Penshurst Road is in London and in Haringey district. N17 8BT is located in the Bruce Castle electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Tottenham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Penshurst Road, London, N17 8BT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N17 8BU, N17 8BS, N17 8HH, N17 8HG, N17 8DB, N17 8HP, N17 8BE, N17 8BW, N17 8DP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around N17 8BT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.5% | 51.7% | -0.8% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 47.5% | 48.3% | 0.8% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
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 N17 8BT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.9% 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 | 50.8% | 50.9% | 0.1% | 37.9% | 13.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.7% | 34.4% | 0.7% | 44.2% | -9.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 5.2% | 1.4% | -3.8% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 7.3% | 9.4% | 2.1% | 9.1% | 0.3% |
| Widowed | 2.4% | 3.1% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 49.6% | 51.3% | 1.7% | 48.4% | 2.9% |
| Good health | 35.7% | 27.6% | -8.1% | 33.6% | -6.0% |
| Fair health | 11% | 16.4% | 5.4% | 12.7% | 3.7% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 3.6% | 1.4% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 1% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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.
In the area around N17 8BT this area, 28.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.4% | 28.5% | 1.1% | 18.2% | 10.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.1% | 7.9% | -5.2% | 9.6% | -1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.1% | 12% | -1.1% | 13.4% | -1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 3.1% | 1.9% | 5.3% | -2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.1% | 15.1% | 6.0% | 16.9% | -1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.4% | 30.8% | 7.4% | 33.8% | -3.0% |
| Other | 12.8% | 2.6% | -10.2% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 28.2% 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 | 2.5% | 4.6% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 3.5% |
| Chinese | 1.6% | 0.7% | -0.9% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 0.5% | -0.2% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 5.6% | 2.5% | -3.1% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Black African | 18.8% | 12.6% | -6.2% | 2.5% | 10.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 11% | 31.1% | 20.1% | 1.0% | 30.1% |
| Other Black | 6.1% | 2.1% | -4.0% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 0.5% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.5% | 2.3% | -0.2% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Mixed Other | 2.2% | 3.1% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| White | 40.4% | 28.2% | -12.2% | 81.4% | -53.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Other | 5.2% | 7.5% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 5.9% |
In this area, 56.1% 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 | 44.8% | 56.1% | 11.3% | 83.2% | -27.1% |
| European Union | 20.9% | 15.2% | -5.7% | 6.1% | 9.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 7.2% | 5.4% | -1.8% | 0.8% | 4.6% |
| Africa | 15.5% | 9.7% | -5.8% | 2.7% | 7.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.2% | 3.6% | -1.6% | 5.6% | -2.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.8% | 9.6% | 3.8% | 1.3% | 8.3% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 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 | 44.4% | 55.9% | 11.5% | 83.2% | -27.3% |
| 10+ Years | 8.7% | 27.1% | 18.4% | 9.8% | 17.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 9.2% | 6.4% | -2.8% | 2.9% | 3.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 13.9% | 7.1% | -6.8% | 2.2% | 4.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 23.8% | 3.5% | -20.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.1% | 76.7% | -15.6% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 3.3% | 0.4% | 2.9% |
| Poland | 6.2% | 1.3% | 4.9% |
| Romania | 3% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Other EU countries | 6.4% | 1.5% | 4.9% |
| Turkey | 2% | 0.1% | 1.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Central and South America | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| No passport held | 9.5% | 13.5% | -4.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 10.8% | 37.2% | -26.4% |
| Christian | 60.8% | 46.2% | 14.6% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Muslim | 17.6% | 6.5% | 11.1% |
| Other religion | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Penshurst Road was 279.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 49.9% higher than the Bruce Castle average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Penshurst Road has the 11th highest crime rate of 74 local areas in Bruce Castle and the 77th highest crime rate of 719 local areas in Haringey .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 90.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -36.1%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 53% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39 Penshurst Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2024-04-25 | £614,706 |
| 21 Penshurst Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2021-11-10 | £463,684 |
| 39 Penshurst Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £525,000 | 2017-06-06 | £527,628 |
| 30 Penshurst Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £376,000 | 2015-06-10 | £512,910 |
| 30 Penshurst Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £262,000 | 2014-04-24 | £415,854 |
The percentage of student residents living in N17 8BT area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 140 |
| Part-Time Employee | 61 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 59 |
| Self-Employed | 56 |
| Retired | 53 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 40 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Other | 23 |
| Unemployed | 18 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 33 |
| Construction | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 21 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 18 |
| Education | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Other | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pembury House Nursery School Lansdowne Road , Tottenham N17 9XE | 4out of 4 | 935 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowland Hill Nursery School White Hart Lane , Totenham N17 7LT | 3out of 4 | 1,148 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 | 3,209 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Low Hall Nursery School Low Hall Lane , Walthamstow E17 8BE | 3out of 4 | 4,594 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Church Hill Nursery School Woodbury Road , Walthamstow E17 9SB | 4out of 4 | 5,114 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Francis de Sales RC Junior School Church Road , Tottenham N17 8AZ | 3out of 4 | 415 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lancasterian Primary School King's Road , Tottenham N17 8NN | 3out of 4 | 432 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis de Sales RC Infant School Church Road , Tottenham N17 8AZ | 3out of 4 | 445 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brook House Primary School 881 High Road , N17 8EY | 3out of 4 | 543 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Devonshire Hill Nursery & Primary School Weir Hall Road , Tottenham N17 8LB | 3out of 4 | 627 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke's Aldridge Trulock Road , Tottenham N17 0PG | 3out of 4 | 762 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aylward Academy Windmill Road , Enfield N18 1NB | 3out of 4 | 1,663 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodside High School White Hart Lane , Wood Green N22 5QJ | 4out of 4 | 2,084 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park View School 252 West Green Road , Tottenham N15 3QR | 3out of 4 | 2,518 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Latymer School Haselbury Road , N9 9TN | 4out of 4 | 2,556 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 188 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Tottenham Lilywhite House , 780 High Road N17 0BX | - not rated | 524 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 | 2,458 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Big Creative Academy 38, Clifton Avenue , Walthamstow E17 6HL | - not rated | 3,327 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir George Monoux College Chingford Road , Walthamstow E17 5AA | - not rated | 4,650 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Academy Tottenham Ashley Road , Tottenham Hale N17 9LN | 4out of 4 | 1,936 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Edmonton County School Little Bury Street , Edmonton N9 9JZ | 3out of 4 | 3,405 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| One Degree Academy Chace Village Road , EN2 8FU | 4out of 4 | 5,247 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Hadley 143 South Street , EN3 4PX | 3out of 4 | 5,294 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vale School Trulock Road , N17 0PG | 3out of 4 | 762 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Assunnah Primary School 565 A , HIGH ROAD N17 6SB | - not rated | 1,166 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brook Special Primary School Adams Road , Tottenham N17 6HW | 4out of 4 | 1,402 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hyland House School Holcombe Road , Tottenham N17 9AB | - not rated | 1,572 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverside School White Hart Lane , Wood Green N22 5QJ | 3out of 4 | 1,777 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tottenham Hot Spuds | 8 White Hart Lane, Tottenham | 195 yd | |
| De Dandanus | 16 White Hart Lane | 234 yd | |
| Wraps & Wings Limited @ | Restaurant, 783 High Road | 242 yd | |
| Tottenham’s Kebab House | 10 White Hart Lane | 250 yd | |
| Channel Lounge | 775 High Road | 263 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gencler Birligi FC | Club, 12 White Hart Lane | 244 yd | |
| A Bar (The Alabar Lounge) | 807 High Road, Tottenham | 315 yd | |
| The Antwerp Arms | Antwerp Arms, 168 Church Road | 389 yd | |
| Shawarma_gyros @ | Antwerp Arms, 168 Church Road | 389 yd | |
| Antwerp Arms Association | Antwerp Arms, 168 Church Road | 389 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMG co ltd | Wedge House, White Hart Lane | 72 yd | |
| Best Pizza and Doner Place | Shop A, 61 White Hart Lane | 89 yd | |
| Ire Bakers | 78 White Hart Lane | 94 yd | |
| Papa John's Pizza | 57 White Hart Lane | 99 yd | |
| Perfect Fried Chicken | Cafe, 74 White Hart Lane | 137 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 669-673 High Road, Tottenham | 532 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 28-48 Northumberland Park, Tottenham | 540 yd | |
| Szampion Polske Delikatesy | Diana Martin Court, 678-682 High Road | 583 yd | |
| Sultan Cash & Carry | 79 Pretoria Road North, LONDON | 706 yd | |
| Aldi Store | Supermarket, 570-592 High Road | 1,084 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Irish Centre THE IRISH CENTRE THE IRISH CENTRE PRETORIA ROAD | 234 yd | |
| Middlesex University (Tottenham Campus) (Closed) White Hart Lane | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 290 yd |
| Haringey Sixth Form Centre WHITE HART LANE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 294 yd |
| Tottenham Hotspur Stadium HIGH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 305 yd |
| The Gym (London Tottenham White Hart Lane) LILYWHITE HOUSE LILYWHITE HOUSE HIGH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 399 yd |
| Old Stable Gym (Closed) High Road | health and fitness suite | 411 yd |
| Tottenham Community Sports Centre 701-703 701-703 HIGH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 411 yd |
| White Hart Lane (Closed) HIGH ROAD | grass pitches | 476 yd |
| Duke'S Aldridge Academy Trulock Road | artificial grass pitch, swimming pool | 622 yd |
| Bruce Castle Park LORDSHIP LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 623 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 | 97.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.6% |
| 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 | 79.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 129.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.