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N4 4BB

Japan Crescent

Tollington

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Detailed insights for N4 4BB

Overview

Postcode N4 4BB is located in a major urban area, within the Tollington ward of Islington in the London region, and forms part of the Highcroft & Holly Park area. It has very high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 42.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 67% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Highcroft & Holly Park is £64,327 per year. The nearest station is Crouch Hill, about 0.1 miles away. There are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 8 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Wray Crescent.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
42
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
48.2%
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 5,938 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 18% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Highcroft & Holly Park has a low crime rate, with approximately 42.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

48.2%

Approximately 48.2% 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 117 ft away from N4 4BB.

Flood risk

No risk

Highcroft & Holly Park near N4 4BB 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 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for N4 4BB
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

3

Crouch Hill

Overground

Walking directions to Crouch Hill
0.6 mi

3

Harringay

Great Northern

Walking directions to Harringay
0.6 mi

2

Finsbury Park

Great Northern, Piccadilly, Victoria

Walking directions to Finsbury Park

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for N4 4BB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miWray CrescentMediumWalking directions to Wray Crescent
0.4 miElthorne ParkSmallWalking directions to Elthorne Park
0.4 miCrouch Hill ParkSmallWalking directions to Crouch Hill Park

Area Profile

Population
340
Population density
14,592.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
20.08(-25%)
Violence and sexual offences
9.18(-70%)
Vehicle crime
5.74(-39%)
Drugs
5.16(-17%)
Public order
4.59(-32%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
111
32.65%
African
69
20.29%
Other White
43
12.65%
Other
27
7.94%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
22
6.47%
Total population: 340

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
114
43.68%
No qualifications
51
19.54%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
30
11.49%
Level 3 (A level)
30
11.49%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
9.2%
Total 16+ residents: 261

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
40
36.36%
Private landlord or letting agency
25
22.73%
Owns with a mortgage
16
14.55%
Owns outright
15
13.64%
Other social rented
13
11.82%
Total households: 110

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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near N4 4BB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near N4 4BB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
18 Dec 2025Flat 3A, 3 - 5, Mount Pleasant Crescent, London, N4 4HRFlatsLeasehold£440,000
18 Dec 2025Flat 25, 5, Stapleton Hall Road, London, N4 3QQFlatsLeasehold£450,000
26 Mar 2025Flat 1, 5, Stapleton Hall Road, London, N4 3QQFlatsLeasehold£405,000
12 Nov 202554B, Mount Pleasant Crescent, London, N4 4HPFlatsLeasehold£473,000
21 Oct 202528, Mount Pleasant Crescent, London, N4 4HPTerracedFreehold£1,370,000

Schools

In the N4 4BB postcode area, located within Highcroft & Holly Park, there are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for N4 4BB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miSecondaryArts and Media School IslingtonFoundation school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryChrist The King Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.3 miNurseryNorth Islington Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of N4 4BB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for N4 4BB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miBudget Supermarket18-20 Crouch Hill, Islington, London, N4 4AUWalking directions to Budget Supermarket
0 miThe ShopCrouch Hill, Islington, N4 4AUWalking directions to The Shop
0.1 miSainsbury's Local175-179 Stroud Green Road, London, N4 3PZWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.1 miPachara Asian Grocery184 Stroud Green Road, London, N4 3RNWalking directions to Pachara Asian Grocery
0.2 miTesco109-115 Stroud Green Road, Islington, London, N4 3PXWalking directions to Tesco

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 4BB, 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 001FE01002811
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about N4 4BB

Is N4 4BB (Highcroft & Holly Park) safe?

The area around N4 4BB records about 42 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 vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near N4 4BB?

The median sale price around N4 4BB in Highcroft & Holly Park is £526,000 (about £821 per square foot) based on 102 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near N4 4BB?

There are 20 schools close to N4 4BB, including Arts and Media School Islington (Good), Christ The King Catholic Primary School (Good) and North Islington Nursery School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to N4 4BB?

The closest station to N4 4BB is Crouch Hill in TfL zone 3, about 97 m away, serving the Overground line.

How deprived is the area around N4 4BB?

N4 4BB scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,938 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents N4 4BB (Highcroft & Holly Park) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Islington North covering N4 4BB 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).