London N12 area guide
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Is London N12 a good place to live?
In London (N12), recorded crime is 45% above the national average, homes sell for around £630,773 on average, there are 15 schools in the area (6 of 6 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is medium, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 6/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- D Safetycrime 45% above average
- A Schools100% Good/Outstanding
- D Floodmedium risk
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Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.
Avg sold price
£630,773
Population
41,153
Recorded crime
329.5
Schools
15
Broadband
80%
Flood risk
Medium
Flood risk in London N12
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in London N12 is rated medium. Around 0.2% of properties (23 of 13,821) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 3 are at significant risk.
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea, updated 2026-06-27. Surface-water and groundwater flooding are modelled separately and are not included here. Commission an official flood search before purchase.
Sold-price trend (1995–2026)
Annual sold price in N12, 1995–2026 — mean (blue) and median (terracotta). The median is the typical sale; a wide gap to the mean means a few high-value sales pull the average up. 2026 is a part year (58 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in N12 (May 24–Apr 26, average 202/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 40
- One-person households
- 28%
- Households with children
- 33%
- Households
- 16,053
Owned 54% · Social rent 10% · Private rent 35%
Census 2021 (ONS), for N12.
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London N12: frequently asked questions
Is London N12 a good place to live?
In London (N12), recorded crime is 45% above the national average, homes sell for around £630,773 on average, there are 15 schools in the area (6 of 6 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is medium, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 6/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in London N12?
Recorded crime in London N12 runs at 329.5 per 1,000 properties, 45% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is London N12 safe?
Crime in London N12 is above the national average. Recorded crime in London N12 runs at 329.5 per 1,000 properties, 45% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in London N12?
Homes in London N12 sell for around £630,773 on average, based on 418 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is London N12 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in London N12 is rated medium. Around 0.2% of properties (23 of 13,821) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 3 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in London N12?
There are 15 schools in London N12 (8 primary, 4 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in London N12 any good?
Of the 6 Ofsted-rated schools in London N12, 6 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is London N12 a deprived area?
London N12 sits in deprivation decile 6 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).