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N19 5BJ

Southcote Road

Tufnell Park

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Detailed insights for N19 5BJ

Overview

Postcode N19 5BJ is located in a major urban area, within the Tufnell Park ward of Islington in the London region, and forms part of the Tufnell Park East area. It has low deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 123.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Tufnell Park East is £86,930 per year. The nearest station is Tufnell Park, about 0 miles away. There are 11 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 8 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Dartmouth Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
123
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
28.2%
Connectivity
8/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

4/10

Tufnell Park East has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,087 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 36% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Tufnell Park East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 123.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

28.2%

Approximately 28.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 24.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Tufnell Park East is £86,930 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 196 ft away from N19 5BJ.

Flood risk

No risk

Tufnell Park East near N19 5BJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

8/10

The nearest station is Tufnell Park located about 0 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for N19 5BJ
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0 mi

2

Tufnell Park

Northern

Walking directions to Tufnell Park
0.4 mi

2

Kentish Town

Northern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Kentish Town
0.6 mi

2

Upper Holloway

Overground

Walking directions to Upper Holloway

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for N19 5BJ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miDartmouth ParkMediumWalking directions to Dartmouth Park
0.5 miGrove Terrace SquaresSmallWalking directions to Grove Terrace Squares
0.5 miHighgate EnclosuresSmallWalking directions to Highgate Enclosures

Area Profile

Population
401
Population density
15,833.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
42.77(+59%)
Violence and sexual offences
33.03(+6%)
Vehicle crime
16.78(+79%)
Theft from the person
16.24(+73%)
Drugs
15.16(+145%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
208
52.26%
Other White
75
18.84%
African
30
7.54%
Irish
15
3.77%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
11
2.76%
Total population: 398

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
242
71.6%
Level 3 (A level)
28
8.28%
No qualifications
23
6.8%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
21
6.21%
Apprenticeship
11
3.25%
Total 16+ residents: 338

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
53
31.18%
Owns with a mortgage
40
23.53%
Other social rented
36
21.18%
Owns outright
27
15.88%
Social rents from council
12
7.06%
Total households: 170

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 5BJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near N19 5BJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
02 Apr 202610A, Southcote Road, London, N19 5BJFlatsLeasehold£420,000
28 Mar 20252A, Southcote Road, London, N19 5BJOtherFreehold£2,150,000
26 Mar 2025117C, Lady Margaret Road, London, N19 5ERFlatsLeasehold£750,000
25 Mar 2025Garden Flat, 113, Lady Margaret Road, London, N19 5ERFlatsLeasehold£527,500
21 Nov 2025First Floor Flat, 112, Lady Margaret Road, London, N19 5EXFlatsLeasehold£460,000

Schools

In the N19 5BJ postcode area, located within Tufnell Park East, there are 11 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for N19 5BJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miSecondaryAcland Burghley SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryEleanor Palmer Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.3 miPrimaryYerbury Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for N19 5BJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miTufnell Park Food Wine229 Brecknock Road, London, N19 5AAWalking directions to Tufnell Park Food Wine
0.1 miNK Convenience Store246-248 Tufnell Park Road, London, N19 5EWWalking directions to NK Convenience Store
0.1 miIdeal Household GoodsFortess Road, Camden, N19 5AAWalking directions to Ideal Household Goods
0.1 miMy Shop173 Fortess Road, London, NW5 2HRWalking directions to My Shop
0.1 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 5BJ, 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)Tufnell Park EastE02000561
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Islington 008DE01002789
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about N19 5BJ

Is N19 5BJ (Tufnell Park East) safe?

The area around N19 5BJ records about 123 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 N19 5BJ?

The median sale price around N19 5BJ in Tufnell Park East is £602,500 (about £843 per square foot) based on 92 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near N19 5BJ?

There are 20 schools close to N19 5BJ, including Acland Burghley School (Good), Eleanor Palmer Primary School (Outstanding) and Yerbury Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to N19 5BJ?

The closest station to N19 5BJ is Tufnell Park in TfL zone 2, about 56 m away, serving the Northern line.

How deprived is the area around N19 5BJ?

N19 5BJ scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 21,087 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents N19 5BJ (Tufnell Park East) in Parliament and on the local council?

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