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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 130 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the London average of 130 per 1,000. 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 the area have 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
130
Deprivation level
7/10
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
36.95(+19%)
Anti-social behaviour
35.84(+33%)
Theft from the person
20.97(+124%)
Drugs
14.2(+129%)
Other theft
11.65(+2%)
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

Median price£585,500
Price per sq ft£838
Sales (last 12 months)102
Typical range (middle 50%)£480K – £777K

Based on 102 recent sales, the median property price is £585,500 (about £838 per square foot) in Brownswood area, with individual transactions ranging from £123,750 up to £2,600,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Brownswood over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£2,600,000£—
Semi-Detached2£2,055,000£898
Terraced5£915,000£1,070
Flats94£562,400£829

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Brownswood

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Brownswood.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£547,500
2017£522,500£763,000£1,027,000
2018£527,000£1,102,500£970,000
2019£478,750£1,502,500£1,425,000
2020£513,750£1,850,000£725,500
2021£535,000£1,830,000£717,500
2022£565,000£1,650,000£887,500
2023£515,000£1,177,000£1,182,500
2024£530,000£1,365,000£950,000
2025£547,500£1,760,000£1,925,125
2026£505,000£2,350,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Brownswood.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Brownswood.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£767
2017£765£854£789
2018£798£796£716
2019£684£684£809
2020£771£811£886
2021£785£752£824
2022£772£838£797
2023£804£892£693
2024£820£768£723
2025£826£581£1,070
2026£806£898
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Brownswood.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Brownswood in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Hackney district.

Band A£1,374
Band B£1,602
Band C£1,831
Band D£2,060
Band E£2,518
Band F£2,976
Band G£3,434
Band H£4,121

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Brownswood ward.

Local councillors

Florence Schechter

Brownswood - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Soraya Adejare

Brownswood - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party