Empire Avenue is in London and in Enfield district. N18 1AR is located in the Bowes electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Edmonton. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Empire Avenue, London, N18 1AR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N18 1AG, N18 1AF, N18 1AS, N18 1AP, N18 1AX, N18 1AE, N18 1AQ, N17 7NJ, N18 1AY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around N18 1AR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.1% | 50.4% | -0.7% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 48.9% | 49.6% | 0.7% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
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 | 31.2% | 37.3% | 6.1% | 37.9% | -0.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.3% | 46.7% | -5.6% | 44.2% | 2.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 4.4% | 2.0% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Divorced | 8% | 6.2% | -1.8% | 9.1% | -2.9% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 5% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
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 | 42.1% | 49.9% | 7.8% | 48.4% | 1.5% |
| Good health | 38.6% | 34.6% | -4.0% | 33.6% | 1.0% |
| Fair health | 14.5% | 10.8% | -3.7% | 12.7% | -1.9% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 3.8% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 22.3% | 20.5% | -1.8% | 18.2% | 2.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.3% | 13.4% | 2.1% | 9.6% | 3.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.5% | 10.7% | -2.8% | 13.4% | -2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 3.9% | 1.8% | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.9% | 14.2% | 2.3% | 16.9% | -2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.5% | 31.2% | 3.7% | 33.8% | -2.6% |
| Other | 11.3% | 6.2% | -5.1% | 2.8% | 3.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 49.8% 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 | 2.5% | 2.4% | -0.1% | 1.1% | 1.3% |
| Chinese | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 4.8% | 5% | 0.2% | 3.1% | 1.9% |
| Pakistani | 1.3% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Other Asian | 8.8% | 5.7% | -3.1% | 1.6% | 4.1% |
| Black African | 6.3% | 2.4% | -3.9% | 2.5% | -0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 6.8% | 5.2% | -1.6% | 1.0% | 4.2% |
| Other Black | 1.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 2.3% | 4% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 3.2% |
| White | 57.9% | 49.8% | -8.1% | 81.4% | -31.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 5.3% | 17% | 11.7% | 1.6% | 15.4% |
In this area, 51.8% 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 | 52.4% | 51.8% | -0.6% | 83.2% | -31.4% |
| European Union | 22.3% | 23.5% | 1.2% | 6.1% | 17.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.3% | 6.1% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 5.3% |
| Africa | 9.3% | 4.9% | -4.4% | 2.7% | 2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.3% | 10.1% | 1.8% | 5.6% | 4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.5% | 3.5% | -1.0% | 1.3% | 2.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 51.9% | 51.8% | -0.1% | 83.2% | -31.4% |
| 10+ Years | 2.3% | 35.8% | 33.5% | 9.8% | 26.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.5% | 7.3% | 0.8% | 2.9% | 4.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.8% | 4% | -2.8% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 32.6% | 1.2% | -31.4% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73% | 76.7% | -3.7% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Poland | 3.8% | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 8.9% | 1.5% | 7.4% |
| Other Europe | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 3.1% | 13.5% | -10.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 11.6% | 37.2% | -25.6% |
| Christian | 54.4% | 46.2% | 8.2% |
| Hindu | 2.8% | 1.7% | 1.1% |
| Jewish | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Muslim | 20.1% | 6.5% | 13.6% |
| Sikh | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other religion | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Empire Avenue was 67.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 7.6% lower than the Bowes average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Empire Avenue has the 18th lowest crime rate of 50 local areas in Bowes and the 363rd lowest crime rate of 823 local areas in Enfield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -23.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 107 Empire Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £474,000 | 2024-06-19 | £499,025 |
| 107 Empire Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2024-04-12 | £391,154 |
| 119 Empire Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2018-02-28 | £477,465 |
| 95 Empire Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2014-02-21 | £508,500 |
| 93 Empire Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2006-03-10 | £557,260 |
N18 1AR area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 7% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 95 |
| Retired | 56 |
| Self-Employed | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 46 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Education | 20 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 19 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| 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 | 544 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pembury House Nursery School Lansdowne Road , Tottenham N17 9XE | 4out of 4 | 2,302 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 | 3,393 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampden Way Nursery School Hampden Way , Southgate N14 5DJ | 4out of 4 | 4,648 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stroud Green Pre-School Centre Ennis Road , Stroud Green N4 3HD | - not rated | 5,295 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 | 474 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakthorpe Junior School Tile Kiln Lane , N13 6BY | - not rated | 474 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakthorpe Infants' School Tile Kiln Lane , N13 6BY | - not rated | 474 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilbury Primary School Wilbury Way , Edmonton N18 1DE | - not rated | 676 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilbury Primary School Wilbury Way , Edmonton N18 1DE | 3out of 4 | 676 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 | 1,018 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 | 1,105 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mulberry Academy Woodside White Hart Lane , Wood Green N22 5QJ | 3out of 4 | 1,105 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lift Aylward Windmill Road , Enfield N18 1NB | 3out of 4 | 1,161 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gladys Aylward School Windmill Road , Edmonton N18 1NB | - not rated | 1,161 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 | 1,364 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haringey Sixth Form Centre White Hart Lane , N17 8HR | - not rated | 1,364 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Tottenham Lilywhite House , 780 High Road N17 0BX | - not rated | 1,967 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 | 3,229 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southgate College High Street , Southgate N14 6BS | - not rated | 3,804 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 | 2,923 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Tottenham Ashley Road , Tottenham N17 9LN | 4out of 4 | 3,259 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Edmonton County School Great Cambridge Road , EN1 1HQ | - not rated | 3,524 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 | 531 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Footsteps Trust New River Sports Centre , White Hart Lane N22 5QW | - not rated | 942 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverside School White Hart Lane , Wood Green N22 5QJ | 3out of 4 | 1,087 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Excelsior College Selby Centre , Selby Road N17 8JN | - not rated | 1,133 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkside Preparatory School Church Lane , Tottenham N17 7AA | - not rated | 1,706 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taylorshaw @ Oakthorpe Primary School | Oakthorpe Primary School, Tile Kiln Lane | 530 yd | |
| Aspens Services Ltd | Wilbury Primary School, Wilbury Way | 560 yd | |
| Cafe Santiago | Kingdom Hall, 2A Ashley Gardens | 847 yd | |
| Sen Pide & Lahmacun | 12 Kendal Parade, Great Cambridge Road | 898 yd | |
| London Skolars Rugby Club | White Hart Lane Community Sports Centre, White Hart Lane | 956 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haringey Borough Football Club | Football Club, Coles Park | 443 yd | |
| The Bird | Public House, 100 Tottenhall Road | 807 yd | |
| Mayfield Athletic Club | Kenmare Gardens, LONDON | 902 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kim Wah | 8 Empire Parade, Great Cambridge Road | 394 yd | |
| O LA LAH PIZZA | 11 Empire Parade, Great Cambridge Road | 394 yd | |
| White Hart Fish and Chips | 23 Great Cambridge Road | 694 yd | |
| Chasing Dragon | 40 Great Cambridge Road | 759 yd | |
| Tottenham Best Kebab | 56 Great Cambridge Road, Tottenham | 775 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Service Station | 335-337 White Hart Lane, Tottenham | 437 yd | |
| Bodrum Supermarket | 102 Tottenhall Road, LONDON | 807 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tottenhall Recreation Ground PASTEUR GARDENS | grass pitches | 324 yd |
| Boundary Playing Fields PASTEUR GARDENS | grass pitches | 411 yd |
| Haringey Borough Football Club COLES PARK COLES PARK WHITE HART LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 530 yd |
| Oakthorpe Playing Fields LISTER GARDENS | grass pitches | 590 yd |
| Wilbury Primary School WILBURY WAY | grass pitches | 611 yd |
| The Devonshire Hill Nursery & Primary School WEIR HALL ROAD | grass pitches | 840 yd |
| Mayfield Sports Club KENMARE GARDENS | tennis courts | 940 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 | 945 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 | 952 yd |
| Selby Centre SELBY CENTRE SELBY CENTRE SELBY ROAD | 958 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 | 94.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 94.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 94.7% |
| 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 | 159.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.