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N8

LONDON

Greater London, London, England

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N8 encompasses LONDON and its surrounding areas in Greater London, London.

Avg price £704,559
1yr change ▲ 8.4%
Crime 136% above avg
Schools 1 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£704,559

▲ 8.4% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

145% above national avg

Crime Rate

191.9/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

136% above national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

13 schools

Broadband Speed

309 Mbps

Property Prices in N8

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in N8 is £704,559, which is 46% below the Greater London average of £1,307,567.

Properties in N8 cost 145.5% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in N8 have risen 8.4% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

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Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £1,688,778 18
Semi-detached £1,301,999 49
Terraced £1,152,121 424
Flat £517,115 1271
All types £704,559 1816

5-Year Price History

£668K £691K £713K £735K £758K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in N8

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 191.9 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, N8 has a crime rate significantly 136% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
44.2 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
8.2 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
17.9 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
46.0 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
47.3 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in N8

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

N8 has 13 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Outstanding and 3 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Ashmount Primary School Primary Good mi
Campsbourne Junior School Primary Not inspected mi
Campsbourne Infant School Primary Not inspected mi
Rokesly Junior School Primary Not inspected mi
Rokesly Infant & Nursery School Primary Not inspected mi

1

Outstanding

3

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

223,024

Population

62

Median Age

15%

Owner-Occupied

80%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
15.0%
Private rent
29.0%
Social rent
40.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in N8 are 309.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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309.0 Mbps

Avg Download

56.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

98%

Superfast Coverage

74%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in N8 is collected by Islington. The Band D rate is £1,815/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

N8

N8 — LONDON

Area Summary

N8 (LONDON) offers above-average property prices (£704,559, 145% above national average), higher-than-average crime (136% above national average), 13 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (309 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

High crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about N8 LONDON

What is the average house price in N8 LONDON?
The average house price in N8 (LONDON) is £704,559, based on 1816 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 145% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 8.4% over the past year.
Is N8 LONDON a safe area to live?
Crime in N8 is above the national average (191.9 crimes per 1,000 residents vs 81.3 nationally). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (44.2 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (46.0 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of N8 LONDON?
The population of N8 (LONDON) is approximately 223,024 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 15% of homes are owner-occupied, 29% are privately rented, and 40% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in N8?
The average broadband download speed in N8 is 309 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 98% of premises, ultrafast to 74%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in N8 LONDON?
There are 13 schools in or near N8. 31% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 3 Good. None require improvement.

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