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N4 2SN

Wilberforce Road

Brownswood

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Overview

Postcode N4 2SN 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 average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 47.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 63% 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 Finsbury Park, about 0.2 miles away. There are 14 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is Finsbury Park.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
48
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
11.3%
Connectivity
10/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

6/10

Brownswood has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,863 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 45% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Brownswood has a low crime rate, with approximately 47.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

11.3%

Approximately 11.3% 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

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 237 ft away from N4 2SN.

Flood risk

No risk

Brownswood near N4 2SN 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 Finsbury Park located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for N4 2SN
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

2

Finsbury Park

Great Northern, Piccadilly, Victoria

Walking directions to Finsbury Park
0.5 mi

2

Arsenal

Piccadilly

Walking directions to Arsenal
0.5 mi

2,3

Manor House

Piccadilly

Walking directions to Manor House

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for N4 2SN
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miFinsbury ParkLargeWalking directions to Finsbury Park
0.5 miIsledon GardensSmallWalking directions to Isledon Gardens
0.4 miWoodfall ParkSmallWalking directions to Woodfall Park

Area Profile

Population
310
Population density
15,979.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
39.08(+45%)
Violence and sexual offences
8.62(-72%)
Other theft
8.05(-30%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.17(-9%)
Drugs
4.6(-26%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
129
41.61%
Other White
92
29.68%
Arab
17
5.48%
Other
13
4.19%
Irish
10
3.23%
Total population: 310

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
188
66.2%
No qualifications
23
8.1%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
22
7.75%
Level 3 (A level)
22
7.75%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
15
5.28%
Total 16+ residents: 284

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
84
55.63%
Owns with a mortgage
31
20.53%
Owns outright
18
11.92%
Social rents from council
9
5.96%
Other social rented
8
5.3%
Total households: 151

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 2SN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near N4 2SN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
14 Jan 2026Woven House, 42, Somerfield Road, London, N4 2JLDetachedFreehold£2,600,000
24 Jul 2025Flat C, 26, Wilberforce Road, London, N4 2SWFlatsLeasehold£630,000
17 Jun 2026Flat 1, 151, Queen'S Drive, London, N4 2ARFlatsLeasehold£460,000
23 Jan 2026Flat 4, 151, Queen'S Drive, London, N4 2ARFlatsLeasehold£480,000
08 May 2026Ground Floor Flat & Cellar, 19, Finsbury Park Road, London, N4 2LAFlatsLeasehold£950,000

Schools

In the N4 2SN postcode area, located within Brownswood, there are 14 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for N4 2SN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryParkwood Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryAmbler Primary School and Children's CentreCommunity school

Outstanding

0.3 miPrimaryStroud Green Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for N4 2SN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miBest-one314 Seven Sisters Road, London, N4 2APWalking directions to Best-one
0.1 miSainsbury's Local29-31 Blackstock Road, London, N4 2JFWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.1 miAl Baraka SupermarketBlackstock Road, Islington, N4 2DWWalking directions to Al Baraka Supermarket
0.1 miFigaro News302 Seven Sisters Road, London, N4 2ABWalking directions to Figaro News
0.1 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 2SN, 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 007DE01001718
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about N4 2SN

Is N4 2SN (Brownswood) safe?

The area around N4 2SN records about 48 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and theft from the person.

What is the average house price near N4 2SN?

The median sale price around N4 2SN 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 2SN?

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

What is the nearest station to N4 2SN?

The closest station to N4 2SN is Finsbury Park in TfL zone 2, about 347 m away, serving the Great Northern, Piccadilly and Victoria lines.

How deprived is the area around N4 2SN?

N4 2SN scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,863 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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