The bottom line
N4 2AG offers exceptional schools (83% Good/Outstanding), low crime and a green environment — strong value for Families who can accept its trade-offs.
The catches: high noise levels nearby and 1 Japanese knotweed site within 400m — may affect mortgage applications.
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Location
Area Profile & Benchmarks
Area identity and London comparisons
Area Identity
London Benchmarks
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Postcode Personality
“The family fortress”
How N4 2AG has changed
Schools
18 AprNearest schools and Ofsted ratings
Schools
18 AprNearest schools and Ofsted ratings
50
Education score
Primary
Ambler Primary School and Children's Centre
Not yet inspected · Inspected Nov 2024 · 4 min walk
KS2: 110.4
Secondary
Highbury Fields School
Not yet inspected · 17 min walk
83% of local schools rated Good or Outstanding · based on 15 schools within 1.5km
Childcare
Childcare
North Islington Nursery School
Not inspected · 9 min walk
7 primaries · 1 secondaries · 0 childcare — within 1km
Safety
13 JulCrime rates and local incidents
Safety
13 JulCrime rates and local incidents
Low crime
41.4 incidents per 1,000 residents
-54% vs borough
Crime by type
Road safety
96
Road safety score
4
Accidents (5yr)
10
Serious within 200m
Fire risk
LOW
Risk band
0
Incidents (1yr)
0
Incidents (5yr)
Nearest station: Holloway Fire Station · 972m
Crime is 36% below London average
Property
Prices, sales volume and market trends
Property
Prices, sales volume and market trends
EPC breakdown
Based on 28 properties · Confidence: medium
Street mix
LHA rates — Inner East London
Current mortgage rates
Bank of England (monthly average)
Affordability
Energy & construction
BCIS London average 2024. Excludes land value. Use for building insurance sum insured guidance only.
Market History
Price trajectory, velocity and distribution
Market History
Price trajectory, velocity and distribution
Price Trajectory
2009–2010 · CAGR
+-14.9%
Total change
-15%
Market Activity
Price Velocity & Acceleration
Current Velocity
-14.9%
per year
Acceleration
+0.00
change in velocity
Market State
Downturn
Price Distribution
P25: £250k–£300k · P75: £200k–£250k · 3 sales
Property Type Mix
Total: 3 sales
By decade
2000s
2010s
Market Cycle
Market Eras
| Era | Period | Start price | End price | Change | Avg sales/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GFC & correction | 2009–2010 | £260k | £221k | -14.9% | 1.5 |
Buyer vs Seller Score
Composite market conditions index 0–100
Buyer vs Seller Score
Composite market conditions index 0–100
Market condition
Strong Buyer's Market
Higher score = better conditions for buyers
Score breakdown
Transport
1 JulPublic transport accessibility and links
Transport
1 JulPublic transport accessibility and links
PTAL 3
Moderate
Nearby stations
80
Walkability score
89
Footpaths (500m)
0
Santander docks (800m)
2.0 km
Nearest cycle dock
Central London commute times
▎ marker = outer-London average per hub. ↓ green = below average. ↑ orange = above average. ≈ grey = at average. · Source: TfL Journey Planner (sampled)
Parking & EV
Car parks, spaces and charging points
Parking & EV
Car parks, spaces and charging points
6
Car parks (800m)
8
EV chargers (800m)
Environment
2 JulFlood risk, air quality and noise
Environment
2 JulFlood risk, air quality and noise
Nearest SSSI: Walthamstow Marshes SSSI — 3.7 km
Energy
Ground stability
Geology: SAND AND GRAVEL
Subsidence risk: Low
Shrink-swell: Low
Running sand risk: Medium
Landslide records (2km): None recorded
Insurance risk
Cost band
Flood risk
Subsidence risk
Flood claim prob.
Climate
Local weather conditions and energy potential
Climate
Local weather conditions and energy potential
1,520 hrs/yr
Sunshine
605 mm/yr
Rainfall
22.5°C
Summer avg
3.0°C
Winter avg
Source: Met Office UK Climate Averages 1991-2020
Health
GP, dental and hospital access
Health
GP, dental and hospital access
THE ALLERTON ROAD SURGERY
34A ALLERTON ROAD, STOKE NEWINGTON, N16 5UF
11 min walk
75%
Recommend GP
75%
Overall GP experience
1
GPs within 1km
4
Dentists within 1km
Amenities
Shops, restaurants, parks and more
Amenities
Shops, restaurants, parks and more
384
Parks (1km)
64
Restaurants (800m)
35
Cafes (800m)
4
Pubs (400m)
1
Pharmacies (800m)
4
Gyms (1km)
20
Sports (1km)
18
Convenience
Nightlife (500m)
0
Nightclubs
4
Late-night venues
0
Libraries (1km)
1
Cinemas (2km)
57m
Post office
Nearby shops
Nearby cafes
Nearby restaurants
Nearby pubs
Nearby gyms
Nearby pharmacies
Nearby health
Business
Local businesses registered here
Business
Local businesses registered here
High street
AHigh street health
Investment
Investment grade, yield and market outlook
Investment
Investment grade, yield and market outlook
66
Investment score
Score reflects rental yield, demand & liquidity — not capital appreciation. See Price growth potential below.
Rental market
Demand
Void risk
Tenant profile
Rent growth (1yr)
Market liquidity
Future outlook
55.4
Price growth score
Development pressure
New supply risk
Infrastructure pipeline
Demographics
16 JunPopulation, deprivation and income
Demographics
16 JunPopulation, deprivation and income
Decile 5/10
Around average
Index of Multiple Deprivation
Rank: 14,863 nationally
1,740
Est. population
24,171/km²
77%
Employed
73%
Degree educated
£51,600
Median income
4.4%
Claimant rate
29
Community stability
Age profile
Tenure
Ethnicity
Employment & lifestyle
Housing tenure (Census 2021)
vs. London
Planning
Conservation areas and development
Planning
Conservation areas and development
Housing pipeline (800m)
Named schemes (500m)
Politics
Local councillors and MP
Politics
Local councillors and MP
Councillors
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