The Ridgeway is in London and in Enfield district. N14 6NU is located in the Southgate electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Enfield, Southgate. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Ridgeway, London, N14 6NU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N14 6NX, N14 6NT, N14 6NP, N14 6NY, N14 6NW, N14 6NN, N14 6ND, N14 6LU, N14 6LX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding N14 6NU has a slightly higher male population, with 51.3% 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 | 48% | 48.7% | 0.7% | 51.0% | -2.3% |
| Male | 52% | 51.3% | -0.7% | 49.0% | 2.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of N14 6NU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.9% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 27.6% | 27.6% | 0.0% | 37.9% | -10.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.6% | 60.9% | 0.3% | 44.2% | 16.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 0.7% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 2.9% | 4.1% | 1.2% | 9.1% | -5.0% |
| Widowed | 6% | 5.4% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
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 (88.4%) 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 | 53% | 56.9% | 3.9% | 48.4% | 8.5% |
| Good health | 35.4% | 31.5% | -3.9% | 33.6% | -2.1% |
| Fair health | 9.5% | 9.3% | -0.2% | 12.7% | -3.4% |
| Bad health | 1.5% | 1.1% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -2.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 51.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.8% | 10.8% | 1.0% | 18.2% | -7.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.1% | 5.7% | -5.4% | 9.6% | -3.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.7% | 12.1% | -0.6% | 13.4% | -1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 3% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.1% | 15.2% | 4.1% | 16.9% | -1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 49.2% | 51.2% | 2.0% | 33.8% | 17.4% |
| Other | 4.4% | 2% | -2.4% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 73.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 5% | 7.6% | 2.6% | 3.1% | 4.5% |
| Pakistani | 1.5% | 2% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 0.6% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.8% | 1.4% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 82.2% | 73.8% | -8.4% | 81.4% | -7.6% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 3.8% | 10.4% | 6.6% | 1.6% | 8.8% |
In this area, 75.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.9% | 75.1% | -5.8% | 83.2% | -8.1% |
| European Union | 10.1% | 13% | 2.9% | 6.1% | 6.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 4.8% | 3.8% | 0.8% | 4.0% |
| Africa | 2% | 0.8% | -1.2% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5% | 4% | -1.0% | 5.6% | -1.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 2.3% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 77.6% | 75.1% | -2.5% | 83.2% | -8.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 20.1% | 20.1% | 9.8% | 10.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 2% | 0.3% | -1.7% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 19.6% | 2.8% | -16.8% | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.6% | 76.7% | 10.9% |
| Ireland | 3.4% | 0.6% | 2.8% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 3.1% | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| Turkey | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 0.6% | 13.5% | -12.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23% | 37.2% | -14.2% |
| Christian | 49.7% | 46.2% | 3.5% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 2.8% | 1.7% | 1.1% |
| Jewish | 4.2% | 0.5% | 3.7% |
| Muslim | 8.7% | 6.5% | 2.2% |
| Sikh | 3.9% | 0.9% | 3.0% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Ridgeway was 56.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 27.5% lower than the Arnos Grove average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
The Ridgeway has the 29th lowest crime rate of 71 local areas in Arnos Grove and the 302nd lowest crime rate of 836 local areas in Enfield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -29.0%.
Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 96% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 The Ridgeway, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,124,000 | 2024-04-12 | £1,201,723 |
| 8 The Ridgeway, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £865,000 | 2023-12-20 | £888,880 |
| 18 The Ridgeway, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,050,000 | 2018-03-29 | £1,231,330 |
| 14 The Ridgeway, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £870,000 | 2014-09-09 | £1,316,792 |
| 22 The Ridgeway, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £669,000 | 2007-06-15 | £1,369,338 |
N14 6NU area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 4% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 18% 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 6NU 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 | 85 |
| Retired | 78 |
| Self-Employed | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 20 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Education | 16 |
| Other | 15 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hampden Way Nursery School Hampden Way , Southgate N14 5DJ | 4out of 4 | 1,690 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowland Hill Nursery School White Hart Lane , Totenham N17 7LT | 3out of 4 | 3,597 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookhill Nursery School Brookhill Road , East Barnet EN4 8SD | 4out of 4 | 3,928 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret's Nursery School Margaret Road , New Barnet EN4 9NT | 4out of 4 | 4,420 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pembury House Nursery School Lansdowne Road , Tottenham N17 9XE | 4out of 4 | 5,396 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walker Primary School Waterfall Road , Southgate N14 7EG | 3out of 4 | 616 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Monica's RC Primary School Cannon Road , Southgate N14 7HE | 3out of 4 | 642 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's Southgate Primary School (CE) 297 Chase Road , Southgate N14 6JA | 3out of 4 | 934 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Grove Primary 218a Chase Road , Southgate N14 4LR | 3out of 4 | 1,136 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashmole Primary School Summit Way , Southgate N14 7NP | 4out of 4 | 1,227 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashmole Academy Cecil Road , Southgate N14 5RJ | 4out of 4 | 980 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Broomfield School Wilmer Way , N14 7HY | 3out of 4 | 1,594 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Catholic High School for Girls Oakthorpe Road , Palmers Green N13 5TY | 4out of 4 | 1,701 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Winchmore School Laburnum Grove , Winchmore Hill N21 3HS | 3out of 4 | 2,126 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew the Apostle Greek Orthodox School North London Business Park , N11 1NP | 3out of 4 | 2,478 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 | 4,166 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haringey Sixth Form College White Hart Lane , Tottenham N17 8HR | - not rated | 4,373 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Tottenham Lilywhite House , 780 High Road N17 0BX | - not rated | 4,962 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | 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 | 3,242 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wren Academy Finchley Hilton Avenue , North Finchley N12 9HB | 4out of 4 | 4,055 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North London Hospital School Priory Hospital, Grovelands House , The Bourne N14 6RA | - not rated | 498 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Palmers Green High School 104 Hoppers Road , N21 3LJ | - not rated | 1,242 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Keble Preparatory School Wades Hill , Winchmore Hill N21 1BG | - not rated | 1,597 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Focus 1st Academy 339 Bowes Road , New Southgate N11 1BA | - not rated | 1,796 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Salcombe Preparatory School 224-226 Chase Side , Southgate N14 4PL | - not rated | 1,892 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Woodman | Public House, 128 Bourne Hill | 200 yd | |
| Sydney Rocks Ltd | 30-32 High Street, LONDON | 482 yd | |
| The Highland Restaurant | 43 Cannon Hill, LONDON | 504 yd | |
| Cannons Fish and Chips | 56 Cannon Hill, LONDON | 504 yd | |
| Eagles Hill | 49 Cannon Hill, LONDON | 504 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ye Olde Cherry Tree | Public House, 22 The Green | 452 yd | |
| Selborne Bowling Club | The Mall, LONDON | 477 yd | |
| Conway Lawn Tennis Club | Conway Road Recreation Ground, Conway Road | 626 yd | |
| Brackendale Lawn Tennis Club | Brackendale Sports Ground, Brackendale | 673 yd | |
| Alan Pullinger Youth Cntr | Alan Pullinger Centre, 1 John Bradshaw Road | 735 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cannon Fish Ltd | 45-46 Cannon Hill, LONDON | 504 yd | |
| Dionysus | 44 High Street, LONDON | 528 yd | |
| Fish Club | 23 The Broadway, Southgate Circus | 831 yd | |
| Coffee Island | 4 Ashfield Parade, LONDON | 875 yd | |
| Southgate Mediterranean Cuisine | 5 Station Parade, Southgate Circus | 902 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yasar Halim | Unit 2, 2-4 Winchmore Hill Road | 835 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | 21 Winchmore Hill Road, LONDON | 890 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 42-54 Chase Side, LONDON | 1,011 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Conway Lawn Tennis Club CONWAY ROAD | tennis courts | 524 yd |
| Brackendale Playing Fields HILLFIELD PARK | grass pitches | 801 yd |
| Grovelands Park WYNCHGATE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 886 yd |
| Barnet And Southgate College (Southgate Campus) HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 888 yd |
| The Walker Ground WATERFALL ROAD | grass pitches, squash courts, tennis courts | 908 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Southgate) WINCHMORE HILL ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 923 yd |
| Southgate Leisure Centre WINCHMORE HILL ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 942 yd |
| Brunswick Fitness Centre (Closed) 311b 311b Chase Road | health and fitness suite | 982 yd |
| Woodcroft Open Space (Closed) Broad Walk | grass pitches | 999 yd |
| Broomfield Park ALDERMANS HILL | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,062 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 188.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.