N7Camden

Holloway & Upper Street

Holloway & Upper Street investment guide. Average gross yield 5.0%, landlord's market rental demand.

5.0%avg gross yield

£586kavg sold price (394 sales, 12mo)

Landlord's marketrental demand

Article 4: No· Permitted development applies

Last updated May 2026

Average Gross Yield

5.0%

+5.0% vs Camden avg (0.0%)

Average Asking Price

£586,423

high confidence (394 sales)

Est. Monthly Rent

£2,543

2-bed · 3-bed £3,029 · 5.2% yield

Price Per Sq Ft

£772

Estimated Rent by Bedroom Count

Average asking rent and gross yield per bedroom count in N7

1-bed

£1,941

per month

6.2% yield

2-bed

£2,543

per month

5.2% yield

3-bed

£3,029

per month

5.2% yield

4-bed

£4,176

per month

6.4% yield

Ownership mix

N7 vs UK average · 36,743 dwellings · Source: ONS Census 2021

High social-rent share: 39% socially rented (22pp higher than the UK average of 17%).

Owned outrightNo mortgage on the property

11.5%(UK 32.9%)

-21.4pp vs UK

Owned with mortgageIncluding shared ownership

16.9%(UK 29.7%)

-12.8pp vs UK

Privately rented (BTL)Private landlord or letting agent

32.6%(UK 20.3%)

+12.3pp vs UK

Socially rentedCouncil or housing association

39.0%(UK 17.1%)

+21.9pp vs UK

Black tick = UK average. ONS Census 2021, TS054 (Tenure of household).

Yield by Property Type

Gross yield breakdown across property types in N7

PropertyData.co.uk

Type	Gross Yield	Avg Price	Avg Rent/mo
Terraced →	3.2%	£1,207,500	£3,254
Semi-detached →	2.6%	£1,612,928	£3,479
Flat →	6.4%	£489,531	£2,620

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About Holloway & Upper Street (N7, Camden)

N7 attracts property investors seeking a solid 5.0% gross yield in an increasingly regenerated area with strong transport links via the Victoria and Northern lines. The neighbourhood benefits from a landlord's market with consistent rental demand, making it a dependable choice for buy-to-let portfolios, particularly for those seeking entry points below £600k.

The tenant demographic is diverse, ranging from young professionals to families, with notable demand across all unit sizes. One-bed and four-bed properties command the strongest yields at 6.2% and 6.4% respectively, while two and three-bed units offer more stable mid-range returns around 5.2%, suggesting flexibility in positioning rental stock.

Investors should monitor the area's ongoing gentrification pace and potential future transport infrastructure changes, which could shift rental dynamics. Rental growth has been steady rather than exceptional, so returns depend on maintaining occupancy rather than rapid capital appreciation, making thorough tenant vetting and property management essential.

Sold Price Trend - N7

Average sold price, last 8 quarters

-17.4% over 2 years

Flip Activity - N7

Same-property resales within 18 months, last 24 months

No flips meeting our 15% uplift threshold recorded in N7 over the last 24 months.

Planning & Licensing - N7

Restrictions that affect HMO and buy-to-let investors in this postcode district

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Article 4 Direction (HMO)Not in effect

HMOs of up to 6 occupants (C4 use class) can be created without planning permission in this area.

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Selective LicensingNot in effect

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Additional HMO LicensingNot in effect

Article 4 directions cover parts of Camden. The exact street-level coverage varies — confirm with the council before exchanging.

Planning information is for guidance only. Always verify with the local planning authority before purchasing. Data correct as of April 2026.

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