London N20 area guide
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Is London N20 a good place to live?
In London (N20), recorded crime is 20% below the national average, homes sell for around £833,428 on average, there are 11 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 one of the less deprived parts of the country (deprivation decile 8/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- B Safetycrime 20% below 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
£833,428
Population
33,367
Recorded crime
183.2
Schools
11
Broadband
68%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in London N20
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in London N20 is rated high. Around 0.1% of properties (6 of 9,374) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 4 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 N20, 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 (60 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in N20 (May 24–Apr 26, average 102/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 42
- One-person households
- 25%
- Households with children
- 33%
- Households
- 12,790
Owned 67% · Social rent 8% · Private rent 24%
Census 2021 (ONS), for N20.
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London N20: frequently asked questions
Is London N20 a good place to live?
In London (N20), recorded crime is 20% below the national average, homes sell for around £833,428 on average, there are 11 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 one of the less deprived parts of the country (deprivation decile 8/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in London N20?
Recorded crime in London N20 runs at 183.2 per 1,000 properties, 20% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is London N20 safe?
Crime in London N20 is below the national average. Recorded crime in London N20 runs at 183.2 per 1,000 properties, 20% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in London N20?
Homes in London N20 sell for around £833,428 on average, based on 296 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is London N20 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in London N20 is rated high. Around 0.1% of properties (6 of 9,374) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 4 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in London N20?
There are 11 schools in London N20 (7 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in London N20 any good?
Of the 3 Ofsted-rated schools in London N20, 3 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is London N20 a deprived area?
London N20 sits in deprivation decile 8 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it one of the less deprived areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).