Area:
Crouch End

Postcode:
N4, N8

Boroughs:
Haringey, Islington

Schools:
Local authority: Alexandra Park, Hornsey School, Greig City Academy,

Council tax (Band D):
Haringey: £1174, Islington: £1049

Properties:
Suburban houses built in late 19th century, converted one and two-bed flats in large quantities, few Victorian houses.

Attracts:
Young professional, families, first time buyers.

Amenities:
Alexandra Park, a good choice of restaurants.

Transport:
Good tubes and trains.

Crime rate:
140/1000 ; 11th

Comments:
Has grown increasingly fashionable over the past 15 years.

Problems:
Pressure on Secondary school places.