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Brownswood

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

Connectivity

8/10

Area Profile

Brownswood Population

9,013

Population density

18,679.8 per km²

Crime

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

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

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

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 95 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)

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	89	£540,000	£351,200	£460,000	£694,000	£996,000
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: 16/01/2026.

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

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Area Profile

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Crime per 1,000 population

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