London N21 area guide
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Is London N21 a good place to live?
In London (N21), recorded crime is 28% below the national average, homes sell for around £751,095 on average, there are 9 schools in the area (1 of 1 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 28% below average
- 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
£751,095
Population
38,070
Recorded crime
163.4
Schools
9
Broadband
91%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in London N21
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in London N21 is rated high. Around 2.7% of properties (282 of 10,593) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 73 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 N21, 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 (52 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in N21 (Jul 24–Apr 26, average 96/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 43
- One-person households
- 25%
- Households with children
- 33%
- Households
- 14,479
Owned 73% · Social rent 6% · Private rent 21%
Census 2021 (ONS), for N21.
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London N21: frequently asked questions
Is London N21 a good place to live?
In London (N21), recorded crime is 28% below the national average, homes sell for around £751,095 on average, there are 9 schools in the area (1 of 1 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 N21?
Recorded crime in London N21 runs at 163.4 per 1,000 properties, 28% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is London N21 safe?
Crime in London N21 is below the national average. Recorded crime in London N21 runs at 163.4 per 1,000 properties, 28% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in London N21?
Homes in London N21 sell for around £751,095 on average, based on 268 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is London N21 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in London N21 is rated high. Around 2.7% of properties (282 of 10,593) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 73 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in London N21?
There are 9 schools in London N21 (4 primary, 2 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in London N21 any good?
Of the 1 Ofsted-rated schools in London N21, 1 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is London N21 a deprived area?
London N21 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).