Established on the original trade route from London to the North of England, Crouch End is a distinctive part of the city that still retains a village vibe thanks to the many open spaces and its popularity with creative types and couples looking to start a family - it may be the “land the tube forgot”, but that fact has not stopped hordes of yummy mummies moving in with their buggies in tow. We explore some of the quirky local shops and delis that have sprung up as a result of the influx, plus urban guerrilla Damian Barr runs through the varied housing on offer - with property ranging from £250,000 for a flat to £2.5 million for a family home, there’s something for everyone in N8.

For buying, selling and furnishing property in Crouch End check out the the links below:

Winkworth

12 Broadway Parade
London N8 9DE
020 8342 9999

Futura

59 Park Road
N8 8DP

A specialist in lighting, chandeliers and free standing sculpted lights, all produced by hand in the shop.

Italian Food Hall

26 The Broadway
London N8 9DE

This family run business triples over as confectionary, delicatessen and restaurant and the locals love it.

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