London N17 area guide
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Is London N17 a good place to live?
In London (N17), recorded crime is 225% above the national average, homes sell for around £482,834 on average, there are 26 schools in the area (11 of 11 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as a more deprived area than most (deprivation decile 2/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- E Safetycrime 225% above average
- A Schools100% Good/Outstanding
- E Floodhigh 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
£482,834
Population
83,330
Recorded crime
740.1
Schools
26
Broadband
92%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in London N17
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in London N17 is rated high. Around 31.7% of properties (10,138 of 31,975) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 970 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 N17, 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 (108 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in N17 (May 24–Apr 26, average 743/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 35
- One-person households
- 29%
- Households with children
- 34%
- Households
- 30,974
Owned 29% · Social rent 35% · Private rent 33%
Census 2021 (ONS), for N17.
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London N17: frequently asked questions
Is London N17 a good place to live?
In London (N17), recorded crime is 225% above the national average, homes sell for around £482,834 on average, there are 26 schools in the area (11 of 11 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as a more deprived area than most (deprivation decile 2/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in London N17?
Recorded crime in London N17 runs at 740.1 per 1,000 properties, 225% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is London N17 safe?
Crime in London N17 is above the national average. Recorded crime in London N17 runs at 740.1 per 1,000 properties, 225% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in London N17?
Homes in London N17 sell for around £482,834 on average, based on 493 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is London N17 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in London N17 is rated high. Around 31.7% of properties (10,138 of 31,975) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 970 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in London N17?
There are 26 schools in London N17 (16 primary, 2 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in London N17 any good?
Of the 11 Ofsted-rated schools in London N17, 11 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is London N17 a deprived area?
London N17 sits in deprivation decile 2 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it more deprived than most areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).