Holloway Area Guide
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Living in Holloway
Holloway is an area of London in the Borough of Islington that attracts many families and young couples who work in the City. The availability of affordable housing in Holloway is one of the main factors why people want to buy or rent a home. Holloway is home to fine examples of Victorian and Georgian townhouses and terraced housing. Many of these have been converted into comfortable flats that offer spacious living in the capital.
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What is it like to live in Holloway?
What is it like to live in Holloway?
The property market in Holloway is booming thanks to new housing developments and the closure of Holloway prison. The fact that Holloway is only 4 miles from central London means that Holloway is a popular location of choice to buy or rent property. The short commute to the city centre via the underground network or bus services is another attraction of living in Holloway.
The main hub of Holloway is Holloway Road which connects Upper Holloway and Lower Holloway to the King’s Cross area in London and the A1 with direct links to the M1 motorway and the North.
4 interesting facts about Barnsbury
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Most people associate Holloway with H. M. Prison Holloway, however, the prison closed down in 2016 and plans are underway to redevelop the site.
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Arsenal’s Emirates Stadium is in Holloway and is located on the top of a former municipal dumping ground.
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There are fine examples of Art Deco architecture in Holloway with one of the best examples being the Holloway Odeon.
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Holloway Road used to be home to a total of 10 cinemas.
Properties in Holloway
Properties in Holloway
Over the past few years, Holloway has undergone a regeneration with many new housing developments and conservation areas. The area of Holloway is dominated by Victorian terraces and Georgian townhouses, many of which have been converted to flats. Property prices to buy or rent in Holloway are generally lower than nearby Islington and Highgate.
Around the Emirate’s Stadium, new-build properties mean that in the past 10 years around 2,000 new homes have been built. Also, Victorian and Georgian home conversions, as well as modernisation of ex-council flats, means that there are properties to suit most people’s taste and budget.
Public transport
Public transport
There are 4 underground stations in Holloway which have services running on the Piccadilly line, Victoria line, and Northern Line. From Holloway, it is approximately a 30-minute commute to the City. There is also an extensive bus network with many bus services travelling along Holloway Road and connect travellers to most areas of London.
There is also a good choice of over ground trains from Upper Holloway that provide a fast travel time to central London.
Green spaces
Green spaces
Although there are few green spaces in Holloway, local residents are a very short journey away from some of the best open spaces in London. Hampstead Heath is one mile away and this large 790-acre park that has walks, woodlands, and amazing views over London.
People living in Holloway are also close to Highgate Cemetery, Finsbury Park, Highbury Fields, and Gillespie Park which all provide a measure of peace and tranquillity away from busy city life.
Holloway schools
Holloway schools
Families with school-age children can choose from a many excellent primary and comprehensive schools offering high-quality education.
For example, primary schools rated as “outstanding” by Ofsted are Grafton, St John’s Highbury, Yerbury, and Gillespie.
There is a total of 6 comprehensive schools offering secondary education that have been rated as “good”. Some of these are also co-ed comprehensives. Also, Highbury Grove, The Camden School for Girls, and St Aloysius College have “outstanding” ratings by Ofsted.
Local amenities in Holloway
Local amenities in Holloway
The main hub of activity in Holloway centres around the Nag’s Head crossroads where there is a large shopping centre. The Nag’s Head shopping centre has many high-street brands as well as the usual selection of cafes.
However, Holloway Road isn’t all about big-name brands. You will also find local fishmongers, butchers, and florists.