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N17 6BS

Colton Gardens

West Green

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Detailed insights for N17 6BS

Overview

Postcode N17 6BS is located in a major urban area, within the West Green ward of Haringey in the London region, and forms part of the Downhills Park area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 99.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 23% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Downhills Park is £58,988 per year. The nearest station is Turnpike Lane, about 0.5 miles away. There are 15 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 7 parks nearby, the closest large park is Lordship Recreation Ground.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
100
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
3.7%
Connectivity
3/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

Downhills Park has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,541 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 26% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Downhills Park has a high crime rate, with approximately 99.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

3.7%

Approximately 3.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 15.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Downhills Park is £58,988 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near N17 6BS.

Flood risk

No risk

Downhills Park near N17 6BS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

3/10

The nearest station is Turnpike Lane located about 0.5 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for N17 6BS
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

3

Turnpike Lane

Piccadilly

Walking directions to Turnpike Lane
0.9 mi

3

Wood Green

Piccadilly

Walking directions to Wood Green
0.9 mi

3

Bruce Grove

Overground

Walking directions to Bruce Grove

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for N17 6BS
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miLordship Recreation GroundLargeWalking directions to Lordship Recreation Ground
0.2 miDownhills ParkLargeWalking directions to Downhills Park
0.4 miRussell ParkMediumWalking directions to Russell Park

Area Profile

Population
334
Population density
9,852.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
35.73(+15%)
Anti-social behaviour
23.26(-13%)
Vehicle crime
11.91(+27%)
Other theft
10.21(-11%)
Theft from the person
10.21(+9%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
81
24.62%
Other White
72
21.88%
Other
37
11.25%
Bangladeshi
34
10.33%
African
32
9.73%
Total population: 329

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
91
34.34%
No qualifications
75
28.3%
Level 3 (A level)
31
11.7%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
25
9.43%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
21
7.92%
Total 16+ residents: 265

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
38
35.19%
Owns outright
36
33.33%
Owns with a mortgage
26
24.07%
Other social rented
3
2.78%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.78%
Total households: 108

Property prices in West Green

Median price£546,000
Price per sq ft£654
Sales (last 12 months)102
Typical range (middle 50%)£416K – £741K

Based on 102 recent sales, the median property price is £546,000 (about £654 per square foot) in West Green area, with individual transactions ranging from £285,000 up to £1,125,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in West Green over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced50£737,500£650
Semi-Detached2£511,000£651
Flats50£417,500£667

10-year price trendmedian sale price in West Green

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in West Green.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£365,000£631,000
2017£388,500£605,000
2018£395,500£615,000
2019£367,250£618,750
2020£280,000£690,000
2021£407,500£640,000
2022£408,750£675,000
2023£412,750£680,000
2024£411,000£683,750
2025£410,000£694,750
2026£447,500£780,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in West Green.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in West Green.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£538£592
2017£584£565
2018£528£537
2019£655£555
2020£657£567
2021£622£569
2022£643£581
2023£570£580
2024£667£581
2025£674£615
2026£650£659
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in West Green.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for West Green in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near N17 6BS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near N17 6BS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
24 Mar 202512, Colton Gardens, London, N17 6BSTerracedFreehold£450,000
11 Sept 202511, Walpole Road, London, N17 6BETerracedFreehold£615,000
17 Apr 2026166A, Downhills Park Road, London, N17 6BPFlatsFreehold£475,000
12 Jun 2025130, Downhills Park Road, London, N17 6BPTerracedFreehold£700,000
12 Jun 2025166, Downhills Park Road, London, N17 6BPTerracedFreehold£666,000

Schools

In the N17 6BS postcode area, located within Downhills Park, there are 15 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for N17 6BS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryBelmont Infant SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.1 miPrimaryBelmont Junior SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miNot applicableThe GroveFree schools special

Outstanding

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of N17 6BS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for N17 6BS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miFood CentreHaringey, N22 6RSWalking directions to Food Centre
0.4 miSifat Superstore278 West Green Road, London, N15 3QRWalking directions to Sifat Superstore
0.4 miTesco Express308 West Green Road, London, N15 3QRWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.4 miInternational Food Centre4 Vicarage Parade, London, N15 3BLWalking directions to International Food Centre
0.4 miAragon Convenience Store305 West Green Road, London, N15 3PAWalking directions to Aragon Convenience Store

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 councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for N17 6BS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Anne Maureen Gray

West Green - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Sarah Anne Williams

West Green - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Seema Chandwani

West Green - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Member of parliament

David Lammy

Tottenham - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictHaringeyE09000014
Parliamentary ConstituencyTottenhamE14001553
WardWest GreenE05013603
ParishHaringey, unparished areaE43000204
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Downhills ParkE02000415
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Haringey 019BE01002084
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about N17 6BS

Is N17 6BS (Downhills Park) safe?

The area around N17 6BS records about 100 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across London as a whole the rate is about 130 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near N17 6BS?

The median sale price around N17 6BS in Downhills Park is £546,000 (about £654 per square foot) based on 102 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near N17 6BS?

There are 20 schools close to N17 6BS, including Belmont Infant School (Good), Belmont Junior School (Good) and The Grove (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to N17 6BS?

The closest station to N17 6BS is Turnpike Lane in TfL zone 3, about 806 m away, serving the Piccadilly line.

How deprived is the area around N17 6BS?

N17 6BS scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,541 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents N17 6BS (Downhills Park) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Tottenham covering N17 6BS is David Lammy (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Anne Maureen Gray (Green Party), Sarah Anne Williams (Labour Party) and Seema Chandwani (Labour Party).