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N8 7JF

Lightfoot Road

Hornsey

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Detailed insights for N8 7JF

Overview

Postcode N8 7JF is located in a major urban area, within the Hornsey ward of Haringey in the London region, and forms part of the Hornsey East area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 122.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Hornsey East is £77,107 per year. The nearest station is Hornsey, about 0.3 miles away. There are 14 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, the closest large park is Priory Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
122
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
20.3%
Connectivity
6/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

Hornsey East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,820 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 39% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Hornsey East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 122.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

20.3%

Approximately 20.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 30.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Hornsey East is £77,107 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near N8 7JF.

Flood risk

No risk

Hornsey East near N8 7JF 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 Hornsey located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for N8 7JF
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

3

Hornsey

Great Northern

Walking directions to Hornsey
0.8 mi

3

Harringay

Great Northern

Walking directions to Harringay
0.8 mi

3

Turnpike Lane

Piccadilly

Walking directions to Turnpike Lane

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for N8 7JF
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miPriory ParkLargeWalking directions to Priory Park
0.5 miNew River Path West BankMediumWalking directions to New River Path West Bank
0.5 miStationers ParkSmallWalking directions to Stationers Park

Area Profile

Population
223
Population density
17,421.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
49.6(+60%)
Anti-social behaviour
40.95(+52%)
Vehicle crime
14.42(+54%)
Public order
11.53(+71%)
Other theft
10.38(-9%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
92
41.63%
Other White
36
16.29%
African
28
12.67%
Caribbean
17
7.69%
Irish
9
4.07%
Total population: 221

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
113
59.47%
No qualifications
23
12.11%
Level 3 (A level)
20
10.53%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
11
5.79%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
11
5.79%
Total 16+ residents: 190

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
49
39.84%
Owns with a mortgage
24
19.51%
Owns outright
22
17.89%
Other social rented
18
14.63%
Social rents from council
7
5.69%
Total households: 123

Property prices in Hornsey

Median price£546,500
Price per sq ft£750
Sales (last 12 months)167
Typical range (middle 50%)£385K – £900K

Based on 167 recent sales, the median property price is £546,500 (about £750 per square foot) in Hornsey area, with individual transactions ranging from £125,000 up to £2,328,750.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Hornsey over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached4£1,435,000£815
Terraced50£1,269,750£856
Flats113£425,000£693

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Hornsey

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hornsey.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£485,000£1,550,000£912,500
2017£487,500£875,000£1,100,000
2018£478,050£1,312,500£979,250
2019£454,000£1,292,500£948,000
2020£480,000£1,270,000£990,000
2021£476,250£1,350,000£1,022,500
2022£465,000£1,850,000£1,176,000
2023£510,000£1,275,000£1,047,500
2024£475,000£1,125,000£1,200,000
2025£450,000£1,032,000£1,280,000
2026£405,000£945,000£1,062,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hornsey.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hornsey.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£684£720£768
2017£709£888£746
2018£677£693£731
2019£654£865£731
2020£734£807£749
2021£699£822£788
2022£692£789£834
2023£669£817£839
2024£702£781£824
2025£722£761£838
2026£650£671£845
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hornsey.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near N8 7JF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near N8 7JF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
01 Aug 202516, Hermiston Avenue, London, N8 8NLTerracedFreehold£1,350,000
01 Aug 2025Flat 9, Carleton House, 122A, Hillfield Avenue, London, N8 7DQFlatsLeasehold£465,000
16 Jun 2025Flat 1, Kitchener House, 122, Hillfield Avenue, London, N8 7DJFlatsLeasehold£585,000
07 Aug 2025Flat 6, Melrose House, 124, Hillfield Avenue, London, N8 7DPFlatsLeasehold£455,000
17 Nov 202538, Minster Walk, London, N8 7JSTerracedFreehold£486,000

Schools

In the N8 7JF postcode area, located within Hornsey East, there are 14 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for N8 7JF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryRokesly Junior SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.1 miPrimaryRokesly Infant & Nursery SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miPrimarySt Mary's CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of N8 7JF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for N8 7JF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miThe Corner BuzzTottenham Lane, Haringey, N8 9BGWalking directions to The Corner Buzz
0.2 miYellow Food & WineTottenham Lane, Haringey, N8 9BJWalking directions to Yellow Food & Wine
0.2 miE&A Food & Wine65 Tottenham Lane, London, N8 9BEWalking directions to E&A Food & Wine
0.2 miAsda ExpressHaringey, N8 8SEWalking directions to Asda Express
0.2 miFrescoHaringey, N8 8BEWalking directions to Fresco

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Haringey district.

Band A£1,543
Band B£1,800
Band C£2,057
Band D£2,314
Band E£2,828
Band F£3,342
Band G£3,856
Band H£4,628

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 N8 7JF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Adam Small

Hornsey - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Dana Carlin

Hornsey - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Elin Weston

Hornsey - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Catherine West

Hornsey and Friern Barnet - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictHaringeyE09000014
Parliamentary ConstituencyHornsey and Friern BarnetE14001293
WardHornseyE05013593
ParishHaringey, unparished areaE43000204
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Hornsey EastE02000416
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Haringey 020BE01002014
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about N8 7JF

Is N8 7JF (Hornsey East) safe?

The area around N8 7JF records about 122 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 N8 7JF?

The median sale price around N8 7JF in Hornsey East is £546,500 (about £750 per square foot) based on 167 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near N8 7JF?

There are 20 schools close to N8 7JF, including Rokesly Junior School (Good), Rokesly Infant & Nursery School (Good) and St Mary's CofE Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to N8 7JF?

The closest station to N8 7JF is Hornsey in TfL zone 3, about 552 m away, serving the Great Northern line.

How deprived is the area around N8 7JF?

N8 7JF scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,820 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents N8 7JF (Hornsey East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Hornsey and Friern Barnet covering N8 7JF is Catherine West (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Adam Small (Labour Party), Dana Carlin (Labour Party) and Elin Weston (Labour Party).