Birch Avenue is in London and in Enfield district. N13 5AT is located in the Highfield electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Enfield, Southgate. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Birch Avenue, London, N13 5AT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N13 5AS, N13 5AY, N13 5AZ, N13 5AA, N13 5AB, N13 5LX, N13 5AX, N13 5AU, N13 5AR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around N13 5AT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.1% | 50.4% | -2.7% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 46.9% | 49.6% | 2.7% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of N13 5AT there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.9% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 30.1% | 30.4% | 0.3% | 37.9% | -7.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.2% | 52.9% | -3.3% | 44.2% | 8.7% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 9.9% | 2.1% | 9.1% | 0.8% |
| Widowed | 5% | 5.8% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
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 | 39.5% | 46.5% | 7.0% | 48.4% | -1.9% |
| Good health | 31.9% | 37.1% | 5.2% | 33.6% | 3.5% |
| Fair health | 21.9% | 12.7% | -9.2% | 12.7% | 0.0% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 3.1% | -1.0% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 2.6% | 0.5% | -2.1% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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.
In the area around N13 5AT this area, 31.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.5% | 31.3% | 1.8% | 18.2% | 13.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.6% | 6.8% | -3.8% | 9.6% | -2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.1% | 9% | -3.1% | 13.4% | -4.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 4.5% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.6% | 10.3% | 0.7% | 16.9% | -6.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.9% | 35.2% | 11.3% | 33.8% | 1.4% |
| Other | 11.2% | 2.9% | -8.3% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 57.3% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 11.2% | 5.5% | -5.7% | 3.1% | 2.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Other Asian | 4.8% | 3.4% | -1.4% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
| Black African | 1.3% | 4.7% | 3.4% | 2.5% | 2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.6% | 2.3% | -2.3% | 1.0% | 1.3% |
| Other Black | 3.6% | 1% | -2.6% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 4.1% | 0.5% | -3.6% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 3.1% | 2.3% | 0.9% | 2.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 2.9% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| White | 59.4% | 57.3% | -2.1% | 81.4% | -24.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 7.4% | 15.4% | 8.0% | 1.6% | 13.8% |
In this area, 53.6% 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 | 55.4% | 53.6% | -1.8% | 83.2% | -29.6% |
| European Union | 24.2% | 23.3% | -0.9% | 6.1% | 17.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.3% | 8.8% | 5.5% | 0.8% | 8.0% |
| Africa | 9.9% | 8.3% | -1.6% | 2.7% | 5.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.4% | 4.1% | -1.3% | 5.6% | -1.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 53.1% | 53.6% | 0.5% | 83.2% | -29.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1.8% | 34.7% | 32.9% | 9.8% | 24.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.1% | 3.9% | -0.2% | 2.9% | 1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.8% | 5.2% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 3.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 37.2% | 2.6% | -34.6% | 1.9% | 0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.2% | 76.7% | -0.5% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 8.1% | 1.5% | 6.6% |
| Other Europe | 2.9% | 0.2% | 2.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 4.5% | 13.5% | -9.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 10.7% | 37.2% | -26.5% |
| Christian | 61.1% | 46.2% | 14.9% |
| Hindu | 4.4% | 1.7% | 2.7% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 15.1% | 6.5% | 8.6% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 3.7% | 0.6% | 3.1% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Birch Avenue was 21.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 62.9% lower than the Bush Hill Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Birch Avenue has the 16th lowest crime rate of 124 local areas in Bush Hill Park and the 77th lowest crime rate of 836 local areas in Enfield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 16.0%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 88% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Birch Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £680,000 | 2024-11-05 | £678,639 |
| 4 Birch Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £480,000 | 2015-05-20 | £686,600 |
| 8 Birch Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2009-12-11 | £728,261 |
| 6 Birch Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2008-04-11 | £677,208 |
| 12A Birch Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2003-10-22 | £442,830 |
N13 5AT area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 13% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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.
N13 5AT area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Retired | 89 |
| Full-Time Employee | 81 |
| Self-Employed | 43 |
| Looking after home or family | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Education | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Other | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rowland Hill Nursery School White Hart Lane , Totenham N17 7LT | 3out of 4 | 1,991 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pembury House Nursery School Lansdowne Road , Tottenham N17 9XE | 4out of 4 | 3,522 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampden Way Nursery School Hampden Way , Southgate N14 5DJ | 4out of 4 | 3,788 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 | 4,809 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hazelwood Junior School Hazelwood Lane , N13 5HE | 3out of 4 | 839 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hazelwood Infant School Hazelwood Lane , N13 5HE | 3out of 4 | 839 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Firs Farm Primary School Rayleigh Road , Palmers Green N13 5QP | 3out of 4 | 897 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Primary School Highfield Road , N21 3HE | 4out of 4 | 918 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakthorpe Primary School Tile Kiln Lane , N13 6BY | 3out of 4 | 985 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winchmore School Laburnum Grove , Winchmore Hill N21 3HS | 3out of 4 | 791 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aylward Academy Windmill Road , Enfield N18 1NB | 3out of 4 | 1,089 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Catholic High School for Girls Oakthorpe Road , Palmers Green N13 5TY | 4out of 4 | 1,241 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Latymer School Haselbury Road , N9 9TN | 4out of 4 | 1,597 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodside High School White Hart Lane , Wood Green N22 5QJ | 4out of 4 | 2,296 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haringey Sixth Form College White Hart Lane , Tottenham N17 8HR | - not rated | 2,426 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Tottenham Lilywhite House , 780 High Road N17 0BX | - not rated | 2,974 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ada National College for Digital Skills Broad Lane , Tottenham Hale N15 4AG | - not rated | 4,977 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edmonton County School Little Bury Street , Edmonton N9 9JZ | 3out of 4 | 1,801 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| One Degree Academy Chace Village Road , EN2 8FU | 4out of 4 | 4,373 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Tottenham Ashley Road , Tottenham Hale N17 9LN | 4out of 4 | 4,521 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Hadley 143 South Street , EN3 4PX | 3out of 4 | 4,931 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palmers Green High School 104 Hoppers Road , N21 3LJ | - not rated | 903 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| West Lea School Haselbury Road , Edmonton N9 9TU | 4out of 4 | 1,234 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Keble Preparatory School Wades Hill , Winchmore Hill N21 1BG | - not rated | 1,791 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Riverside School White Hart Lane , Wood Green N22 5QJ | 3out of 4 | 1,998 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Footsteps Trust New River Sports Centre , White Hart Lane N22 5QW | - not rated | 2,094 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charing Cross Theatre | 15 THE ARCHES | 59 yd | |
| North London Hospice Compassionate Cafe | 110 Barrowell Green, LONDON | 523 yd | |
| Cafe Santiago | Kingdom Hall, 2A Ashley Gardens | 561 yd | |
| Taylorshaw @ Firs Farm Primary | Firs Farm Primary School, Rayleigh Road | 702 yd | |
| Babinondas | 598 Green Lanes, LONDON | 756 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broomfield Club | 85 Hedge Lane, LONDON | 433 yd | |
| Mayfield Athletic Club | Kenmare Gardens, LONDON | 505 yd | |
| The Orange Tree | 18 Highfield Road, LONDON | 953 yd | |
| Dog And Duck | Public House, 74 Hoppers Road | 1,057 yd | |
| The Fox PH | 413 Green Lanes, LONDON | 1,064 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firs Lane Fish Bar | 308 Firs Lane, LONDON | 275 yd | |
| Chos Magic Wok | 4 Cheapside, LONDON | 686 yd | |
| Eugreeka/Wingology/Bao+Bowls Trading in kitchen of Buff Burg | 3 Cheapside, LONDON | 686 yd | |
| Buff Burgers | 3 Cheapside, LONDON | 686 yd | |
| Pizza Line | 2 Kendal Parade, Great Cambridge Road | 783 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yasar Halim Supermarket | 2B Hedge Lane, Southgate | 700 yd | |
| S T Food & Wine | 360-362 Green Lanes, LONDON | 1,030 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 340-344 Green Lanes, LONDON | 1,089 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mayfield Sports Club KENMARE GARDENS | tennis courts | 444 yd |
| Clowes Sports Ground FIR TREE LODGE FIR TREE LODGE BARROWELL GREEN | grass pitches | 585 yd |
| Winchmore School LABURNUM GROVE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 777 yd |
| Firs Farm HYDE PARK AVENUE | grass pitches | 797 yd |
| Oakthorpe Playing Fields LISTER GARDENS | grass pitches | 835 yd |
| Aylward Academy WINDMILL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 884 yd |
| Palmers Green High School HOPPERS ROAD | 1,037 yd | |
| St Aldhelms Church Halls Windmill Road | 1,042 yd | |
| Millfield House Arts Centre MILLFIELD HOUSE MILLFIELD HOUSE SILVER STREET | 1,044 yd | |
| Paramount Health And Fitness 316-322 316-322 GREEN LANES | health and fitness suite | 1,092 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.