Area Guide to Tufnell Park

Our area guide to Tufnell Park gives you a quick overview of the neighbourhood from its properties, public parks, local schools, council tax, public transport links to shopping and going out. Postcodes covered by this area guide include , N19, N7

Tufnell Park Overview

Tufnell Park was renowned for its dairy farms which kept London to the south supplied with milk. It kept a rural air well into the 19th century in its important role as a base for a number of dairies supplying the capital. In 1753 the area became the property of William Tufnell who was granted the manor of Barnsbury by his father in law. The manor (now demolished) stood on the site of the Holloway Odeon. The manor's gateposts can still be seen however on Tufnell Park Road. Tufnell petitioned parliament for permission to develop his estate but the leases he was granted were left unused.

Tufnell Park was more fortunate than several of its neighbours. Whereas railway lines were sliced through Kentish Town and Camden in the 19th century, they mostly passed through Tufnell Park in tunnel, and Junction Road railway station provided a direct link with central London. Then as major roads were built in the 20th century, these too curved round rather than through the peaceful enclave.

Nowadays the area is a very desirable area to live. It has one of London's most highly rated primary schools in the form of Yerbury Primary School, and enjoys access to high-quality local amenities as well as good transport links to more central areas. The area is home to many people who work in the media, including many journalists, writers and professionals working in film and television.

Guide to Tufnell Park transport links:

Trains

• Drayton Park (National Rail)
• King's Cross
• King's Cross Thameslink
• London Kings Cross
• Upper Holloway

Tubes

• Archway (Northern Line) (Zone 3, Zone 2)
• Caledonian Rd (Piccadilly Line) (Zone 2)
• Holloway Rd (Zone 2)
• Kings Cross St Pancras (Circle Line, Hammersmith & City Line, Metropolitan Line) (Zone 1)
• Kings Cross St Pancras (Zone 1)
• Kings Cross St Pancras (Victoria Line, National Rail) (Zone 1)
• Tufnell Park (Zone 2)

Tufnell Park Local Authorities:

Tufnell Park is is represented by Camden Council, Islington Counci. which holds the responsibility for delivering services in your area.

Council responsibilities

The council is responsible for all council services and duties, which include Social Services, housing, education and planning. If you’ve a specific question for this council, please visit their website to get contact details for key departments.

• Camden Local Authority: http://www.camden.gov.uk
• Islington Local Authority: http://www.islington.gov.uk

Tufnell Park Council Tax Rates:

Council Tax is worked out by your local council who sets the Council Tax rates for each year. Your property postcode will determine which council you will need to pay. There are currently 2 councils covering the Tufnell Park area.

Council tax rates for each Local Authority

Council	A	B	C	D	E	F	G	H
Camden	£857	£1,000	£1,143	£1,285	£1,571	£1,857	£2,142	£2,571
Islington	£794	£926	£1,058	£1,191	£1,455	£1,720	£1,984	£2,381
English Averages	£761	£888	£1,015	£1,142	£1,396	£1,650	£1,904	£2,285

How much will I have to pay?

Each year, every local authority will set a rate of council tax for each valuation band. The amount you have to pay depends on the value of your property and the current rates for your local council. Not everyone will have to pay the full amount of council tax. There are three ways in which your council tax bill may be reduced.

Reductions in council tax:
- the reduction scheme for disabled people
- discounts (i.e. If only one person lives in a property they will get a 25% discount on the council tax bill)
- council tax benefit and second adult rebate

Learn more about council tax at HM Revenue & Customs

Schools in Tufnell Park & Exam Results

Schools in Tufnell Park fall under the Camden Local Education Authority. Below is a comprehensive list of public schools in Tufnell Park by type, together with full school details and the latest exam results.

Local schools within Tufnell Park:

• Primary Schools in Tufnell Park
• Secondary Schools in Tufnell Park
• Colleges in Tufnell Park
• Sixth Form Schools in Tufnell Park