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N19 4LY

Cornwallis Square

Tollington

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Detailed insights for N19 4LY

Overview

Postcode N19 4LY is located in a major urban area, within the Tollington ward of Islington in the London region, and forms part of the Tollington area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 91.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 30% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Tollington is £73,756 per year. The nearest station is Upper Holloway, about 0.2 miles away. There are 14 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Whittington Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
91
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
53.1%
Connectivity
6/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

Tollington has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,080 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 28% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Tollington has a high crime rate, with approximately 91.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

53.1%

Approximately 53.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 31.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Tollington is £73,756 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near N19 4LY.

Flood risk

No risk

Tollington near N19 4LY has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

6/10

The nearest station is Upper Holloway located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for N19 4LY
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

2

Upper Holloway

Overground

Walking directions to Upper Holloway
0.4 mi

2,3

Archway

Northern

Walking directions to Archway
0.6 mi

3

Crouch Hill

Overground

Walking directions to Crouch Hill

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for N19 4LY
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miWhittington ParkMediumWalking directions to Whittington Park
0.3 miWray CrescentMediumWalking directions to Wray Crescent
0.4 miElthorne ParkSmallWalking directions to Elthorne Park

Area Profile

Population
314
Population density
23,161.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
34.75(+12%)
Anti-social behaviour
20.61(-23%)
Shoplifting
11.19(+12%)
Public order
9.42(+39%)
Vehicle crime
9.42(+1%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
89
28.43%
Other White
49
15.65%
African
39
12.46%
Other
35
11.18%
Bangladeshi
32
10.22%
Total population: 313

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
131
50.38%
Level 3 (A level)
35
13.46%
No qualifications
34
13.08%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
23
8.85%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
22
8.46%
Total 16+ residents: 260

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
49
43.36%
Private landlord or letting agency
23
20.35%
Owns with a mortgage
22
19.47%
Social rents from council
11
9.73%
Owns outright
7
6.19%
Total households: 113

Property prices in Tollington

Median price£526,000
Price per sq ft£821
Sales (last 12 months)102
Typical range (middle 50%)£421K – £727K

Based on 102 recent sales, the median property price is £526,000 (about £821 per square foot) in Tollington area, with individual transactions ranging from £325,000 up to £1,520,601.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Tollington over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced17£1,160,000£892
Flats85£500,000£818

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Tollington

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Tollington.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£461,384£938,500
2017£477,500£912,745
2018£460,000£876,000
2019£464,825£900,000
2020£461,500£935,000
2021£500,000£1,012,500
2022£462,563£985,000
2023£500,000£1,050,000
2024£470,000£1,109,025
2025£485,500£1,160,000
2026£510,000£1,160,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Tollington.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Tollington.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£750£792
2017£737£780
2018£673£706
2019£719£736
2020£726£793
2021£743£814
2022£723£854
2023£739£776
2024£781£866
2025£764£799
2026£803£770
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Tollington.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near N19 4LY.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near N19 4LY
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Sept 202526, Cornwallis Square, London, N19 4LYFlatsLeasehold£335,000
25 Jul 20258, Cornwallis Square, London, N19 4LYTerracedFreehold£930,000
30 Jan 202683, Marlborough Road, London, N19 4PATerracedFreehold£1,160,000
27 Nov 202557, Marlborough Road, London, N19 4PATerracedFreehold£980,000
27 Nov 202557B, Marlborough Road, London, N19 4PAFlatsLeasehold£980,000

Schools

In the N19 4LY postcode area, located within Tollington, there are 14 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for N19 4LY
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimarySt Mark's CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryDuncombe Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miSecondaryCity of London Academy, Highgate HillFree schools

Requires improvement

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of N19 4LY

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for N19 4LY
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miDr MartMarlborough Road, Islington, N19 3NLWalking directions to Dr Mart
0.2 miCo-op FoodRupert Road, Islington, N19 3NUWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.2 miAn's Oriental SupermarketHolloway Road, Islington, N19 4DJWalking directions to An's Oriental Supermarket
0.2 miHolloway Food StoreHolloway Road, Islington, N19 4BTWalking directions to Holloway Food Store
0.2 miDJN MarketHornsey Road, Islington, N7 1HGWalking directions to DJN Market

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Islington district.

Band A£1,405
Band B£1,640
Band C£1,874
Band D£2,108
Band E£2,577
Band F£3,045
Band G£3,514
Band H£4,216

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 N19 4LY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Alex Nettle

Tollington - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Elmedina Baptista-Mendes

Tollington - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Jonathan Ward

Tollington - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Member of parliament

Jeremy Corbyn

Islington North - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Independent

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictIslingtonE09000019
Parliamentary ConstituencyIslington NorthE14001305
WardTollingtonE05013712
ParishIslington, unparished areaE43000209
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)TollingtonE02000556
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Islington 003EE01002809
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1990-07-01

Frequently asked questions about N19 4LY

Is N19 4LY (Tollington) safe?

The area around N19 4LY records about 91 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 other theft.

What is the average house price near N19 4LY?

The median sale price around N19 4LY in Tollington is £526,000 (about £821 per square foot) based on 102 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near N19 4LY?

There are 20 schools close to N19 4LY, including St Mark's CofE Primary School (Good), Duncombe Primary School (Good) and City of London Academy, Highgate Hill (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to N19 4LY?

The closest station to N19 4LY is Upper Holloway in TfL zone 2, about 330 m away, serving the Overground line.

How deprived is the area around N19 4LY?

N19 4LY scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,080 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents N19 4LY (Tollington) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Islington North covering N19 4LY is Jeremy Corbyn (Independent), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Alex Nettle (Green Party), Elmedina Baptista-Mendes (Green Party) and Jonathan Ward (Green Party).