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Overview

Postcode N4 2LU is located in a major urban area, within the Brownswood ward of Hackney in the London region, and forms part of the Woodberry Down & Manor House area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 141.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Woodberry Down & Manor House is £68,397 per year. The nearest station is Manor House, about 0.2 miles away. There are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Finsbury Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
141
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
40.3%
Connectivity
10/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

7/10

Woodberry Down & Manor House has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,378 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 32% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Woodberry Down & Manor House has a very high crime rate, with approximately 141.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

40.3%

Approximately 40.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 47.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Woodberry Down & Manor House is £68,397 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 154 ft away from N4 2LU.

Flood risk

No risk

Woodberry Down & Manor House near N4 2LU 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 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for N4 2LU
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 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
0.6 mi

3

Harringay Green Lanes

Overground

Walking directions to Harringay Green Lanes

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
467
Population density
23,233.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
39.98(+29%)
Theft from the person
39.49(+321%)
Shoplifting
26.82(+168%)
Robbery
13.65(+283%)
Drugs
11.21(+81%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Other White
99
21.15%
British
89
19.02%
African
70
14.96%
Other
42
8.97%
Caribbean
31
6.62%
Total population: 468

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
206
54.35%
Level 3 (A level)
56
14.78%
No qualifications
43
11.35%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
25
6.6%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
25
6.6%
Total 16+ residents: 379

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
63
32.98%
Private landlord or letting agency
61
31.94%
Owns with a mortgage
28
14.66%
Shared ownership
14
7.33%
Social rents from council
14
7.33%
Total households: 191

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 2LU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near N4 2LU
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
18 Dec 2025Flat 12, Majestic Court, Portland Rise, London, N4 2UTFlatsLeasehold£336,000
22 May 2026Flat 3, 26, Adolphus Road, London, N4 2AYFlatsLeasehold£483,000

Schools

In the N4 2LU postcode area, located within Woodberry Down & Manor House, there are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

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

Good

0.4 miNot applicableBeis Chinuch Lebonos Girls SchoolOther independent school

Requires improvement

0.4 miPrimaryStroud Green Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for N4 2LU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miCo-op FoodGreen Lanes, London, N4 2LXWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.2 miInci Off License2C Woodberry Down, London, N4 2TGWalking directions to Inci Off License
0.2 miSimply Organique316 Green Lanes, London, N4 1BXWalking directions to Simply Organique
0.2 miEvergreen Stores316 Green Lanes, London, N4 1BXWalking directions to Evergreen Stores
0.2 miManor Food320 Green Lanes, London, N4 1BXWalking directions to Manor 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 2LU, 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)Woodberry Down & Manor HouseE02000346
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Hackney 002AE01001714
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1997-12-01

Frequently asked questions about N4 2LU

Is N4 2LU (Woodberry Down & Manor House) safe?

The area around N4 2LU records about 141 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 violence and sexual offences, theft from the person and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near N4 2LU?

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

What schools are near N4 2LU?

There are 20 schools close to N4 2LU, including Parkwood Primary School (Good), Beis Chinuch Lebonos Girls School (Requires improvement) and Stroud Green Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to N4 2LU?

The closest station to N4 2LU is Manor House in TfL zone 2,3, about 324 m away, serving the Piccadilly line.

How deprived is the area around N4 2LU?

N4 2LU scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,378 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents N4 2LU (Woodberry Down & Manor House) in Parliament and on the local council?

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