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N7 0HY

Hilldrop Crescent

Tufnell Park

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Detailed insights for N7 0HY

Overview

Postcode N7 0HY is located in a major urban area, within the Tufnell Park ward of Islington in the London region, and forms part of the Hilldrop area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 134.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Hilldrop is £63,154 per year. The nearest station is Kentish Town, about 0.5 miles away. There are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 8 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Caledonian Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
135
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
77.1%
Connectivity
6/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

9/10

Hilldrop has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,397 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 13% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Hilldrop has a very high crime rate, with approximately 134.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

77.1%

Approximately 77.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 48.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Hilldrop is £63,154 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 291 ft away from N7 0HY.

Flood risk

No risk

Hilldrop near N7 0HY 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 Kentish Town located about 0.5 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for N7 0HY
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

2

Kentish Town

Northern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Kentish Town
0.5 mi

2

Caledonian Road

Piccadilly

Walking directions to Caledonian Road
0.5 mi

2

Tufnell Park

Northern

Walking directions to Tufnell Park

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for N7 0HY
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miCaledonian ParkMediumWalking directions to Caledonian Park
0.4 miCantelowes GardensSmallWalking directions to Cantelowes Gardens
0.5 miCamden Square GardensSmallWalking directions to Camden Square Gardens

Area Profile

Population
287
Population density
22,677.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
50.56(+63%)
Drugs
24.69(+298%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.22(-32%)
Vehicle crime
12.93(+38%)
Other theft
8.82(-23%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
95
33.1%
Other White
46
16.03%
African
41
14.29%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
22
7.67%
Other
18
6.27%
Total population: 287

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
73
32.74%
No qualifications
51
22.87%
Level 3 (A level)
31
13.9%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
27
12.11%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
21
9.42%
Total 16+ residents: 223

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
82
75.23%
Private landlord or letting agency
13
11.93%
Owns with a mortgage
6
5.5%
Owns outright
3
2.75%
Other social rented
2
1.83%
Total households: 109

Property prices in Tufnell Park

Median price£602,500
Price per sq ft£843
Sales (last 12 months)92
Typical range (middle 50%)£460K – £746K

Based on 92 recent sales, the median property price is £602,500 (about £843 per square foot) in Tufnell Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £213,500 up to £3,650,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Tufnell Park over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached3£2,315,000£1,075
Terraced13£1,550,000£843
Flats76£551,000£824

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Tufnell Park

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Tufnell Park.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£525,000£1,432,000
2017£510,000£1,987,500£1,497,500
2018£515,000£1,735,000£1,617,500
2019£528,500£1,710,000£1,030,000
2020£530,000£2,050,000£1,510,000
2021£540,000£2,125,000£1,521,500
2022£600,000£2,525,000£1,462,500
2023£550,000£2,350,000£1,615,000
2024£522,000£2,600,000£1,835,000
2025£585,000£2,315,000£1,425,000
2026£515,000£1,438,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Tufnell Park.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Tufnell Park.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£756£771
2017£774£875£821
2018£759£736£838
2019£774£787£711
2020£780£821£773
2021£778£837£801
2022£808£880£916
2023£862£1,047£907
2024£786£1,016£968
2025£893£1,009£843
2026£761£965
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Tufnell Park.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Tufnell Park in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near N7 0HY.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near N7 0HY
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Mar 2026Flat 7, 57, Hilldrop Crescent, London, N7 0JDFlatsLeasehold£530,000
14 Jul 2025Flat 2, 47, Hilldrop Crescent, London, N7 0JDFlatsLeasehold£742,500
06 Aug 2025Flat 5, 20, Hilldrop Crescent, London, N7 0JFFlatsLeasehold£352,000
05 Dec 2025140, Brecknock Road, London, N7 0DBFlatsLeasehold£745,000
01 Apr 2026Flat 4, 53, Hilldrop Road, London, N7 0JEFlatsLeasehold£600,000

Schools

In the N7 0HY postcode area, located within Hilldrop, there are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for N7 0HY
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miSecondaryBeacon HighCommunity school

Good

0.2 miNot applicableThe Bridge SchoolAcademy special converter

Outstanding

0.2 miPrimaryTufnell Park Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of N7 0HY

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for N7 0HY
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miBuy Wise49 Brecknock Road, London, N7 0BTWalking directions to Buy Wise
0.1 miBest-one43 Brecknock Road, London, N7 0BTWalking directions to Best-one
0.1 miLondis28 Brecknock Road, London, N7 0DDWalking directions to Londis
0.1 miBumblebee Natural Foods33 Brecknock Road, London, N7 0BTWalking directions to Bumblebee Natural Foods
0.1 miOnkad29 Brecknock Road, London, N7 0BTWalking directions to Onkad

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 N7 0HY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Devon Osborne

Tufnell Park - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Sheridan Virginia Kates

Tufnell Park - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Sophia Andersson-Gylden

Tufnell Park - 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
WardTufnell ParkE05013713
ParishIslington, unparished areaE43000209
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)HilldropE02000563
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Islington 010BE01002783
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about N7 0HY

Is N7 0HY (Hilldrop) safe?

The area around N7 0HY records about 135 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 vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near N7 0HY?

The median sale price around N7 0HY in Hilldrop is £602,500 (about £843 per square foot) based on 92 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near N7 0HY?

There are 20 schools close to N7 0HY, including Beacon High (Good), The Bridge School (Outstanding) and Tufnell Park Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to N7 0HY?

The closest station to N7 0HY is Kentish Town in TfL zone 2, about 811 m away, serving the Northern and Thameslink lines.

How deprived is the area around N7 0HY?

N7 0HY scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,397 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents N7 0HY (Hilldrop) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Islington North covering N7 0HY is Jeremy Corbyn (Independent), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Devon Osborne (Green Party), Sheridan Virginia Kates (Green Party) and Sophia Andersson-Gylden (Green Party).