Great Cambridge Road is in London and in Haringey district. N17 8LP 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 Great Cambridge Road, London, N17 8LP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N17 7LJ, N17 8LS, N17 8LJ, N17 7LL, N17 8LR, N17 8LN, N17 7LS, N17 7BT, N17 8LT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding N17 8LP, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.6% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.6% | 53.6% | -1.0% | 51.0% | 2.6% |
| Male | 45.4% | 46.4% | 1.0% | 49.0% | -2.6% |
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 8LP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.8% 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 | 41.5% | 48.8% | 7.3% | 37.9% | 10.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.7% | 34.3% | -1.4% | 44.2% | -9.9% |
| Separated | 8.3% | 3.2% | -5.1% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 7.5% | 7.8% | 0.3% | 9.1% | -1.3% |
| Widowed | 7.1% | 6% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
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 | 37.4% | 39% | 1.6% | 48.4% | -9.4% |
| Good health | 34.8% | 34.8% | 0.0% | 33.6% | 1.2% |
| Fair health | 17.6% | 17% | -0.6% | 12.7% | 4.3% |
| Bad health | 9.3% | 6.8% | -2.5% | 4.0% | 2.8% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 2.4% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
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 8LP this area, 37.5% 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 | 39% | 37.5% | -1.5% | 18.2% | 19.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10% | 7% | -3.0% | 9.6% | -2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.9% | 11.6% | -3.3% | 13.4% | -1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 2.8% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.8% | 10.5% | 4.7% | 16.9% | -6.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.4% | 29.5% | 12.1% | 33.8% | -4.3% |
| Other | 11.2% | 1.1% | -10.1% | 2.8% | -1.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 35.2% 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 | 1.9% | 6.5% | 4.6% | 1.1% | 5.4% |
| Chinese | 1.3% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 1.4% |
| Indian | 2.9% | 1.8% | -1.1% | 3.1% | -1.3% |
| Pakistani | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 4.8% | 3.8% | -1.0% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
| Black African | 10.5% | 16.3% | 5.8% | 2.5% | 13.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 11.2% | 9.8% | -1.4% | 1.0% | 8.8% |
| Other Black | 6.7% | 2.7% | -4.0% | 0.5% | 2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.6% | 1.2% | -1.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 51.4% | 35.2% | -16.2% | 81.4% | -46.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Other | 3.8% | 16% | 12.2% | 1.6% | 14.4% |
In this area, 50.6% 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 | 55.6% | 50.6% | -5.0% | 83.2% | -32.6% |
| European Union | 8.9% | 14.1% | 5.2% | 6.1% | 8.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 15% | 11.5% | -3.5% | 0.8% | 10.7% |
| Africa | 6.7% | 8.5% | 1.8% | 2.7% | 5.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.3% | 9.7% | 2.4% | 5.6% | 4.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.4% | 5.6% | -0.8% | 1.3% | 4.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 53.7% | 51.5% | -2.2% | 83.2% | -31.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1.6% | 35.9% | 34.3% | 9.8% | 26.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.2% | 6.6% | 3.4% | 2.9% | 3.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.5% | 3.6% | -0.9% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 37.1% | 2.4% | -34.7% | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.5% | 76.7% | -7.2% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| France | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 8.3% | 1.5% | 6.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 8.3% | 13.5% | -5.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 14.2% | 37.2% | -23.0% |
| Christian | 45.7% | 46.2% | -0.5% |
| Buddhist | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Hindu | 1.8% | 1.7% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 29.1% | 6.5% | 22.6% |
| Other religion | 3.3% | 0.6% | 2.7% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Great Cambridge Road was 156.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 14.3% lower than the Bruce Castle average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Great Cambridge Road has the 30th highest crime rate of 73 local areas in Bruce Castle and the 203rd highest crime rate of 701 local areas in Haringey .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 85.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -14.1%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 54% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 64 Great Cambridge Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2022-08-19 | £539,814 |
| 70 Great Cambridge Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £197,000 | 2012-04-04 | £388,042 |
| 64 Great Cambridge Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2004-07-29 | £702,980 |
| 62 Great Cambridge Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2003-09-19 | £547,778 |
| 70 Great Cambridge Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £75,000 | 1998-11-10 | £480,368 |
N17 8LP area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 9% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
The percentage of student residents living in N17 8LP 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 | 65 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Unemployed | 26 |
| Other | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Education | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rowland Hill Nursery School White Hart Lane , Totenham N17 7LT | 4out of 4 | 247 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pembury House Nursery School Lansdowne Road , Tottenham N17 9XE | 4out of 4 | 1,686 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 | 3,012 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stroud Green Pre-School Centre Ennis Road , Stroud Green N4 3HD | - not rated | 4,981 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Margaret McMillan Nursery School Hornsey Rise , Islington N19 3SF | 3out of 4 | 5,164 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Devonshire Hill Nursery & Primary School Weir Hall Road , Tottenham N17 8LB | 3out of 4 | 343 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilbury Primary School Wilbury Way , Edmonton N18 1DE | - not rated | 743 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilbury Primary School Wilbury Way , Edmonton N18 1DE | 3out of 4 | 743 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Risley Avenue Primary School The Roundway , Tottenham N17 7AB | 3out of 4 | 945 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Risley Avenue Junior School The Roundway , Tottenham N17 7AB | - not rated | 945 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Somerset School White Hart Lane , N17 8HL | - not rated | 525 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Woodside High School, A Business & Enterprise Specialist School White Hart Lane , Wood Green N22 5QJ | - not rated | 1,226 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mulberry Academy Woodside White Hart Lane , Wood Green N22 5QJ | 3out of 4 | 1,226 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tottenham UTC Lilywhite House , 780 High Road N17 0BX | - not rated | 1,344 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lift Aylward Windmill Road , Enfield N18 1NB | 3out of 4 | 1,408 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 867 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haringey Sixth Form Centre White Hart Lane , N17 8HR | - not rated | 867 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Tottenham Lilywhite House , 780 High Road N17 0BX | - not rated | 1,438 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The College of Haringey, Enfield and North East London Tottenham Centre , High Road N15 4RU | - not rated | 2,636 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Big Creative Academy 38, Clifton Avenue , Walthamstow E17 6HL | - not rated | 4,166 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Academy Tottenham Ashley Road , Tottenham N17 9LN | 4out of 4 | 2,634 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Edmonton County School Little Bury Street , Edmonton N9 9JZ | 3out of 4 | 3,264 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Edmonton County School Great Cambridge Road , EN1 1HQ | - not rated | 3,759 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Church of God In Trinity (Orthodox) 142 Amersham Avenue , Edmonton N18 1DY | - not rated | 499 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Excelsior College Selby Centre , Selby Road N17 8JN | - not rated | 581 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkside Preparatory School Church Lane , Tottenham N17 7AA | - not rated | 1,081 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Footsteps Trust New River Sports Centre , White Hart Lane N22 5QW | - not rated | 1,152 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverside School White Hart Lane , Wood Green N22 5QJ | 3out of 4 | 1,174 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe @ Selby Centre | Selby Centre, Selby Road | 496 yd | |
| Queens Cafe | 102 Meridian Walk, Tottenham | 780 yd | |
| Aspens Services Ltd | Wilbury Primary School, Wilbury Way | 793 yd | |
| Alxas Kom Community Centre | 16 Bull Lane, LONDON | 877 yd | |
| Maha Twist Ltd | Unit 7, Landmark Commercial Centre | 889 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haringey Borough Football Club | Football Club, Coles Park | 477 yd | |
| The Antwerp Arms | Antwerp Arms, 168 Church Road | 960 yd | |
| Shawarma_gyros @ | Antwerp Arms, 168 Church Road | 960 yd | |
| Antwerp Arms Association | Antwerp Arms, 168 Church Road | 960 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Hart Fish and Chips | 23 Great Cambridge Road | 159 yd | |
| Chasing Dragon | 40 Great Cambridge Road | 194 yd | |
| Tottenham Best Kebab | 56 Great Cambridge Road, Tottenham | 225 yd | |
| Curry Craft/AFC Fried Chicken | 46 Great Cambridge Road, Tottenham | 225 yd | |
| Kim Wah | 8 Empire Parade, Great Cambridge Road | 336 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Service Station | 335-337 White Hart Lane, Tottenham | 439 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Devonshire Hill Nursery & Primary School WEIR HALL ROAD | grass pitches | 342 yd |
| Selby Centre SELBY CENTRE SELBY CENTRE SELBY ROAD | 498 yd | |
| Haringey Borough Football Club COLES PARK COLES PARK WHITE HART LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 544 yd |
| Bull Lane Playing Field BULL LANE | grass pitches | 759 yd |
| Wilbury Primary School WILBURY WAY | grass pitches | 766 yd |
| Middlesex University (Tottenham Campus) (Closed) White Hart Lane | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 866 yd |
| Tottenhall Recreation Ground PASTEUR GARDENS | grass pitches | 931 yd |
| Haringey Sixth Form Centre WHITE HART LANE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 937 yd |
| Irish Centre THE IRISH CENTRE THE IRISH CENTRE PRETORIA ROAD | 997 yd | |
| Boundary Playing Fields PASTEUR GARDENS | grass pitches | 1,004 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 | 57.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 75.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.