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N4 2LG

Alexandra Grove

Brownswood

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Overview

Postcode N4 2LG 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 high crime levels, with around 101.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 22% 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 0.3 miles away. There are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Finsbury Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
101
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
7.2%
Connectivity
10/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

7/10

Brownswood has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,713 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 36% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Brownswood has a high crime rate, with approximately 101.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

7.2%

Approximately 7.2% 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 143 ft away from N4 2LG.

Flood risk

No risk

Brownswood near N4 2LG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

10/10

The nearest station is Manor House located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for N4 2LG
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

2,3

Manor House

Piccadilly

Walking directions to Manor House
0.4 mi

2

Finsbury Park

Great Northern, Piccadilly, Victoria

Walking directions to Finsbury Park
0.7 mi

3

Harringay Green Lanes

Overground

Walking directions to Harringay Green Lanes

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for N4 2LG
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miFinsbury ParkLargeWalking directions to Finsbury Park
0.3 miSpring ParkSmallWalking directions to Spring Park

Area Profile

Population
266
Population density
21,111.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
46.66(+74%)
Violence and sexual offences
29.55(-5%)
Vehicle crime
12.44(+33%)
Theft from the person
10.89(+16%)
Other theft
9.33(-18%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
102
38.49%
Other White
71
26.79%
Other
23
8.68%
African
12
4.53%
Irish
9
3.4%
Total population: 265

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
175
70.85%
Level 3 (A level)
23
9.31%
No qualifications
21
8.5%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
9
3.64%
Other
7
2.83%
Total 16+ residents: 247

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
87
63.04%
Owns with a mortgage
22
15.94%
Owns outright
16
11.59%
Other social rented
8
5.8%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.17%
Total households: 138

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 2LG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near N4 2LG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Jun 2025First Floor Flat, 51, Adolphus Road, London, N4 2AXFlatsLeasehold£485,000
25 Feb 2026Flat 14, 384 - 386, Seven Sisters Road, London, N4 2PQFlatsLeasehold£123,750
23 May 2025Flat 13, 388, Seven Sisters Road, London, N4 2PQFlatsLeasehold£375,000
26 Jun 2026Flat 3, 18, Alexandra Grove, London, N4 2LFFlatsLeasehold£660,000
02 Apr 2026Flat 4, 28, Alexandra Grove, London, N4 2LFFlatsLeasehold£500,000

Schools

In the N4 2LG postcode area, located within Brownswood, there are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

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

Good

0.4 miPrimaryStroud Green Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryAmbler Primary School and Children's CentreCommunity school

Outstanding

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for N4 2LG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miBest-one314 Seven Sisters Road, London, N4 2APWalking directions to Best-one
0.2 miCo-op FoodGreen Lanes, London, N4 2LXWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.3 miFigaro News302 Seven Sisters Road, London, N4 2ABWalking directions to Figaro News
0.3 miInci Off License2C Woodberry Down, London, N4 2TGWalking directions to Inci Off License
0.3 miPlanet Food298 Seven Sisters Road, London, N4 2AGWalking directions to Planet Food

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 2LG, 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 007AE01001715
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about N4 2LG

Is N4 2LG (Brownswood) safe?

The area around N4 2LG records about 101 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 2LG?

The median sale price around N4 2LG 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 2LG?

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

What is the nearest station to N4 2LG?

The closest station to N4 2LG is Manor House in TfL zone 2,3, about 410 m away, serving the Piccadilly line.

How deprived is the area around N4 2LG?

N4 2LG scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,713 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Tottenham covering N4 2LG 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).