Area Report
Last updated 25 JUL 2026Neighbourhood Report
A middling, mixed part of Haringey: a school rated Good within a short walk, roughly 19 km² reachable within half an hour by public transport and more recorded crime than most of England.
What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.
01 — Snapshot
Around N8 8RN.
The large figure is how many we found nearby; the chip beside each label is that category’s NestScope score out of 100 — higher beats more of the UK.
Are the schools any good?
22Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 74 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 98 schools in total
- IMD education decile 10/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 10 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Highgate Wood Secondary School (Good) — 0.0 mi
Is it safe?
16crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 2/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 2 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 16 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 9.3)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
34GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 8/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 8 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 31 GP, 3 hospitals, 49 dentists, pharmacy 0.2 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: QUEENSWOOD MEDICAL PRACTICE — 0.4 mi
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 24 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 19 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
20green spaces
- IMD environment decile 2/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's environment domain sits in band 2 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 62 ha total
- largest park 24 ha (0.14 mi away)
Nearest: Sports Facility (5.3 ha) — 0.1 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
88shops & libraries
- 75 supermarkets within 2 mi
- The Co-operative Group, Waitrose, Sainsburys, Tesco…
- nearest 0.4 mi
- library 0.6 mi
Nearest: Co-op Muswell Hill - Priory Road — 0.4 mi
In Haringey, 75% of secondary-school applicants were offered their first-preference school (93% got one of their top three) for 2024/25 entry. For primary places, 88% got their first preference (97% one of their top three).
Local-authority figures (DfE applications & offers) — how competitive it is to get a place across Haringey, not a per-school number.
02 — Environment
Environment & risk near N8 8RN.
Official risk flags for context — deliberately not part of the NestScope score (they’re categorical hazards, not amenities). Flood zones, air quality & noise explained.
03 — House prices
Sold prices in N8.
Average sold price by property type across the N8 district, 2021–2026.
About N8 8RN
N8 8RN scores 82/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in schools and healthcare — with Highgate Wood Secondary School within a short walk. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, N8 8RN is an above-average neighbourhood — IMD decile 6/10, ranked 19,138 of 32,844 neighbourhoods in England. The Index of Multiple Deprivation is the UK government's official measure of relative deprivation, refreshed roughly every five years. Housing pressure here is high (IMD housing decile 4/10).
There are 98 schools within the typical catchment area, including 20 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 54 rated Good. The nearest school is Highgate Wood Secondary School (Ofsted: Good), within a short walk.
There were 16 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a moderate level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 31 GP surgeries, 3 hospitals and 49 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is QUEENSWOOD MEDICAL PRACTICE, 0.4 mi away. The nearest hospital is THE WHITTINGTON HOSPITAL AT HORNSEY CENTRAL, 0.1 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.2 mi away.
