Upper Holloway Area Guide

Upper Holloway is a charming residential area located in North London, primarily within 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.

It's a diverse and family-friendly neighborhood known for its welcoming community, green spaces, and a mix of property types.

Town/Area

Upper Holloway, London

Upper Holloway is a district in the London Borough of Islington, London. The name has fallen out of common use and the area is generally regarded as being a part of Archway. The use of 'Upper Holloway' is most often used for Upper Holloway railway station. Upper Holloway is the original designation of the N19 postal district. The classic late Victorian comic novel Diary of a Nobody is set in Upper Holloway.

The area features a range of housing options, including Victorian and Edwardian terraced houses, modern apartments, and some refurbished industrial spaces.

Amenities

Aside from great places to eat and shop, there are many local attractions, N19 has an amazing selection of upmarket shops, cafes and restaurants. Away from its noisy main road, Holloway has streets of fine Victorian houses that attract young couples and families priced out of areas such as Islington and Highgate. Finsbury Park at the north end of Holloway and Highbury Fields at the south end are the two nearest parks. Gillespie Park, entrance on Drayton Park, is the local nature reserve and home to the Islington Ecology Centre.

Upper Holloway benefits from its proximity to local amenities, shopping areas, and nearby green spaces like Whittington Park.

Local Transport Links

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

  • Archway Underground Station - within a mile

  • Tufnell Park Underground Station - within a mile

  • Crouch Hill Railway Station - within a mile

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

  • Finsbury Park Underground Station - 1 mile E

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

  • Kentish Town Underground Station - 1 mile S

  • Highgate Underground Station - 1 mile NW

  • Holloway Road Underground Station - 1 mile SE

  • Arsenal Underground Station - 1 mile SE

  • Gospel Oak Railway Station - 1 mile SW

  • Caledonian Road Underground Station - 1 mile SE

  • Harringay Railway Station - 1 mile NE

  • Drayton Park Railway Station - 1 mile SE

  • Kentish Town West Railway Station - 1 mile SW

  • Manor House Underground Station - 2 miles E

  • Harringay Green Lanes Railway Station - 2 miles NE

  • Caledonian Road & Barnsbury Railway Station - 2 miles SE

  • Hornsey Railway Station - 2 miles NE

  • Camden Road Railway Station - 2 miles S

  • Hampstead Heath Railway Station - 2 miles SW

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

  • Highbury & Islington Underground Station - 2 miles SE

  • Chalk Farm Underground Station - 2 miles SW

The neighborhood is a favorite among those seeking a peaceful and community-oriented environment while still being well-connected to the rest of London.

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 SW

  • St Thomas Church - 3 miles E

  • University of London - 3 miles S

  • Lords Cricket Ground (Stadium) - 3 miles SW

  • Springfield Park - 3 miles E

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

  • British Museum - 3 miles S

  • Lincolns Inn Fields (Park) - 3 miles S

  • St Bartholomew-the-Great (Church) - 3 miles SE

  • St Andrew, Holborn (Church) - 3 miles S

  • City Temple (Church) - 3 miles S

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

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

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

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

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

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

  • Postman's Park - 4 miles SE

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

  • Christ Church Greyfriars (Ruin) - 4 miles S

  • St Anne and St Agnes (Church) - 4 miles SE

If you're considering a house for sale in Upper Holloway, you'll find a neighborhood with a strong sense of community and a variety of housing options to suit different preferences and budgets.

Nursery Schools

Upper Holloway, London

  • Ambler Children's Centre

  • Archway Children's Centre

  • Conewood Street Children's Centre

  • Hornsey Road Childrens Centre

  • Margaret McMillan Nursery School

  • North Islington Nursery School

  • North Islington Nursery School and Children's Centre

  • Willow Children's Centre

Upper Holloway offers diverse housing options, from historic terraced houses to modern apartments and refurbished industrial spaces.

Primary Schools

Upper Holloway, London

  • Ashmount Primary School

  • Brookfield Primary School

  • Channing School

  • Coleridge Primary School

  • Grafton Primary School

  • Hargrave Park Primary School

  • Highgate School

  • Kestrel House School

  • Montem Primary School

  • New River College Medical

  • Odyssey House School

  • Pakeman Primary School

  • St Gildas' Catholic Junior School

  • St John's Upper Holloway CofE Primary School

  • St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

  • St Mark's CofE Primary School

  • St Michael's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School

  • St Peter-in-Chains RC Infant School

  • Stroud Green Primary School

  • Whitehall Park School

  • Yerbury Primary School

With local amenities and green spaces like Whittington Park nearby, it's an ideal community for those seeking a peaceful environment in a well-connected part of London.

Secondary Schools

Upper Holloway, London

  • Acland Burghley School

  • Arts and Media School Islington

  • Channing School

  • City of London Academy, Highgate Hill

  • Highgate School

  • Kestrel House School

  • La Sainte Union Catholic Secondary School

  • New River College Medical

  • Odyssey House School

  • Parliament Hill School

  • St Aloysius RC College

  • William Ellis School

If you're looking for a house in Upper Holloway, you'll discover a strong sense of community and various housing choices for every budget.

Sixth Forms & Colleges

Upper Holloway, London

  • Channing School

  • City of London Academy, Highgate Hill

  • Highgate School

  • La Sainte Union Catholic Secondary School

  • St Aloysius RC College

If you're looking for a house in Upper Holloway, you'll discover a strong sense of community and various housing choices for every budget.

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 - 16 miles SW

  • London Heathrow Terminal 5 - 17 miles SW

  • Biggin Hill - 18 miles SE

  • Luton Airport - 24 miles NW

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