Lakenheath is in London and in Enfield district. N14 4RN is located in the Oakwood electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Enfield, Southgate. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Lakenheath, London, N14 4RN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N14 4RJ, N14 4TL, N14 4SD, N14 4TP, N14 4EU, N14 4UB, N14 4RP, N14 4SE, N14 4RR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around N14 4RN 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 | 53.6% | 50.6% | -3.0% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 46.4% | 49.4% | 3.0% | 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 | 39.7% | 34.9% | -4.8% | 37.9% | -3.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46% | 50.3% | 4.3% | 44.2% | 6.1% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 4.5% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| Divorced | 4.9% | 5.1% | 0.2% | 9.1% | -4.0% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 4.5% | -1.8% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.3%) 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 | 42.3% | 51.8% | 9.5% | 48.4% | 3.4% |
| Good health | 40.2% | 33.5% | -6.7% | 33.6% | -0.1% |
| Fair health | 13.9% | 12.2% | -1.7% | 12.7% | -0.5% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 46.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.3% | 17.1% | 1.8% | 18.2% | -1.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.5% | 7.2% | -5.3% | 9.6% | -2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16% | 10.6% | -5.4% | 13.4% | -2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 5.3% | -5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.5% | 13.7% | 2.2% | 16.9% | -3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.9% | 46.6% | 10.7% | 33.8% | 12.8% |
| Other | 7.3% | 4.8% | -2.5% | 2.8% | 2.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 61.7% 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% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 13% | 9.2% | -3.8% | 3.1% | 6.1% |
| Other Asian | 5.6% | 2% | -3.6% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Black African | 1.8% | 3.9% | 2.1% | 2.5% | 1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.5% | 0.6% | -0.9% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 2.5% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 3.9% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 3.1% |
| White | 71.6% | 61.7% | -9.9% | 81.4% | -19.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 1.2% | 10.9% | 9.7% | 1.6% | 9.3% |
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 | 66.9% | 53.6% | -13.3% | 83.2% | -29.6% |
| European Union | 13% | 14.7% | 1.7% | 6.1% | 8.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.1% | 14.2% | 12.1% | 0.8% | 13.4% |
| Africa | 8.6% | 8.6% | 0.0% | 2.7% | 5.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.5% | 6.4% | -0.1% | 5.6% | 0.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.4% | 1.9% | -0.5% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 64.2% | 53.6% | -10.6% | 83.2% | -29.6% |
| 10+ Years | 2.7% | 31.4% | 28.7% | 9.8% | 21.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.3% | 6.1% | 2.8% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.6% | 6.4% | -2.2% | 2.2% | 4.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 21.3% | 2.5% | -18.8% | 1.9% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.7% | 76.7% | -7.0% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 5.6% | 0.6% | 5.0% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Lithuania | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 6.4% | 1.5% | 4.9% |
| Turkey | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Other Europe | 3.4% | 0.2% | 3.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 4.5% | 13.5% | -9.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 20.3% | 37.2% | -16.9% |
| Christian | 45.6% | 46.2% | -0.6% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 6.7% | 1.7% | 5.0% |
| Jewish | 3.9% | 0.5% | 3.4% |
| Muslim | 12.8% | 6.5% | 6.3% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 8.1% | 6.0% | 2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lakenheath was 103.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 33.7% higher than the Arnos Grove average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Lakenheath has the 15th highest crime rate of 71 local areas in Arnos Grove and the 299th highest crime rate of 836 local areas in Enfield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 6.1%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 79% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Lakenheath, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £970,000 | 2021-11-25 | £1,020,785 |
| 28 Lakenheath, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £725,000 | 2020-12-18 | £800,687 |
| 10 Lakenheath, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £810,000 | 2019-09-11 | £970,262 |
| 18 Lakenheath, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £775,000 | 2019-06-28 | £920,656 |
| 2 Lakenheath, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £517,000 | 2013-01-07 | £936,189 |
N14 4RN 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.
N14 4RN area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 89 |
| Retired | 53 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Self-Employed | 41 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hampden Way Nursery School Hampden Way , Southgate N14 5DJ | 4out of 4 | 1,967 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookhill Nursery School Brookhill Road , East Barnet EN4 8SD | 4out of 4 | 2,556 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret's Nursery School Margaret Road , New Barnet EN4 9NT | 4out of 4 | 2,844 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| De Bohun Primary School Green Road , Southgate N14 4AD | 3out of 4 | 826 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wolfson Hillel Primary School 154 Chase Road , Southgate N14 4LG | 4out of 4 | 904 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Grove Primary 218a Chase Road , Southgate N14 4LR | 3out of 4 | 1,210 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eversley Primary School Chaseville Park Road , N21 1PD | 4out of 4 | 1,308 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's Southgate Primary School (CE) 297 Chase Road , Southgate N14 6JA | 3out of 4 | 1,481 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southgate School Sussex Way , Cockfosters EN4 0BL | 4out of 4 | 757 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highlands School 148 Worlds End Lane , N21 1QQ | 4out of 4 | 1,732 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East Barnet School Chestnut Grove , East Barnet EN4 8PU | 3out of 4 | 1,831 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashmole Academy Cecil Road , Southgate N14 5RJ | 4out of 4 | 1,958 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew the Apostle Greek Orthodox School North London Business Park , N11 1NP | 3out of 4 | 3,053 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodhouse College Woodhouse Road , N12 9EY | - not rated | 5,100 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnet and Southgate College Wood Street , EN5 4AZ | - not rated | 5,313 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 | 4,288 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wren Academy Finchley Hilton Avenue , North Finchley N12 9HB | 4out of 4 | 4,955 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vita Et Pax School 6a Priory Close , Green Road N14 4AT | - not rated | 553 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaktree School Chase Side , Southgate N14 4HN | 3out of 4 | 1,202 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Salcombe Preparatory School 224-226 Chase Side , Southgate N14 4PL | - not rated | 1,223 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Middlesex University Bramley Road , Trent Park N14 4YZ | - not rated | 1,747 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North London Hospital School Priory Hospital, Grovelands House , The Bourne N14 6RA | - not rated | 1,975 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TheBigChefs | Oakwood Underground Station, Bramley Road | 310 yd | |
| Oakwood Palace | 113-115 Bramley Road, LONDON | 310 yd | |
| Cafe La Casita | Cafe, Oakwood Underground Station | 310 yd | |
| Gamberini Cafe and Grill | 183 Bramley Road, LONDON | 380 yd | |
| Nanny Apples Tea Room | 211 Bramley Road, LONDON | 380 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doyle's | 155 Bramley Road, LONDON | 380 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingfisher Fish & Chips | 129 Bramley Road, LONDON | 310 yd | |
| Cookie | 123 Bramley Road, LONDON | 310 yd | |
| Ezme Ltd (t/a Ezme Restaurant) | 193 Bramley Road, LONDON | 380 yd | |
| The Coriander | 161-163 Bramley Road, LONDON | 380 yd | |
| Turkish Delight | 79 Bramley Road, LONDON | 432 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Petrol Station, 153 Bramley Road | 380 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Grovelands Golf Course (Closed) Gerrards Close | golf | 227 yd |
| St Thomas'S Oakwood Church Hall PRINCE GEORGE AVENUE | 249 yd | |
| Trent Park Football Centre BRAMLEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 490 yd |
| Oakwood Par 3 Golf Course (Closed) Prince George Avenue | golf | 644 yd |
| Oakwood Park SHERINGHAM AVENUE | tennis courts | 682 yd |
| Southgate School SUSSEX WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 887 yd |
| Trent Park Golf Club BRAMLEY ROAD | golf | 1,007 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 | 95.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 95.2% |
| 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 | 187.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.