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N8 9LY

Rathcoole Avenue

Hornsey

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Overview

Postcode N8 9LY is located in a major urban area, within the Hornsey ward of Haringey in the London region, and forms part of the Hornsey Vale area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 42.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 67% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Hornsey Vale is £85,275 per year. The nearest station is Hornsey, about 0.2 miles away. There are 15 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, the closest large park is Priory Park.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
42
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
35.4%
Connectivity
6/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

6/10

Hornsey Vale has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,684 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 45% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Hornsey Vale has a low crime rate, with approximately 42.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

35.4%

Approximately 35.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 25.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Hornsey Vale is £85,275 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 290 ft away from N8 9LY.

Flood risk

No risk

Hornsey Vale near N8 9LY 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 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for N8 9LY
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

3

Hornsey

Great Northern

Walking directions to Hornsey
0.6 mi

3

Harringay

Great Northern

Walking directions to Harringay
0.6 mi

3

Turnpike Lane

Piccadilly

Walking directions to Turnpike Lane

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for N8 9LY
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miPriory ParkLargeWalking directions to Priory Park
0.3 miNew River Path West BankMediumWalking directions to New River Path West Bank
0.4 miStationers ParkSmallWalking directions to Stationers Park

Area Profile

Population
427
Population density
7,504.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
21.97(-29%)
Anti-social behaviour
20.4(-24%)
Other theft
3.66(-68%)
Drugs
3.14(-49%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.14(-45%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
176
41.41%
Other White
59
13.88%
Caribbean
35
8.24%
African
29
6.82%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
24
5.65%
Total population: 425

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
218
61.24%
Level 3 (A level)
41
11.52%
No qualifications
38
10.67%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
21
5.9%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
17
4.78%
Total 16+ residents: 356

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
53
27.18%
Other social rented
53
27.18%
Private landlord or letting agency
43
22.05%
Owns outright
27
13.85%
Social rents from council
16
8.21%
Total households: 195

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 9LY.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near N8 9LY
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Jul 20259A, Rathcoole Avenue, London, N8 9LYFlatsLeasehold£635,000
06 Nov 202514, Rathcoole Avenue, London, N8 9NATerracedFreehold£1,280,000
26 Aug 202516A, Rathcoole Avenue, London, N8 9NAFlatsLeasehold£830,000
26 Sept 202529A, Harvey Road, London, N8 9PDFlatsLeasehold£655,000
26 Sept 202529A, Harvey Road, London, N8 9PDFlatsLeasehold£655,000

Schools

In the N8 9LY postcode area, located within Hornsey Vale, there are 15 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for N8 9LY
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimarySt Mary's CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.2 miSecondaryHornsey School for GirlsCommunity school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryRokesly Infant & Nursery SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of N8 9LY

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for N8 9LY
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miRajco Food And Wine41 Tottenham Lane, London, N8 9BDWalking directions to Rajco Food And Wine
0.1 miE&A Food & Wine65 Tottenham Lane, London, N8 9BEWalking directions to E&A Food & Wine
0.1 miThe Corner BuzzTottenham Lane, Haringey, N8 9BGWalking directions to The Corner Buzz
0.2 miYellow Food & WineTottenham Lane, Haringey, N8 9BJWalking directions to Yellow Food & Wine
0.3 miSerhat Food and Wine84 High Street, London, N8 7NUWalking directions to Serhat Food and Wine

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 9LY, 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 ValeE02000424
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Haringey 028AE01002016
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about N8 9LY

Is N8 9LY (Hornsey Vale) safe?

The area around N8 9LY records about 42 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near N8 9LY?

The median sale price around N8 9LY in Hornsey Vale is £546,500 (about £750 per square foot) based on 167 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near N8 9LY?

There are 20 schools close to N8 9LY, including St Mary's CofE Primary School (Good), Hornsey School for Girls (Good) and Rokesly Infant & Nursery School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to N8 9LY?

The closest station to N8 9LY is Hornsey in TfL zone 3, about 271 m away, serving the Great Northern line.

How deprived is the area around N8 9LY?

N8 9LY scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,684 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents N8 9LY (Hornsey Vale) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Hornsey and Friern Barnet covering N8 9LY 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).