Property, Houses and Flats to Rent in Hornsey, North London

The opening of several new bars and restaurants in Hornsey High Street is a clear indication that Hornsey is becoming a property hotspot. Most of the houses were built after Edwardian times, although there are some notable older buildings such as Hornsey Town Hall, Cromwell House and due north, the world-famous Alexandra Palace, in the vast, tree-lined sloping hill of Alexandra Park. In 1848 the Old Schoolhouse was built by the local Rector as an infants school, and is the oldest building in N8 after Hornsey Old Church.

Property to rent in Hornsey varies greatly, and includes substantial late Victorian houses with five or six bedrooms, typical Edwardian three bedroom terraced houses, between wars properties, local authority homes, and attractive townhouses and flats in new developments. Houses to rent in Hornsey offering three bedrooms cost per month from £1,100. Houses offering four to six bedrooms are from £1,800. Flats to rent in Hornsey offering one bedroom are in the region of £700 per month, and from £800 per month for two bedrooms.

Amenities for property in Hornsey

Hornsey is in the London Borough of Haringey and covered by postcode N8. It is an urban environment with some green spaces and is close to the large, public parks in Crouch End, Finsbury Park and Muswell Hill. Off Hornsey High Street is Priory Park which has tennis courts, a children's paddling pool and a bowling green. A short distance west, near Crouch End, there are playing fields, tennis courts, cricket fields and two great areas of woodland called Highgate and Queen's, which are a haven for wildlife and for people who enjoy walking. Hornsey Central Hospital is on Park Road, and schools in the area include Hornsey School for Girls (one of the best schools in the borough when it comes to league tables); and Greig City Academy, which is also considered to be outstanding.

Transport in Hornsey

The mainline station in Hornsey provides a direct link to King's Cross, in central London. The nearest London Underground station is Turnpike Lane which is on the Piccadilly Line. Hornsey is served by bus routes: 144, 41, W3, W5, W7, N41, N29 & N91.

Surrounding areas

While searching for property to rent in Hornsey you may also like to consider neighbouring areas such as Crouch End, Wood Green, Muswell Hill and Finsbury Park.