Dorchester Avenue is in London and in Enfield district. N13 5DX 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 Dorchester Avenue, London, N13 5DX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N13 5DY, N13 5DA, N13 5DW, N13 5DP, N13 5BZ, N13 5LU, N13 5DE, N13 5BX, N13 5EW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding N13 5DX has a slightly higher male population, with 52.3% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.6% | 47.7% | -3.9% | 51.0% | -3.3% |
| Male | 48.4% | 52.3% | 3.9% | 49.0% | 3.3% |
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 | 31% | 38.8% | 7.8% | 37.9% | 0.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54% | 43.7% | -10.3% | 44.2% | -0.5% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 2.6% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 5.6% | 8.2% | 2.6% | 9.1% | -0.9% |
| Widowed | 7% | 6.7% | -0.3% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
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 | 43.6% | 48.9% | 5.3% | 48.4% | 0.5% |
| Good health | 37% | 35% | -2.0% | 33.6% | 1.4% |
| Fair health | 14.2% | 12.1% | -2.1% | 12.7% | -0.6% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 3.4% | 0.6% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 0.6% | -1.7% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 25.8% | 21.9% | -3.9% | 18.2% | 3.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.9% | 10% | -2.9% | 9.6% | 0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.9% | 10.4% | -3.5% | 13.4% | -3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 4.4% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.1% | 10.7% | 0.6% | 16.9% | -6.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.3% | 40.7% | 17.4% | 33.8% | 6.9% |
| Other | 10.5% | 1.9% | -8.6% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 46.4% 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 | 1.4% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.1% | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 15.4% | 16.1% | 0.7% | 3.1% | 13.0% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% | 0.6% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 6% | 4% | -2.0% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Black African | 4.3% | 2.5% | -1.8% | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 6% | 5.9% | -0.1% | 1.0% | 4.9% |
| Other Black | 2.6% | 0.6% | -2.0% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.7% | 3.1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 2.6% | 3.1% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| White | 52.4% | 46.4% | -6.0% | 81.4% | -35.0% |
| Other | 3.4% | 12.1% | 8.7% | 1.6% | 10.5% |
In this area, just 47.2% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 55.3% | 47.2% | -8.1% | 83.2% | -36.0% |
| European Union | 17.4% | 21.3% | 3.9% | 6.1% | 15.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 4.8% | 7.1% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 6.3% |
| Africa | 10.8% | 8.6% | -2.2% | 2.7% | 5.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.1% | 11.7% | 4.6% | 5.6% | 6.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.3% | 3.1% | -1.2% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.6% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 47.2% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 38% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 54.7% | 47.2% | -7.5% | 83.2% | -36.0% |
| 10+ Years | 2% | 38% | 36.0% | 9.8% | 28.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 4% | 4.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | 1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.1% | 5.9% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 3.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 34.2% | 4.6% | -29.6% | 1.9% | 2.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.6% | 76.7% | -0.1% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Germany | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 2.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Other EU countries | 5.3% | 1.5% | 3.8% |
| Turkey | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Other Europe | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 3.1% | 13.5% | -10.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 10.5% | 37.2% | -26.7% |
| Christian | 48.3% | 46.2% | 2.1% |
| Buddhist | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Hindu | 11.8% | 1.7% | 10.1% |
| Muslim | 18% | 6.5% | 11.5% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dorchester Avenue was 91.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 55.8% higher than the Bush Hill Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Dorchester Avenue has the 36th highest crime rate of 122 local areas in Bush Hill Park and the 369th highest crime rate of 823 local areas in Enfield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 43.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 72 Dorchester Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £527,500 | 2025-08-19 | £529,583 |
| 78 Dorchester Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £605,000 | 2025-03-21 | £612,834 |
| 54 Dorchester Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £615,000 | 2023-08-18 | £642,151 |
| 96 Dorchester Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £495,000 | 2023-08-17 | £516,853 |
| 104 Dorchester Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £622,000 | 2022-11-28 | £621,389 |
N13 5DX area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 12% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 81 |
| Retired | 54 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Education | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rowland Hill Nursery School White Hart Lane , Totenham N17 7LT | 4out of 4 | 1,606 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pembury House Nursery School Lansdowne Road , Tottenham N17 9XE | 4out of 4 | 3,125 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampden Way Nursery School Hampden Way , Southgate N14 5DJ | 4out of 4 | 4,083 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 | 4,460 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakthorpe Primary School Tile Kiln Lane , N13 6BY | 3out of 4 | 629 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakthorpe Junior School Tile Kiln Lane , N13 6BY | - not rated | 629 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakthorpe Infants' School Tile Kiln Lane , N13 6BY | - not rated | 629 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hazelwood Junior School Hazelwood Lane , N13 5HE | - not rated | 856 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hazelwood Infant School Hazelwood Lane , N13 5HE | - not rated | 856 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lift Aylward Windmill Road , Enfield N18 1NB | 3out of 4 | 792 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gladys Aylward School Windmill Road , Edmonton N18 1NB | - not rated | 792 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Winchmore School Laburnum Grove , Winchmore Hill N21 3HS | 3out of 4 | 1,131 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Catholic High School for Girls Oakthorpe Road , Palmers Green N13 5TY | 4out of 4 | 1,262 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Angela's RC School for Girls Oakthorpe Road , Palmers Green N13 5TY | - not rated | 1,262 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Girls | 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 | 2,035 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haringey Sixth Form Centre White Hart Lane , N17 8HR | - not rated | 2,035 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Tottenham Lilywhite House , 780 High Road N17 0BX | - not rated | 2,594 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southgate College High Street , Southgate N14 6BS | - not rated | 3,160 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The College of Haringey, Enfield and North East London Tottenham Centre , High Road N15 4RU | - not rated | 4,245 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 | 1,975 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Edmonton County School Great Cambridge Road , EN1 1HQ | - not rated | 2,692 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Tottenham Ashley Road , Tottenham N17 9LN | 4out of 4 | 4,123 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Hadley 143 South Street , EN3 4PX | 3out of 4 | 4,968 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Lea School Haselbury Road , Edmonton N9 9TU | 4out of 4 | 1,174 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Home and Hospital Service C/O Oaktree School , Chase Side N14 4HN | - not rated | 1,174 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Church of God In Trinity (Orthodox) 142 Amersham Avenue , Edmonton N18 1DY | - not rated | 1,205 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Palmers Green High School 104 Hoppers Road , London N21 3LJ | - not rated | 1,270 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Progress Centre Hazelbury Road , Edmonton N9 9TT | - not rated | 1,331 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Santiago | Kingdom Hall, 2A Ashley Gardens | 264 yd | |
| Charing Cross Theatre | 15 THE ARCHES | 352 yd | |
| Sen Pide & Lahmacun | 12 Kendal Parade, Great Cambridge Road | 547 yd | |
| Taylorshaw @ Oakthorpe Primary School | Oakthorpe Primary School, Tile Kiln Lane | 550 yd | |
| Hertfordshire Catering, Hazelwood Sch Kitchen | Hazelwood Infant And Junior School, Hazelwood Lane | 787 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayfield Athletic Club | Kenmare Gardens, LONDON | 253 yd | |
| Broomfield Club | 85 Hedge Lane, LONDON | 618 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chos Magic Wok | 4 Cheapside, LONDON | 422 yd | |
| Eugreeka/Wingology/Bao+Bowls Trading in kitchen of Buff Burg | 3 Cheapside, LONDON | 422 yd | |
| Buff Burgers | 3 Cheapside, LONDON | 422 yd | |
| Firs Lane Fish Bar | 308 Firs Lane, LONDON | 464 yd | |
| Pizza Line | 2 Kendal Parade, Great Cambridge Road | 547 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yasar Halim Supermarket | 2B Hedge Lane, Southgate | 872 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mayfield Sports Club KENMARE GARDENS | tennis courts | 170 yd |
| Oakthorpe Playing Fields LISTER GARDENS | grass pitches | 535 yd |
| Aylward Academy WINDMILL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 734 yd |
| Millfield House Arts Centre MILLFIELD HOUSE MILLFIELD HOUSE SILVER STREET | 843 yd | |
| St Aldhelms Church Halls Windmill Road | 874 yd | |
| Clowes Sports Ground FIR TREE LODGE FIR TREE LODGE BARROWELL GREEN | grass pitches | 874 yd |
| Tottenhall Recreation Ground PASTEUR GARDENS | grass pitches | 977 yd |
| Wilbury Primary School WILBURY WAY | grass pitches | 982 yd |
| Boundary Playing Fields PASTEUR GARDENS | grass pitches | 1,003 yd |
| Firs Farm HYDE PARK AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,018 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 | 75.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 96 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.