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N19 5AJ

Brecknock Road Estate

Tufnell Park

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Detailed insights for N19 5AJ

Overview

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.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
44
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
66.4%
Connectivity
6/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

9/10

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.

Crime level

3/10

Hilldrop has a low crime rate, with approximately 44.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

66.4%

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.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Hilldrop is £63,154 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 24 ft away from N19 5AJ.

Flood risk

No risk

Hilldrop near N19 5AJ 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 Tufnell Park located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for N19 5AJ
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
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

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for N19 5AJ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miCantelowes GardensSmallWalking directions to Cantelowes Gardens
0.5 miFoxham GardensSmallWalking directions to Foxham Gardens
0.1 miMontpelier GardensSmallWalking directions to Montpelier Gardens

Area Profile

Population
270
Population density
21,181.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
19.37(-38%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.55(-68%)
Other theft
6.84(-40%)
Vehicle crime
6.27(-33%)
Public order
2.85(-58%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
99
36.8%
Other White
42
15.61%
African
39
14.5%
Caribbean
20
7.43%
Other
18
6.69%
Total population: 269

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
90
39.82%
No qualifications
40
17.7%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
30
13.27%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
29
12.83%
Level 3 (A level)
22
9.73%
Total 16+ residents: 226

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
75
64.66%
Owns with a mortgage
17
14.66%
Private landlord or letting agency
13
11.21%
Owns outright
7
6.03%
Other social rented
2
1.72%
Total households: 116

Property prices in Tufnell Park

Median price£602,500
Price per sq ft£843
Sales (last 12 months)92
Typical range (middle 50%)£460K – £746K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Tufnell Park over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached3£2,315,000£1,075
Terraced13£1,550,000£843
Flats76£551,000£824

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Tufnell Park

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Tufnell Park.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Tufnell Park.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Tufnell Park.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Tufnell Park.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Tufnell Park in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near N19 5AJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near N19 5AJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
01 May 2026Flat 6, Potter House, Brecknock Road Estate, London, N19 5BDFlatsLeasehold£540,000
12 Feb 20268B, Carleton Gardens, London, N19 5AQFlatsLeasehold£620,000
07 Mar 20254, Carleton Gardens, London, N19 5AQTerracedFreehold£2,000,000
26 Mar 2026Flat 2, Willbury House, Hilldrop Estate, London, N7 0QTFlatsLeasehold£420,000
15 Jul 2025113A, Brecknock Road, London, N7 0DAFlatsLeasehold£840,000

Schools

In the N19 5AJ postcode area, located within Hilldrop, there are 13 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for N19 5AJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miSecondaryBeacon HighCommunity school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryTufnell Park Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryTorriano Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of N19 5AJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for N19 5AJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miNisaBrecknock Road, Camden, N7 0DAWalking directions to Nisa
0.2 miArvi Food & WineLeighton Road, Camden, NW5 2SHWalking directions to Arvi Food & Wine
0.2 miLeighton Food CentreLeighton Road, Camden, NW5 2QJWalking directions to Leighton Food Centre
0.2 miBuy Wise49 Brecknock Road, London, N7 0BTWalking directions to Buy Wise
0.2 miBest-one43 Brecknock Road, London, N7 0BTWalking directions to Best-one

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 5AJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Devon Osborne

Tufnell Park - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Sheridan Virginia Kates

Tufnell Park - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Sophia Andersson-Gylden

Tufnell Park - 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
WardTufnell ParkE05013713
ParishIslington, unparished areaE43000209
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)HilldropE02000563
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Islington 010CE01002784
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about N19 5AJ

Is N19 5AJ (Hilldrop) safe?

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.

What is the average house price near N19 5AJ?

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.

What schools are near N19 5AJ?

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.

What is the nearest station to N19 5AJ?

The closest station to N19 5AJ is Tufnell Park in TfL zone 2, about 502 m away, serving the Northern line.

How deprived is the area around N19 5AJ?

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).

Who represents N19 5AJ (Hilldrop) in Parliament and on the local council?

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).