Data updated 24 October 2026 · Area guides · North London
N8 (Crouch End and Hornsey): crime, schools, stations and house prices
N8 (Crouch End and Hornsey) is a postcode district in North London, covered by Brent, Haringey and Islington. Homes sold for a median of £570,000 over the 12 months from August 2025 to July 2026, 2.2% down on the year before. It has a crime score of 5/10 (average), with about 147 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents a year against an England and Wales average of roughly 87. There are 13 schools with an N8 postcode, and the nearest stations include Hornsey, Harringay and Crouch Hill.
House prices in N8
479 homes sold in N8 between August 2025 and July 2026, at a median price of £570,000. That's 2.2% lower than the 12 months before (£582,800). 15 of them were new builds.
| Property type | Sales | Median price |
|---|---|---|
| Flats and maisonettes | 315 | £500,000 |
| Terraced houses | 117 | £1,160,000 |
| Semi-detached houses | 19 | £945,000 |
Latest recorded sales
| Date | Address | Type | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Aug 2026 | 33 Nightingale Lane, N8 7RA | Terraced | £830,000 |
| 21 Aug 2026 | Flat 11, Corrib Heights Crescent Road, N8 8DA | Flat | £499,950 |
| 19 Aug 2026 | 38 Hornsey Park Road, N8 0JP | Semi-detached | £965,000 |
| 17 Aug 2026 | Flat 1, 6 Wolseley Road, N8 8RP | Flat | £400,000 |
| 14 Aug 2026 | 60 Rathcoole Avenue, N8 9NA | Terraced | £1,200,000 |
| 14 Aug 2026 | 149a Nelson Road, N8 9RR | Terraced | £1,000,000 |
| 14 Aug 2026 | 128 Nelson Road, N8 9RN | Flat | £360,000 |
| 7 Aug 2026 | Flat 1, 16 Nelson Road, N8 9RU | Flat | £650,000 |
| 7 Aug 2026 | Flat 2, 16 Nelson Road, N8 9RU | Flat | £552,500 |
| 7 Aug 2026 | 20b Nelson Road, N8 9RU | Flat | £575,000 |
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 N8
Crime score: 5/10 (Average). Across the neighbourhoods we sampled there were about 147 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents a year. The England and Wales average is roughly 87.
| Most common crimes | Share |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 25% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 23% |
| Shoplifting | 12% |
| Vehicle crime | 7% |
| Other theft | 6% |
| Theft from the person | 6% |
How we calculate it: police.uk street-level crime for September 2025 to August 2026 inside 8 of the 29 census neighbourhoods (LSOAs) where homes in N8 sold, divided by their 2021 census population (14,187 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 N8
13 open schools have an N8 postcode. Each name links to the school's official record, where you'll also find its Ofsted reports.
Primary schools (9)
| School | Type | Ages | Pupils |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coleridge Primary School | Community school | 3-11 | 882 |
| North Harringay Primary School | Foundation school | 3-11 | 400 |
| Ashmount Primary School | Community school | 3-11 | 390 |
| St Mary's CofE Primary School Church of England | Voluntary aided school | 2-11 | 306 |
| Rokesly Junior School | Community school | 7-11 | 270 |
| Weston Park Primary School | Community school | 3-11 | 232 |
| Campsbourne Junior School | Community school | 7-11 | 219 |
| Rokesly Infant & Nursery School | Community school | 3-7 | 205 |
| Campsbourne Infant School | Community school | 3-7 | 197 |
Secondary schools (3)
| School | Type | Ages | Pupils |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highgate Wood Secondary School | Community school | 11-18 | 1524 |
| Greig City Academy Church of England | Academy sponsor led | 11-18 | 1137 |
| Hornsey School for Girls | Community school | 11-16 | 560 |
Special and other schools (1)
| School | Type | Ages | Pupils |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kestrel House School | Other independent special school | 5-16 | 40 |
Stations near N8
| Station | Distance from the district centre |
|---|---|
| Hornsey | 0.4 mi |
| Harringay | 0.7 mi |
| Crouch Hill | 0.8 mi |
| Turnpike Lane | 0.9 mi |
| Harringay Green Lanes | 1 mi |
| Manor House | 1.3 mi |
Council and wards
N8 is covered by Brent, Haringey and Islington. Wards include Crouch End, Harringay, Hillrise, Hornsey, Kilburn, Muswell Hill, Noel Park and St Ann's.
Frequently asked questions
Is N8 a safe area to live?
N8 (Crouch End and Hornsey) has a crime score of 5/10 (Average). Across the neighbourhoods we sampled there were about 147 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents a year, which is around the national average of roughly 87 for England and Wales. The most common type was anti-social behaviour. Figures use police.uk data for September 2025 to August 2026.
What is the average house price in N8?
The median sale price in N8 (Crouch End and Hornsey) was £570,000 across 479 sales between August 2025 and July 2026, according to HM Land Registry. That is 2.2% lower than the previous 12 months.
Which stations are near N8?
The nearest stations to the centre of N8 are Hornsey (0.4 mi), Harringay (0.7 mi), Crouch Hill (0.8 mi) and Turnpike Lane (0.9 mi).
How many schools are there in N8?
There are 13 open schools with an N8 postcode, including 9 primary and 3 secondary schools, according to the Department for Education's Get Information About Schools register.
Which council covers N8?
N8 is covered by Brent, Haringey and Islington councils.
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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.