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N4 2UL

Christina Square

Brownswood

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Overview

Postcode N4 2UL 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 very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 208.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.6× 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 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Finsbury Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
209
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
70.9%
Connectivity
10/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

9/10

Brownswood has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,436 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 17% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Brownswood has a very high crime rate, with approximately 208.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

70.9%

Approximately 70.9% 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

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 164 ft away from N4 2UL.

Flood risk

No risk

Brownswood near N4 2UL 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 2UL
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

2,3

Manor House

Piccadilly

Walking directions to Manor House
0.3 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 2UL
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miFinsbury ParkLargeWalking directions to Finsbury Park
0.4 miSpring ParkSmallWalking directions to Spring Park
0.5 miWoodfall ParkSmallWalking directions to Woodfall Park

Area Profile

Population
448
Population density
27,888.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
55.93(+80%)
Anti-social behaviour
54.81(+104%)
Drugs
39.15(+531%)
Theft from the person
24.61(+162%)
Public order
24.05(+256%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

African
121
26.95%
British
55
12.25%
Other White
55
12.25%
Other
50
11.14%
Caribbean
40
8.91%
Total population: 449

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
106
35.22%
No qualifications
64
21.26%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
37
12.29%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
36
11.96%
Level 3 (A level)
35
11.63%
Total 16+ residents: 301

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
86
43.22%
Other social rented
55
27.64%
Private landlord or letting agency
35
17.59%
Other forms of private rent
8
4.02%
Owns outright
6
3.02%
Total households: 199

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 2UL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near N4 2UL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Mar 2025Flat 4, 29, Adolphus Road, London, N4 2ATFlatsLeasehold£425,000
05 Mar 202618, Adolphus Road, London, N4 2AZFlatsLeasehold£495,000
20 Oct 202520, Adolphus Road, London, N4 2AZOtherFreehold£47,600
31 Mar 20258C, Adolphus Road, London, N4 2AZFlatsLeasehold£500,000
12 Mar 2026Flat C, 3, Gloucester Drive, London, N4 2LEFlatsLeasehold£645,000

Schools

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

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

Good

0.3 miPrimaryStroud Green Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryAmbler Primary School and Children's CentreCommunity school

Outstanding

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for N4 2UL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miBest-one314 Seven Sisters Road, London, N4 2APWalking directions to Best-one
0.2 miFigaro News302 Seven Sisters Road, London, N4 2ABWalking directions to Figaro News
0.2 miPlanet Food298 Seven Sisters Road, London, N4 2AGWalking directions to Planet Food
0.3 miLidl269-271 Seven Sisters Road, London, N4 2DFWalking directions to Lidl
0.3 miSainsbury's Local29-31 Blackstock Road, London, N4 2JFWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local

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 2UL, 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 007BE01001716
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1990-02-01

Frequently asked questions about N4 2UL

Is N4 2UL (Brownswood) safe?

The area around N4 2UL records about 209 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 2UL?

The median sale price around N4 2UL 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 2UL?

There are 20 schools close to N4 2UL, 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 2UL?

The closest station to N4 2UL is Manor House in TfL zone 2,3, about 486 m away, serving the Piccadilly line.

How deprived is the area around N4 2UL?

N4 2UL scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,436 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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