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N4 2FX

Heron Drive

Brownswood

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Overview

Postcode N4 2FX is located in a major urban area, within the Brownswood ward of Hackney in the London region, and forms part of the Brownswood area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 70.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 46% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Brownswood is £73,981 per year. The nearest station is Manor House, about 0.4 miles away. There are 14 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is Finsbury Park.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
70
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
1.6%
Connectivity
6/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

7/10

Brownswood has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,095 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 40% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Brownswood has an average crime rate, with approximately 70.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.6%

Approximately 1.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 27.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Brownswood is £73,981 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 239 ft away from N4 2FX.

Flood risk

No risk

Brownswood near N4 2FX 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 Manor House located about 0.4 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for N4 2FX
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

2,3

Manor House

Piccadilly

Walking directions to Manor House
0.5 mi

2

Finsbury Park

Great Northern, Piccadilly, Victoria

Walking directions to Finsbury Park
0.6 mi

2

Arsenal

Piccadilly

Walking directions to Arsenal

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for N4 2FX
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miFinsbury ParkLargeWalking directions to Finsbury Park
0.4 miClissold ParkLargeWalking directions to Clissold Park
0.4 miSpring ParkSmallWalking directions to Spring Park

Area Profile

Population
290
Population density
14,058 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
27.53(-11%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.43(-54%)
Other theft
11.55(+1%)
Bicycle theft
5.33(+233%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.44(-22%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
132
44.75%
Other White
60
20.34%
Other
16
5.42%
Indian
13
4.41%
Irish
12
4.07%
Total population: 295

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
196
74.81%
No qualifications
21
8.02%
Level 3 (A level)
16
6.11%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
14
5.34%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
8
3.05%
Total 16+ residents: 262

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
48
37.8%
Owns outright
32
25.2%
Owns with a mortgage
27
21.26%
Shared ownership
14
11.02%
Other forms of private rent
4
3.15%
Total households: 127

Property prices in Brownswood

Median price£585,500
Price per sq ft£838
Sales (last 12 months)102
Typical range (middle 50%)£480K – £777K

Based on 102 recent sales, the median property price is £585,500 (about £838 per square foot) in Brownswood area, with individual transactions ranging from £123,750 up to £2,600,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Brownswood over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£2,600,000£—
Semi-Detached2£2,055,000£898
Terraced5£915,000£1,070
Flats94£562,400£829

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Brownswood

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Brownswood.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£547,500
2017£522,500£763,000£1,027,000
2018£527,000£1,102,500£970,000
2019£478,750£1,502,500£1,425,000
2020£513,750£1,850,000£725,500
2021£535,000£1,830,000£717,500
2022£565,000£1,650,000£887,500
2023£515,000£1,177,000£1,182,500
2024£530,000£1,365,000£950,000
2025£547,500£1,760,000£1,925,125
2026£505,000£2,350,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Brownswood.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Brownswood.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£767
2017£765£854£789
2018£798£796£716
2019£684£684£809
2020£771£811£886
2021£785£752£824
2022£772£838£797
2023£804£892£693
2024£820£768£723
2025£826£581£1,070
2026£806£898
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Brownswood.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near N4 2FX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near N4 2FX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
12 Aug 202567, Myddleton Avenue, London, N4 2FLTerracedFreehold£915,000
14 Nov 202517, Myddleton Avenue, London, N4 2FAFlatsLeasehold£450,000
28 Jul 202539, Heron Drive, London, N4 2FSTerracedFreehold£715,000
17 Mar 202529, Heron Drive, London, N4 2FSTerracedFreehold£449,285
23 May 202595, Myddleton Avenue, London, N4 2FNFlatsLeasehold£505,650

Schools

In the N4 2FX postcode area, located within Brownswood, there are 14 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for N4 2FX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryParkwood Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryAmbler Primary School and Children's CentreCommunity school

Outstanding

0.4 miNot applicableSide By Side SchoolOther independent special school

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of N4 2FX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for N4 2FX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miGurbet supermarket and butcher281 Green Lanes, London, N4 2EXWalking directions to Gurbet supermarket and butcher
0.1 miCostcutter10 Brownswood Road, London, N4 2XSWalking directions to Costcutter
0.2 miSainsbury's LocalMurrain Road, Hackney, N4 2BNWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.3 miNisan Food & Wine147 Blackstock Road, London, N4 2JSWalking directions to Nisan Food & Wine
0.3 miEx LondisBlackstock Road, Hackney, N4 2JSWalking directions to Ex Londis

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Hackney district.

Band A£1,374
Band B£1,602
Band C£1,831
Band D£2,060
Band E£2,518
Band F£2,976
Band G£3,434
Band H£4,121

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 N4 2FX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Florence Schechter

Brownswood - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Soraya Adejare

Brownswood - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Member of parliament

David Lammy

Tottenham - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictHackneyE09000012
Parliamentary ConstituencyTottenhamE14001553
WardBrownswoodE05009367
ParishHackney, unparished areaE43000202
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)BrownswoodE02000351
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Hackney 007CE01001717
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1997-12-01

Frequently asked questions about N4 2FX

Is N4 2FX (Brownswood) safe?

The area around N4 2FX records about 70 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 theft from the person.

What is the average house price near N4 2FX?

The median sale price around N4 2FX in Brownswood is £585,500 (about £838 per square foot) based on 102 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near N4 2FX?

There are 20 schools close to N4 2FX, including Parkwood Primary School (Good), Ambler Primary School and Children's Centre (Outstanding) and Side By Side School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to N4 2FX?

The closest station to N4 2FX is Manor House in TfL zone 2,3, about 677 m away, serving the Piccadilly line.

How deprived is the area around N4 2FX?

N4 2FX scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,095 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents N4 2FX (Brownswood) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Tottenham covering N4 2FX is David Lammy (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Florence Schechter (Green Party) and Soraya Adejare (Green Party).