground (Stadium) - 3 miles SW

  • University of London - 3 miles S

  • Madame Tussaud's London (Museum) - 3 miles S

  • Springfield Park - 3 miles E

  • British Museum - 3 miles S

  • Lincolns Inn Fields (Park) - 4 miles S

  • St Andrew, Holborn (Church) - 4 miles S

  • St Bartholomew-the-Great (Church) - 4 miles SE

  • City Temple (Church) - 4 miles S

  • St Bartholomew-the-Less (Church) - 4 miles SE

  • London School of Economics and Political Science (University) - 4 miles

  • St Giles-without-Cripplegate (Church) - 4 miles SE

  • Dr Johnson's House (Museum) - 4 miles S

  • St Dunstan-in-the-West (Church) - 4 miles S

  • St Botolph's Aldersgate (Church) - 4 miles SE

  • Postman's Park - 4 miles SE

  • Prince Henry's Room (Museum) - 4 miles S

  • R. Twining & Company Limited (Museum) - 4 miles S

  • Christ Church Greyfriars (Ruin) - 4 miles SE

Archway is a popular choice for a wide range of residents, from young professionals to families, who appreciate the convenience of living in a well-connected part of London while maintaining a sense of community.

Nursery Schools

Archway London

  • Archway Children's Centre

  • Margaret McMillan Nursery School

  • Willow Children's Centre

  • Hornsey Road Childrens Centre

Archway is a popular choice for a wide range of residents, from young professionals to families, who appreciate the convenience of living in a well-connected part of London while maintaining a sense of community.

Primary Schools

Archway, London

  • Yerbury Primary School

  • St John's Upper Holloway CofE Primary School

  • Hargrave Park Primary School

  • New River College Medical

  • St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

  • Whitehall Park School

  • Ashmount Primary School

  • Duncombe Primary School

  • St Mark's CofE Primary School

  • Brookfield Primary School

  • Channing School

  • Coleridge Primary School

  • St Gildas' Catholic Junior School

f you're considering a house for sale in Archway, you'll find a neighborhood that offers a balance between urban living and a friendly atmosphere, with housing options to suit various preferences and budgets.

Secondary Schools

Upper Holloway, London

  • City of London Academy, Highgate Hill

  • New River College Medical

  • St Aloysius RC College

  • Acland Burghley School

  • Channing School

f you're considering a house for sale in Archway, you'll find a neighborhood that offers a balance between urban living and a friendly atmosphere, with housing options to suit various preferences and budgets.

Sixth Forms & Colleges

Archway London

  • City of London Academy, Highgate Hill

  • Acland Burghley School

  • St Aloysius RC College

f you're considering a house for sale in Archway, you'll find a neighborhood that offers a balance between urban living and a friendly atmosphere, with housing options to suit various preferences and budgets.

Closest Airports

  • London City Airport - 9 miles SE

  • Northolt - 12 miles W

  • London Heathrow Terminal 1 - 15 miles SW

  • London Heathrow Terminal 2 - 15 miles SW

  • London Heathrow Terminal 4 - 15 miles SW

  • London Heathrow Airport - 15 miles SW

  • London Heathrow Terminal 3 - 15 miles SW

  • London Heathrow Terminal 5 - 17 miles SW

  • Biggin Hill - 18 miles SE

  • Luton Airport - 24 miles NW

Archway is a well-established residential area in North London, situated in the London Borough of Islington.

Closest Hospitals

  • Whittington Hospital - within a mile

  • Royal Free Hospital The - 2 miles SW

  • Barnet Enfield Haringey NHS Trust - 2 miles NE

  • Royal National Throat Nose & Ear Hospital The - 3 miles S

  • Wellington Hospital - 3 miles SW

  • Eastman Dental Hospital & Institute - 3 miles S

  • Hospital Of St John & St Elizabeth - 3 miles SW

  • Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Hospital For Women - 3 miles S

  • St Lukes Hospital For The Clergy - 3 miles S

  • Royal London Homoeopathic Hospital - 3 miles S