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N19 5AX

Brecknock Road Estate

Tufnell Park

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Detailed insights for N19 5AX

Overview

Postcode N19 5AX 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 0.2 miles away. There are 11 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, the closest small park is Foxham Gardens.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
44
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
57.3%
Connectivity
7/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

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

57.3%

Approximately 57.3% 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

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 236 ft away from N19 5AX.

Flood risk

No risk

Hilldrop near N19 5AX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

7/10

The nearest station is Tufnell Park located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for N19 5AX
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 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

Upper Holloway

Overground

Walking directions to Upper Holloway

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for N19 5AX
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miFoxham GardensSmallWalking directions to Foxham Gardens
0.1 miMontpelier GardensSmallWalking directions to Montpelier Gardens
0.2 miLeighton Crescent GardensSmallWalking directions to Leighton Crescent Gardens

Area Profile

Population
248
Population density
22,844 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
95
37.85%
Other White
41
16.33%
Other
27
10.76%
African
23
9.16%
Bangladeshi
14
5.58%
Total population: 251

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
87
41.63%
No qualifications
46
22.01%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
25
11.96%
Level 3 (A level)
23
11%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
17
8.13%
Total 16+ residents: 209

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
53
51.46%
Private landlord or letting agency
27
26.21%
Owns with a mortgage
14
13.59%
Other social rented
6
5.83%
Owns outright
3
2.91%
Total households: 103

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 5AX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near N19 5AX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
31 Oct 202531B, Anson Road, London, N7 0RBFlatsLeasehold£1,200,000
31 Oct 2025Flat 2, Milbro Court, 35, Anson Road, London, N7 0RBFlatsLeasehold£300,000
16 Oct 2025Flat 5, Carlton Mansions, 37, Anson Road, London, N7 0RBFlatsLeasehold£690,000
03 Oct 2025Flat 3, 25, Pleshey Road, London, N7 0RAFlatsLeasehold£480,000
01 Aug 20257B, Pleshey Road, London, N7 0RAFlatsLeasehold£450,000

Schools

In the N19 5AX postcode area, located within Hilldrop, there are 11 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for N19 5AX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryTufnell Park Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miSecondaryBeacon HighCommunity school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryEleanor Palmer Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for N19 5AX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miNisaBrecknock Road, Camden, N7 0DAWalking directions to Nisa
0.2 miBudgensCampdale Road, Islington, N19 4PLWalking directions to Budgens
0.2 miArvi Food & WineLeighton Road, Camden, NW5 2SHWalking directions to Arvi Food & Wine
0.3 miTufnell Park Food Wine229 Brecknock Road, London, N19 5AAWalking directions to Tufnell Park Food Wine
0.3 miSainsbury's Local124-132 Fortess Road, London, NW5 2HPWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local

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 5AX, 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 5AX

Is N19 5AX (Hilldrop) safe?

The area around N19 5AX 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 5AX?

The median sale price around N19 5AX 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 5AX?

There are 20 schools close to N19 5AX, including Tufnell Park Primary School (Good), Beacon High (Good) and Eleanor Palmer Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to N19 5AX?

The closest station to N19 5AX is Tufnell Park in TfL zone 2, about 380 m away, serving the Northern line.

How deprived is the area around N19 5AX?

N19 5AX 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 5AX (Hilldrop) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Islington North covering N19 5AX 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).