Why move to Crouch End?
It has a plethora of independent cafés, bars and restaurants mixed in with well-known shopping brands, all organised around four main streets leading off The Broadway which, along with the wonderful green spaces. Residents are drawn by the area’s obvious charm but are encouraged to put down roots and raise families here thanks to the stunning period properties and a whole host of amenities including fantastic schools, sports facilities, a theatre and several cinemas.Â
Architecture and property
Properties in Crouch End comprise mainly period houses with substantial gardens, although there is also a good range of new build developments and contemporary apartments.
The area also has several gyms and specialist studios for fitness fans such as Virgin Active amongst others.
Crouch End has two excellent cinemas to choose from, the Crouch End Picturehouse and ArtHouse, offering the best of independent film, the latest blockbusters and everything in between.
Green space
Much of Crouch End’s village character comes from its abundance of greenery, from the sweeping lawns of Priory Park and the Crouch End Playing Fields to the ancient woodland of Queen’s Wood and Highgate Wood. To the north is the vast expanse of Alexandra Park, home to the historic events venue of Alexandra Palace as well as an ice rink, boating lake, rose garden and Go Ape aerial adventure trail, while to the south is the Parkland Walk nature reserve which provides pedestrians and cyclists alike with a pleasant meandering route from Highgate to the lush open space of Finsbury Park.
