Bidwell Gardens is in London and in Haringey district. N11 2AU is located in the Alexandra Park electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hornsey and Wood Green. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bidwell Gardens, London, N11 2AU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N11 2AS, N11 2AT, N11 2AX, N11 2AY, N11 2AP, N11 2AR, N11 2AN, N11 2EL, N11 2BA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around N11 2AU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.7% | 51.5% | 1.8% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 50.3% | 48.5% | -1.8% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 40.1% | 39.8% | -0.3% | 37.9% | 1.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44% | 47.5% | 3.5% | 44.2% | 3.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 2.7% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 9.5% | 6.9% | -2.6% | 9.1% | -2.2% |
| Widowed | 3.4% | 3.1% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88.3%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 52.7% | 55.8% | 3.1% | 48.4% | 7.4% |
| Good health | 29.6% | 32.5% | 2.9% | 33.6% | -1.1% |
| Fair health | 12.6% | 7.8% | -4.8% | 12.7% | -4.9% |
| Bad health | 3% | 2.2% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 1.7% | -0.4% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 51.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.4% | 12.1% | -4.3% | 18.2% | -6.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.5% | 7.8% | -7.7% | 9.6% | -1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.9% | 9% | -0.9% | 13.4% | -4.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 3.1% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.6% | 14.5% | 5.9% | 16.9% | -2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 39.7% | 51.6% | 11.9% | 33.8% | 17.8% |
| Other | 7.8% | 2% | -5.8% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 68.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 1.5% | 2.2% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 4.2% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 2.6% |
| Black African | 4.5% | 10.6% | 6.1% | 2.5% | 8.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.4% | 3.4% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.4% |
| Other Black | 4.2% | 0.8% | -3.4% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 3.6% | 3.0% | 0.8% | 2.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.2% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.7% | 0.8% | -1.9% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 76.3% | 68.6% | -7.7% | 81.4% | -12.8% |
| Other | 3% | 2.5% | -0.5% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
In this area, 67.5% 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 | 76.9% | 67.5% | -9.4% | 83.2% | -15.7% |
| European Union | 5.7% | 13.4% | 7.7% | 6.1% | 7.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 5.7% | 4.8% | -0.9% | 0.8% | 4.0% |
| Africa | 4.2% | 7% | 2.8% | 2.7% | 4.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.6% | 3.9% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -1.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.7% | 2.2% | -0.5% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 1.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 72.2% | 67.5% | -4.7% | 83.2% | -15.7% |
| 10+ Years | 3.6% | 26.9% | 23.3% | 9.8% | 17.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.8% | 4.8% | 3.0% | 2.9% | 1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 3% | 0.3% | -2.7% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 19.5% | 0.6% | -18.9% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.7% | 76.7% | 2.0% |
| Ireland | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| France | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 3.1% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Other EU countries | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| No passport held | 6.4% | 13.5% | -7.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.6% | 37.2% | 10.4% |
| Christian | 29.7% | 46.2% | -16.5% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Jewish | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Muslim | 12.3% | 6.5% | 5.8% |
| Other religion | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bidwell Gardens was 86.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 18.5% higher than the Alexandra Park average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Bidwell Gardens has the 19th highest crime rate of 55 local areas in Alexandra Park and the 314th lowest crime rate of 719 local areas in Haringey .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 19.6%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 86% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42 Bidwell Gardens, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,260,000 | 2024-04-25 | £1,387,355 |
| 56 Bidwell Gardens, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,302,000 | 2022-07-08 | £1,380,174 |
| 58 Bidwell Gardens, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,300,000 | 2021-10-28 | £1,422,222 |
| 50 Bidwell Gardens, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,430,000 | 2021-08-27 | £1,589,066 |
| 54 Bidwell Gardens, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,150,000 | 2017-09-28 | £1,318,701 |
N11 2AU area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 7% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 71 |
| Self-Employed | 40 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Other | 12 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Other | 15 |
| Education | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hampden Way Nursery School Hampden Way , Southgate N14 5DJ | 4out of 4 | 3,403 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowland Hill Nursery School White Hart Lane , Totenham N17 7LT | 3out of 4 | 3,551 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moss Hall Nursery School 189 Nether Street , Finchley N3 1NR | 4out of 4 | 3,934 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Margaret McMillan Nursery School Hornsey Rise , N19 3SF | 3out of 4 | 3,936 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 | 4,000 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhodes Avenue Primary School Rhodes Avenue , N22 7UT | 4out of 4 | 326 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Martin of Porres RC Primary School Blake Road , New Southgate N11 2AF | 3out of 4 | 518 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollickwood Primary School Sydney Road , Muswell Hill N10 2NL | 3out of 4 | 656 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bounds Green Junior School Bounds Green Road , N11 2QG | 3out of 4 | 913 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bounds Green Infant School Bounds Green Road , N11 2QG | 4out of 4 | 913 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandra Park School Bidwell Gardens , N11 2AZ | 4out of 4 | 245 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heartlands High School Station Road , Wood Green N22 7ST | 3out of 4 | 1,420 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Broomfield School Wilmer Way , N14 7HY | 3out of 4 | 1,584 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fortismere School Southwing , Tetherdown N10 1NE | 4out of 4 | 1,775 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic School Glendale Avenue , Wood Green N22 5HN | 4out of 4 | 2,019 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodhouse College Woodhouse Road , N12 9EY | - not rated | 2,673 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haringey Sixth Form College White Hart Lane , Tottenham N17 8HR | - not rated | 4,662 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Tottenham Lilywhite House , 780 High Road N17 0BX | - not rated | 5,206 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | 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 | 2,680 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norfolk House School 10 Muswell Avenue , Muswell Hill N10 2EG | - not rated | 1,223 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Focus 1st Academy 339 Bowes Road , New Southgate N11 1BA | - not rated | 1,460 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Unique Children's School 1a Dukes Avenue , N10 2PS | - not rated | 1,540 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greek Secondary School of London 22 Trinity road , Wood Green N22 8LB | - not rated | 1,654 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blanche Nevile School Burlington Road , N10 1NJ | 3out of 4 | 1,709 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunshine Caterers | Sunshine Garden Centre, Durnsford Road | 278 yd | |
| Catering Consultancy Services | Muswell Hill Golf Club, Rhodes Avenue | 396 yd | |
| Korto | 126 Alexandra Park Road, Hornsey | 649 yd | |
| Owen's Cafe | 90 Alexandra Park Road | 718 yd | |
| Bejoy Tandoori Restaurant | 78 Bounds Green Road | 822 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bar @ | Muswell Hill Golf Club, Rhodes Avenue | 396 yd | |
| Our Lady of Muswell Lawn Tennis Club | Our Lady Of Muswell Lawntennis Club, Rhodes Avenue | 444 yd | |
| The Maid of Muswell | Maid Of Muswell, 121 Alexandra Park Road | 620 yd | |
| The Ranelagh Arms | 82 Bounds Green Road, Wood Green | 829 yd | |
| The Park Inn | 12 Palace Gates Road, Wood Green | 1,015 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ohisama Sushi | 118 Alexandra Park Road, Hornsey | 649 yd | |
| Islandstyle Catering limited | 118 Alexandra Park Road, Hornsey | 649 yd | |
| Fry-Days Kitchen | 124 Alexandra Park Road, Hornsey | 649 yd | |
| Pannas Bakery | 106 Alexandra Park Road, Hornsey | 692 yd | |
| Firat Kebab & Fish Bar | 40 Bounds Green Road, Wood Green | 829 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 127-131 Bounds Green Road, Wood Green | 882 yd | |
| Euro Express (MGH Food Store Ltd) | 121-123 Bounds Green Road | 888 yd | |
| Vino's Food & Wine | 90 Trinity Road | 953 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Albert Road Recreation Ground RHODES AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 182 yd |
| Alexandra Park School BIDWELL GARDENS | health and fitness suite | 288 yd |
| Muswell Hill Golf Club RHODES AVENUE | golf | 371 yd |
| Our Lady Of Muswell Lawn Tennis Club OUR LADY OF MUSWELL LAWNTENNIS CLUB OUR LADY OF MUSWELL LAWNTENNIS CLUB RHODES AVENUE | tennis courts | 519 yd |
| Hollickwood Primary School SYDNEY ROAD | grass pitches | 850 yd |
| Freehold Community Centre ALEXANDRA ROAD | 876 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 45.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 246.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.