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N4 3DS

Tollington

Islington

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Detailed insights for N4 3DS

Overview

Postcode N4 3DS is located in a major urban area, within the Tollington area of Islington in the London region, and forms part of the Highcroft & Holly Park area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 122.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Highcroft & Holly Park is £64,327 per year. The median sale price in Tollington is £529,500 (around £806 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £426,689 and £786,000. The nearest station is Crouch Hill, about 0.3 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
123
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
39.4%
Connectivity
6/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

9/10

Highcroft & Holly Park has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,793 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 12% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Highcroft & Holly Park has a very high crime rate, with approximately 122.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

39.4%

Approximately 39.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 51.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Highcroft & Holly Park is £64,327 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 43 ft away from N4 3DS.

Flood risk

No risk

Highcroft & Holly Park near N4 3DS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

6/10

The nearest station is Crouch Hill located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for N4 3DS
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

3

Crouch Hill

Overground

Walking directions to Crouch Hill
0.4 mi

2

Upper Holloway

Overground

Walking directions to Upper Holloway
0.6 mi

2,3

Archway

Northern

Walking directions to Archway

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for N4 3DS
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miWhittington ParkMediumWalking directions to Whittington Park
0.2 miWray CrescentMediumWalking directions to Wray Crescent
0.3 miElthorne ParkSmallWalking directions to Elthorne Park

Area Profile

Population
346
Population density
14,661 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
39.64(+28%)
Anti-social behaviour
26.64(-1%)
Drugs
16.24(+162%)
Other theft
14.29(+25%)
Vehicle crime
13.65(+46%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
141
40.75%
Other White
68
19.65%
African
30
8.67%
Caribbean
24
6.94%
Other
17
4.91%
Total population: 346

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
188
63.73%
No qualifications
32
10.85%
Level 3 (A level)
31
10.51%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
17
5.76%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
15
5.08%
Total 16+ residents: 295

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
78
44.57%
Other social rented
60
34.29%
Owns with a mortgage
18
10.29%
Social rents from council
9
5.14%
Owns outright
7
4%
Total households: 175

Property prices in Tollington

Median price: £529,500
Price per sq ft: £806
Sales (last 12 months): 106
Typical range (middle 50%): £427K – £786K

Based on 106 recent sales, the median property price is £529,500 (about £806 per square foot) in Tollington area, with individual transactions ranging from £310,982 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
Terraced21£1,160,000£892
Flats85£500,000£803

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£1,155,000
2026£513,325£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£795
2026£790£805
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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near N4 3DS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near N4 3DS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
23 Mar 2026Flat 6, Vincent Court, Hanley Road, London, N4 3DTFlatsLeasehold£440,000
16 Jul 2026Upper Maisonette, 415, Hornsey Road, London, N19 4DXFlatsLeasehold£516,650
16 Jul 2025405, Hornsey Road, London, N19 4DXTerracedFreehold£710,000
04 Jul 2025421B, Hornsey Road, London, N19 4DXFlatsLeasehold£340,000
10 Jul 2025Flat B, 492, Hornsey Road, London, N19 4EFFlatsLeasehold£347,600

Schools

In the N4 3DS postcode area, located within Highcroft & Holly Park, there are 14 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.

Nearby schools for N4 3DS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.1 miPrimaryDuncombe Primary SchoolCommunity school
0.2 miPrimarySt Mark's CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school
0.2 miSecondaryArts and Media School IslingtonFoundation school

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of N4 3DS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for N4 3DS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miWhite Hill StoresMarlborough Road, Islington, N19 4NLWalking directions to White Hill Stores
0.1 miFairbridge Food & Wine498a Hornsey Road, London, N19 4EFWalking directions to Fairbridge Food & Wine
0.1 miDJN MarketHornsey Road, Islington, N7 1HGWalking directions to DJN Market
0.1 miFairbridge Mini Market163-167 Fairbridge Road, London, N19 3HSWalking directions to Fairbridge Mini Market
0.1 miHornsey Local Supermarket504-506 Hornsey Road, London, N19 3QWWalking directions to Hornsey Local Supermarket

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 3DS, 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)Highcroft & Holly ParkE02000554
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Islington 001DE01002804
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about N4 3DS

Is N4 3DS (Highcroft & Holly Park) safe?

The area around N4 3DS records about 123 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, anti-social behaviour and drugs.

What is the average house price near N4 3DS?

The median sale price around N4 3DS in Tollington is £529,500 (about £806 per square foot) based on 106 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near N4 3DS?

There are 20 schools close to N4 3DS, including Duncombe Primary School (Good), St Mark's CofE Primary School (Good) and Arts and Media School Islington (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to N4 3DS?

The closest station to N4 3DS is Crouch Hill in TfL zone 3, about 554 m away, serving the Overground line.

How deprived is the area around N4 3DS?

N4 3DS scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,793 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents N4 3DS (Highcroft & Holly Park) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Islington North covering N4 3DS 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).