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N6 9BB

Tollington

Islington

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Overview

Postcode N6 9BB 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 average crime levels, with around 69.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 47% 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 Upper Holloway, 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
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
69
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
44.5%
Connectivity
6/10
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

9/10

Highcroft & Holly Park has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,438 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 17% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Highcroft & Holly Park has an average crime rate, with approximately 69.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

44.5%

Approximately 44.5% 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 7 ft away from N6 9BB.

Flood risk

N/A

Highcroft & Holly Park near N6 9BB 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 Upper Holloway located about 0.4 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for N6 9BB
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

2

Upper Holloway

Overground

Walking directions to Upper Holloway
0.4 mi

3

Crouch Hill

Overground

Walking directions to Crouch Hill
0.6 mi

2,3

Archway

Northern

Walking directions to Archway

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for N6 9BB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miWhittington ParkMediumWalking directions to Whittington Park
0.1 miWray CrescentMediumWalking directions to Wray Crescent
0.3 miElthorne ParkSmallWalking directions to Elthorne Park

Area Profile

Population
311
Population density
17,430.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
61.58(+129%)
Violence and sexual offences
23.46(-24%)
Vehicle crime
12.32(+31%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.8(+54%)
Burglary
7.04(+29%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
92
29.68%
Other White
47
15.16%
African
46
14.84%
Caribbean
22
7.1%
Other
19
6.13%
Total population: 310

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
136
49.82%
No qualifications
38
13.92%
Level 3 (A level)
35
12.82%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
30
10.99%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
21
7.69%
Total 16+ residents: 273

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
51
32.9%
Private landlord or letting agency
42
27.1%
Other social rented
18
11.61%
Owns outright
16
10.32%
Owns with a mortgage
15
9.68%
Total households: 155

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 48 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near N6 9BB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near N6 9BB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
16 Jul 2025405, Hornsey Road, London, N19 4DXTerracedFreehold£710,000
04 Jul 2025421B, Hornsey Road, London, N19 4DXFlatsLeasehold£340,000
07 May 202645, Bavaria Road, London, N19 4EUTerracedFreehold£735,000
11 Jun 2025Studio 3, 37, Bavaria Road, London, N19 4EUFlatsLeasehold£1,000,000
23 Oct 2025First Floor Flat, 147, Marlborough Road, London, N19 4NRFlatsLeasehold£359,000

Schools

In the N6 9BB postcode area, located within Highcroft & Holly Park, there are 14 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for N6 9BB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryDuncombe Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.1 miPrimarySt Mark's CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.3 miSecondaryArts and Media School IslingtonFoundation school

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of N6 9BB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for N6 9BB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miDJN MarketHornsey Road, Islington, N7 1HGWalking directions to DJN Market
0.1 miWhite Hill StoresMarlborough Road, Islington, N19 4NLWalking directions to White Hill Stores
0.1 miHornsey Road Food & WineIslington, N4 3HJWalking directions to Hornsey Road Food & Wine
0.1 miFairbridge Food & Wine498a Hornsey Road, London, N19 4EFWalking directions to Fairbridge Food & Wine
0.2 miFairbridge Mini Market163-167 Fairbridge Road, London, N19 3HSWalking directions to Fairbridge Mini Market

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 N6 9BB, 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 001EE01002807
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced2011-01-01

Frequently asked questions about N6 9BB

Is N6 9BB (Highcroft & Holly Park) safe?

The area around N6 9BB records about 69 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 N6 9BB?

The median sale price around N6 9BB 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 N6 9BB?

There are 20 schools close to N6 9BB, including Duncombe Primary School (Good), St Mark's CofE Primary School (Good) and Arts and Media School Islington (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to N6 9BB?

The closest station to N6 9BB is Upper Holloway in TfL zone 2, about 628 m away, serving the Overground line.

How deprived is the area around N6 9BB?

N6 9BB scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,438 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents N6 9BB (Highcroft & Holly Park) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Islington North covering N6 9BB 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).