Ladders Wood Way is in London and in Enfield district. N11 1SB is located in the New Southgate electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Enfield, Southgate. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Ladders Wood Way, London, N11 1SB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N11 1SD, N11 1SA, N11 1QZ, N11 1QY, N11 1RZ, N11 1RX, N11 1RY, N11 1RU, N11 1SG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding N11 1SB, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.6% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.7% | 54.6% | 3.9% | 51.0% | 3.6% |
| Male | 49.3% | 45.4% | -3.9% | 49.0% | -3.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around N11 1SB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.4% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 51.9% | 48.4% | -3.5% | 37.9% | 10.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25% | 29.9% | 4.9% | 44.2% | -14.3% |
| Separated | 8.3% | 5.7% | -2.6% | 2.2% | 3.5% |
| Divorced | 14.1% | 12.1% | -2.0% | 9.1% | 3.0% |
| Widowed | 0.6% | 3.8% | 3.2% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 40.5% | 47.8% | 7.3% | 48.4% | -0.6% |
| Good health | 40% | 33.7% | -6.3% | 33.6% | 0.1% |
| Fair health | 12.6% | 11.6% | -1.0% | 12.7% | -1.1% |
| Bad health | 6% | 5.5% | -0.5% | 4.0% | 1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24.4% | 26.3% | 1.9% | 18.2% | 8.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.9% | 11.2% | 0.3% | 9.6% | 1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.6% | 10.9% | -7.7% | 13.4% | -2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 4.5% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.3% | 12.5% | 4.2% | 16.9% | -4.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.2% | 29.8% | 8.6% | 33.8% | -4.0% |
| Other | 13.5% | 4.8% | -8.7% | 2.8% | 2.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 46.3% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 3.3% | 1.6% | -1.7% | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 4.2% | 5.5% | 1.3% | 3.1% | 2.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 3.7% | 3.9% | 0.2% | 1.6% | 2.3% |
| Black African | 9.8% | 17.1% | 7.3% | 2.5% | 14.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.4% | 3.7% | 2.3% | 1.0% | 2.7% |
| Other Black | 9.8% | 3% | -6.8% | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.8% | 3% | 0.2% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Mixed Other | 4.7% | 1.6% | -3.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 52.1% | 46.3% | -5.8% | 81.4% | -35.1% |
| Arab | 2.3% | 2.1% | -0.2% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Other | 4.2% | 8.4% | 4.2% | 1.6% | 6.8% |
In this area, 58.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.4% | 58.4% | -3.0% | 83.2% | -24.8% |
| European Union | 12.6% | 11.6% | -1.0% | 6.1% | 5.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 8.4% | 6.6% | -1.8% | 0.8% | 5.8% |
| Africa | 7.4% | 8.4% | 1.0% | 2.7% | 5.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6% | 11.4% | 5.4% | 5.6% | 5.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.2% | 3.2% | -1.0% | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 60.9% | 58.3% | -2.6% | 83.2% | -24.9% |
| 10+ Years | 6% | 28.2% | 22.2% | 9.8% | 18.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.7% | 5.2% | 0.5% | 2.9% | 2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.8% | 3% | -6.8% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 18.6% | 5.2% | -13.4% | 1.9% | 3.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.2% | 76.7% | -12.5% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Portugal | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 5.5% | 1.5% | 4.0% |
| Turkey | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Middle East | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 4.1% | 1.2% | 2.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 13.2% | 13.5% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 21.2% | 37.2% | -16.0% |
| Christian | 39% | 46.2% | -7.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 4.6% | 1.7% | 2.9% |
| Jewish | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 18.7% | 6.5% | 12.2% |
| Other religion | 3.6% | 0.6% | 3.0% |
| Not answered | 11.8% | 6.0% | 5.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ladders Wood Way was 1261.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 1496.7% higher than the Arnos Grove average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Ladders Wood Way has the highest crime rate of 71 local areas in Arnos Grove and the highest crime rate of 823 local areas in Enfield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 132.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 447.1%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 84% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 23 Curtis House Ladders Wood Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £96,500 | 2011-04-20 | £160,665 |
| Flat 23 Curtis House Ladders Wood Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £102,500 | 2007-04-26 | £164,621 |
| Flat 5 Curtis House Ladders Wood Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2004-11-19 | £139,525 |
| Flat 39 Curtis House Ladders Wood Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2003-04-14 | £195,893 |
| Flat 39 Curtis House Ladders Wood Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £92,500 | 2002-12-10 | £190,183 |
The percentage of student residents living in N11 1SB area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 68 |
| Part-Time Employee | 47 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Looking after home or family | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 24 |
| Unemployed | 21 |
| Other | 18 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Education | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hampden Way Nursery School Hampden Way , Southgate N14 5DJ | 4out of 4 | 2,303 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moss Hall Nursery School 189 Nether Street , Finchley N3 1NR | 4out of 4 | 3,693 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowland Hill Nursery School White Hart Lane , Totenham N17 7LT | 4out of 4 | 3,797 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookhill Nursery School Brookhill Road , East Barnet EN4 8SD | 4out of 4 | 4,412 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands Park Nursery School and Childrens Centre Woodlands Park Road , Tottenham N15 3SD | 4out of 4 | 4,885 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garfield Primary School Upper Park Road , New Southgate N11 1BH | - not rated | 169 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School The Limes Avenue , N11 1RD | 3out of 4 | 353 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's CofE Primary School N11 The Avenue , Friern Barnet N11 1NQ | 3out of 4 | 643 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Martin of Porres Catholic Primary School Blake Road , New Southgate N11 2AF | 3out of 4 | 684 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bowes Primary School Bowes Road , New Southgate N11 2HL | - not rated | 919 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laurel Park School Wilmer Way , N14 7HY | - not rated | 987 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alexandra Park School Bidwell Gardens , N11 2AZ | 4out of 4 | 1,310 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alexandra Park School Bidwell Gardens , N11 2AZ | - not rated | 1,310 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Friern Barnet School Hemington Avenue , Friern Barnet N11 3LS | 3out of 4 | 1,342 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Finchley Manorhill School Summers Lane , N12 0QG | - not rated | 1,839 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southgate College High Street , Southgate N14 6BS | - not rated | 2,214 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Imperial College London Mathematics School C/O Woodhouse College , Woodhouse Road N12 9EY | - not rated | 2,352 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | More About School | |
| Woodhouse College Woodhouse Road , N12 9EY | - not rated | 2,352 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodhouse College Woodhouse Road , N12 9EY | - not rated | 2,352 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haringey Sixth Form College White Hart Lane , Tottenham N17 8HR | - not rated | 4,873 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wren Academy Finchley Hilton Avenue , North Finchley N12 9HB | 4out of 4 | 2,297 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Edmonton County School Little Bury Street , Edmonton N9 9JZ | 3out of 4 | 5,108 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus 1st Academy 339 Bowes Road , New Southgate N11 1BA | - not rated | 461 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Friern Barnet Grammar School Friern Barnet Road , N11 3DR | - not rated | 1,292 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Dwight School London 6 Friern Barnet Lane , N11 3LX | - not rated | 1,644 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newriver Christian School 47 Bowes Road , N13 4RS | - not rated | 1,645 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| New Rainbow School Russel Road , N13 4RS | - not rated | 1,645 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Perkins Ltd | 18 Station Road, Southgate | 184 yd | |
| Nanak Darbar North London | Sikh Temple, 136 High Road | 236 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Friern Bridge Retail Park, Pegasus Way, London | 403 yd | |
| McDonald's Restaurants Ltd | Friern Bridge Retail Park, Pegasus Way, London | 403 yd | |
| Cafe Pausa | Friern Bridge Retail Park, Pegasus Way, London | 403 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Southgate Conservative Club | High Road, LONDON | 227 yd | |
| Mollys Bar | Public House, 380 Bowes Road | 466 yd | |
| The Arnos Arms | 338 Bowes Road, LONDON | 487 yd | |
| Arnos Bowls Club | Bowling Green, Arnos Park | 886 yd | |
| The Ranelagh Arms | 82 Bounds Green Road, Wood Green | 999 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | Friern Bridge Retail Park, Pegasus Way, London | 403 yd | |
| The India Grill | 347 Bowes Road, LONDON | 435 yd | |
| Mariner Fish Bar | 351 Bowes Road, LONDON | 435 yd | |
| Arnos Kebab House | 360 Bowes Road, LONDON | 487 yd | |
| Chicken Time | 352 Bowes Road, LONDON | 487 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arnos Grove Food Centre | 368 Bowes Road, LONDON | 466 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 376-378 Bowes Road, LONDON | 466 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Garfield Primary School (Closed) SPRINGFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 152 yd |
| Grove Road Christian Centre (Closed) Grove Road | 422 yd | |
| Arnos Pool BOWES ROAD | swimming pool | 648 yd |
| Pumping Iron Fitness Gym OAKLEIGH ROAD SOUTH | health and fitness suite | 694 yd |
| Freehold Community Centre ALEXANDRA ROAD | 720 yd | |
| Nuffield Health (Friern Barnet) PRINCESS PARK MANOR PRINCESS PARK MANOR ROYAL DRIVE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 754 yd |
| Arnos Park MORTON WAY | grass pitches, tennis courts | 901 yd |
| Broomfield School WILMER WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,048 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.