Lower Holloway is a massive district in north London, both in terms of geographical area and population. The area of Lower Holloway stretches from the South of Holloway Road to the Central side of Holloway, Nags Head. It is wholly in the N7 postal district. Like most of Islington, gentrification in Holloway is well under way. While the housing stock can be a little shabby the district has left behind its identity as a site of inner city decay.
There are many luxury development projects taking place over a large area between the Arsenal stadium development and Caledonian Road. Near to Holloway Road tube station is the North Campus of London Metropolitan University. Another prominent feature in Holloway is the Emirates Stadium, home of Arsenal F.C. The area is home to many artists and people who work in the media, including many journalists, writers and professionals working in film and television. It is also known as a hotspot for many of London's graffiti artists.
| Stations | Lines | Nearest Central Terminus1 |
|---|---|---|
| Holloway Road |
Piccadilly
|
Leicester Square (12 min) |
| Caledonian Road |
Piccadilly
|
Leicester Square (10 min) |
| Drayton Park |
First Capital Connect
|
Moorgate (11 min) |
| Caledonian Road & Barnsbury |
Overground
|
Charing Cross (24 min) |
| Arsenal |
Piccadilly
|
Leicester Square (14 min) |
| Highbury & Islington |
Victoria
|
Oxford Circus (9 min) |
| Tufnell Park |
Northern
|
Leicester Square (15 min) |
| Upper Holloway |
Overground
|
King's Cross St Pancras (33 min) |
| Finsbury Park |
Victoria
Piccadilly
|
Oxford Circus (12 min) |
| Kentish Town |
Northern
|
Leicester Square (13 min) |
| Camden Road |
Overground
|
Charing Cross (23 min) |
| Canonbury |
Overground
|
Charing Cross (23 min) |
| Archway |
Northern
|
Leicester Square (17 min) |
| Essex Road |
First Capital Connect
|
Moorgate (8 min) |
| Kentish Town West |
Overground
|
Charing Cross (29 min) |
Republic of Ireland
17% of non-UK born population
Middle East: Cyprus
7% of non-UK born population
Turkey
7% of non-UK born population
This part of London is dominated by people from diverse ethnic backgrounds surviving in low standard small flats mostly rented from the council.
Source: Experian
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