Empire Avenue is in London and in Enfield district. N18 1AE is located in the Bowes electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Enfield, Southgate. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Empire Avenue, London, N18 1AE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N18 1AY, N17 7NH, N18 1AX, N18 1AS, N18 1AU, N18 1AF, N17 7NL, N18 1AG, N18 1AR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding N18 1AE has a slightly higher male population, with 51.7% 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% | 48.3% | -2.7% | 51.0% | -2.7% |
| Male | 49% | 51.7% | 2.7% | 49.0% | 2.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of N18 1AE there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.5% 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 | 37.6% | 35.7% | -1.9% | 37.9% | -2.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.5% | 51.5% | 4.0% | 44.2% | 7.3% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 3.4% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 6.3% | 6% | -0.3% | 9.1% | -3.1% |
| Widowed | 4.7% | 3.4% | -1.3% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 50.3% | 52.9% | 2.6% | 48.4% | 4.5% |
| Good health | 32.8% | 32% | -0.8% | 33.6% | -1.6% |
| Fair health | 11.5% | 11.5% | 0.0% | 12.7% | -1.2% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 3% | -1.1% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.7% | 28% | 1.3% | 18.2% | 9.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.2% | 8.6% | -1.6% | 9.6% | -1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.7% | 11.9% | -1.8% | 13.4% | -1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 6.7% | 5.1% | 5.3% | 1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.8% | 9.7% | 1.9% | 16.9% | -7.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.2% | 31.3% | 3.1% | 33.8% | -2.5% |
| Other | 11.8% | 3.7% | -8.1% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 50.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.3% | 4.8% | 3.5% | 1.1% | 3.7% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Indian | 3.5% | 3.3% | -0.2% | 3.1% | 0.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 9.2% | 5.4% | -3.8% | 1.6% | 3.8% |
| Black African | 3.2% | 7.6% | 4.4% | 2.5% | 5.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.7% | 5.4% | -0.3% | 1.0% | 4.4% |
| Other Black | 3.8% | 0% | -3.8% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 3.8% | 0% | -3.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 56.4% | 50.8% | -5.6% | 81.4% | -30.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Other | 10.8% | 13.9% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 12.3% |
In this area, 52.1% 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 | 53.8% | 52.1% | -1.7% | 83.2% | -31.1% |
| European Union | 17.2% | 23.8% | 6.6% | 6.1% | 17.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 11.5% | 6.3% | -5.2% | 0.8% | 5.5% |
| Africa | 6.7% | 6.3% | -0.4% | 2.7% | 3.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.4% | 6.9% | 1.5% | 5.6% | 1.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.1% | 4.5% | -0.6% | 1.3% | 3.2% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 52.9% | 52.1% | -0.8% | 83.2% | -31.1% |
| 10+ Years | 2.5% | 32.8% | 30.3% | 9.8% | 23.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.1% | 7.2% | 3.1% | 2.9% | 4.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 8% | 6% | -2.0% | 2.2% | 3.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 32.5% | 1.8% | -30.7% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.5% | 76.7% | -3.2% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Poland | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Romania | 2.7% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Other EU countries | 6.6% | 1.5% | 5.1% |
| Turkey | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Other Europe | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 3.9% | 13.5% | -9.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 9.7% | 37.2% | -27.5% |
| Christian | 59.1% | 46.2% | 12.9% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 3.9% | 1.7% | 2.2% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 18.2% | 6.5% | 11.7% |
| Other religion | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Empire Avenue was 73.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 0.9% higher than the Bowes average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Empire Avenue has the 21st lowest crime rate of 50 local areas in Bowes and the 395th lowest crime rate of 823 local areas in Enfield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 32.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.1%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 75% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 82 Empire Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £481,000 | 2024-11-06 | £492,130 |
| 80 Empire Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £460,000 | 2021-06-10 | £509,053 |
| 62 Empire Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2019-04-01 | £525,211 |
| 74 Empire Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2018-07-18 | £510,876 |
| 66 Empire Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £535,000 | 2016-10-17 | £633,405 |
| Full-Time Employee | 76 |
| Retired | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Other | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Education | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 398 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pembury House Nursery School Lansdowne Road , Tottenham N17 9XE | 4out of 4 | 2,148 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 | 3,282 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampden Way Nursery School Hampden Way , Southgate N14 5DJ | 4out of 4 | 4,799 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stroud Green Pre-School Centre Ennis Road , Stroud Green N4 3HD | - not rated | 5,202 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakthorpe Primary School Tile Kiln Lane , N13 6BY | 3out of 4 | 624 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakthorpe Junior School Tile Kiln Lane , N13 6BY | - not rated | 624 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakthorpe Infants' School Tile Kiln Lane , N13 6BY | - not rated | 624 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilbury Primary School Wilbury Way , Edmonton N18 1DE | - not rated | 648 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilbury Primary School Wilbury Way , Edmonton N18 1DE | 3out of 4 | 648 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 883 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 | 1,093 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mulberry Academy Woodside White Hart Lane , Wood Green N22 5QJ | 3out of 4 | 1,093 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lift Aylward Windmill Road , Enfield N18 1NB | 3out of 4 | 1,207 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gladys Aylward School Windmill Road , Edmonton N18 1NB | - not rated | 1,207 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,233 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haringey Sixth Form Centre White Hart Lane , N17 8HR | - not rated | 1,233 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Tottenham Lilywhite House , 780 High Road N17 0BX | - not rated | 1,833 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 | 3,075 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southgate College High Street , Southgate N14 6BS | - not rated | 3,959 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 | 3,009 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Tottenham Ashley Road , Tottenham N17 9LN | 4out of 4 | 3,102 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Edmonton County School Great Cambridge Road , EN1 1HQ | - not rated | 3,584 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 | 456 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Footsteps Trust New River Sports Centre , White Hart Lane N22 5QW | - not rated | 951 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Excelsior College Selby Centre , Selby Road N17 8JN | - not rated | 990 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverside School White Hart Lane , Wood Green N22 5QJ | 3out of 4 | 1,066 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkside Preparatory School Church Lane , Tottenham N17 7AA | - not rated | 1,548 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspens Services Ltd | Wilbury Primary School, Wilbury Way | 574 yd | |
| Taylorshaw @ Oakthorpe Primary School | Oakthorpe Primary School, Tile Kiln Lane | 659 yd | |
| Cafe @ Selby Centre | Selby Centre, Selby Road | 827 yd | |
| London Skolars Rugby Club | White Hart Lane Community Sports Centre, White Hart Lane | 954 yd | |
| New River Cafe & Bar @ | New River Sport & Fitness, White Hart Lane | 954 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haringey Borough Football Club | Football Club, Coles Park | 352 yd | |
| The Bird | Public House, 100 Tottenhall Road | 929 yd | |
| Mayfield Athletic Club | Kenmare Gardens, LONDON | 1,047 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kim Wah | 8 Empire Parade, Great Cambridge Road | 273 yd | |
| O LA LAH PIZZA | 11 Empire Parade, Great Cambridge Road | 273 yd | |
| White Hart Fish and Chips | 23 Great Cambridge Road | 538 yd | |
| Chasing Dragon | 40 Great Cambridge Road | 603 yd | |
| Tottenham Best Kebab | 56 Great Cambridge Road, Tottenham | 621 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Service Station | 335-337 White Hart Lane, Tottenham | 334 yd | |
| Bodrum Supermarket | 102 Tottenhall Road, LONDON | 929 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Haringey Borough Football Club COLES PARK COLES PARK WHITE HART LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 450 yd |
| Tottenhall Recreation Ground PASTEUR GARDENS | grass pitches | 469 yd |
| Boundary Playing Fields PASTEUR GARDENS | grass pitches | 550 yd |
| Wilbury Primary School WILBURY WAY | grass pitches | 605 yd |
| Oakthorpe Playing Fields LISTER GARDENS | grass pitches | 699 yd |
| The Devonshire Hill Nursery & Primary School WEIR HALL ROAD | grass pitches | 700 yd |
| Selby Centre SELBY CENTRE SELBY CENTRE SELBY ROAD | 827 yd | |
| Perth Road Playing Fields PERTH ROAD | grass pitches | 924 yd |
| Wood Green Weightlifting Club (Closed) The White Hart Lane Community Centre The White Hart Lane Community Centre White Hart Lane | health and fitness suite | 951 yd |
| New River Sport & Fitness NEW RIVER SPORTS CENTRE NEW RIVER SPORTS CENTRE WHITE HART LANE | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 954 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 | 77.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 172.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.