Data updated 24 October 2026 · Area guides · North London

N17 (Tottenham): crime, schools, stations and house prices

N17 (Tottenham) is a postcode district in North London, covered by Enfield, Haringey and Waltham Forest. Homes sold for a median of £440,000 over the 12 months from August 2025 to July 2026, 1.1% down on the year before. It has a crime score of 6/10 (high), with about 183 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents a year against an England and Wales average of roughly 87. There are 26 schools with an N17 postcode, and the nearest stations include Bruce Grove, White Hart Lane and Tottenham Hale.

House prices in N17

429 homes sold in N17 between August 2025 and July 2026, at a median price of £440,000. That's 1.1% lower than the 12 months before (£445,000).

Latest recorded sales

Sales appear in Land Registry records a few weeks to a few months after completion, so the most recent months are incomplete.

Crime and safety in N17

Crime score: 6/10 (High). Across the neighbourhoods we sampled there were about 183 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents a year. The England and Wales average is roughly 87.

How we calculate it: police.uk street-level crime for September 2025 to August 2026 inside 8 of the 40 census neighbourhoods (LSOAs) where homes in N17 sold, divided by their 2021 census population (14,903 residents). Busy high streets and stations push rates up because visitors are counted but don't live there. The score for one street can differ a lot, so check the exact postcode before you buy.

Schools in N17

26 open schools have an N17 postcode. Each name links to the school's official record, where you'll also find its Ofsted reports.

Nursery schools (2)

Primary schools (15)

Secondary schools (1)

All-through schools (1)

Sixth form and colleges (2)

Special and other schools (5)

Stations near N17

Council and wards

N17 is covered by Enfield, Haringey and Waltham Forest. Wards include Bruce Castle, Northumberland Park, South Tottenham, St James, Tottenham Central, Tottenham Hale, Upper Edmonton and West Green.

Frequently asked questions

Is N17 a safe area to live?

N17 (Tottenham) has a crime score of 6/10 (High). Across the neighbourhoods we sampled there were about 183 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents a year, which is above the national average of roughly 87 for England and Wales. The most common type was violence and sexual offences. Figures use police.uk data for September 2025 to August 2026.

What is the average house price in N17?

The median sale price in N17 (Tottenham) was £440,000 across 429 sales between August 2025 and July 2026, according to HM Land Registry. That is 1.1% lower than the previous 12 months.

Which stations are near N17?

The nearest stations to the centre of N17 are Bruce Grove (0.3 mi), White Hart Lane (0.5 mi), Tottenham Hale (0.8 mi) and Northumberland Park (0.8 mi).

How many schools are there in N17?

There are 26 open schools with an N17 postcode, including 15 primary and 1 secondary schools, according to the Department for Education's Get Information About Schools register.

Which council covers N17?

N17 is covered by Enfield, Haringey and Waltham Forest councils.

Nearby areas

Sources: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, police.uk, ONS Census 2021 (Nomis), Get Information About Schools, OpenStreetMap and postcodes.io. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Station data © OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database Licence. This guide is general information, not financial or legal advice.