Holloway is a North London neighbourhood that was once best known for its women's prison, but is now the home of Arsenal football, which has come with huge regeneration for the neighbourhood. Attracting everyone from students at London Metropolitan University and young professionals looking for new build flats to families looking for a relatively affordable Victorian house, Holloway is a neighbourhood with a lot to offer.
Holloway doesn't tend to have as much staying power as some comparable areas, partly because of the large and transitory population of London Metropolitan University students. There's also a large rental market in this area, and people move house fairly often.
Crime in Holloway is down overall, with falling trends for Burglary, Criminal Damage, Drugs, Theft and Handling and a static trend for Robbery. There are rising trends for Fraud and Forgery, Other, Sexual Offenses, and Violence Against the Person. Residents report feeling that the area's reputation for being "grimy" is undeserved, and that there is an increasing sense of safety.
Holloway is a very urban part of London, and parking here can be very difficult and expensive.
Holloway Road is a very vibrant area with numerous restaurants, pubs, bars, and clubs to choose from.
There are a number of "outstanding" schools in the area, although oversubscription is an issue for the secondary schools. Holloway is a very built-up area with a high population density. Highbury Fields is nearby for green space.
Holloway is a very built-up area with a high population density. Highbury Fields is nearby for green space.
Located in Zone 2 and on the Piccadilly Line at Caledonian Road, Holloway Road, and Arsenal, Holloway is very well-connected by Tube. Holloway is also served by numerous buses into Central London and the City.