The Northern Renaissance: Hornsey in Haringey's makeover includes flats in converted water tower and Art Deco town hall

Hornsey, a former London borough, is rediscovering its identity after being absorbed by Haringey council in 1965.

Revitalised Alexandra Palace is symbolic of the area’s renaissance, as is Art Deco Hornsey Town Hall in Crouch End, being converted into 135 homes and a new community hub.

An old waterworks is now 467-home New River Village, while Smithfield Square flats have replaced a council depot.

Now comes Altitude, flats in a cluster of towers being built next to Hornsey station. Prices start at £395,000, with Help to Buy available. Call Fairview on 020 8003 4566.

In this cheaper area just beyond the North Circular road, the boundary lines between inner and outer London, homes can be built at lower prices for those who want a City commute within 30 minutes.