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About

Brownswood is a residential area in Hackney, located between Stoke Newington and Clapton. The area is known for its mix of Victorian and Edwardian houses, with tree-lined streets and local parks like Brownswood Park providing green spaces. It has a quiet, suburban feel while remaining close to busier parts of Hackney.

The area has a few independent shops and cafes, but most amenities are found in nearby Stoke Newington or Clapton. Brownswood is well-connected by public transport, with several bus routes serving the area. It attracts families and professionals looking for a quieter spot within easy reach of central London.

Area overview

On average Brownswood has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 128 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 30.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Brownswood is £67,400 per year. There are 1 schools in Brownswood: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in area has good public transport connectivity.

Crime rate

7/10

Crimes per 1k residents

128

Deprivation level

8/10

Income level

8/10

Connectivity

8/10

Area Profile

Brownswood Population

9,286

Population density

17,770.8 per km²

Demographics

British

3,552

38.25%

Other White

1,863

20.06%

Other

769

8.28%

African

681

7.33%

Caribbean

359

3.87%

Total population: 9,287

Housing

Private landlord or letting agency

1,615

38.2%

Owns with a mortgage

794

18.78%

Other social rented

608

14.38%

Social rents from council

573

13.55%

Owns outright

445

10.53%

Total households: 4,228

Property prices in Brownswood

Based on 96 recent sales, the median property price is £562,400 in Brownswood area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £2,175,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Brownswood over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Flats	90	£554,022	£309,850	£475,000	£730,000	£995,500
Semi-Detached	1	£850,000	£850,000	£850,000	£850,000	£850,000
Terraced	5	£915,000	£502,428	£715,000	£1,960,000	£2,132,000

10 years median price trend in Brownswood

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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