North London Areas We Cover

Tollington Surveyors
Nov 13, 2025
3 min read

North London Areas We Cover

We cover North London only, providing RICS Level 2 and RICS Level 3 property surveys for all types of homes, from Victorian terraces and period conversions to modern apartments and newer developments.

Haringey and Hornsey

This part of North London is largely Victorian and Edwardian, with solid brick walls, slate roofs and a wide range of traditional construction methods. Many buildings operate on share of freehold or informal management arrangements, which can lead to unclear responsibility for external repairs. Haringey contains numerous Conservation Areas, so verifying approvals for alterations is important. Streets vary in level, affecting drainage and moisture paths. Muswell Hill often features deeper basements and old cellars, while areas with heavy tree cover can influence movement and dampness.

N4 – Finsbury Park, Stroud Green, Harringay Ladder

N8 – Crouch End, Hornsey

N10 – Muswell Hill

N6 – Highgate

N15 & N17 – Tottenham

N22 – Alexandra Palace, Wood Green

Islington and Surrounding Areas

Georgian and Victorian terraces are widespread, including many stucco-fronted houses and older basements. Solid-wall dampness, ageing roof structures and historic alterations are frequent issues. Share of freehold buildings and older conversions rely on mixed management arrangements, particularly regarding roofs and external fabric. The borough also includes several post-war blocks, where fire safety, compartmentation and construction types require careful checking. Many streets fall within Conservation Areas, so confirming approvals for past works is essential.

N1 – Islington, Canonbury, De Beauvoir

N5 – Highbury, Arsenal

N7 – Holloway, Tufnell Park

N19 – Upper Holloway, Archway

Hackney and Stoke Newington

This district combines Victorian terraces, semi-detached houses and a large number of modern apartment developments. Older stock often shows movement in flank walls, timber decay, parapet defects and roof coverings at the end of their serviceable life. Heavy tree cover affects drainage and subsidence considerations. Share of freehold buildings can vary in management quality, especially in older conversions. Modern developments in Dalston and London Fields may require EWS1 documentation and cladding checks, along with fire safety verification.

E5 – Clapton, Upper Clapton

E8 – Dalston, London Fields

N16 – Stoke Newington, Newington Green

Camden and Kentish Town

A long-established area with Georgian terraces, Victorian stock brick houses, mansion blocks and many listed buildings. Basements and half-basements are common, and older waterproofing systems often show deterioration. Flat roofs to rear additions frequently require renewal. Camden contains a high number of Conservation Areas, meaning any alteration to front elevations, roofs or windows must be properly approved. Movement at bay windows, render cracking and chimney defects are frequent in the older Victorian stock.

NW1 – Camden Town, Regent’s Park

NW5 – Kentish Town, Gospel Oak

Barnet and Finchley

This area consists mainly of 1930s semi-detached houses, with some Edwardian and Victorian pockets and modern infill. Cavity-wall construction is common, though wall-tie corrosion and outdated insulation can appear. Many original roof coverings from the 1930s are now aged and nearing replacement. Larger gardens with mature trees can affect drainage and contribute to historic movement in flank walls. Loft conversions and rear extensions are common, and approvals should always be confirmed.

N2 – East FinchleyN3 – Finchley Central

N12 – North Finchley

N20 – Whetstone

Enfield

A varied area with Victorian, Edwardian, 1930s and post-war homes, most built on clay subsoil, which increases movement risk near mature trees. Flat roofs to garages and rear extensions often show patch repairs and weathering. Larger detached homes in Winchmore Hill and Grange Park typically have older timber joinery, render finishes and long private drainage runs that may require review. Victorian terraces in Lower Edmonton frequently present dampness in solid walls and older roof replacements of mixed quality, alongside management challenges where multiple owners share responsibility for external repairs.

EN1 – Enfield Town, Bush Hill Park

EN2 – Enfield Chase, Forty Hill

EN3 – Ponders End, Enfield Lock

N9 – Lower EdmontonN18 – Upper Edmonton

N21 – Winchmore Hill, Grange Park

N13 – Palmers Green

If you are buying in North London and want clear, grounded advice, we would be pleased to assist. We are a genuinely local firm, based here, working here and familiar with the buildings, roads and communities that define this part of London.

Our knowledge of local construction types, common defects and neighbourhood characteristics means our guidance is always practical and relevant to the homes we inspect.

Contact us to arrange a RICS HomeBuyer Survey or Building Survey. The process is straightforward, the advice is independent and you will deal directly with a qualified local surveyor throughout.