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N8 8AR

Highgate Spinney

Crouch End

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Overview

Postcode N8 8AR is located in a major urban area, within the Crouch End ward of Haringey in the London region, and forms part of the Crouch End West area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 75 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 42% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Crouch End West is £99,204 per year. The nearest station is Crouch Hill, about 0.6 miles away. There are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest small park is Elthorne Park.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
75
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
11.2%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

5/10

Crouch End West has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,190 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 48% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Crouch End West has an average crime rate, with approximately 75 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

11.2%

Approximately 11.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 12.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

10/10

The average income per household in Crouch End West is £99,204 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 304 ft away from N8 8AR.

Flood risk

No risk

Crouch End West near N8 8AR 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 Crouch Hill located about 0.6 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for N8 8AR
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

3

Crouch Hill

Overground

Walking directions to Crouch Hill
0.8 mi

3

Highgate

Northern

Walking directions to Highgate
0.8 mi

2,3

Archway

Northern

Walking directions to Archway

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for N8 8AR
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miElthorne ParkSmallWalking directions to Elthorne Park
0.3 miCrouch Hill ParkSmallWalking directions to Crouch Hill Park
0.4 miShepherds Hill GardensSmallWalking directions to Shepherds Hill Gardens

Area Profile

Population
208
Population density
14,788.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
26.33(-15%)
Anti-social behaviour
24.61(-8%)
Burglary
12.59(+130%)
Vehicle crime
10.3(+10%)
Other theft
5.72(-50%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
98
47.12%
Other White
57
27.4%
African
10
4.81%
Other
10
4.81%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
9
4.33%
Total population: 208

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
139
80.35%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
8
4.62%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
8
4.62%
No qualifications
7
4.05%
Level 3 (A level)
6
3.47%
Total 16+ residents: 173

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
37
34.58%
Owns with a mortgage
35
32.71%
Owns outright
18
16.82%
Social rents from council
9
8.41%
Other social rented
3
2.8%
Total households: 107

Property prices in Crouch End

Median price£662,500
Price per sq ft£853
Sales (last 12 months)173
Typical range (middle 50%)£520K – £1.1M

Based on 173 recent sales, the median property price is £662,500 (about £853 per square foot) in Crouch End area, with individual transactions ranging from £210,000 up to £3,175,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Crouch End over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached7£1,875,000£881
Terraced29£1,805,000£952
Detached6£1,620,000£861
Flats131£600,000£813

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Crouch End

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Crouch End.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£1,440,000£541,000£1,860,000£1,265,000
2017£3,310,000£580,000£1,425,000£1,250,000
2018£2,697,500£500,000£1,497,873£1,231,000
2019£1,440,000£499,975£1,343,000£1,329,000
2020£1,480,000£560,000£1,195,000£1,300,000
2021£1,765,000£530,000£1,405,000£1,357,500
2022£2,575,500£615,000£1,770,000£1,537,500
2023£1,735,000£632,500£1,267,000£1,320,000
2024£2,187,500£535,000£1,937,500£1,510,000
2025£2,025,000£597,000£1,775,000£1,655,000
2026£587,500£2,850,000£1,822,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Crouch End.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Crouch End.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£826£827£731£748
2017£1,010£779£866£805
2018£841£741£851£757
2019£781£733£687£797
2020£844£764£758£769
2021£926£746£856£830
2022£930£858£921£885
2023£816£848£809£907
2024£959£818£891£936
2025£861£796£950£910
2026£842£871£968
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Crouch End.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Crouch End in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near N8 8AR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near N8 8AR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
20 Feb 2026Flat 3, 20, Crescent Road, London, N8 8AXFlatsLeasehold£517,500
11 Dec 2025Flat 2, 18, Crescent Road, London, N8 8AXFlatsLeasehold£370,000
28 Nov 2025Flat 8, 20, Crescent Road, London, N8 8AXFlatsLeasehold£445,000
31 Jul 2025Flat 1, Thornhill Court, Crescent Road, London, N8 8AYFlatsLeasehold£420,000
04 Mar 2026Flat 2, Corrib Heights, Crescent Road, London, N8 8DAFlatsLeasehold£400,000

Schools

In the N8 8AR postcode area, located within Crouch End West, there are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for N8 8AR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryColeridge Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.3 miNot applicableKestrel House SchoolOther independent special school

Outstanding

0.3 miPrimaryAshmount Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of N8 8AR

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for N8 8AR
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miWine Booze Grocery Off Licence64 Crouch End Hill, London, N8 8AGWalking directions to Wine Booze Grocery Off Licence
0.1 miParkland Grocery83 Crouch End Hill, Hornsey, London, N8 8DDWalking directions to Parkland Grocery
0.2 miAlyan Food & WineHaringey, N8 8ADWalking directions to Alyan Food & Wine
0.2 miThe Source Bulk FoodsColeridge Lane, Haringey, N8 8EAWalking directions to The Source Bulk Foods
0.2 miFridge Of Plenty132 Crouch Hill, London, N8 9DXWalking directions to Fridge Of Plenty

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 8AR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Fiona Orford-Williams

Crouch End - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Imad Ahmed

Crouch End - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Luke Cawley-Harrison

Crouch End - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Catherine West

Hornsey and Friern Barnet - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictHaringeyE09000014
Parliamentary ConstituencyHornsey and Friern BarnetE14001293
WardCrouch EndE05013588
ParishHaringey, unparished areaE43000204
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Crouch End WestE02000429
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Haringey 033AE01001984
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about N8 8AR

Is N8 8AR (Crouch End West) safe?

The area around N8 8AR records about 75 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 violence and sexual offences, vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near N8 8AR?

The median sale price around N8 8AR in Crouch End West is £662,500 (about £853 per square foot) based on 173 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near N8 8AR?

There are 20 schools close to N8 8AR, including Coleridge Primary School (Outstanding), Kestrel House School (Outstanding) and Ashmount Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to N8 8AR?

The closest station to N8 8AR is Crouch Hill in TfL zone 3, about 977 m away, serving the Overground line.

How deprived is the area around N8 8AR?

N8 8AR scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,190 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents N8 8AR (Crouch End West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Hornsey and Friern Barnet covering N8 8AR is Catherine West (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Fiona Orford-Williams (Liberal Democrats), Imad Ahmed (Liberal Democrats) and Luke Cawley-Harrison (Liberal Democrats).