Dorchester Avenue is in London and in Enfield district. N13 5DY 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 5DY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N13 5DX, N13 5DW, N13 5DP, N13 5DA, N13 5BZ, N13 5DU, N13 5DT, N13 5BX, N13 5LU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding N13 5DY 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 85.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 48.2% higher than the Bush Hill Park average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Dorchester Avenue has the 34th highest crime rate of 124 local areas in Bush Hill Park and the 373rd highest 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 133.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 45 Dorchester Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £540,000 | 2023-09-28 | £541,630 |
| 63 Dorchester Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £530,000 | 2021-06-30 | £574,984 |
| 47 Dorchester Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £525,000 | 2021-06-28 | £569,559 |
| 39 Dorchester Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £615,000 | 2021-03-31 | £664,307 |
| 83 Dorchester Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £515,000 | 2021-03-26 | £556,289 |
N13 5DY 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 | 3out of 4 | 1,673 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pembury House Nursery School Lansdowne Road , Tottenham N17 9XE | 4out of 4 | 3,251 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampden Way Nursery School Hampden Way , Southgate N14 5DJ | 4out of 4 | 3,922 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 | 4,489 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 | 664 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hazelwood Junior School Hazelwood Lane , N13 5HE | 3out of 4 | 709 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hazelwood Infant School Hazelwood Lane , N13 5HE | 3out of 4 | 709 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Firs Farm Primary School Rayleigh Road , Palmers Green N13 5QP | 3out of 4 | 1,009 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilbury Primary School Wilbury Way , Edmonton N18 1DE | 3out of 4 | 1,207 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aylward Academy Windmill Road , Enfield N18 1NB | 3out of 4 | 955 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Winchmore School Laburnum Grove , Winchmore Hill N21 3HS | 3out of 4 | 1,104 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 | 1,120 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Latymer School Haselbury Road , N9 9TN | 4out of 4 | 1,701 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodside High School White Hart Lane , Wood Green N22 5QJ | 4out of 4 | 1,991 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 | 2,170 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Tottenham Lilywhite House , 780 High Road N17 0BX | - not rated | 2,737 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 | 4,684 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 | 2,034 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Tottenham Ashley Road , Tottenham Hale N17 9LN | 4out of 4 | 4,246 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| One Degree Academy Chace Village Road , EN2 8FU | 4out of 4 | 4,575 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Hadley 143 South Street , EN3 4PX | 3out of 4 | 5,080 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 | 1,132 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| West Lea School Haselbury Road , Edmonton N9 9TU | 4out of 4 | 1,302 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverside School White Hart Lane , Wood Green N22 5QJ | 3out of 4 | 1,682 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Footsteps Trust New River Sports Centre , White Hart Lane N22 5QW | - not rated | 1,790 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Keble Preparatory School Wades Hill , Winchmore Hill N21 1BG | - not rated | 2,100 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | 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 | 266 yd | |
| Charing Cross Theatre | 15 THE ARCHES | 374 yd | |
| Taylorshaw @ Oakthorpe Primary School | Oakthorpe Primary School, Tile Kiln Lane | 532 yd | |
| Sen Pide & Lahmacun | 12 Kendal Parade, Great Cambridge Road | 568 yd | |
| Hertfordshire Catering, Hazelwood Sch Kitchen | Hazelwood Infant And Junior School, Hazelwood Lane | 746 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayfield Athletic Club | Kenmare Gardens, LONDON | 212 yd | |
| Broomfield Club | 85 Hedge Lane, LONDON | 605 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chos Magic Wok | 4 Cheapside, LONDON | 438 yd | |
| Eugreeka/Wingology/Bao+Bowls Trading in kitchen of Buff Burg | 3 Cheapside, LONDON | 438 yd | |
| Buff Burgers | 3 Cheapside, LONDON | 438 yd | |
| Firs Lane Fish Bar | 308 Firs Lane, LONDON | 502 yd | |
| Pizza Line | 2 Kendal Parade, Great Cambridge Road | 568 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yasar Halim Supermarket | 2B Hedge Lane, Southgate | 853 yd | |
| S T Food & Wine | 360-362 Green Lanes, LONDON | 1,062 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 340-344 Green Lanes, LONDON | 1,091 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mayfield Sports Club KENMARE GARDENS | tennis courts | 132 yd |
| Oakthorpe Playing Fields LISTER GARDENS | grass pitches | 528 yd |
| Aylward Academy WINDMILL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 769 yd |
| Millfield House Arts Centre MILLFIELD HOUSE MILLFIELD HOUSE SILVER STREET | 870 yd | |
| Clowes Sports Ground FIR TREE LODGE FIR TREE LODGE BARROWELL GREEN | grass pitches | 901 yd |
| St Aldhelms Church Halls Windmill Road | 905 yd | |
| Tottenhall Recreation Ground PASTEUR GARDENS | grass pitches | 945 yd |
| Boundary Playing Fields PASTEUR GARDENS | grass pitches | 969 yd |
| Wilbury Primary School WILBURY WAY | grass pitches | 986 yd |
| Firs Farm HYDE PARK AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,056 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 222.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.