Postcode N8 9EG is located in a major urban area, within the Hillrise ward of Islington in the London region, and forms part of the Highcroft & Holly Park area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 98.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 24% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Highcroft & Holly Park is £64,327 per year. The nearest station is Crouch Hill, about 0.3 miles away. There are 12 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest small park is Elthorne Park.
Highcroft & Holly Park has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,754 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 30% most deprived areas in England.
Highcroft & Holly Park has a high crime rate, with approximately 98.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 16.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 51.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Highcroft & Holly Park is £64,327 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 6 ft away from N8 9EG.
Highcroft & Holly Park near N8 9EG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Crouch Hill located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 3 | Crouch Hill | Overground | Walking directions to Crouch Hill |
| 0.7 mi | 3 | Harringay | Great Northern | Walking directions to Harringay |
| 0.8 mi | 2 | Upper Holloway | Overground | Walking directions to Upper Holloway |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Elthorne Park | Small | Walking directions to Elthorne Park |
| 0.1 mi | Crouch Hill Park | Small | Walking directions to Crouch Hill Park |
| 0.4 mi | Grenville Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Grenville Gardens |
Based on 92 recent sales, the median property price is £620,750 (about £808 per square foot) in Hillrise area, with individual transactions ranging from £284,400 up to £2,250,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £2,250,000 | £747 |
| Semi-Detached | 4 | £1,446,500 | £758 |
| Terraced | 24 | £1,368,500 | £871 |
| Flats | 63 | £550,000 | £775 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £425,000 | £1,100,000 | £930,000 |
| 2017 | £447,500 | £1,650,000 | £1,052,500 |
| 2018 | £465,000 | £1,012,500 | £935,000 |
| 2019 | £484,750 | £940,000 | £1,200,000 |
| 2020 | £440,000 | £1,237,500 | £1,067,500 |
| 2021 | £495,000 | £1,148,000 | £1,200,000 |
| 2022 | £500,000 | £1,250,000 | £1,260,000 |
| 2023 | £472,750 | £1,400,000 | £1,171,750 |
| 2024 | £500,006 | £1,400,000 | £1,225,000 |
| 2025 | £545,000 | £1,314,500 | £1,368,500 |
| 2026 | £598,750 | £1,500,000 | £1,275,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £633 | £874 | £722 |
| 2017 | £675 | £886 | £719 |
| 2018 | £662 | £568 | £681 |
| 2019 | £637 | £824 | £722 |
| 2020 | £622 | £734 | £699 |
| 2021 | £724 | £729 | £788 |
| 2022 | £715 | £780 | £804 |
| 2023 | £697 | £652 | £764 |
| 2024 | £743 | £909 | £800 |
| 2025 | £760 | £740 | £827 |
| 2026 | £786 | £820 | £911 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near N8 9EG.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Dec 2025 | 91B, Crouch Hill, London, N8 9EG | Flats | Leasehold | £615,000 | |
| 12 Feb 2026 | Flat B, 62, Crouch Hill, London, N8 9EE | Flats | Leasehold | £550,000 | |
| 03 Feb 2026 | Flat A, 62, Crouch Hill, London, N8 9EE | Flats | Leasehold | £662,500 | |
| 28 Mar 2025 | Flat B, 72, Crouch Hill, London, N8 9EE | Flats | Leasehold | £503,000 | |
| 20 Jul 2026 | 109, Crouch Hill, London, N8 9RD | Terraced | Freehold | £2,325,000 |
In the N8 9EG postcode area, located within Highcroft & Holly Park, there are 12 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of N8 9EG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Crouch Hill Supermarket | Barnfield Close, Islington, N4 4SE | Walking directions to Crouch Hill Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | Parkland Grocery | 83 Crouch End Hill, Hornsey, London, N8 8DD | Walking directions to Parkland Grocery |
| 0.2 mi | Fridge Of Plenty | 132 Crouch Hill, London, N8 9DX | Walking directions to Fridge Of Plenty |
| 0.2 mi | Wine Booze Grocery Off Licence | 64 Crouch End Hill, London, N8 8AG | Walking directions to Wine Booze Grocery Off Licence |
| 0.3 mi | Londis | Islington, N19 3SH | Walking directions to Londis |
Annual council tax rates for Islington district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for N8 9EG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Marian Spall
Hillrise - Elected 7 May 2026
Michelline Safi-Ngongo
Hillrise - Elected 7 May 2026
Shreya Nanda
Hillrise - Elected 7 May 2026
Jeremy Corbyn
Islington North - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around N8 9EG records about 98 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 vehicle crime.
The median sale price around N8 9EG in Highcroft & Holly Park is £620,750 (about £808 per square foot) based on 92 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to N8 9EG, including Ashmount Primary School (Good), St Gildas' Catholic Junior School (Good) and Kestrel House School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to N8 9EG is Crouch Hill in TfL zone 3, about 478 m away, serving the Overground line.
N8 9EG scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,754 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Islington North covering N8 9EG is Jeremy Corbyn (Independent), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Marian Spall (Labour Party), Michelline Safi-Ngongo (Labour Party) and Shreya Nanda (Labour Party).