Postcode sector · N22 5

London N22 5 area guide

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Is London N22 5 a good place to live?

In London (N22 5), recorded crime is 38% above the national average, homes sell for around £483,259 on average, there are 6 schools in the area (4 of 4 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is none, and it ranks as a more deprived area than most (deprivation decile 2/10, where 1 is most deprived).

Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.

Flood risk in London N22 5

London N22 5 has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~5,570 assessed properties fall in a modelled rivers-and-sea flood zone.

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)

1995: £61,463 (141 sales)1996: £63,919 (185 sales)1997: £72,104 (193 sales)1998: £86,266 (200 sales)1999: £102,366 (208 sales)2000: £124,341 (208 sales)2001: £136,529 (243 sales)2002: £168,782 (233 sales)2003: £178,973 (213 sales)2004: £193,791 (229 sales)2005: £214,116 (148 sales)2006: £222,909 (211 sales)2007: £247,075 (224 sales)2008: £245,379 (96 sales)2009: £227,637 (65 sales)2010: £246,018 (79 sales)2011: £272,730 (115 sales)2012: £262,325 (93 sales)2013: £282,653 (117 sales)2014: £356,032 (155 sales)2015: £381,982 (143 sales)2016: £504,845 (131 sales)2017: £420,901 (130 sales)2018: £474,070 (103 sales)2019: £941,804 (84 sales)2020: £451,472 (87 sales)2021: £638,786 (140 sales)2022: £526,300 (106 sales)2023: £597,449 (81 sales)2024: £483,259 (98 sales)2025: £511,348 (106 sales)2026: £526,474 (19 sales) 2026: £526,474 (19 sales) — part year so far £941,804 £61,463 1995 2026*

Annual average (mean) sold price in N22 5, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (19 sales so far) — shown greyed. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.

Recorded crime trend

Aug 24: 56 crimesSep 24: 72 crimesOct 24: 77 crimesNov 24: 63 crimesDec 24: 55 crimesJan 25: 76 crimesFeb 25: 73 crimesMar 25: 87 crimesApr 25: 81 crimesMay 25: 68 crimesJun 25: 61 crimesJul 25: 72 crimesAug 25: 79 crimesSep 25: 68 crimesOct 25: 81 crimesNov 25: 63 crimesDec 25: 56 crimesJan 26: 51 crimesFeb 26: 73 crimesMar 26: 87 crimesApr 26: 71 crimes Apr 26: 71 crimes 87 51 Aug 24 Apr 26

Recorded crimes per month in N22 5 (Aug 24–Apr 26, average 70/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age
36
One-person households
28%
Households with children
30%
Households
9,080

Owned 33% · Social rent 27% · Private rent 38%

Census 2021 (ONS), for N22 5.

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London N22 5: frequently asked questions

Is London N22 5 a good place to live?

In London (N22 5), recorded crime is 38% above the national average, homes sell for around £483,259 on average, there are 6 schools in the area (4 of 4 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is none, 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 N22 5?

Recorded crime in London N22 5 runs at 367.9 per 1,000 properties, 38% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is London N22 5 safe?

Crime in London N22 5 is above the national average. Recorded crime in London N22 5 runs at 367.9 per 1,000 properties, 38% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in London N22 5?

Homes in London N22 5 sell for around £483,259 on average, based on 98 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is London N22 5 at risk of flooding?

London N22 5 has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~5,570 assessed properties fall in a modelled rivers-and-sea flood zone.

How many schools are there in London N22 5?

There are 6 schools in London N22 5 (2 primary, 2 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Are the schools in London N22 5 any good?

Of the 4 Ofsted-rated schools in London N22 5, 4 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).

Is London N22 5 a deprived area?

London N22 5 sits in deprivation decile 2 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it more deprived than most areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).