How much social housing is near N8 9EJ?

About 42.8% on this street and 51.7% across the surrounding area.

What are house prices in Highcroft & Holly Park?

Based on 114 recent sales, the median price is £571,000.

How safe is Highcroft & Holly Park (N8 9EJ)?

Crime level is high with about 132.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in Highcroft & Holly Park near N8 9EJ.

Are there parks near N8 9EJ?

Yes - 5 parks; the nearest small park is Elthorne Park about 0.3 miles away.

Is N8 9EJ at risk of flooding?

No risk of flooding, score 0/10.

Which supermarkets are close to N8 9EJ?

Nearby amenities include 15 supermarkets, closest supermarket is Crouch Hill Supermarket

What's the nearest station to N8 9EJ and how far is it?

The nearest station is Crouch Hill, about 0.3 miles away; there are 5 stations nearby.

What's the local population and density?

Population around Highcroft & Holly Park is 294 with density 20000.0 per km².

What's the average income in Highcroft & Holly Park?

Average resident income is about £51,700 per year.

What schools are near N8 9EJ and how are they rated?

There are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools; Ofsted ratings include primary: 2 Outstanding and 10 Good; secondary: 0 Outstanding and 2 Good.

Noise level is Very High (approx. >=75.0 dB) from road about 130.3 ft away.

Which ward and council is N8 9EJ in?

N8 9EJ is in Hillrise ward, Islington council (London).

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Overview

Postcode N8 9EJ 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 132.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Highcroft & Holly Park is £51,700 per year. The nearest station is Crouch Hill located about 0.3 miles away. There are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, closest small park is Elthorne Park.

Crime rate

8/10

Crimes per 1k residents

132

Deprivation level

8/10

Income level

3/10

Social housing

42.8%

Connectivity

6/10

Flood Risk

No risk

Noise Level

Very High

Deprivation level

8/10

Highcroft & Holly Park has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,162 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 28% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Highcroft & Holly Park has a high crime rate, with approximately 132.4 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.

Social housing

42.8%

Approximately 42.8% 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.

Income level

3/10

The average income of residents in Highcroft & Holly Park is £51,700 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 130 ft away from N8 9EJ.

Flood risk

No risk

Highcroft & Holly Park near N8 9EJ 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 Crouch Hill located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Distance	Zone	Name	Lines
0.3 mi	3	Crouch Hill	Overground
0.7 mi	3	Harringay	Great Northern
0.8 mi	2	Upper Holloway	Overground

Parks

Distance	Name	Size
0.3 mi	Elthorne Park	Small
0.1 mi	Crouch Hill Park	Small
0.3 mi	Grenville Gardens	Small

Area Profile

Population

294

Population density

20,000 per km²

Demographics

British

131

45.02%

Other White

14.78%

African

9.62%

Other

9.28%

Caribbean

6.53%

Total population: 291

Housing

Social rents from council

35.51%

Owns with a mortgage

24.64%

Private landlord or letting agency

18.84%

Owns outright

13.04%

Other social rented

7.25%

Total households: 138

Property prices in Hillrise

Based on 114 recent sales, the median property price is £571,000 in Hillrise area, with individual transactions ranging from £275,000 up to £2,200,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Flats	88	£525,000	£356,750	£468,125	£646,500	£958,450
Semi-Detached	4	£1,405,000	£1,260,600	£1,359,000	£1,463,750	£1,592,750
Terraced	22	£1,187,500	£593,400	£966,250	£1,437,500	£1,738,875

10 years price trend in Hillrise

Schools

In the N8 9EJ postcode area, located within Highcroft & Holly Park, there are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Distance	Phase	Name	Type	Rating
0.1 mi	Primary	Ashmount Primary School	Community school	Good
0.1 mi	Primary	St Gildas' Catholic Junior School	Voluntary aided school	Good
0.2 mi	Not applicable	Kestrel House School	Other independent special school	Outstanding

Local amenities

Distance	Name	Address
0 mi	Crouch Hill Supermarket	Barnfield Close, Islington, N4 4SE
0.2 mi	Parkland Grocery	83 Crouch End Hill, Hornsey, London, N8 8DD
0.3 mi	Londis	Islington, N19 3SH
0.3 mi	Fridge Of Plenty	132 Crouch Hill, London, N8 9DX
0.3 mi	The Shop	Crouch Hill, Islington, N4 4AU

Distance	Name	Address
0.3 mi	The Robin Ale & Cider House	29 Crouch Hill, London, N4 4AP
0.3 mi	Delicate Gastrobar	Crouch Hill, Islington, N4 4AP
0.3 mi	Floral Hall	Crouch Hill, Haringey, N8 9DX
0.3 mi	The Shaftesbury Tavern	534 Hornsey Road, London, N19 3QN
0.3 mi	The Railway Tavern	23 Crouch End Hill, London, N8 8DH

Distance	Name	Address
0.2 mi	Dinner Box	Crouch Hill, Islington, N4 4BA
0.2 mi	Little Good Earth	Crouch Hill, Islington, N4 4BA
0.2 mi	Merro	85 Crouch End Hill, Hornsey, London, N8 8DD
0.3 mi	Les 2 Garcons	Abbots Terrace, Haringey, N8 9QH
0.3 mi	Subway	89 Hornsey Rise, London, N19 3SH

Distance	Name	Address
0.3 mi	Beena Pharmacy	Haringey, N8 8AA
0.4 mi	Boots	11 The Broadway, London, N8 8DU
0.4 mi	Nuchem Pharmacy	159 Stroud Green Road, London, N4 3PZ
0.5 mi	Petter Pharmacy	49-51 The Broadway, London, N8 8DT

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.

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