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N8 7QY

Nightingale Lane

Hornsey

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Detailed insights for N8 7QY

Overview

Postcode N8 7QY 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 high crime levels, with around 106.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 18% below 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 0.5 miles away. There are 12 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, the closest large park is Alexandra Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
106
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
26.3%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

Hornsey East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,786 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 30% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Hornsey East has a high crime rate, with approximately 106.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

26.3%

Approximately 26.3% 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 7QY.

Flood risk

No risk

Hornsey East near N8 7QY has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

4/10

The nearest station is Hornsey located about 0.5 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for N8 7QY
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

3

Hornsey

Great Northern

Walking directions to Hornsey
0.6 mi

3

Alexandra Palace

Great Northern

Walking directions to Alexandra Palace
0.8 mi

3

Wood Green

Piccadilly

Walking directions to Wood Green

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for N8 7QY
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miAlexandra ParkLargeWalking directions to Alexandra Park
0.3 miPriory ParkLargeWalking directions to Priory Park
0.3 miPriory CommonSmallWalking directions to Priory Common

Area Profile

Population
341
Population density
8,717.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
44.36(+65%)
Violence and sexual offences
38.55(+24%)
Other theft
14.55(+27%)
Public order
12.36(+83%)
Vehicle crime
10.18(+9%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
169
49.27%
Other White
49
14.29%
Other
31
9.04%
African
16
4.66%
Caribbean
16
4.66%
Total population: 343

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
156
54.93%
No qualifications
38
13.38%
Level 3 (A level)
34
11.97%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
25
8.8%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
16
5.63%
Total 16+ residents: 284

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
38
28.57%
Owns with a mortgage
36
27.07%
Social rents from council
31
23.31%
Private landlord or letting agency
17
12.78%
Other forms of private rent
5
3.76%
Total households: 133

Property prices in Hornsey

Median price£550,000
Price per sq ft£749
Sales (last 12 months)151
Typical range (middle 50%)£390K – £938K

Based on 151 recent sales, the median property price is £550,000 (about £749 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-Detached3£1,925,000£815
Terraced47£1,280,000£854
Flats101£430,000£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£407,500£1,377,500£925,000
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£721£798£838
2026£647£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 7QY.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near N8 7QY
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
10 Oct 202560, Nightingale Lane, London, N8 7QXFlatsLeasehold£665,000
30 Jun 202552U, Nightingale Lane, London, N8 7QXFlatsLeasehold£605,000
19 Dec 2025Flat 24, Tivendale, Brook Road, London, N8 7AAFlatsLeasehold£375,000
16 Feb 2026Flat 3, Spring Apartments, 40, Nightingale Lane, London, N8 7QUFlatsLeasehold£335,000
26 Jan 2026Flat 2, Spring Apartments, 40, Nightingale Lane, London, N8 7QUFlatsLeasehold£250,000

Schools

In the N8 7QY postcode area, located within Hornsey East, there are 12 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for N8 7QY
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryCampsbourne Infant SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.1 miPrimaryCampsbourne Junior SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miNot applicableNorth London Rudolf Steiner SchoolOther independent school

Good

Local amenities

12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of N8 7QY

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for N8 7QY
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miErdem Supermarket6 Priory Road, London, N8 7RDWalking directions to Erdem Supermarket
0.2 miLittle ShopMiddle Lane, London, N8 7LAWalking directions to Little Shop
0.2 miYour Local StoreMiddle Lane, London, N8 7LAWalking directions to Your Local Store
0.2 miFresh Fields International Supermarket4-5 Campsbourne Parade, London, N8 7PRWalking directions to Fresh Fields International Supermarket
0.2 miTesco Express46-50 High Street, London, N8 7NXWalking directions to Tesco Express

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Haringey district (2025-26).

Band A£1,472
Band B£1,717
Band C£1,963
Band D£2,208
Band E£2,699
Band F£3,189
Band G£3,680
Band H£4,416

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 7QY, 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 020DE01002018
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about N8 7QY

Is N8 7QY (Hornsey East) safe?

The area around N8 7QY records about 106 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 7QY?

The median sale price around N8 7QY in Hornsey East is £550,000 (about £749 per square foot) based on 151 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near N8 7QY?

There are 20 schools close to N8 7QY, including Campsbourne Infant School (Good), Campsbourne Junior School (Good) and North London Rudolf Steiner School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to N8 7QY?

The closest station to N8 7QY is Hornsey in TfL zone 3, about 837 m away, serving the Great Northern line.

How deprived is the area around N8 7QY?

N8 7QY scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,786 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Hornsey and Friern Barnet covering N8 7QY 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).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.