Postcode sector · N8 8

London N8 8 area guide

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Is London N8 8 a good place to live?

In London (N8 8), recorded crime is 34% above the national average, homes sell for around £927,122 on average, there are 4 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is none, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 7/10, 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 N8 8

London N8 8 has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~4,412 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: £123,908 (166 sales)1996: £123,189 (208 sales)1997: £142,334 (210 sales)1998: £156,307 (203 sales)1999: £194,041 (204 sales)2000: £241,207 (176 sales)2001: £280,191 (191 sales)2002: £327,566 (215 sales)2003: £323,358 (163 sales)2004: £347,873 (229 sales)2005: £349,220 (149 sales)2006: £363,863 (213 sales)2007: £502,464 (175 sales)2008: £530,995 (73 sales)2009: £470,375 (108 sales)2010: £533,971 (134 sales)2011: £525,934 (126 sales)2012: £535,516 (157 sales)2013: £674,803 (129 sales)2014: £708,977 (137 sales)2015: £798,887 (129 sales)2016: £870,467 (106 sales)2017: £896,985 (118 sales)2018: £736,758 (86 sales)2019: £1,443,298 (112 sales)2020: £802,070 (104 sales)2021: £875,782 (128 sales)2022: £906,081 (141 sales)2023: £976,503 (92 sales)2024: £927,122 (113 sales)2025: £925,754 (139 sales)2026: £868,868 (19 sales) 2026: £868,868 (19 sales) — part year so far £1,443,298 £123,189 1995 2026*

Annual average (mean) sold price in N8 8, 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: 40 crimesSep 24: 55 crimesOct 24: 67 crimesNov 24: 39 crimesDec 24: 53 crimesJan 25: 51 crimesFeb 25: 69 crimesMar 25: 63 crimesApr 25: 62 crimesMay 25: 80 crimesJun 25: 61 crimesJul 25: 74 crimesAug 25: 58 crimesSep 25: 35 crimesOct 25: 59 crimesNov 25: 65 crimesDec 25: 60 crimesJan 26: 88 crimesFeb 26: 56 crimesMar 26: 64 crimesApr 26: 61 crimes Apr 26: 61 crimes 88 35 Aug 24 Apr 26

Recorded crimes per month in N8 8 (Aug 24–Apr 26, average 60/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age
40
One-person households
35%
Households with children
26%
Households
9,262

Owned 48% · Social rent 19% · Private rent 31%

Census 2021 (ONS), for N8 8.

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London N8 8: frequently asked questions

Is London N8 8 a good place to live?

In London (N8 8), recorded crime is 34% above the national average, homes sell for around £927,122 on average, there are 4 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is none, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 7/10, where 1 is most deprived).

What is the crime rate in London N8 8?

Recorded crime in London N8 8 runs at 358.8 per 1,000 properties, 34% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is London N8 8 safe?

Crime in London N8 8 is above the national average. Recorded crime in London N8 8 runs at 358.8 per 1,000 properties, 34% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in London N8 8?

Homes in London N8 8 sell for around £927,122 on average, based on 113 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is London N8 8 at risk of flooding?

London N8 8 has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~4,412 assessed properties fall in a modelled rivers-and-sea flood zone.

How many schools are there in London N8 8?

There are 4 schools in London N8 8 (3 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Is London N8 8 a deprived area?

London N8 8 sits in deprivation decile 7 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).