Postcode sector · N17 6

London N17 6 area guide

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Is London N17 6 a good place to live?

In London (N17 6), recorded crime is 42% above the national average, homes sell for around £506,104 on average, there are 5 schools in the area (3 of 3 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).

D Safetycrime 42% 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
£506,104
from 163 sales
Population
22,360
Deprivation decile 2/10 (1 = most deprived)
Recorded crime
379.2
per 1,000 · +42% vs UK avg · 2026-04
Schools
5
2 primary · 0 secondary · 3/3 good+
Broadband
94%
gigabit-ready · 98% superfast
Flood risk
High
6.3% of homes · rivers & sea

Flood risk in London N17 6

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in London N17 6 is rated high. Around 6.3% of properties (535 of 8,445) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 1 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 average (mean) sold price in N17 6, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (46 sales so far) — shown greyed. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.

Recorded crime trend

Recorded crimes per month in N17 6 (May 24–Apr 26, average 93/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age: 37
One-person households: 30%
Households with children: 31%
Households: 8,745

Owned 33% · Social rent 28% · Private rent 37%

Census 2021 (ONS), for N17 6.

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London N17 6: frequently asked questions

Is London N17 6 a good place to live?

What is the crime rate in London N17 6?

Recorded crime in London N17 6 runs at 379.2 per 1,000 properties, 42% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is London N17 6 safe?

Crime in London N17 6 is above the national average. Recorded crime in London N17 6 runs at 379.2 per 1,000 properties, 42% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in London N17 6?

Homes in London N17 6 sell for around £506,104 on average, based on 163 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is London N17 6 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in London N17 6 is rated high. Around 6.3% of properties (535 of 8,445) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 1 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in London N17 6?

There are 5 schools in London N17 6 (2 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Are the schools in London N17 6 any good?

Of the 3 Ofsted-rated schools in London N17 6, 3 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).

Is London N17 6 a deprived area?

London N17 6 sits in deprivation decile 2 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it more deprived than most areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).