New River Crescent is in London and in Enfield district. N13 5RJ 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 New River Crescent, London, N13 5RJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N13 5RH, N13 5RQ, N13 5PU, N13 5SN, N13 5PW, N13 5RL, N13 5SW, N13 5SL, N13 5RG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding N13 5RJ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.1% 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 | 51.7% | 49.9% | -1.8% | 51.0% | -1.1% |
| Male | 48.3% | 50.1% | 1.8% | 49.0% | 1.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around N13 5RJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.6% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 42.8% | 44.6% | 1.8% | 37.9% | 6.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.1% | 43.8% | -0.3% | 44.2% | -0.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 8.6% | 8% | -0.6% | 9.1% | -1.1% |
| Widowed | 3.1% | 1.4% | -1.7% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
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 (88.7%) 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 | 55.2% | 58% | 2.8% | 48.4% | 9.6% |
| Good health | 30.2% | 30.7% | 0.5% | 33.6% | -2.9% |
| Fair health | 9.9% | 8% | -1.9% | 12.7% | -4.7% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 2.4% | -1.7% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 62%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.1% | 10.9% | -3.2% | 18.2% | -7.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.7% | 4% | -6.7% | 9.6% | -5.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.4% | 7.6% | -3.8% | 13.4% | -5.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.3% | 2.9% | 2.6% | 5.3% | -2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.3% | 11.2% | 1.9% | 16.9% | -5.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 47.2% | 62% | 14.8% | 33.8% | 28.2% |
| Other | 6.9% | 1.4% | -5.5% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.5% | 0.9% | -0.6% | 1.1% | -0.2% |
| Chinese | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.6% | 3% | 0.4% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
| Other Black | 2.9% | 1.2% | -1.7% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2% | 0.9% | -1.1% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.6% | 1.5% | -1.1% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 2.1% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| White | 81.4% | 83.2% | 1.8% | 81.4% | 1.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.6% | 5.1% | 4.5% | 1.6% | 3.5% |
In this area, 72.1% 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 | 72.4% | 72.1% | -0.3% | 83.2% | -11.1% |
| European Union | 16% | 16.3% | 0.3% | 6.1% | 10.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 5% | 4.4% | 0.8% | 4.2% |
| Africa | 4.9% | 2.4% | -2.5% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.6% | 1.2% | -1.4% | 5.6% | -4.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2% | 1.5% | -0.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 1.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 68.3% | 71.9% | 3.6% | 83.2% | -11.3% |
| 10+ Years | 2% | 20.4% | 18.4% | 9.8% | 10.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.3% | 3.6% | 1.3% | 2.9% | 0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.1% | 3.3% | -2.8% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 21.2% | 0.9% | -20.3% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.9% | 76.7% | 2.2% |
| Ireland | 5% | 0.6% | 4.4% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 5% | 1.5% | 3.5% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 3% | 13.5% | -10.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.1% | 37.2% | 4.9% |
| Christian | 43.6% | 46.2% | -2.6% |
| Jewish | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 4.5% | 6.5% | -2.0% |
| Other religion | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around New River Crescent was 11.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 91.6% lower than the Palmers Green average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
New River Crescent has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 23 local areas in Palmers Green and the 25th lowest crime rate of 836 local areas in Enfield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 5.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 31.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 96B New River Crescent, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £445,000 | 2024-07-19 | £448,655 |
| 122 New River Crescent, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £786,000 | 2024-02-07 | £816,294 |
| 114 New River Crescent, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2023-10-24 | £261,331 |
| 136 New River Crescent, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2023-10-13 | £442,252 |
| 164 New River Crescent, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £800,000 | 2023-07-05 | £827,386 |
N13 5RJ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 1% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 21% 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 5RJ 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 97 |
| Self-Employed | 58 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Education | 30 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 20 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 20 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 18 |
| Other | 17 |
| Information and communication | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| 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 | 2,183 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampden Way Nursery School Hampden Way , Southgate N14 5DJ | 4out of 4 | 3,229 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pembury House Nursery School Lansdowne Road , Tottenham N17 9XE | 4out of 4 | 3,888 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 | 4,817 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 | 509 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hazelwood Infant School Hazelwood Lane , N13 5HE | 3out of 4 | 509 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Primary School Highfield Road , N21 3HE | 4out of 4 | 1,136 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakthorpe Primary School Tile Kiln Lane , N13 6BY | 3out of 4 | 1,191 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael at Bowes CofE Junior School Tottenhall Road , N13 6JB | 3out of 4 | 1,325 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 795 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Winchmore School Laburnum Grove , Winchmore Hill N21 3HS | 3out of 4 | 1,098 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aylward Academy Windmill Road , Enfield N18 1NB | 3out of 4 | 1,638 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Broomfield School Wilmer Way , N14 7HY | 3out of 4 | 1,904 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic School Glendale Avenue , Wood Green N22 5HN | 4out of 4 | 2,160 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 2,832 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Tottenham Lilywhite House , 780 High Road N17 0BX | - not rated | 3,412 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodhouse College Woodhouse Road , N12 9EY | - not rated | 5,173 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ada National College for Digital Skills Broad Lane , Tottenham Hale N15 4AG | - not rated | 5,269 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 | 2,263 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| One Degree Academy Chace Village Road , EN2 8FU | 4out of 4 | 4,851 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Tottenham Ashley Road , Tottenham Hale N17 9LN | 4out of 4 | 4,873 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wren Academy Finchley Hilton Avenue , North Finchley N12 9HB | 4out of 4 | 5,092 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Hadley 143 South Street , EN3 4PX | 3out of 4 | 5,465 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 | 546 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Keble Preparatory School Wades Hill , Winchmore Hill N21 1BG | - not rated | 1,682 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| North London Hospital School Priory Hospital, Grovelands House , The Bourne N14 6RA | - not rated | 1,725 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Lea School Haselbury Road , Edmonton N9 9TU | 4out of 4 | 1,831 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverside School White Hart Lane , Wood Green N22 5QJ | 3out of 4 | 2,008 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MANGIA | 470 Green Lanes, LONDON | 344 yd | |
| Visi's Authentic Albanian Restaurant | 414-416 Green Lanes, ENFIELD | 349 yd | |
| Cafe Cristo | 442-444 Green Lanes, LONDON | 349 yd | |
| Bengal Berties | 392 Green Lanes, LONDON | 370 yd | |
| Koci Cucina | 394 Green Lanes, LONDON | 378 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broomfield Club | 85 Hedge Lane, LONDON | 204 yd | |
| The Fox PH | 413 Green Lanes, LONDON | 467 yd | |
| The Alfred Herring | 316-322 Green Lanes, LONDON | 571 yd | |
| Dog And Duck | Public House, 74 Hoppers Road | 677 yd | |
| Mayfield Athletic Club | Kenmare Gardens, LONDON | 697 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| George's Fish Bar | 422 Green Lanes, LONDON | 349 yd | |
| Pitta Story | 380 Green Lanes, LONDON | 378 yd | |
| Mike's Sandwich Bar | 370B Green Lanes, LONDON | 404 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 409 Green Lanes, LONDON | 477 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 324 Green Lanes, LONDON | 511 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yasar Halim Supermarket | 2B Hedge Lane, Southgate | 192 yd | |
| S T Food & Wine | 360-362 Green Lanes, LONDON | 437 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 340-344 Green Lanes, LONDON | 511 yd | |
| Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited | Morrisons Supermarket And Car Park, Aldermans Hill | 821 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Paramount Health And Fitness 316-322 316-322 GREEN LANES | health and fitness suite | 516 yd |
| Palmers Green High School HOPPERS ROAD | 643 yd | |
| Shape Health & Fitness (Palmers Green) (Closed) Green Lanes | health and fitness suite | 706 yd |
| Mayfield Sports Club KENMARE GARDENS | tennis courts | 717 yd |
| St Annes Catholic High School For Girls (Upper School) ST ANNES CATHOLIC SCHOOL ST ANNES CATHOLIC SCHOOL OAKTHORPE ROAD | 819 yd | |
| Clowes Sports Ground FIR TREE LODGE FIR TREE LODGE BARROWELL GREEN | grass pitches | 921 yd |
| Energie Fitness (Palmers Green) PALMERS GREEN LIBRARY PALMERS GREEN LIBRARY GREEN LANES | health and fitness suite | 1,022 yd |
| Winchmore School LABURNUM GROVE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,052 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 | 89.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 89.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 89.8% |
| 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 | 72.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 175.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.