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N8 8NB

Priory Road

Hornsey

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Detailed insights for N8 8NB

Overview

Postcode N8 8NB is located in a major urban area, within the Hornsey ward of Haringey in the London region, and forms part of the Muswell Hill South area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 53 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 59% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Muswell Hill South is £96,068 per year. The nearest station is Highgate, about 0.9 miles away. There are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Alexandra Park.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
53
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
10.3%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

5/10

Muswell Hill South has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,774 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 40% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Muswell Hill South has a low crime rate, with approximately 53 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

10.3%

Approximately 10.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 8.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

10/10

The average income per household in Muswell Hill South is £96,068 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 42 ft away from N8 8NB.

Flood risk

No risk

Muswell Hill South near N8 8NB 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 Highgate located about 0.9 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for N8 8NB
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

3

Highgate

Northern

Walking directions to Highgate
0.9 mi

3

Hornsey

Great Northern

Walking directions to Hornsey
0.9 mi

3

Alexandra Palace

Great Northern

Walking directions to Alexandra Palace

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for N8 8NB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miAlexandra ParkLargeWalking directions to Alexandra Park
0.4 miPriory ParkLargeWalking directions to Priory Park
0.2 miPriory CommonSmallWalking directions to Priory Common

Area Profile

Population
236
Population density
5,774 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
13.58(-56%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.35(-61%)
Public order
8.41(+24%)
Other theft
7.76(-32%)
Vehicle crime
7.76(-17%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
121
51.49%
Other White
62
26.38%
Other
13
5.53%
Irish
7
2.98%
White and Asian (mixed)
7
2.98%
Total population: 235

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
132
61.68%
Level 3 (A level)
29
13.55%
No qualifications
21
9.81%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
14
6.54%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
8
3.74%
Total 16+ residents: 214

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
75
64.1%
Owns outright
17
14.53%
Owns with a mortgage
10
8.55%
Other social rented
8
6.84%
Social rents from council
4
3.42%
Total households: 117

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 8NB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near N8 8NB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
31 Oct 2025Ground Floor Maisonette, 46, Farrer Road, London, N8 8LBFlatsLeasehold£750,000
12 Dec 2025Flat 8, Buckingham Lodge, 2, Muswell Hill, London, N10 3TGFlatsLeasehold£295,000
18 Sept 2025Flat 18, Buckingham Lodge, 2, Muswell Hill, London, N10 3TGFlatsLeasehold£430,000
13 Mar 2025Flat 5, 121, Priory Road, London, N8 8NAFlatsLeasehold£220,000
02 Sept 2025278, Park Road, London, N8 8JYTerracedFreehold£1,522,500

Schools

In the N8 8NB postcode area, located within Muswell Hill South, there are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for N8 8NB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miSecondaryHighgate Wood Secondary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryMuswell Hill Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miNot applicableUnique Children's SchoolOther independent school

Requires improvement

Local amenities

11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of N8 8NB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for N8 8NB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miThe Co-op171-173 Priory Road, London, N8 8NBWalking directions to The Co-op
0 miNisa Local306 Park Road, London, N8 8LAWalking directions to Nisa Local
0 miHaelan Organic Health Store304 Park Road, London, N8 8LAWalking directions to Haelan Organic Health Store
0.3 miCherry Local Food and Wine80-82 St James's Lane, London, N10 3RDWalking directions to Cherry Local Food and Wine
0.4 miShell Select93-113 Park Road, London, N8 8JNWalking directions to Shell Select

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 8NB, 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)Muswell Hill SouthE02000417
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Haringey 021AE01002020
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about N8 8NB

Is N8 8NB (Muswell Hill South) safe?

The area around N8 8NB records about 53 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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, shoplifting and violence and sexual offences.

What is the average house price near N8 8NB?

The median sale price around N8 8NB in Muswell Hill South is £546,500 (about £750 per square foot) based on 167 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near N8 8NB?

There are 20 schools close to N8 8NB, including Highgate Wood Secondary School (Good), Muswell Hill Primary School (Good) and Unique Children's School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to N8 8NB?

The closest station to N8 8NB is Highgate in TfL zone 3, about 1,448 m away, serving the Northern line.

How deprived is the area around N8 8NB?

N8 8NB scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 19,774 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents N8 8NB (Muswell Hill South) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Hornsey and Friern Barnet covering N8 8NB 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).