Riverway is in London and in Enfield district. N13 5JY is located in the Palmers Green electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Enfield, Southgate. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Riverway, London, N13 5JY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N13 5JX, N13 5LA, N13 5JU, N13 5LE, N13 5JT, N13 5JZ, N13 5LF, N13 5LD, N13 5LN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around N13 5JY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.9% | 50.6% | -1.3% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 48.1% | 49.4% | 1.3% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
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 | 44.7% | 37% | -7.7% | 37.9% | -0.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.4% | 48.4% | 9.0% | 44.2% | 4.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 0.7% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 5.7% | 7.3% | 1.6% | 9.1% | -1.8% |
| Widowed | 7.1% | 5.1% | -2.0% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
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 (86.1%) 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 | 49.9% | 45.7% | -4.2% | 48.4% | -2.7% |
| Good health | 35.7% | 40.4% | 4.7% | 33.6% | 6.8% |
| Fair health | 10.7% | 10.9% | 0.2% | 12.7% | -1.8% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 2.8% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 43.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.4% | 17.5% | -5.9% | 18.2% | -0.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.1% | 6.6% | -5.5% | 9.6% | -3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.9% | 10.6% | 0.7% | 13.4% | -2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 5.5% | 4.8% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.2% | 14.2% | 5.0% | 16.9% | -2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 39.7% | 43.4% | 3.7% | 33.8% | 9.6% |
| Other | 5% | 2.2% | -2.8% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 70% 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 | 2.6% | 1.5% | -1.1% | 1.1% | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 9.8% | 4% | -5.8% | 3.1% | 0.9% |
| Pakistani | 2.3% | 2.8% | 0.5% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Other Asian | 2% | 0.6% | -1.4% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 4% | 1.9% | -2.1% | 2.5% | -0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.6% | 3.1% | 0.5% | 1.0% | 2.1% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 6.1% | 1.9% | -4.2% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.6% | 0.3% | -2.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 2.3% | 1.5% | -0.8% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 59.4% | 70% | 10.6% | 81.4% | -11.4% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 4.3% | 9.9% | 5.6% | 1.6% | 8.3% |
In this area, 57.1% 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 | 67.1% | 57.1% | -10.0% | 83.2% | -26.1% |
| European Union | 13.3% | 26.7% | 13.4% | 6.1% | 20.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 4% | 5.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 4.4% |
| Africa | 6.3% | 4.3% | -2.0% | 2.7% | 1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.5% | 4% | -3.5% | 5.6% | -1.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 2.8% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| 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 | 64.3% | 57.8% | -6.5% | 83.2% | -25.4% |
| 10+ Years | 5.5% | 29.8% | 24.3% | 9.8% | 20.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.2% | 5.9% | 2.7% | 2.9% | 3.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.3% | 4.3% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 22.8% | 2.2% | -20.6% | 1.9% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.8% | 76.7% | -5.9% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 4.7% | 1.3% | 3.4% |
| Romania | 10.6% | 0.9% | 9.7% |
| Other EU countries | 4.3% | 1.5% | 2.8% |
| Turkey | 1.9% | 0.1% | 1.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 1.9% | 13.5% | -11.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.2% | 37.2% | -11.0% |
| Christian | 47.5% | 46.2% | 1.3% |
| Buddhist | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Hindu | 2.5% | 1.7% | 0.8% |
| Jewish | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Muslim | 9.6% | 6.5% | 3.1% |
| Other religion | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Not answered | 8% | 6.0% | 2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Riverway was 106.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 23.3% lower than the Palmers Green average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Riverway has the 8th highest crime rate of 23 local areas in Palmers Green and the 283rd highest crime rate of 836 local areas in Enfield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -3.3%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 94% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 47 Riverway, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £707,500 | 2015-09-18 | £934,275 |
| 29 Riverway, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2012-06-29 | £796,084 |
| 35 Riverway, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £395,000 | 2010-08-06 | £747,277 |
| 55 Riverway, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2008-07-01 | £671,058 |
| 25 Riverway, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2007-09-20 | £680,196 |
N13 5JY area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 9% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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 | 99 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Other | 11 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Education | 28 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| 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 | 2,001 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampden Way Nursery School Hampden Way , Southgate N14 5DJ | 4out of 4 | 3,150 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pembury House Nursery School Lansdowne Road , Tottenham N17 9XE | 4out of 4 | 3,813 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 | 4,432 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 | 260 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hazelwood Infant School Hazelwood Lane , N13 5HE | 3out of 4 | 260 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael at Bowes CofE Junior School Tottenhall Road , N13 6JB | 3out of 4 | 877 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tottenhall Infant School Tottenhall Road , Palmers Green N13 6HX | 2out of 4 | 878 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakthorpe Primary School Tile Kiln Lane , N13 6BY | 3out of 4 | 1,137 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Anne's Catholic High School for Girls Oakthorpe Road , Palmers Green N13 5TY | 4out of 4 | 267 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Broomfield School Wilmer Way , N14 7HY | 3out of 4 | 1,471 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Winchmore School Laburnum Grove , Winchmore Hill N21 3HS | 3out of 4 | 1,622 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic School Glendale Avenue , Wood Green N22 5HN | 4out of 4 | 1,681 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodside High School White Hart Lane , Wood Green N22 5QJ | 4out of 4 | 1,832 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 | 2,827 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Tottenham Lilywhite House , 780 High Road N17 0BX | - not rated | 3,426 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodhouse College Woodhouse Road , N12 9EY | - not rated | 4,786 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ada National College for Digital Skills Broad Lane , Tottenham Hale N15 4AG | - not rated | 5,101 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 | 2,769 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wren Academy Finchley Hilton Avenue , North Finchley N12 9HB | 4out of 4 | 4,715 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Tottenham Ashley Road , Tottenham Hale N17 9LN | 4out of 4 | 4,768 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| One Degree Academy Chace Village Road , EN2 8FU | 4out of 4 | 5,356 yd | Free schools | 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 | 971 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Footsteps Trust New River Sports Centre , White Hart Lane N22 5QW | - not rated | 1,646 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverside School White Hart Lane , Wood Green N22 5QJ | 3out of 4 | 1,687 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North London Hospital School Priory Hospital, Grovelands House , The Bourne N14 6RA | - not rated | 1,894 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Focus 1st Academy 339 Bowes Road , New Southgate N11 1BA | - not rated | 2,111 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hertfordshire Catering, Hazelwood Sch Kitchen | Hazelwood Infant And Junior School, Hazelwood Lane | 194 yd | |
| Perandori | 312 Green Lanes, LONDON | 243 yd | |
| IRO SUSHI | 304 Green Lanes, LONDON | 244 yd | |
| Kiva Coffee House | 346 Green Lanes, LONDON | 266 yd | |
| Bolyari Restaurant | 290 Green Lanes, LONDON | 266 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Alfred Herring | 316-322 Green Lanes, LONDON | 243 yd | |
| Unikat - 2 B6 Restaurant | 248A Green Lanes, LONDON | 280 yd | |
| Piano bar 2 | 236 Green Lanes, LONDON | 332 yd | |
| The Fox PH | 413 Green Lanes, LONDON | 377 yd | |
| Chestnut Tree | Public House, 9 Aldermans Hill | 401 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peri N Spice Ltd | 300 Green Lanes, LONDON | 241 yd | |
| Greggs | 308 Green Lanes, LONDON | 243 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 324 Green Lanes, LONDON | 266 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 409 Green Lanes, LONDON | 352 yd | |
| Real Peri Peri | 6 Aldermans Hill, LONDON | 369 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 340-344 Green Lanes, LONDON | 266 yd | |
| S T Food & Wine | 360-362 Green Lanes, LONDON | 334 yd | |
| Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited | Morrisons Supermarket And Car Park, Aldermans Hill | 401 yd | |
| Yasar Halim Supermarket | 2B Hedge Lane, Southgate | 646 yd | |
| Bodrum Supermarket | 102 Tottenhall Road, LONDON | 840 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Paramount Health And Fitness 316-322 316-322 GREEN LANES | health and fitness suite | 258 yd |
| Shape Health & Fitness (Palmers Green) (Closed) Green Lanes | health and fitness suite | 271 yd |
| St Annes Catholic High School For Girls (Upper School) ST ANNES CATHOLIC SCHOOL ST ANNES CATHOLIC SCHOOL OAKTHORPE ROAD | 302 yd | |
| Energie Fitness (Palmers Green) PALMERS GREEN LIBRARY PALMERS GREEN LIBRARY GREEN LANES | health and fitness suite | 519 yd |
| Mayfield Sports Club KENMARE GARDENS | tennis courts | 881 yd |
| Trinity-At-Bowes Methodist Church And Community Centre TRINITY AT BOWES CHURCH TRINITY AT BOWES CHURCH PALMERSTON ROAD | 931 yd | |
| Broomfield Park ALDERMANS HILL | grass pitches, tennis courts | 982 yd |
| Palmers Green High School HOPPERS ROAD | 1,018 yd | |
| Boundary Playing Fields PASTEUR GARDENS | grass pitches | 1,019 yd |
| Tottenhall Recreation Ground PASTEUR GARDENS | grass pitches | 1,079 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 | 175.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.