Crouch End was once known as ‘the Chelsea of the North’, because its slightly edgy, boho feel with lots of arty students from the Mountview Theatre School, Hornsey College of Art and, later, a well-known recording studio. It still attracts creative people but today the area is definitely a great choice for those looking for a stylish way of life with access to local bars, restaurants and specialist shops.
Most of the red brick housing stock here is late Victorian and, thanks to the drive of our Henry from the Clocktower, it was built to a very high standard on wide, elegant streets. With a famous summer festival, a major symphonic choir, the famous Zombie Walk, two great cinemas, a good library and even a story by Stephen King called Crouch End, the area is a dynamic hub for anyone interested in the arts and attracts many families in the media and acting professions.
