Wakefield Street is in London and in Enfield district. N18 2AF is located in the Upper Edmonton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Edmonton. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Wakefield Street, London, N18 2AF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N18 2AE, N18 2BT, N18 2AB, N18 2RG, N18 2JF, N18 2AA, N18 2BU, N18 2AQ, N18 2AG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding N18 2AF is primarily male, with 54.4% of the population 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 | 49.9% | 45.6% | -4.3% | 51.0% | -5.4% |
| Male | 50.1% | 54.4% | 4.3% | 49.0% | 5.4% |
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 2AF there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.9% 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 | 34.5% | 34.5% | 0.0% | 37.9% | -3.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.8% | 54.9% | 4.1% | 44.2% | 10.7% |
| Separated | 5.3% | 2.4% | -2.9% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 6% | 5.8% | -0.2% | 9.1% | -3.3% |
| Widowed | 3.4% | 2.4% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
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 (87%) 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 | 50.6% | 56.5% | 5.9% | 48.4% | 8.1% |
| Good health | 34.2% | 30.5% | -3.7% | 33.6% | -3.1% |
| Fair health | 11.2% | 9.4% | -1.8% | 12.7% | -3.3% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 2.6% | -1.0% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.4% | 25.6% | 6.2% | 18.2% | 7.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.6% | 12.6% | 1.0% | 9.6% | 3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.1% | 15.9% | 1.8% | 13.4% | 2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 0.5% | -2.3% | 5.3% | -4.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.7% | 16.9% | 7.2% | 16.9% | 0.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 26% | 26.1% | 0.1% | 33.8% | -7.7% |
| Other | 16.3% | 2.4% | -13.9% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 21.4% 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 | 1.6% | 2% | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 7% | 0.3% | -6.7% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 14.8% | 16.1% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 14.5% |
| Black African | 18.9% | 27.6% | 8.7% | 2.5% | 25.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 7.9% | 9.9% | 2.0% | 1.0% | 8.9% |
| Other Black | 4.9% | 1% | -3.9% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 2.3% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.4% | 0.7% | -2.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 2.7% | 0.3% | -2.4% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 27.2% | 21.4% | -5.8% | 81.4% | -60.0% |
| Arab | 2.5% | 0.3% | -2.2% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 5.2% | 16.4% | 11.2% | 1.6% | 14.8% |
In this area, just 37.1% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 47.4% | 37.1% | -10.3% | 83.2% | -46.1% |
| European Union | 9.4% | 21.2% | 11.8% | 6.1% | 15.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 5.8% | 8.5% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 7.7% |
| Africa | 18% | 19.2% | 1.2% | 2.7% | 16.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 12.8% | 8.8% | -4.0% | 5.6% | 3.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.5% | 4.9% | -1.6% | 1.3% | 3.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 37.1% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 27.1% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 47% | 37.3% | -9.7% | 83.2% | -45.9% |
| 10+ Years | 5.2% | 27.1% | 21.9% | 9.8% | 17.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.9% | 12.7% | 7.8% | 2.9% | 9.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 14.4% | 18.6% | 4.2% | 2.2% | 16.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 28.5% | 4.2% | -24.3% | 1.9% | 2.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 54.7% | 76.7% | -22.0% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 21.8% | 1.5% | 20.3% |
| Turkey | 2.3% | 0.1% | 2.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 10.7% | 13.5% | -2.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 4.6% | 37.2% | -32.6% |
| Christian | 27% | 46.2% | -19.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 4.2% | 1.7% | 2.5% |
| Muslim | 59% | 6.5% | 52.5% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 3.9% | 6.0% | -2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wakefield Street was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Edmonton Green average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 59% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Wakefield Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2023-11-30 | £321,448 |
| 44 Wakefield Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £262,500 | 2023-07-14 | £266,848 |
| 24 Wakefield Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2018-05-30 | £441,562 |
| 22 Wakefield Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2015-09-18 | £422,570 |
| 12 Wakefield Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £308,000 | 2015-04-17 | £445,038 |
N18 2AF 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.
The percentage of student residents living in N18 2AF area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Part-Time Employee | 63 |
| Full-Time Employee | 36 |
| Looking after home or family | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Retired | 7 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 47 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 1,872 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowland Hill Nursery School White Hart Lane , Totenham N17 7LT | 3out of 4 | 2,075 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 | 4,479 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Low Hall Nursery School Low Hall Lane , Walthamstow E17 8BE | 3out of 4 | 5,001 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Church Hill Nursery School Woodbury Road , Walthamstow E17 9SB | 4out of 4 | 5,158 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raynham Primary School Raynham Avenue , N18 2JQ | 3out of 4 | 237 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John and St James CofE Primary School Grove Street , Edmonton N18 2TL | 2out of 4 | 434 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brettenham Primary School Brettenham Road , N18 2ET | 3out of 4 | 621 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fleecefield Primary School Brettenham Road , N18 2ES | 2out of 4 | 636 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brook House Primary School 881 High Road , N17 8EY | 3out of 4 | 736 yd | Free schools | No | 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 | 1,064 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aylward Academy Windmill Road , Enfield N18 1NB | 3out of 4 | 1,410 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Latymer School Haselbury Road , N9 9TN | 4out of 4 | 1,684 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wren Academy Enfield 34 Turin Road , N9 8DQ | - not rated | 2,702 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| AIM Academy North London 34 Turin Road , N9 8DQ | 1out of 4 | 2,702 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Academy of Excellence Tottenham Lilywhite House , 780 High Road N17 0BX | - not rated | 1,122 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haringey Sixth Form College White Hart Lane , Tottenham N17 8HR | - not rated | 1,144 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ada National College for Digital Skills Broad Lane , Tottenham Hale N15 4AG | - not rated | 3,393 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Big Creative Academy 38, Clifton Avenue , Walthamstow E17 6HL | - not rated | 3,627 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir George Monoux College Chingford Road , Walthamstow E17 5AA | - not rated | 4,389 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 | 2,564 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Tottenham Ashley Road , Tottenham Hale N17 9LN | 4out of 4 | 2,728 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Hadley 143 South Street , EN3 4PX | 3out of 4 | 4,027 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| One Degree Academy Chace Village Road , EN2 8FU | 4out of 4 | 4,034 yd | Free schools | 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 | 1,064 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alternative Centre of Education 45/51 Market Square , Edmonton Green N9 0TZ | - not rated | 1,353 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Lea School Haselbury Road , Edmonton N9 9TU | 4out of 4 | 1,612 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix Academy 85 Bounces Road , Edmonton N9 8LD | - not rated | 2,031 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Assunnah Primary School 565 A , HIGH ROAD N17 6SB | - not rated | 2,204 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDonalds | 112-118 Fore Street, LONDON | 181 yd | |
| Chiya | 161 Fore Street, Edmonton | 197 yd | |
| Admiral Casino | 173 Fore Street, LONDON | 206 yd | |
| Ladan Restaurant | 3 Angel Corner Parade, Angel Road | 243 yd | |
| Costa Coffee, Unit 1 Silverpoint | 84-86 Fore Street, LONDON | 277 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cousins Professional Snooker Club LTD | 169-171 Fore Street, LONDON | 206 yd | |
| The White Horse | Public House, 105 Fore Street | 237 yd | |
| LT's | Public House, 58 Fore Street | 387 yd | |
| Social Club | 254 Fore Street, LONDON | 407 yd | |
| Crown And Anchor | Public House, 222 Fore Street | 407 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fat Munch | 1B Booker Road, LONDON | 156 yd | |
| KFC Express | 158 Fore Street, LONDON | 157 yd | |
| Pinar Grill | 192 Fore Street, LONDON | 165 yd | |
| Funky Dessert | 194 Fore Street, LONDON | 176 yd | |
| Sultan Kebab | 138 Fore Street, LONDON | 181 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yayla Food Centre | 180 Fore Street, LONDON | 165 yd | |
| Casa Mea | 177 Fore Street, LONDON | 206 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Tesco, 137-139 Fore Street | 213 yd | |
| Lidl | 6-16 Sterling Way, LONDON | 251 yd | |
| Sultan Cash & Carry | 79 Pretoria Road North, LONDON | 677 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Angel Community Centre COMMUNITY CENTRE COMMUNITY CENTRE RAYNHAM ROAD | 107 yd | |
| Craig Park CRAIG PARK ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 508 yd |
| Boundary Community Hall SNELLS PARK | 549 yd | |
| The Hanlon Centre (Closed) Dysons Road | health and fitness suite | 616 yd |
| Pymmes Park SWEET BRIAR WALK | grass pitches | 870 yd |
| Old Stable Gym (Closed) High Road | health and fitness suite | 886 yd |
| Duke'S Aldridge Academy Trulock Road | artificial grass pitch, swimming pool | 1,043 yd |
| Powerleague (Tottenham) WILLOUGHBY LANE | artificial grass pitch | 1,054 yd |
| Hazelwood Sports Ground JEREMYS GREEN | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,055 yd |
| Frederick Knight Sports Ground WILLOUGHBY LANE | grass pitches | 1,056 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 | 95.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 95.7% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 113.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 330 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 330 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.