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N4 3BJ

Bracey Street

Tollington

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Detailed insights for N4 3BJ

Overview

Postcode N4 3BJ is located in a major urban area, within the Tollington ward of Islington in the London region, and forms part of the Tollington area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 123.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Tollington is £73,756 per year. The nearest station is Crouch Hill, about 0.4 miles away. There are 14 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Whittington Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
124
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
17.6%
Connectivity
3/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

8/10

Tollington has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,470 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 26% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Tollington has a very high crime rate, with approximately 123.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

17.6%

Approximately 17.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 31.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Tollington is £73,756 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 221 ft away from N4 3BJ.

Flood risk

No risk

Tollington near N4 3BJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

3/10

The nearest station is Crouch Hill located about 0.4 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for N4 3BJ
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

3

Crouch Hill

Overground

Walking directions to Crouch Hill
0.5 mi

2

Upper Holloway

Overground

Walking directions to Upper Holloway
0.6 mi

2

Finsbury Park

Great Northern, Piccadilly, Victoria

Walking directions to Finsbury Park

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for N4 3BJ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miWhittington ParkMediumWalking directions to Whittington Park
0.1 miWray CrescentMediumWalking directions to Wray Crescent
0.4 miElthorne ParkSmallWalking directions to Elthorne Park

Area Profile

Population
340
Population density
18,288.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
61.16(+128%)
Violence and sexual offences
35.02(+13%)
Drugs
16.2(+161%)
Burglary
14.64(+168%)
Public order
12.55(+86%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
158
46.47%
Other White
81
23.82%
Irish
19
5.59%
Bangladeshi
13
3.82%
Caribbean
13
3.82%
Total population: 340

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
177
58.8%
No qualifications
41
13.62%
Level 3 (A level)
38
12.62%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
25
8.31%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
12
3.99%
Total 16+ residents: 301

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
74
46.54%
Owns outright
28
17.61%
Owns with a mortgage
26
16.35%
Social rents from council
19
11.95%
Other social rented
9
5.66%
Total households: 159

Property prices in Tollington

Median price£526,000
Price per sq ft£821
Sales (last 12 months)102
Typical range (middle 50%)£421K – £727K

Based on 102 recent sales, the median property price is £526,000 (about £821 per square foot) in Tollington area, with individual transactions ranging from £325,000 up to £1,520,601.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Tollington over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced17£1,160,000£892
Flats85£500,000£818

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Tollington

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Tollington.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£461,384£938,500
2017£477,500£912,745
2018£460,000£876,000
2019£464,825£900,000
2020£461,500£935,000
2021£500,000£1,012,500
2022£462,563£985,000
2023£500,000£1,050,000
2024£470,000£1,109,025
2025£485,500£1,160,000
2026£510,000£1,160,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Tollington.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Tollington.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£750£792
2017£737£780
2018£673£706
2019£719£736
2020£726£793
2021£743£814
2022£723£854
2023£739£776
2024£781£866
2025£764£799
2026£803£770
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Tollington.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 44 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near N4 3BJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near N4 3BJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
22 May 202525, Bracey Street, London, N4 3BJTerracedFreehold£955,000
10 Jul 202512, Roads Place, London, N19 4TAFlatsLeasehold£426,000
25 Jun 202510, Roads Place, London, N19 4TAFlatsLeasehold£390,000
15 May 20261A, Thorpedale Road, London, N4 3BHFlatsLeasehold£677,500
08 Sept 2025Flat 6, Margs House, 444, Hornsey Road, London, N19 4EBFlatsLeasehold£440,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for N4 3BJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimarySt Mark's CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.2 miSecondaryArts and Media School IslingtonFoundation school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryDuncombe Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of N4 3BJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for N4 3BJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miHornsey Road Food & WineIslington, N4 3HJWalking directions to Hornsey Road Food & Wine
0.1 miDJN MarketHornsey Road, Islington, N7 1HGWalking directions to DJN Market
0.1 miWhite Hill StoresMarlborough Road, Islington, N19 4NLWalking directions to White Hill Stores
0.2 miTesco ExpressHornsey Road, Islington, N19 4HNWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miFairbridge Food & Wine498a Hornsey Road, London, N19 4EFWalking directions to Fairbridge Food & Wine

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Islington district.

Band A£1,405
Band B£1,640
Band C£1,874
Band D£2,108
Band E£2,577
Band F£3,045
Band G£3,514
Band H£4,216

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 3BJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Alex Nettle

Tollington - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Elmedina Baptista-Mendes

Tollington - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Jonathan Ward

Tollington - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Member of parliament

Jeremy Corbyn

Islington North - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Independent

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictIslingtonE09000019
Parliamentary ConstituencyIslington NorthE14001305
WardTollingtonE05013712
ParishIslington, unparished areaE43000209
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)TollingtonE02000556
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Islington 003DE01002808
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about N4 3BJ

Is N4 3BJ (Tollington) safe?

The area around N4 3BJ records about 124 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and other theft.

What is the average house price near N4 3BJ?

The median sale price around N4 3BJ in Tollington is £526,000 (about £821 per square foot) based on 102 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near N4 3BJ?

There are 20 schools close to N4 3BJ, including St Mark's CofE Primary School (Good), Arts and Media School Islington (Good) and Duncombe Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to N4 3BJ?

The closest station to N4 3BJ is Crouch Hill in TfL zone 3, about 623 m away, serving the Overground line.

How deprived is the area around N4 3BJ?

N4 3BJ scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,470 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents N4 3BJ (Tollington) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Islington North covering N4 3BJ is Jeremy Corbyn (Independent), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Alex Nettle (Green Party), Elmedina Baptista-Mendes (Green Party) and Jonathan Ward (Green Party).