Postcode N19 5AJ is located in a major urban area, within the Tufnell Park ward of Islington in the London region, and forms part of the Hilldrop area. It has very high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 44.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 66% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Hilldrop is £63,154 per year. The nearest station is Tufnell Park, about 0.3 miles away. There are 13 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 7 parks nearby, the closest small park is Cantelowes Gardens.
Hilldrop has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,672 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 20% most deprived areas in England.
Hilldrop has a low crime rate, with approximately 44.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 66.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 48.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Hilldrop is £63,154 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 24 ft away from N19 5AJ.
Hilldrop near N19 5AJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Tufnell Park located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 2 | Tufnell Park | Northern | Walking directions to Tufnell Park |
| 0.4 mi | 2 | Kentish Town | Northern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Kentish Town |
| 0.7 mi | 2 | Caledonian Road | Piccadilly | Walking directions to Caledonian Road |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Cantelowes Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Cantelowes Gardens |
| 0.5 mi | Foxham Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Foxham Gardens |
| 0.1 mi | Montpelier Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Montpelier Gardens |
Based on 92 recent sales, the median property price is £602,500 (about £843 per square foot) in Tufnell Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £213,500 up to £3,650,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 3 | £2,315,000 | £1,075 |
| Terraced | 13 | £1,550,000 | £843 |
| Flats | 76 | £551,000 | £824 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £525,000 | — | £1,432,000 |
| 2017 | £510,000 | £1,987,500 | £1,497,500 |
| 2018 | £515,000 | £1,735,000 | £1,617,500 |
| 2019 | £528,500 | £1,710,000 | £1,030,000 |
| 2020 | £530,000 | £2,050,000 | £1,510,000 |
| 2021 | £540,000 | £2,125,000 | £1,521,500 |
| 2022 | £600,000 | £2,525,000 | £1,462,500 |
| 2023 | £550,000 | £2,350,000 | £1,615,000 |
| 2024 | £522,000 | £2,600,000 | £1,835,000 |
| 2025 | £585,000 | £2,315,000 | £1,425,000 |
| 2026 | £515,000 | — | £1,438,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £756 | — | £771 |
| 2017 | £774 | £875 | £821 |
| 2018 | £759 | £736 | £838 |
| 2019 | £774 | £787 | £711 |
| 2020 | £780 | £821 | £773 |
| 2021 | £778 | £837 | £801 |
| 2022 | £808 | £880 | £916 |
| 2023 | £862 | £1,047 | £907 |
| 2024 | £786 | £1,016 | £968 |
| 2025 | £893 | £1,009 | £843 |
| 2026 | £761 | — | £965 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near N19 5AJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 May 2026 | Flat 6, Potter House, Brecknock Road Estate, London, N19 5BD | Flats | Leasehold | £540,000 | |
| 12 Feb 2026 | 8B, Carleton Gardens, London, N19 5AQ | Flats | Leasehold | £620,000 | |
| 07 Mar 2025 | 4, Carleton Gardens, London, N19 5AQ | Terraced | Freehold | £2,000,000 | |
| 26 Mar 2026 | Flat 2, Willbury House, Hilldrop Estate, London, N7 0QT | Flats | Leasehold | £420,000 | |
| 15 Jul 2025 | 113A, Brecknock Road, London, N7 0DA | Flats | Leasehold | £840,000 |
In the N19 5AJ postcode area, located within Hilldrop, there are 13 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of N19 5AJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Nisa | Brecknock Road, Camden, N7 0DA | Walking directions to Nisa |
| 0.2 mi | Arvi Food & Wine | Leighton Road, Camden, NW5 2SH | Walking directions to Arvi Food & Wine |
| 0.2 mi | Leighton Food Centre | Leighton Road, Camden, NW5 2QJ | Walking directions to Leighton Food Centre |
| 0.2 mi | Buy Wise | 49 Brecknock Road, London, N7 0BT | Walking directions to Buy Wise |
| 0.2 mi | Best-one | 43 Brecknock Road, London, N7 0BT | Walking directions to Best-one |
Annual council tax rates for Islington district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for N19 5AJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Devon Osborne
Tufnell Park - Elected 7 May 2026
Sheridan Virginia Kates
Tufnell Park - Elected 7 May 2026
Sophia Andersson-Gylden
Tufnell Park - Elected 7 May 2026
Jeremy Corbyn
Islington North - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around N19 5AJ records about 44 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime.
The median sale price around N19 5AJ in Hilldrop is £602,500 (about £843 per square foot) based on 92 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to N19 5AJ, including Beacon High (Good), Tufnell Park Primary School (Good) and Torriano Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to N19 5AJ is Tufnell Park in TfL zone 2, about 502 m away, serving the Northern line.
N19 5AJ scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,672 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Islington North covering N19 5AJ is Jeremy Corbyn (Independent), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Devon Osborne (Green Party), Sheridan Virginia Kates (Green Party) and Sophia Andersson-Gylden (Green Party).