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Hornsey

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About

Hornsey ward sits in the northern part of the Haringey borough. The area is primarily residential, characterised by Victorian and Edwardian terraced houses along its streets. It is bordered by the Parkland Walk, a linear nature reserve following the route of a disused railway line, which provides a green corridor for walking and cycling. Local commerce centres on the Broadway, which serves the community's everyday needs.

The ward contains the historic Hornsey Parish Church, with parts of the building dating back to the medieval period. Housing includes a mix of private homes and social housing, with several parks and playgrounds scattered throughout the neighbourhood. Transport connections are provided by Hornsey railway station, offering services into central London. The area functions as a settled residential district with its own distinct local centre.

Area overview

On average Hornsey has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 80 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 38% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. Approximately 27.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Hornsey is £81,795 per year. There are 7 schools in Hornsey: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 5 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good). On average most houses in the area have average public transport connectivity. Hornsey is home to around 15,035 people, with a population density of about 10,970.4 per km².

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
80
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
27.1%
Connectivity
5/10

Area Profile

Hornsey Population
15,035
Population density
10,970.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
29.66(+10%)
Violence and sexual offences
27(-13%)
Vehicle crime
10.04(+7%)
Other theft
7.98(-30%)
Public order
6.85(+1%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,890
45.83%
Other White
2,625
17.46%
African
907
6.03%
Other
863
5.74%
Caribbean
712
4.74%
Total population: 15,035

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
7,530
60.11%
No qualifications
1,446
11.54%
Level 3 (A level)
1,385
11.06%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,008
8.05%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
653
5.21%
Total 16+ residents: 12,528

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,904
28.4%
Owns with a mortgage
1,679
25.04%
Owns outright
1,105
16.48%
Social rents from council
976
14.56%
Other social rented
749
11.17%
Total households: 6,704

Property prices in Hornsey

Median price£548,500
Price per sq ft£759
Sales (last 12 months)161
Typical range (middle 50%)£385K – £925K

Based on 161 recent sales, the median property price is £548,500 (about £759 per square foot) in Hornsey area, with individual transactions ranging from £125,000 up to £2,328,750.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Hornsey over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached4£1,435,000£791
Terraced49£1,259,500£845
Flats108£425,000£690

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Hornsey

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hornsey.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£485,000£1,550,000£912,500
2017£487,500£875,000£1,100,000
2018£478,050£1,312,500£979,250
2019£454,000£1,292,500£948,000
2020£480,000£1,270,000£990,000
2021£476,250£1,350,000£1,022,500
2022£465,000£1,850,000£1,176,000
2023£510,000£1,275,000£1,047,500
2024£475,000£1,125,000£1,200,000
2025£450,000£1,032,000£1,280,000
2026£405,000£945,000£1,062,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hornsey.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hornsey.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£684£720£768
2017£709£888£746
2018£677£693£731
2019£654£865£731
2020£734£807£749
2021£699£822£788
2022£692£789£834
2023£669£817£839
2024£702£781£824
2025£723£761£838
2026£653£731£832
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hornsey.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Haringey district.

Band A£1,543
Band B£1,800
Band C£2,057
Band D£2,314
Band E£2,828
Band F£3,342
Band G£3,856
Band H£4,628

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

Local government

Elected councillors for Hornsey ward.

Local councillors

Adam Small

Hornsey - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Dana Carlin

Hornsey - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Elin Weston

Hornsey - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party