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N8 7RF

Chadwell Lane

Hornsey

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Detailed insights for N8 7RF

Overview

Postcode N8 7RF 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 low crime levels, with around 40.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 69% 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 0.3 miles away. There are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, the closest medium park is New River Path West Bank.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
40
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
32.6%
Connectivity
6/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

7/10

Hornsey East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,816 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 27% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Hornsey East has a low crime rate, with approximately 40.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

32.6%

Approximately 32.6% 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

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from rail, approximately 254 ft away from N8 7RF.

Flood risk

No risk

Hornsey East near N8 7RF 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 7RF
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

3

Hornsey

Great Northern

Walking directions to Hornsey
0.5 mi

3

Turnpike Lane

Piccadilly

Walking directions to Turnpike Lane
0.6 mi

3

Wood Green

Piccadilly

Walking directions to Wood Green

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for N8 7RF
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miNew River Path West BankMediumWalking directions to New River Path West Bank
0.5 miWood Green CommonSmallWalking directions to Wood Green Common
0.2 miSt Mary's Churchyard HornseySmallWalking directions to St Mary's Churchyard Hornsey

Area Profile

Population
251
Population density
44,035.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
30.68(+14%)
Violence and sexual offences
19.72(-37%)
Other theft
6.57(-43%)
Burglary
4.38(-20%)
Public order
2.19(-68%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
84
33.47%
Other White
60
23.9%
African
33
13.15%
Caribbean
17
6.77%
Other
14
5.58%
Total population: 251

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
133
65.2%
No qualifications
22
10.78%
Level 3 (A level)
21
10.29%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
13
6.37%
Other
9
4.41%
Total 16+ residents: 204

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
54
39.13%
Other social rented
39
28.26%
Owns with a mortgage
30
21.74%
Social rents from council
6
4.35%
Owns outright
5
3.62%
Total households: 138

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 7RF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near N8 7RF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
05 Mar 202634, Emerson Apartments, Chadwell Lane, London, N8 7RFFlatsLeasehold£350,000
30 Oct 20252, Emerson Apartments, Chadwell Lane, London, N8 7RFFlatsLeasehold£315,000
17 Oct 202518, Emerson Apartments, Chadwell Lane, London, N8 7RFFlatsLeasehold£290,000
26 Feb 202551, Emerson Apartments, Chadwell Lane, London, N8 7RFFlatsLeasehold£325,000
06 Mar 202646, Blake Apartments, New River Avenue, London, N8 7QFFlatsLeasehold£362,500

Schools

In the N8 7RF postcode area, located within Hornsey East, there are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for N8 7RF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miSecondaryGreig City AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.2 miNot applicableNorth London Rudolf Steiner SchoolOther independent school

Good

0.3 miPrimarySt Mary's CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for N8 7RF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miSainsbury'sHigh Street, London, N8 7SAWalking directions to Sainsbury's
0.2 miSerhat Food and Wine84 High Street, London, N8 7NUWalking directions to Serhat Food and Wine
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
0.3 miOlive Tree Organic131-139 Turnpike Lane, Turnpike Lane, London, N8 0DUWalking directions to Olive Tree Organic

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 7RF, 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 020GE01033945
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced2006-02-01

Frequently asked questions about N8 7RF

Is N8 7RF (Hornsey East) safe?

The area around N8 7RF records about 40 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 other theft.

What is the average house price near N8 7RF?

The median sale price around N8 7RF 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 7RF?

There are 20 schools close to N8 7RF, including Greig City Academy (Good), North London Rudolf Steiner School (Good) and St Mary's CofE Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to N8 7RF?

The closest station to N8 7RF is Hornsey in TfL zone 3, about 445 m away, serving the Great Northern line.

How deprived is the area around N8 7RF?

N8 7RF scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,816 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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