Within 2 km, around Brownswood in Hackney. Building, planning, schools, transport, prices and crime.
676new homes completed within 2 km, last 2 years
0homes given permission on brownfield sites since 2021
-1.8%like-for-like prices in Brownswood, 2024 → 2025 (council +3.1%)
-12%recorded crime, last 12 months vs the 12 before
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Nearby, most recent first
New homes
6 new homes completedflats · Aug 2026
Aug 2026 450 m away
New school
New school: Yeshuos Moshe SchoolOther independent school, other independent school
Aug 2026 650 m away
School closed
School closed: London Scandinavian SchoolOther independent school, other independent school (closure)
Jul 2026 1.9 km away
New homes
22 new homes completedhouses · Sep 2025 – Jul 2026
Jul 2026 2.0 km away
New homes
25 new homes completedflats · Jun 2026
Jun 2026 1.8 km away
New homes
9 new homes completedflats · Jul 2025 – Jun 2026
Jun 2026 1.6 km away
New homes
5 new homes completedflats · Jun 2025 – Jun 2026
Jun 2026 1.5 km away
New school
New school: The Yews SchoolOther independent special school, other independent special school
May 2026 1.9 km away
New homes
29 new homes completedflats · Dec 2025 – Mar 2026
Mar 2026 1.9 km away
New homes
38 new homes completedflats · Mar 2026
Mar 2026 1.9 km away
New homes
40 new homes completedflats · Dec 2025
Dec 2025 1.3 km away
New homes
36 new homes completedflats · Dec 2025
Planning applications within 500 m
120applications in the last 12 months
45approved · 8 refused
32still being decided
19net new homes in approved schemes since 2023
Application Under Consideration
65, Canning Road, N5 2JRProposed alterations to the fenestration in the rear elevationIslington P2026/2611/FUL · Householder
Oct 2026 400 m away
Application Under Consideration
1, Wyatt Road, N5 2JUNew mansard roof and dormers set back from existing front parapet to allow for a new loft level.Islington P2026/2593/FUL · Householder
Oct 2026 450 m away
Application Under Consideration
158, Blackstock Road, N5 1HAReplacement of external metal staircase external finishes to steel frameIslington P2026/1540/FUL · All Other
Sept 2026 400 m away
Application Under Consideration
WATERSMEET PLACE, GREEN LANES, N4 2JHHackney 2026/1572 · All Other
Sept 2026 500 m away
Application Under Consideration
202, GREEN LANES, N4 2EYDemolition of existing outbuilding, erection of a single storey building, excavation of basement, erection of cycle and bin stores, landscaping and boundary treatment alterations, to facilitate the creation of a 3 bed dwelling (Use Class C3)Hackney 2026/1846 · All Other
Sept 2026 200 m away
Application Under Consideration
137c, 137, QUEENS DRIVE, N4 2BBReplacement of existing uPVC windows to the front and rear elevations of the second-floor flat with timber windows.Hackney 2026/1961 · All Other
Sept 2026 300 m away
Application Under Consideration
62, GLOUCESTER DRIVE, N4 2LNReplacement of existing single glazed timber framed windows to front elevation with double glazed uPVC framed casement windows. Replacement of existing single glazed timber framed sash windows and double glazed uPVC framed casement windows with double glazed uPVC framed casement windows. Replacement of existing double glazed uPVC framed rear doors with new double glazed uPVC framed rear doors.
Spotted when a home's energy certificate shows at least 15 m² (and 15%) more floor area than an earlier one. Only homes with two certificates show up, so the real number is higher. A busy street suggests extensions get permission here; check the council's planning register for the details.
Storm overflows within 2 km
No monitored sewer storm overflows within 2 km (England only).
School closed: Highbury Quadrant Primary SchoolCommunity school, primary (closure)
Aug 2025 1.1 km away
School closed
School closed: St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Stoke NewingtonVoluntary aided school, primary (closure)
Aug 2025 900 m away
School closed
School closed: Tiverton Primary SchoolCommunity school, primary (closure)
Aug 2025 1.7 km away
New homes
54 new homes completedflats · Jul 2025 – Aug 2025
Aug 2025 1.2 km away
New homes
6 new homes completedflats · Jul 2025
Aug 2025 1000 m away
New homes
5 new homes completedflats · Jul 2025
Jul 2025 1.5 km away
New homes
6 new homes completedflats · Jul 2025
Jul 2025 1.6 km away
New homes
5 new homes completedflats · Jul 2025
Jul 2025 1.6 km away
New homes
5 new homes completedflats · Jun 2025
Jun 2025 1.1 km away
New homes
5 new homes completedflats · Jun 2025
Jun 2025 1.1 km away
New homes
37 new homes completedflats · May 2025
May 2025 1.1 km away
New homes
31 new homes completedflats · May 2025
May 2025 1.1 km away
New homes
7 new homes completed2 flats, 5 houses · Nov 2024 – May 2025
May 2025 1.9 km away
New homes
22 new homes completedflats · Apr 2025 – May 2025
May 2025 1.6 km away
New homes
42 new homes completedflats · Nov 2024 – Jan 2025
Jan 2025 1.1 km away
New homes
5 new homes completedflats · Dec 2024
Dec 2024 1.8 km away
New school
New school: Clockhouse Primary SchoolOther independent school, other independent school
Dec 2024 1.9 km away
New homes
6 new homes completedflats · Nov 2024
Nov 2024 1.6 km away
New school
New school: Pooles Park Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led, primary
Nov 2024 1.2 km away
New homes
25 new homes completedflats · Oct 2024
Oct 2024 750 m away
New school
New school: Beis Rochel D'satmar SchoolOther independent school, other independent school
Jan 2020 1.4 km away
New-home postcodes with fewer than 5 homes are counted above but not listed. 70 postcodes nearby had new homes completed in the last two years.
Hackney 2026/1887 · All Other
Sept 2026 350 m away
Application Under Consideration
108, FINSBURY PARK ROAD, N4 2JTVariation of condition 2 (approved drawings) of planning permission 2020/3747 dated 01/03/2022 for "Erection of replacement single storey ground floor side extension, creation of a lightwell, insertion of rooflights, repositioning of rear wall and elevational alterations to facilitate change of use from storage (B8 use class) to a 3 bed dwelling (C3 use class)." The effect of the variation would bHackney 2026/1433 · All Other
Sept 2026 300 m away
Comment Issued
32, Gillespie Road, N5 1LNLW202600088 32 Gillespie Road N5 1LN (Griffiths & Westwell)Islington P2026/2266/COL · All Other
Aug 2026 500 m away
Approved
32, Gillespie Road, N5 1LNErection of single storey rear wrap-around extensionIslington P2026/2273/FUL · All Other
Aug 2026 500 m away
No Objection to Proposal (OBS only)
90, QUEENS DRIVE, N4 2HWT1 Sycamore with understorey of Japanese maple and Snakebark maple of the submitted MWA Arboricultural ReportWorks: Remove (fell) all to near ground level and treat stumps to inhibit regrowth.TG1 Group of Willow and Cotoneaster of the submitted MWA Arboricultural ReportWorks: Remove (fell) Willow stems to near ground level and treat stumps to inhibit regrowth. Maintain remainder broadly at no largHackney 2026/1787 · All Other
Aug 2026 150 m away
No Objection to Proposal (OBS only)
THE CASTLE CLIMBING CENTRE, GREEN LANES, N4 2HAAsh (T1) - fell. The tree is growing between the boundary wall and an electricity box. It will damage one or both in the coming years.Hackney 2026/1560 · All Other
Aug 2026 250 m away
No Objection to Proposal (OBS only)
26, LORDSHIP PARK, N16 5UDRemove self seeded Ash and Sycamore in rear garden.Hackney 2026/1515 · All Other
Aug 2026 350 m away
Approved
28, FINSBURY PARK ROAD, N4 2JXNon-material amendment to planning application ref: 2021/1556 (dated 20/05/2022) for "Erection of a part one, part two storey one bedroom single dwelling house"Amendment sought: To amend the description of development to "Erection of a single detached dwellinghouse".Hackney 2026/1701 · All Other
Aug 2026 450 m away
Approved
27, SOMERFIELD ROAD, N4 2JNSubmission of details pursuant to conditions 4 (Drainage Details) attached to planning permission ref 2026/0878 dated 23/06/2026.Hackney 2026/1669 · All Other
Jul 2026 400 m away
Application Under Consideration
80, Ambler Primary School, Blackstock Road, N4 2DRThe proposal is to install a prefabricated, modular ‘breakout pod’ in the corner of the playground. The proposed location is the north-west corner adjacent to the woodland area and existing out-building. The structure will be single storey and cover 24sqm of external floorspace, with an external height of 2.7m. Although the pod is fitted with external lighting, these will not be connected to avoidIslington P2026/1699/FUL · All Other
Jul 2026 450 m away
Application Under Consideration
33, Flat A, ALEXANDRA GROVE, N4 2LQVariation of condition 1 (approved drawings) attached to planning permission ref 2024/2793 dated 19/12/2025 for the conversion of the ground floor flat into 2 self-contained dwellings comprising 2 x 2 bed 4 person dwellings alongside the excavation of the basement, erection of single storey side rear extension and associated elevational alterations including the installation of two side entrance dHackney 2026/1614 · All Other
Jul 2026 400 m away
No Objection to Proposal (OBS only)
18a, 18, SOMERFIELD ROAD, N4 2JJFront of the Property:T1: Hazel (multi stemmed): Approximately 5.00pm: Urgent work: This tree is part of an outgrown hedge that is overhanging and obstructing the pavement. It is to be maintained as a part of the hedge. We would like to carry out work as soon as possible to remove the obstruction.Reduce to a height of approximately 2.20m pruning back into main hedge line. Reduce lateral and sub laHackney 2026/1603 · All Other
Jul 2026 450 m away
Approved
45, Wyatt Road, N5 2JUErection of a mansard roof extension.Islington P2026/1936/FUL · All Other
Jul 2026 350 m away
Application Under Consideration
86, Riversdale Road, N5 2JZErection of single storey ground floor rear extension.Islington P2026/1675/FUL · All Other
Jul 2026 350 m away
Application Under Consideration
40, Flat B, MOUNTGROVE ROAD, N5 2LSProposed lower ground floor wrap around extension, and prefabricated rear outbuildingHackney 2026/1405 · All Other
Jul 2026 250 m away
Comment Issued
86, Riversdale Road, N5 2JZCertificate of Lawfulness (Proposed) for the erection of an L Shaped rear dormer and 2x front rooflights.Islington P2026/1674/COL · All Other
Jul 2026 350 m away
Approved
50, GLOUCESTER DRIVE, N4 2LNErection of a rear dormer roof extension, insertion of roof lights and installation of solar panels to roof, external wall insulation to the rear, elevational alterationsHackney 2026/1411 · Householder
Jun 2026 350 m away
Approved
67, DIGBY CRESCENT, N4 2HSReplacement of existing single glazed timber framed windows and doors with double glazed timber framed windows and doors.Hackney 2026/1386 · Householder
Jun 2026 100 m away
Approved
72, Romilly Road, N4 2QXProposed single storey rear infill extensionIslington P2026/1087/FUL · All Other
Jun 2026 500 m away
Source: Planning London Datahub (Greater London Authority and the London boroughs); applications validated since January 2023. Data is published as received and may contain errors; check the borough's planning portal for documents.
Rooftop solar
London Zoo, Outer Circle - Solar PanelsApproved, not yet built · 210 kW
Apr 2025 5.2 km away
Rooftop solar
Compass West Estate, West Road - Solar PV PanelsPlanning application in · 240 kW
Jun 2024 5.4 km away
Running nearest: Holly Street - Solar PV Panels (rooftop solar, 2.9 km); Advent Way - Solar Panels (rooftop solar, 6.4 km); King's Yard (biomass, 6.9 km); Edmonton EcoPark EfW (energy from waste, 7.0 km); Bywaters’ Materials Recovery Facility Solar Array (rooftop solar, 7.6 km).
DESNZ Renewable Energy Planning Database, April to June 2026 (OGL). Projects of 150 kW and over; refused, withdrawn and abandoned ones are left out.
Minor
Monsell Road, LondonUtility repair and maintenance works · CADENT GAS LIMITED · No carriageway incursion
Nov 2026 to Nov 2026 450 m away
Minor
Monsell Road, LondonUtility repair and maintenance works · CADENT GAS LIMITED · No carriageway incursion
Nov 2026 to Nov 2026 450 m away
Minor
Ambler Road, LondonUtility asset works · THAMES WATER · Some carriageway incursion
Oct 2026 to Oct 2026 500 m away
DfT Street Manager permits (OGL), England. Dates are the planned ones; works often finish early or overrun.
Planning Inspectorate list of nationally significant infrastructure projects (roads, railways, energy, water, waste), October 2026 (OGL). Each is placed at one point, usually the middle of the site; long schemes run well beyond it.