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Brownswood

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About

Brownswood ward sits in the northwest corner of the London Borough of Hackney, bordering Haringey. Its residential streets are characterised by Victorian and Edwardian terraced houses, with some modern apartment developments. The area includes a section of Finsbury Park and is adjacent to the large parkland of the same name, providing significant green space. The local economy features a mix of independent shops and cafes along Stroud Green Road and Blackstock Road.

The ward's history is reflected in its architecture, including the Grade II-listed St. Saviour's Church on Aberdeen Park. It is a primarily residential neighbourhood with good transport links via the Piccadilly Line at Finsbury Park station. The area contains several primary schools and community centres, supporting its local population. Its proximity to both the park and major transport routes defines much of its character.

Area overview

On average Brownswood has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 138 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 31.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Brownswood is £73,893 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. Brownswood is home to around 9,013 people, with a population density of about 18,679.8 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
138
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
31.6%
Connectivity
8/10

Area Profile

Brownswood Population
9,013
Population density
18,679.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
36.72(+21%)
Anti-social behaviour
33.95(+27%)
Theft from the person
22.86(+118%)
Drugs
17.42(+186%)
Other theft
11.65(0%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,420
37.94%
Other White
1,815
20.13%
Other
760
8.43%
African
657
7.29%
Caribbean
352
3.9%
Total population: 9,015

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
4,876
63.31%
No qualifications
907
11.78%
Level 3 (A level)
798
10.36%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
474
6.15%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
364
4.73%
Total 16+ residents: 7,702

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,566
38.14%
Owns with a mortgage
767
18.68%
Other social rented
578
14.08%
Social rents from council
573
13.96%
Owns outright
433
10.55%
Total households: 4,106

Property prices in Brownswood

Based on 97 recent sales, the median property price is £552,000 in Brownswood area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £2,175,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Brownswood in the 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.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats91£540,000
Semi-Detached1£850,000
Terraced5£915,000

10 years median price trend in Brownswood

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Brownswood.

All postcodes in Brownswood

N42SJ

Queen'S Drive

N42AF

Brownswood

N42JD

Brownswood

N42JN

Somerfield Road

N42PQ

Seven Sisters Road

N42SS

Laura Terrace

N42XU

Queen's Drive

N42AS

Adolphus Road

N42HT

Seven Sisters Road

N42AP

Seven Sisters Road

N42AW

Brownswood

N42JR

Brownswood

N42LL

Green Lanes

N42BZ

Murrain Road

N42FS

Heron Drive

N42XB

Queen'S Drive

N42AT

Adolphus Road

N42FJ

Myddleton Avenue

N42JS

Blackstock Road

N42BE

Queen'S Drive

N42FP

Myddleton Avenue

N42JJ

Somerfield Road

N42DP

Myddleton Avenue

N42FR

Heron Drive

N42DJ

Castleview Close

N42TB

Queens Drive

N42LQ

Alexandra Grove

N42FZ

Heron Drive

N42LB

Brownswood

N42XD

Queen'S Drive

N42GW

Sim Street

N42JE

Blackstock Road

N42UL

Christina Square

N42HJ

Princess Crescent

N42HN

Queen'S Drive

N42PH

Brownswood Road

N42XP

Brownswood

N42FY

Heron Drive

N42JF

Blackstock Road

N42JW

Blackstock Road

N42BU

Waverley Place

N42FB

Colthurst Crescent

N42AG

Seven Sisters Road

N42AH

Seven Sisters Road

N42HS

Digby Crescent

N42JZ

Finsbury Park Road

N42EX

Green Lanes

N52LS

Mountgrove Road

N42FD

Colthurst Crescent

N42FQ

Tauheed Close

N42JB

Stable Place

N42JX

Finsbury Park Road

N42LW

Gloucester Drive

N42AR

Queens Drive

N42BB

Queen'S Drive

N42DB

Queen's Drive

N42BF

Queen's Drive

N42HG

Brownswood

N42HQ

Queen's Drive

N42SZ

Queens Drive

N42SU

Wilberforce Road

N42XS

Brownswood Road

N42PG

Seven Sisters Road

N42XG

Queens Drive

N42YG

Queen's Drive

N42SR

Wilberforce Road

N42LJ

Gloucester Drive

N42XL

Brownswood Road

N52LT

Mountgrove Road

N42BG

Queen'S Drive

N42XN

Brownswood Road

N42ER

Seven Sisters Road

N42SP

Wilberforce Road

N42HW

Queens Drive

N42LR

Seven Sisters Road

N42LU

Brand Close

N42SW

Wilberforce Road

N42XH

Queen'S Drive

N42FW

Heron Drive

N42FT

Heron Drive

N42UX

Green Lanes

N42AB

Brownswood

N42AY

Adolphus Road

N42AN

Gloucester Drive

N42JT

Finsbury Park Road

N42DT

Colthurst Crescent

N42LN

Gloucester Drive

N42XJ

Brownswood Road

N52LN

Cobble Mews

N42AZ

Adolphus Road

N42JL

Somerfield Road

N42FH

Myddleton Avenue

N42HR

Digby Crescent

N42AA

Seven Sisters Road

N42BD

Queens Drive

N42BH

Queen'S Drive

N42DS

Colthurst Crescent

N42HL

Queens Drive

N42SX

Wilberforce Road

N42BN

Murrain Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.