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Tufnell Park

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About

Tufnell Park ward is located in the London Borough of Islington, covering an area north of Camden and south of Archway. The ward is bordered by Holloway Road to the east and Brecknock Road to the west. It includes residential streets, local shops, and green spaces like Tufnell Park Playing Fields. The area is served by Tufnell Park Underground station on the Northern line, providing easy access to central London.

The ward has a mix of housing, including Victorian and Edwardian terraces, as well as modern developments. Local amenities include independent cafes, pubs, and small businesses along Junction Road and Fortess Road. Tufnell Park is also home to several schools and community facilities, such as the Platform youth centre. The area maintains a quiet, residential feel while being close to busier hubs like Camden and Kentish Town.

Area overview

On average Tufnell Park has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 119 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 36.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Tufnell Park is £62,686 per year. There are 2 schools in Tufnell Park: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). On average most houses in area has good public transport connectivity.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
119
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
36.5%
Connectivity
7/10

Area Profile

Tufnell Park Population
12,395
Population density
14,632.3 per km²

Demographics

British
5,263
42.46%
Other White
2,357
19.02%
African
863
6.96%
Other
731
5.9%
Caribbean
436
3.52%
Total population: 12,395

Housing

Private landlord or letting agency
1,515
27.48%
Social rents from council
1,365
24.76%
Owns with a mortgage
1,026
18.61%
Owns outright
759
13.77%
Other social rented
653
11.84%
Total households: 5,513

Property prices in Tufnell Park

Based on 115 recent sales, the median property price is £611,000 in Tufnell Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £187,500 up to £3,100,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Flats90£568,340
Semi-Detached5£2,500,000
Terraced20£1,625,000

10 years price trend in Tufnell Park

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.